2022 EPME 2.0 Flashcards
Where should CG voluntary education service inquires related to tuition assistance be sent to?
ETQC
Registrar services provided by ETQC include which of the following?
Degree reporting
JST
Solicitation for voluntary education program awards
Which directive provides specific guidance on the CG voluntary credentialing program?
CG Voluntary Credentialing Program CI 1540.10
Where are tuition assistance waivers submitted for final review?
ETQC
Where can a link to the ASVAB AFCT waiver request guide be found?
ETQC Voluntary Education Services Portal Page
The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act is also known as the what?
Forever GI Bill
Under the Post-911 GI Bill, a Veteran enrolled at more than one-half time can qualify for a monthly housing allowance based on DoD’s Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rate for what rank with dependents?
E-5
The Montgomery GI Bill-Active Duty provides up to how many months of education benefits?
36
The GI Bill Comparison Tool offers information based on which of the following GI Bill benefits?
Tuition/fees, housing allowance, and book stipend.
Veterans in their second 6 months of OJT and Apprenticeship Training programs may use their GI Bill benefits to receive what percentage of the applicable monthly housing stipend?
80%
In which of the following cases is TA authorized?
Ta is authorized for:
- Active Duty Military
- If funded reserve members affiliated with the Selected Reserve (SELRES).
One purpose of the ______ program is to provide developmental incentives for personnel with high ability, dedication, and the capacity for professional growth t remain in the CG.
Advanced Education Program
Which of the following is a responsibility for a student who has been accepted into the Advanced Education Program?
- Apply to Advanced Education Program Manager approved schools.
- Gain acceptance to at least one approved school.
- Complete necessary prerequisites prior to commencing program.
- Provide AEPM and FORECOM with current address, telephone number, and emergency contact information.
- Carry a full credit-hour load year-round at the respective college or university.
- Attain degree for respective program
- Complete program requirements in the allotted time.
- Submit evaluations in accordance with the Personnel Manual.
- Maintain a close liaison with AEPM.
- Submit Student Accounting Form.
- Provide diploma and transcript to Servicing Personnel Office for entry of degree completion into DA.
Who acts as subject matter expert to assist CG members with voluntary education programs?
Education Services Officer
Which of the following is one of the four firearm safety rules?
- Treat all firearms as if they are loaded
2 .Always maintain proper muzzle control - Keep finger off trigger until on target and ready to shoot
- Know your target and what is beyond it.
Which of the following is a requirement to advance to E-3?
<p>Six months in pay grade E-2 or satisfactory completion of Class "A" school.</p>
Which of the following is a requirement to advance to E-4?
Six months in paygrade of E-3.
The _____ and ASVAB tests are different versions of the same battery of tests.
AFCT
Class “A” school course graduates who had their advancement to E-4 withheld upon graduation due to receiving an “UNSAT” conduct while attending school are required to complete how many months of good conduct prior to being advanced?
6 months
Which of the following ratings have no direct path of advancement from E-3 to E-4?
Investigator (IV) and Diver (DV)
Where is the list of ratings open to striking found?
ALCOAST Message
Where are “A” school rating requirements listed?
Enclosure (3) to CIM 1500.10C
Which stress management term is defined as “bad” stress?
Distress
“Good” stress is related to which stress management term?
Eustress
Which term is defined as “the non-specific response of the body to any demands places upon it or what you feel after you encounter a stressor?
Stress
What are “stressors”?
The cause of stress (transfers, deadlines, etc.)
What term is defined as a stress management tool used to measure a person’s stress load?
Stressmap
Stress is defined within the CG Stress Management Program as:
The non-specific response of the body to any demands placed upon it or what you feel after you encounter a stressor
The services provided by the _____ are available for professional assistance with Stress Management
Employee Assistance Program Coordinator (EAPC)
Which stress management awareness and skills training promotes an understanding of stress, awareness of support resources, and provides practical stress navigation tools to help build resilience of sailors, families, and commands?
Operational Stress Control
How can you contact the Employee Assistance Program?
1-855-CGSUPRT
Who is eligible for the Office of Work Life Stress Management Program?
