E-2 EPME Questions Flashcards
In which of the following cases is Tuition Assistance authorized?
TA is authorized for Active Duty military and if funded in the FY20
Coast Guard appropriation, Reserve members affiliated with the Selected Reserve
(SELRES). In accordance with REF (B), members of SELRES must be drilling reservists with satisfactory progress in the current anniversary year and have met the participation standards for the previous anniversary year.
Pending the FY20 allocation of funding, this ACN announces the FY20 TA policy, effective 01 Oct 2019. This policy expands TA to include members of the SELRES (2.A.) and a first academic certificate (2.B.).
TA is not authorized for members pursuing additional degrees at the same or lower level regardless of how they received their first degree Members who have a Bachelor, Associate, or no degree, may use TA to pursue their first certificate, at any academic level; however members who currently hold a Master’s degree, or higher, are not authorized to use TA to pursue a certificate. Earning a certificate does not preclude members from using TA, as authorized, for degrees; however, members should be aware of their lifetime credit hour limits.
TA is not authorized for any fees.
What term is defined as any self-reported thoughts of engaging in suicide-related behaviors?
Suicide-Related Ideations. Any self-reported thoughts of engaging in suicide-related behaviors
Which term is defined as self-inflicted death with evidence, either explicit or implicit, or intent to die?
Suicide related Behaviors
What is the result of Self-Harm Level 3?
Self-Harm. A self-inflicted potentially injurious behavior for which there is evidence, either implicit or explicit, that the person did not intend to kill himself/herself (i.e., had no intent to die). Persons engage in self-harm behaviors when they wish to use the appearance of intending to kill themselves in order to attain some other end (e.g., to seek help, to punish others, to receive attention, or to regulate negative mood). Self-harm may result in no injuries or injuries, or death. For reporting purposes Self Harm Level 1 = no injury, Self Harm Level 2 = injury, and Self Harm Level 3 = death.
What term is defined as a self-inflicted potentially injurious behavior for which there is evidence, either implicit or explicit, that the person did not intend to kill himself/herself?
Self-Harm. A self-inflicted potentially injurious behavior for which there is evidence, either implicit or explicit, that the person did not intend to kill himself/herself
What term is defined as any interpersonal action, verbal or nonverbal, without a direct self-injurious component, passive or active, for which there is evidence, either explicit or implicit, that the person is communicating that a suicide-related behavior might occur in the near future?
Suicide Threat. Any interpersonal action, verbal or nonverbal, without a direct self-injurious component, passive or active, for which there is evidence, either explicit or implicit, that the person is communicating that a suicide-related behavior might occur in the near future.
What term is defined as a self-inflicted potentially injurious behavior with a non-fatal outcome for which there is evidence, either explicit or implicit, of intent to die?
Suicide Attempt. A self-inflicted potentially injurious behavior with a non-fatal outcome for which there is evidence, either explicit or implicit, of intent to die.
What term is defined as a self-inflicted potentially injurious behavior where intent is unknown?
Undetermined Suicide-Related Behavior. A self-inflicted potentially injurious behavior where intent is unknown
Dismissing ____ as “manipulation” is one of the surest ways to increase suicide risk.
suicide related ideations
What would self-harm with no injury be reported as?
Level 1
What level of self-harm results in injury?
Level 2
What level of self-harm results in no injury?
Level 1
For reporting purposes, what level of suicide attempt results in injury?
Level 2
In one survey more than half of 26,000 students across 70 colleges and universities reported having at least one___ at some point in their lives.
episode of suicidal thinking or suicide- related ideations
What are any interpersonal acts of imparting, conveying, or transmitting suicide-related thoughts, wishes, desires, or intent; not to be construed as the actual self-inflicted behavior or injury known as?
Suicide-Related Communications. Any interpersonal act of imparting, conveying, or transmitting suicide-related thoughts, wishes, desires, or intent; not to be construed as the actual self-inflicted behavior or injury
What type of suicide-related communications is a proposed method of carrying out a design that can potentially result in suicide-related behavior?
