R 182051Z SEP 12

ALCOAST 416/12
COMDTNOTE 1430
SUBJ: MACHINERY TECHNICIAN (MK) OCCUPATIONAL ANALYSIS (OA) SURVEY
1.  The OA survey is the means to capture and define the current
world of work for the MK rating.
2.  All active duty Machinery Technicians will receive an e-mail at
the end of September containing a link to the on-line OA survey.  The
MK OA survey will stay active for six weeks.
3.  Commands are requested to ensure ample opportunity is given to
their members and all MK personnel are highly encouraged to
participate to ensure data contains a diverse array of billet types
and pay grades.  This input will contribute to the professional
development and readiness of the MK workforce.
4.  Data collected from the survey will undergo analysis and then be
categorized into a report for Program Manager use.  The OA report
will be used by the MK Rating Force Master Chief (RFMC) to update the
MK Rating Performance Qualifications (RPQ) during an upcoming Rating
Review.  The revised RPQ will drive development of MK resident
courses and service-wide examination questions.
5.  The survey was developed by the FORCECOM Performance Technology
Center (PTC) Occupational Analysis Team in collaboration with the MK
RFMC and a team of MK accomplished performers.
    A. The average completion time is 60 minutes.
    B. The survey is not required to be completed in one session. It
may be saved and resumed at a later time.
6.  Questions concerning the MK OA Survey should be directed to Mr.
William Seletyn of FC-Tptc at (757) 856-2027.  Questions concerning
the rating should be directed to the MK RFMC, MKCM Ed Lewis at (202)
475-5756.
7.  RADM S. E. Mehling, Commander, Force Readiness Command, Sends.
8.  Internet release authorized.