Active Duty members and their dependents
Reservists
Civilian Employees of the CG
Identify a signal of distress which an expected stress reaction associated with critical incidents
Emotional responses Cognitive responses Behavioral responses Physiological responses Spiritual distress responses
<p>The National Institute of Mental Health offers which as example of a way to manage stress?</p>
<p>Keep a journal<br></br>Download an app with relaxation exercises<br></br>Exercise and eat healthy<br></br>Get regular sleep<br></br>Avoid excess caffine <br></br>Identify and challenge your negative thoughts<br></br>Reach out to friends and family</p>
The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism low risk guidelines suggest that “zero” drinks is the low risk option when?
Severe SUD
Key behaviors for low-risk alcohol use include what model?
0,1,2,3
Where can you find additional clarification on low-risk drinking guidelines?
CG-111
rethinkdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov
Which of the following is an intention of the Substance Abuse Prevention Program?
- Raise awareness of substance abuse issues
- Encourage, teach, and support low-risk guidelines for alcohol use
- Provide periodic prevention training
- Support commands
- Outline zero tolerance for drug/substance misuse and abuse
- Support mission readiness
- Align with other policy
What is Substance Abuse Prime for Life training used for?
Prevention education, as an evidence-based alcohol and drug program for members who show signs of misusing alcohol.
What is the definition of substance abuse?
The use of a substance by a member, which causes other (performance of duty, health, behavior, family, community) problems or places the member’s safety at risk
What is considered substance abuse?
The use of alcohol, prescription drugs, illicit drugs, over the counter compounds, or any substance that is used to change mood or induce a “high” that causes cognitive, behavioral, or physiological impairment problems.
According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) as an individuals BAC increases, the risk of ____ increases
Harm
According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) drinking too much over time can raise your risk of _____ cancer, liver disease, and other illnesses.
Stroke
According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) more than ____ people die from alcohol related causes in the United States each year.
95,000
What is considered binge drinking for men?
5 or more drinks in two hours
What is considered binge drinking for women?
4 or more drinks in two hours
Binge drinking is a pattern of drinking that brings BAC to what percent or higher?
.08%
What BAC would be associated with the stage of intoxication indicated by a person being slightly impaired?
.08%
What BAC would be associated with the stage of intoxication indicated by a person being “sloppy drunk”?
.16%
<p>What BAC would be associated with the stage of intoxication indicated by stupor or blackout?</p>
.30%
What BAC would be associated with the stage of intoxication indicated by coma and risk of death?
.40%
A sign of alcohol poisoning is ____?
Passes out and cannot be awakened, vomiting while passed out, has cold, clammy, and/or pale skin, and breathing is slow and irregular.
Youth who drink alcohol are more likely to experience _____
- School problems such as higher rates of absences or lower grades
- Social problems such as fighting or lack of participation
- Legal problems such as arrest for driving or physically hurting someone while drunk
- Physical problems such as hangovers or illness
- Unwanted or unplanned and unprotected sexual activity
- Disruption of normal growth or sexual development
Which of the following is a reason women face higher risks when drinking alcohol?
Alcohol resides predominantly in body water and pound for pound women have less water in their bodies than men.
What is a standard drink for 80 proof hard liquor?
1.5 ounces
How many grams of pure alcohol is in a “standard” drink?
14 grams
How many fluid ounces of table wine are in a standard drink?
5 ounces
How many fluid ounces of beer are in a standard drink?
12 ounces
Using the BAC calculator, what would be the BAC percentage for a 150lb male who consumed 3oz. of 40% alcohol over 1 hour?
.05
<p>Across the United States, a recorded BAC test of \_\_\_\_ or higher is proof of DUI without any other evidence</p>
.08%
A medical professional must perform an analysis and diagnosis for potential ____ upon commission of an alcohol incident or referral.
Alcohol Use Disorder
A member diagnosed within the first ____ days of CG service as drug/alcohol abuse or dependent is considered physically disqualified for enlistment.
180
What is the CG’s policy on tobacco use and abuse?
