Which role is responsible for checking and signing qualifications within the PQS program?

• A. Commanding Officer
• B. Unit Coordinator
• C. LCPO
• D. Training Officer

Answer: (C)

In PQS, the person responsible for checking and signing qualifications is the Leading Chief Petty Officer. The LCPO is the senior enlisted leader in the department and owns division readiness, including tracking PQS progress. They review each required task, ensure the correct supervisor has witnessed and signed off, verify prerequisites are met, and then sign off on the completed items. This centralized oversight keeps the PQS binder accurate and up to date, and they coordinate with the Training Officer and Unit Coordinator as needed to move personnel toward full qualification. The Commanding Officer has ultimate accountability and signs off on fully qualified sailors when appropriate, while the Unit Coordinator maintains records and the Training Officer conducts instruction, but the day-to-day checking and signing of PQS items falls to the LCPO.