NAVY SCHOOL MANAGEMENT MANUAL

annual Navy training budget. The accuracy of the
information in CeTARS is of vital importance to Navy
training.
CeTARS is the vehicle by which the Navy's inventory of
trained personnel is determined, which in turn, affects new
training requirements.
CeTARS as a system interfaces with approximately 25 other
IT systems. Thus, accuracy and timeliness of data is
critical to other databases as well as CeTARS.
1.2. CeTARS - Control and Use of Information. CeTARS collects
and disseminates a wide variety of training information, which
is used for many functions. All data elements contained in
CeTARS are described in detail in the on-line CeTARS HELP system
available to all CeTARS users. These data elements are compiled
in CeTARS to provide an official source for training statistical
information, a record of course-related data, student
performance tracking and training history, quota management, and
information specifically collected for the production of a
catalog of Navy course descriptions.
LC/LS/DET/participating activities are required to initiate
semi-annual reviews, validate, and update planned and
active course information with all reporting activities.
The system is maintained to serve the Navy-wide
training community.
Activities and commands are to become familiar with the
data elements and are required to utilize the system to
manage and monitor the training effort. COs of each
activity and command shall ensure:
Competent people are assigned to CeTARS student management
and data entry duties.
CeTARS user training is provided to these people.
There is an effective on-board turnover of duties when
people are reassigned or transferred. CeTARS user training
and Information Technology (IT) security information for
User IDs and passwords should be coordinated with NETPDTC
CeTARS Program Manager.
In response to inquiries from sources external to the
training command, except in emergency situations,
information which has been reported to CeTARS by the
LC/LS/DET/participating activities or training activities,
shall not be duplicated (i.e., separate class
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