It is CG policy to discourage the use of all forms of tobacco products and to protect people from exposure to environmental tobacco smoke, unsanitary conditions created by the use of spit tobacco, and the potential addiction to nicotine products. The use of any tobacco product in public detracts from a sharp military appearance and is discouraged. Where conflicts arise between the rights of non-nicotine users and nicotine users, the rights of the non-user will prevail.
Being able to “hold your liquor” or having a high tolerance for alcohol is a ______
Concern
Which example would constitute unauthorized use of prescription drugs?
No current prescription (within six months) or verified medical use explanation for a drug(s) that would account for the positive urinalysis result. Unauthorized use results in a drug incident finding.
Coast Guard operations are inherently complex, dynamic, dangerous, and by nature, involve …?
The acceptance of some level of risk.
Deliberate use of the Risk Management process ______ by reducing member exposure to hazards.
Increases mission success
The potential gains of conducting the activity or mission must justify, or warrant, the …?
expected risk exposure
What provides a framework to identify and assess hazards, evaluate the risk level, and weigh the risk against the potential benefits?
The RM process.
What initial deliberate analysis is updated prior to any mission activity throughout the day to satisfy the time-critical risk management requirement, and expedite response actions?
GAR 2.0
When is Risk Management (RM) most effective?
When hazards are identified early and there is ample time to evaluate and implement mitigations and controls to reduce risk exposure.
Since all CG missions are operating environments are fluid and dynamic, the RM process is …?
Continuous and adaptive.
Where are the steps of RM described?
RM Fundamentals
What are units encourages to use to conduct “what can go wrong” analyses on an as needed basis when new missions and activities are introduced to the unit?
RM Matrix (RAM)
What are functions of physiological and psychological factors that supports the ability of crewmembers to perform safely and effectively?
Crew Endurance
Additional elements can be added to GAR 2.0 risk to address…?
unique operational realities
Which model is used to identify hazards and explore mitigation strategies during risk assessments?
PEACE
What is defined as the possibility of loss or injury due to exposure to a hazard?
Risk
What is defined as a process to identify, assess, control, mitigate, and manage hazards associated with an operation or activity?
Risk Management
How many actions are there in the Assess Hazards steps in the RM process?
3
Which is an action taken during the first step in the RM process?
Mission
Task Analysis
What can go wrong Analysis
List Causes
What are captured in GAR 2.0 to make warranted risk decisions?
PEACE/STAAR analyses
What model is used to identify those elements considered essential to the safe and effective execution of an operation or activity?
PEACE
What deliberate risk assessment should units perform at the start of each day or watch?
GAR 2.0
At a minimum, units must included all elements of which model in their GAR 2.0?
PEACE
What model outlines potential strategies to mitigate and/or control risk?
STAAR
Which models when used in tandem, generate the necessary information to establish a shared mental model up and down the chain of command, assist in decision making, and encourage robust risk management?
PEACE and STAAR
Which models can also be applied to activities outside the workplace that are often spontaneous and dynamic?
PEACE and STAAR
What shall all units use to conduct a real-time risk assessment prior to engaging in operations or activities that expose personnel to hazards?
GAR 2.0
Who determines whether a particular use of a government motor vehicle is for official purposes?
Unit commander, CO, or Officer in Charge
When are CG owned motor vehicles authorized to transport spouses spouses and dependents?
From the workplace to an official function to which the spouse and dependents were invited and the employee if participating in an official capacity.
Which of the following would be an authorized use of a CG owned motor vehicle?
Official purpose Ceremonies Non-CG employees in official capacity Spouse and dependent with member Military Recruits Official Travel
Only government employees that possess a ___ and _____ state, territorial, or District of Columbia drivers license are permitted to operate a motor vehicle
Current and Unrestricted
To reduce the potential for traffic mishaps caused by operator fatigue, commands must identify hazards and reduce risks when assigning long distance driving duties to personnel who have been on-duty within the previous ____ hours.
8
<p>To reduce the potential for traffic mishaps caused by operator fatigue, members must not exceed \_\_\_ hours of combined duty hours and driving hours.</p>
14
Which form is used to report accidents involving a government motor vehicle?
SF91
Personnel convicted of a serious moving violation while operating a GMV must…?