Suicide Plan
What type of suicide-related communications is a systematic formulation of a program of action that will potentially lead to suicide-related behaviors?
Suicide Plan
For reporting purposes, what level of self-harm results in death?
Level 3
Which of the following is part of the mnemonic for recognizing warning signs and circumstances associated with suicidal behavior?
(19-29) same as above question
IS PATH WARM
____ is not an easy thing to do, but it is essential for suicide prevention.
ACE (Ask, Care, and Escort)
What may be helpful to lead into the question “Are you thinking about killing yourself?”
it may be helpful to lead into this question with a statement of your observations
What mnemonic is used as an aid for what to do when you suspect someone is thinking of suicide?
ACE
During which step of suicide prevention may the at-risk member attempt to make a joke or attempt to deflect the direct question?
The Ask Step
During the ____ step of suicide prevention you should actively listen.
CARE. Care. Be willing to listen and allow the person to express feelings in private. Talk openly about suicide. (1) Active listening is likely to produce relief. Calmly control the situation; do not use force. Take a deep breath. In most instances, there is no rush. Sit and listen - really listen to what the person is saying. Give understanding and active emotional support for his or her feelings.
During which step of suicide prevention you should remove or take possession of any means that could be used for self-injury?
Escort
During which step of suicide prevention is it important to not promise confidentiality?
Care
In which step of suicide prevention is active listening likely to produce relief?
Care
During which step of suicide prevention should you encourage the person to seek help?
Care
You may express optimism that the person will be helped and will feel better if it seems appropriate and genuine during which step of suicide prevention?
Care
During which step in suicide prevention will you adopt an attitude that you are going to help the person and this will save his/her life?
Escort
During which step of suicide prevention should you escort the person to the nearest emergency room, HCP, or mental healthcare professional?
Escort
If you ask a person “Are you thinking about killing yourself?” and they make a joke of the question, what should you do?
Ask the question again, letting the person know you are serious.
If a person tacitly indicates he/she has had thoughts of suicide, what information should you get on how bad the situation is?
(a) How? - Does he/she have a plan? Is the plan specific? Does he/she possess the means (pills, gun, etc.)? Are the means lethal? If there is a plan, does the person express or imply an intention to actually go through with it?
(b) Situation? - Is he/she alone (if communication is by phone or e-mail)? Have they been drinking?
(c) History? - Prior attempts? Hospitalizations? Any family history of suicidal behaviors?
Who can you contact to acquire contact information for specific sources of help for suicide prevention?
a. Contact your Regional Work-Life Office for specific contact information. a. Coast Guard Employee Assistance Program Coordinator at HSWL FO Work-Life: 1-800-872-4957 (follow prompts)
b. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - a national hotline 24/7 suicide prevention service available to all who are seeking help: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
c. Employee Assistance Program 24/7 Phone Center – for phone counseling, setting up face-to-face counseling, and obtaining other services: 1-800-222-0364
d. See http://www.uscg.mil/worklife/suicide_prevention.asp for a listing of helpful national web sites and other 24/7 hotlines.
e. Local Coast Guard Medical Clinic
f. Healthcare Provider
g. Unit Independent Duty Health Services Technician
h. Hospital emergency room
i. Coast Guard Chaplain
Which personnel are required to develop Personal Fitness Plans, Form CG-6049?
All AD and SELRES
All active duty members must engage in fitness activity as outlined in their Personal Fitness Plan a minimum of ___ per week.
150 minutes. 1.Two hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (e.g., brisk walking) every week.
2.Muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days a week that work all major muscle groups (e.g., legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders, and arms).
It is strongly recommended that the Personal Fitness Plan include ____ minutes per week of cardiorespiratory activity.
150
It is strongly recommended that the Personal Fitness Plan include ____ minutes per week of strength training.
30
Physical fitness guidelines for general health as set forth by the CDC include what amount of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week?
