Years ago, a retired U.S. Navy training officer was interviewing for a role as training manager overseeing a number of analytical laboratories that had implemented an integrated management system that included ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), as well as ISO 17025 (Testing and Calibration).
During the interview, he was asked, “Can you explain the importance of standards for the U.S. Navy training programs?”