What is the function of a Command Career Counselor (CCC) and how does a PS2 interact with them?

• A. CCC handles payroll; PS2 runs promotions.
• B. CCC provides career guidance and helps with promotions; PS2 collaborates to support sailors' career goals.
• C. CCC conducts training; PS2 audits records.
• D. CCC operates independently of PS2.

Answer: (B)

The key idea is how a Command Career Counselor supports a sailor’s professional path and how a Personnel Specialist 2 makes that path a reality. The CCC focuses on career guidance and advancement—for example, advising on rating choices, education opportunities, eligibility for promotions, and steps to meet those milestones. A PS2 works side by side with the CCC to turn that guidance into action: keeping and reviewing career records, preparing and submitting advancement and qualification paperwork, coordinating promotions and assignments, and ensuring sailors have the documentation and support needed to pursue their career goals. This is a collaborative relationship, with the CCC steering career planning and the PS2 handling the administrative side to enable progress. Payroll isn’t the CCC’s role, and promotions aren’t run by the PS2 alone; CCCs don’t primarily conduct training, and they don’t operate independently of the PS2—the two functions work together to support sailors.