Competency 1: Update and improve one's professional knowledge and skills.

Question 0

What is FC-T responsible for?

Answer 0

FC-T is responsible for delegating analyses.

Question 1

What does FC-T manage and require?

Answer 1

Analysis projects are managed by FC-T. FC-T requires them to follow the Request For Analysis process.

Question 2

Name the five divisions of FORCECOM.

Answer 2

Tactics, techniques and procedures
Exercise Support
Training
Assessment 
Business operations

Question 3

Name the five branches of FORCECOM.

Answer 3

Operations Training (OT)
Mission Support (MS)
Education Professional Development (EPD)
Advanced Distributed Learning (ADL)
Performance Technology Center (PTC)

Question 4

What is FORCECOM’s mission?

Answer 4

To prepare the workforce.

Question 5

Who is the admiral of FORCECOM?

Answer 5

Admiral Bushman

Question 6

Which division at FORCECOM is responsible for TRACEN Cape May?

Answer 6

Training Division FC-T

Question 7

Which branch in FC-T is responsible for supporting the Deputy Commandant for mission support?

Answer 7

Mission Support Training branch

Question 8

What does the Human Performance Technology workshop oversee?

Answer 8

Performance Technology Center (FC-ptc)

Owns Analysis and ADL SOPs

Question 9

Which FC-T branch is responsible for all electronic ‘performance solutions’ for the CG?

Answer 9

Advanced Distributed Learning

Question 10

FORCECOM provides Training Management for what?

Answer 10

FORCECOM focuses on program areas and enlisted ratings. They identify the requirements, review curriculum outline, review the change request form and assist with triennial reviews of JTAs and OAs.

Question 11

What does FORCECOM consult on?

Answer 11

They analyze workforce performance problems and SNAs. They consult on major acquisition projects. Using current and upcoming technology, FORCECOM finds solutions.

Question 12

Who is CG 138?

Answer 12

Office of Human Systems Integration of Acquisitons

Question 13

Who is FC-T?

Answer 13

FC-T is the FORCECOM training division

Question 14

What are 3 primary sources of analysis projects?

Answer 14

Major systems acquisition projects
Program sponsor funded projects
Program sponsor unfunded projects

Question 15

Explain the function of the Operation Training branch.

Answer 15

They analyze workforce performance problems. They oversee operational ratings, such as BM, GM, ME, MST and OS. Their responsibilities include cutter ops, intelligence, marine safety & stewardship, ITRO and MOUs w/ DOD services.

Question 16

Explain the function of the Mission Support Section.

Answer 16

MS also focuses on workforce performance problems. They oversee the support ratings like, FS, SK, HS, ET, IT, EM and MK.

They are responsible for training management and training systems, SOP and they handle requests for analysis.

Question 17

Explain the function of the Educational & Professional Development Section

Answer 17

They manage the EPQ system, oversee the CG Institute, approve curriculum outlines for TRACEN CM and the LDC. They also manage the CG voluntary education program including TA, DANTES and SOC. TRACEN CM falls under EPD.

Question 18

Explain the function of the Advanced Distributed Learning Section.

Answer 18

They are responsible for the LMS, MT and e-learning development, e-testing, surveys and skillsoft.

Question 19

Explain the role of the Performance Technology Center

Answer 19

PTC is responsible for analysis, acquisition & evaluation, design and development, staffing standards, occupational analysis for all rates and hosting HPT workshops.

Question 20

Which division at FORCECOM is responsible for TRACEN Cape May?

Answer 20

Training Divison FC-T

Question 21

Which branch in FC-T is responsible for supporting the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support?

Answer 21

Mission Support Training Branch FC-Tms

Question 22

Which branch in FC-T owns the Analysis and ADL SOPs and oversees the Human Performance Technology (HPT) Workshop?

Answer 22

Performance Technology Center (FC-Tptc)

Question 23

Which branch in FC- T is responsible for all electronic ‘performance solutions’ for the Coast Guard?

Answer 23

Advanced Distributed Learning (FC-Tadl)

Question 24

Which branch in FC-T supports the Deputy Commandant for Operations (DCO)?

Answer 24

Operations Training Branch (FC-Tot

Question 25

Which branch in FC-T is responsible for improving the academic abilities of the Coast Guard workforce?

Answer 25

Education & Professional Development Branch (FC-Tepd)

Question 26

I’d like to work in FORCECOM; where is it located?

Answer 26

FC, FC-P and FC-A are in Norfolk, VA
FC-ES, FC-T and FC-B are in Washington DC

FC-Tptc is located at TRACEN Yorktown, VA.

Question 27

Explain the 4 analysis processes under FORCECOM’s consulting role.

Answer 27

OA– covers all rates, every 3 years via surveys, validating what the ratings are doing and what the rating members think

FEA– analyzes workforce performance issues & recommends intervention

JTA – looks at workforce performance to gain a step by step description of a competent performer. JTA defines the work to be done to produce the major outputs.

TRA– asks questions. Is there training already in place? What is the best way to deliver training? Is it through COTS, GOTS or a CG approved curriculum? What is the best way to bring training to the CG? FORCECOM also determines manpower requirement, for example how many instructors will be needed.

Question 28

What are the HPT principles?

Answer 28

Results
System
Value
Partnerships