| ComNavSurfPac | Commander
Naval
Surface
Forces
Pacific. (Simply called SurfPac) |
| ComNavSurfLant | Commander
Naval
Surface
Forces
Atlantic. (Simply called SurfLant) |
| RefTra |
Refresher
Training. Instructors inspect the ship during a series to exercises to determine that a ship is ready for deployment. (The training exercise has changed its name and acronym since I retired, but it is basically the same) |
| MRCI |
Mine Readiness
Certification
Inspection Similar to RefTra, but, specific to Mine Warfare |
| PQS |
Personal
Qualification Standard This is a list of requirements and learned tasks required for advancement. As member accomplishes required tasks, a qualified senior signs them off. |