Complete a driver improvement course
What term is defined as the process involved in managing ones personal finances, including income, expenses, and investments for an individual or family?
Personal financial management
The definition of which term includes prudent day to day management of personal finance?
Personal financial management
What term is defined as the act of evaluating an individual’s or family’s income and expenditures and recommending short and long-term actions to achieve financial goals and ensure individual, family and mission readiness?
Financial Planning and Counseling
The Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP) consists of how many elements?
7
Which of the following is an element of the Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP)?
7 total. Education and Training, Counseling, Information and Referral, Command Financial Specialist Program, Outreach, Collaboration and Coordination, and CG SUPRT Financial Wellness Program.
Commands with at least _ personnel assigned, must have a trained Command Financial Specialist (CFS).
25
What is the early withdraw penalty tax for the Thrift Saving Plan?
10% of any taxable portion of the distribution not transferred or rolled over
The compliance tab in CGBI is broken down into _ categories, based on level of compliance.
4
What will you need to do if your preferred email address is not listed as an option when signing up for email notifications in CGBI?
Update your contact information in Direct Access to include your preferred email address.
If your personal readiness data in CGBI need corrections, select the _ icon in the top-right corner of the ‘Skills” Tab
BLUE- GET MORE INFORMATION
What is a purpose of the EES?
To set standards by which to evaluate the performance and behavior of all enlisted members.
To inform enlisted members of the performance standards they will be measured against.
To provide a means by which enlisted members can receive feedback on how well they are measuring up to the standards.
To capture a valid, reliable assessment of enlisted members’ performance so the Coast Guard may advance and assign members with a high degree of confidence. To provide the Coast Guard with a tool to support a wide variety of human resource decisions including discharges, reenlistments, conduct determination, advancement eligibility, assignments and reductions in rate.
To provide members’ of boards and panels with the necessary information to make selections and decisions based on enlisted members observed performance and potential.
Which of the functions is the evaluee’s responsibility within the EES?
Familiarization, Performance, Evaluation Input, Acknowledgement, Verification
The _ comprised of designated members who execute the enlisted evaluation report process for enlisted members.
RATING CHAIN
Which of the following is a factor type of performance within the EES?
MILITARY, PERFORMANCE, PROPESSIONAL QUALITIES AND LEADERSHIP
A new period of eligibility for the Good Conduct award begins _.
A new period of eligibility for the Good Conduct award begins the day after the effective date of the EER in which an unsatisfactory conduct mark was awarded. If confinement is imposed by NJP or CM and the member is confined, the good conduct eligibility period starts on the date of release, regardless if on probation. If no confinement is included in the punishment or sentence, the good conduct eligibility period starts the day following conviction or awarding of NJP.
The recommendation for advancement portion on the evaluation report _.
May not be appealed to an appeal authority.
Who is normally the appeal authority for an EER?
The first flag officer in the evaluee’s chain of command.
What is the definition given in the Recruit Training Master Pamphlet for effective communication?
SUCCESSFUL IN ESABLISHING AN ACTIVE TWO WAY LINK WITH ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP
What are the common barriers to effective communication?
Physical/ Distance Ambient Noise Distracting Movement Language (dialect, accent) Past Experience Stereotypes Emotional Blocking Social Status
How can you overcome the common barriers to effective communication?
Suspend judgment by practicing nonjudgmental listening.
Resist distractions focus on the person. Make eye contact.
Wait before responding. Listen with an open mind before responding.
Make nonjudgmental comments. Ask open-ended questions.
Observe body language and voice tone. Avoid assumptions listen to the whole story.
Eliminate external and internal distractions.
Avoid push-button issues that you know have the potential to make the listener upset.
Avoid daydreaming.
Do not prepare your response while someone is talking
What is a means to test understanding of a message for effective communication?
PARROTING, PARAPHRASING, AND CLARIFYING
What is one type of listening for effective communication?
Inactive, selective, active, reflective
What is a reason for feedback in effective communication?
ACHIEVE PERSONAL GROWTH. ANYTIME SOMEONE TELLS YOU SOMETHING IN A CONSTRUCTIVE MANNER, YOU SHOULD CONSIDER IT A GIFT AND SAYTHANK YOU.
