As the Leading Petty Officer, where should you retain copies of all counseling sheets?

The best practice for retaining counseling sheets is to keep them in the Division Officer's record. This choice is appropriate because the Division Officer is responsible for overseeing the performance and professional development of the personnel within their division. Retaining counseling sheets in this file ensures that the documentation of any counseling sessions, evaluations, and performance discussions are readily accessible and organized under the officer's supervision.

This maintains a clear line of communication regarding personnel issues and provides a comprehensive overview of each sailor's progression and areas of focus. It also helps to ensure that all counseling is accounted for and that any future performance reviews or evaluations can be accurately referenced.

Files like the Individual performance file or Department performance record may hold relevant information but are not as directly related to the Division Officer's accountability and management responsibilities. The Command file serves a broader purpose and may not be specifically tailored to the individual performance records needed for effective division management. Keeping the counseling sheets within the Division Officer's record supports the integrity and effectiveness of the counseling process.