What are the different types of training?

The selected answer is appropriate because it accurately identifies established categories of training within the Navy and broader military context.

Formal training refers to structured programs often conducted in classroom settings, where specific knowledge and skills are imparted. This is foundational for ensuring that personnel meet regulatory and operational standards. On-the-job training (OJT) provides practical, hands-on experience in an actual work environment, allowing sailors to apply their learning directly and gain confidence in their roles.

General Military Training (GMT) encompasses a variety of instructional topics designed to keep personnel informed and compliant with Navy policies and practices, ensuring readiness and cohesion across the ranks. Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) serve as a framework for individual qualification, outlining the knowledge and skills needed to perform specific tasks or operate particular equipment. This type of training promotes accountability and functional competence.

Other choices do refer to some form of training but may not fully encompass the structured and regulated categories recognized in military training frameworks or may include less formalized concepts that do not align with military standards.