4. CNRCINST 1130.8J CRUITMAN, VOL IV - CH3

Question 1

What is HLRP?

Answer 1

Heritage Language Recruiting Program

Question 2

Why HLRP?

Answer 2

To ID/recruit people with critical foreign language skills

Question 3

In addition to meeting basic requirements for Naval service, 1 of 2 language tests are also required. What are they?

Answer 3

DLPT (Defense Language Proficiency Test) & OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview)

Question 4

What are recommended ratings for HLRP?

Answer 4

Cryptology, Information Warfare, Intelligence, Construction

Question 5

What is the NCS program?

Answer 5

National Call to Service

Question 6

Are NAVETS or OSVETS eligible?

Answer 6

No - no waiver or exceptions

Question 7

What are benefits of NCS?

Answer 7

Short term enlistment (RTC, 15mos Active, 2yr SELRES, remainder of 8yr MSO either/or), $5k bonus, LRP, education allowance ranging from 24-36mos, option to remain on active duty.

Question 8

LRP stands for what?

Answer 8

Loan Repayment Program

Question 9

How much does LRP pay?

Answer 9

Up to $65k in qualified college loans

Question 10

What are 3 basic eligibility requirements for LRP?

Answer 10

Non prior-service
Tier 1 H.S. Grad
Minimum AFQT of 50

Question 11

T/F: You can combine LRP with an enlistment bonus, or Navy College Fund, but not both.

Answer 11

FALSE: You cannot combine it with any other incentives

Question 12

When are completed LRP applications due once a member DEPs in?

Answer 12

60 days

Question 13

How are LRP payments made?

Answer 13

33 1/3 of each loan is paid at the conclusion of each year of service - for first 3 years.

Question 14

The enlistment bonus program contains 6 categories. What are they?

Answer 14

EBSR-EB/NCF (Source Rate/Navy College Fund)
EBCC (College Credit)
EBPST (Physical Screening Test)
EBLP (Language Proficiency)
EBRCL (Reclassification)

Question 15

What program allows Sailors an opportunity to attend up to 6mos of college (working towards Assoc. or Bacc. degree) before shipping to RTC?

Answer 15

CFP - College First Program

Question 16

Who is eligible for Advanced Paygrade (12 possibilities)?

Answer 16

Those with:
College Credit (24/E2; 48/E3)
Foreign Education
Navy Sea Cadets
Civil Air Patrol
JROTC (2yr/E2; 3yr/E3)
Scouting (Eagle/GS Gold - E3)
Sea Scouts (Quartermaster - E3)
Young Marines (E5/E2)
Vo-Tech School (Non H.S. program)
Military Academy (2yr/E2; 3yr/E3)
DEP Referrals (Max E2)
DEP PQS + IFA (unless advanced prior through one of above)

Question 17

What is the NCF?

Answer 17

Navy College Fund: Education incentive for certain rates. Entitlement ranges from $150-900/mo in addition to MGIB

Question 18

This program was designed to attract recruits who want to train together through RTC.

Answer 18

The Buddy Program

Question 19

What are special recruit companies used for?

Answer 19

Publicity

Question 20

What’s the average size of a special recruit company?

Answer 20

78-88 members

Question 21

NAPS stands for what?

Answer 21

Naval Academy Prep School

Question 22

How many instrumental NEC’s are in the Navy Music Program?

Answer 22

15

Question 23

What instrument is NEC 3810?

Answer 23

None - does not exist

Question 24

This program for applicants with post-secondary Vo-Tech or significant civilian work experience has benefits including advanced pay grade from E3-E6.

Answer 24

DPEP - Direct Procurement Enlistment Program

Question 25

What rates are eligible for DPEP?

Answer 25

HM, MA