RECEIVER GAINS INSIGHT INTO SOMETHING THEY MAY NOT HAVE OBSERVED ABOUTTHEMSELVES.
FEEDBACK CREATES AN OPEN ENVIRONMENT BY ALLOWING FOR THE SHARING OF IDEAS AND INFORMATION.
IT HELPS YOU PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE BY NOT DWELLING ON THE PAST.
For effective communication, what is a basic rule to follow for giving feedback?
BE SPECIFIC AND TO THE POINT. EXPRESS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED.
FOCUS ON BEHAVIOR OF THE PERSON AND NOT ON THE PERSON.
DIRECT FEEDBACK TOWARD CHANGEABLE BEHAVIOR ONLY. FEEDBACK MUST BE SOLICITED. WHEN SOMEONE ASKS FOR HELP, THAT PERSON IS OPEN TO FEEDBACK.FEEDBACK MUST BE TIMELY. DO NOT WAIT TO GIVE IT
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING. USE ACTIVE LISTENING SKILLS.
For effective communication, what is a basic rule to follow for receiving feedback?
TRY TO BE OPEN MINDED AND RECEPTIVE. DON’T BE DEFENSIVE.
ASK FOR RELEVANT EXAMPLES THATTHEY HAVE SEEN.\n- SUMARIZE TO ENSURE UNDERSTANDING OF THE FEEDBACK.
SAY “THANK YOU.·REMEMBER, FEEDBACK IS A GIFT AND YOU SHOULD TREAT IT THATWAY.
What Is included in the definition of the Leading Self competency of followership?
ALL COAST GUARD MEMBERS ARE FOLLOWERS. THE FOLLOWERSHIP ROLE ENCOMPASSES INITIATIVE, COMMITMENT, RESPONSIBILITY, ACCOUNTABILITY, CRITICAL THINKING, AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS. FOLLOWERS LOOK TO LEADERS FOR GUIDANCE AND FEEDBACK THEY EXPECT CHALLENGING TASKS TO BOTH LEARN AND DEVELOP COMPETENCE. ACTIVELY INVOLVED, THEY SEEK TO UNDERSTAND THROUGH LISTENING, RESPONSIBLE QUESTIONING AND FEEDBACK. FOLLOWERS HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO WORK WITH LEADERS TO ENSURE SUCCESSFUL MISSION ACCOMPLISHMENT.
The anticipated level of expertise for followership is shared by which responsibility levels?
Executive senior manager, mid-level manager, first line supervisor, worker
What is the Coast Guard’s definition of leadership?
IS THE ABILITY TO INFLUENCE OTHERS TO OBTAIN THEIR OBEDIENCE, RESPECT, CONFIDENCE, AND LOYAL COOPERATION
The Coast Guard Leadership Development Framework consists of how many components?
4
Which of the following is a Coast Guard leadership competency
LEADING THE COAST GUARD (Strategic thinking, political savvy, entrepreneurship, external awareness, partnering, human resource management, financial management, technology management, stewardship.) LEADING SELF (Accountability and responsibility, followership, self awareness and learning, aligning values, health and well-being, personal conduct, technical proficiency.) LEADING OTHERS (Effective communications, influencing others, respect for others/Diversity management, team building, taking care of people, mentoring.) LEADING PERFORMANCE AND CHANGE (Vision development and implementation, Creativity and innovation, conflict management, decision making and problem solving, management and process improvement, customer focus.)
How do you access and view your payslip?
Log into Direct Access and select the View My Payslips (AD/RSV) link from the Employee pagelet
What dependent information in the payslip is important for eligibility to receive benefits?
DATE OF BIRTH
Which block of the payslip contains a member’s basic pay?
Earnings
What information can be found in the tax data section of they payslip?
FICA / FITW / SWT
In which section of your payslip can you validate whether or not you are receiving the correct pay and/or allowances?
MIDDLE SECTION
Which information can be found in the bottom section of the payslip?
All current and year to date (YTD) wages and taxes are shown that appear on a W2. A summary of leave is also shown and the Net Pay Distribution section shows Direct Deposit info and the amount that was actually deposited into your account.