For greater health benefits, 5 hours (300 minutes) per week at a moderate-intensity level or 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) at a vigorous-intensity level or an equivalent mix of both is recommended.
Physical fitness guidelines for general health as set forth by the CDC include muscle-strengthening activities for a minimum of how many days per week?
2 or more days per week
Who do you submit your completed Personal Fitness Plan to?
Supervisor
When must your completed Personal Fitness Plan be submitted?
months of April and October
Who is required to keep your most current Personal Fitness Plan must be kept on file or electronically saved?
The member and supervisor
What is the minimum amount of time for exercise sessions, in order to be beneficial?
10 minutes
In general, physical activity should be spread out over at least how many days per week.
3 days
What levels of intensity are used to measure a training effect for physical activity?
medium to vigorous level of intensity
According to the CDC, adults should perform 150 minutes per week of aerobic activity at what level of intensity?
moderate-intensity aerobic activity
Who are required to use installed occupant restraints while operating or riding in a motor vehicle on any Coast Guard installation?
everyone
Who determines whether a particular use of a government motor vehicle is for official purposes?
The determination as to whether a particular use is for official purposes is a matter of discretion to be exercised by the unit commander, commanding officer, or officer-in-charge within applicable law and regulations.
When are CG owned motor vehicles authorized to transport spouses and dependents?
Motor vehicles are authorized to transport an employee, spouse and dependents together from the workplace to an official function to which the spouse and dependents were invited and the employee is participating in an official capacity. No additional cost must be incurred by the Government and there must be free space available that is not needed for official purposes;
Which of the following would be an authorized use of a CG owned motor vehicle?
The determination as to whether a particular use is for official purposes is a matter of discretion to be exercised by the unit commander, commanding officer, or officer-in-charge within applicable law and regulations. In making such a determination, consideration will be given to all pertinent factors, including whether the transportation is:
a. Essential to the successful completion of a CG function, activity, or operation;
b. An authorized use of appropriated funding - Motor vehicles are acquired with appropriated funding and therefore their use is synonymous with authorizing appropriated funding for travel. When questioning whether use of a motor vehicle is for official purpose, consider if local travel reimbursement can or would be approved. If the answer is “no”, then the use of the motor vehicle is likely not for official purpose;
c. For employees in an “official duty status”. Transportation while in liberty, leave or administrative absence status is not allowed reimbursement of expenses, including the use of a motor vehicle acquired with appropriated funding. Refer to Military Assignments and Authorized Absences, COMDTINST M1000.8(series);
d. Consistent with the purpose for which the motor vehicle was acquired and the operator has the required licensing or training requirements (e.g., CDL, OF346, EV, HAZMAT); and,
e. Not based solely on reasons of rank, position, prestige, or personal convenience.
Which of the following would be an authorized use of a CG owned motor vehicle?
Authorized use of a motor vehicle includes:
a. Official Purposes. Activities determined to be official per Paragraph B.2 of this Chapter;
COMDTINST M11240.9D 4-3
b. Ceremonies. Motor vehicles are authorized for military and civilian personnel officially participating in public ceremonies, military ceremonies, and parades directly related to official activities. Attendance at such activities does not equate to official participation;
c. Non-CG Employees in Official Capacity. Motor vehicles are authorized for non-CG employees invited to participate in an official capacity in CG activities if no additional cost is incurred by the Government;
d. Spouse and Dependents with Member. Motor vehicles are authorized to transport an employee, spouse and dependents together from the workplace to an official function to which the spouse and dependents were invited and the employee is participating in an official capacity. No additional cost must be incurred by the Government and there must be free space available that is not needed for official purposes;
e. Military Recruits. Motor vehicles are authorized to transport prospective military recruits in connection with interviewing, processing, and orientation; and,
f. Official Travel. Motor vehicles are authorized to support official travel which is defined in Reference (f).
5. Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle includes:
a. Unofficial Purposes. Activities not determined to be official per Paragraph B.2 of this Chapter;
b. Personal Business. Motor vehicles are not authorized for the purpose of conducting personal business or engaging in other activities of a personal nature by CG employees, their families, or others. Authorization to conduct personal business during normal business hours does not make the business official, it’s still considered personal;
c. Home-to-Work. Transportation to and from the workplace is the members responsibility. Motor vehicles are not authorized for transporting CG employees over all or any part of the route between their residence and places of employment unless the employee is authorized
d. Permissive Travel. Motor vehicles are not authorized for permissive travel;
e. Nonofficial Travelers. Motor vehicles are not authorized for the transportation of nonofficial travelers to include employees or non-CG employees. However, where the transportation is in connection with an official purpose and there is no additional cost to the government, such travel can be authorized by Commandant (CG-435) on a case-by-case basis. All requests must be sent by email or phone call through the field unit’s servicing legal office and CG SILC (FOB) for consideration; and,
f. Medical Appointments/Treatment. The use of vehicles for transportation to and from medical appointments is generally prohibited. Medical appointments qualify as official business only in limited situations. Motor vehicles are generally prohibited for activities in which travel reimbursement would not be authorized;
(1) Local Travel of Uniformed Members. Per References (e) and (f), local travel reimbursement is only allowed when a uniformed member is ordered to a medical facility. These appointments are typically scheduled by the CG and require a member’s attendance. Uniformed members who voluntarily travel to a medical facility to obtain a medical diagnosis and/or treatment (e.g., annual physical, sick call, initial appointments, follow-up appointments, referrals, dental exams), although necessary for health reasons, are not a condition of employment in the CG and not considered official business. Reimbursement for the transportation is not authorized.
(2) Local Travel of Civilian Employees. Civilian employees will not be reimbursed for local travel to medical appointments except for the few special circumstances authorized by the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR). Civilian employees typically attend medical appointments while in a leave status and therefore are not on official business.
Transportation of a member’s dependent would be authorized in a CG owned motor vehicle in which case?
Motor vehicles are authorized to transport an employee, spouse and dependents together from the workplace to an official function to which the spouse and dependents were invited and the employee is participating in an official capacity. No additional cost must be incurred by the Government and there must be free space available that is not needed for official purposes;
What is the early withdraw penalty tax for the Thrift Saving Plan?
equal to 10% of
any taxable portion of the distribution not transferred or rolled over.
When are salutes rendered by persons in motor vehicles?
WHEN YOU’RE A PASSENGER
You will not render a salute if the person to be saluted does not approach within what distance?
6 PACES
NTAS consists of how many types of advisories?
3 (BULLETIN, ELEVATED ALERT, IMMINENT ALERT)
Which FPCON applies when an increased and more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists?
BRAVO
Which FPCON require the movement of cars and objects at least 25 meters from buildings?
BRAVO
Which FPCON applies when a general threat of possible terrorist activity exists but warrants only routine security posture?
NORMAL
Which FPCON requires that the implemented security measures must be capable of being maintained indefinitely
ALPHA
Which FPCON requires weapons to be issued to guards?
CHARLIE
Which Type I PFD provides greater mobility when the use of law enforcement or other types of gear are required?
STEARNS MODEL I600
Boat characteristics include which types of frames?
TRANSVERSE AND LONGITUDINAL
Members with a PFB waiver will trim facial hair as to not to exceed what length?
¼ INCH
Which grooming standard applies to moustaches?
NOT EXTEND BELOW TOP OF UPPER LIP OR PAST CORNERS OF MOUTH
Who can grant a permanent shaving waiver for personnel who are diagnosis with Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB)?
CO/OIC
Whose proposal to Congress resulted in the establishment of the Revenue Cutter Service 1790?
ALEXANDER HAMILTON
On August 7, 1789, Congress gave responsibility for constructing and maintaining all of the Nation’s aid to navigation to what entity?
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Revenue Marine were charged with what single purpose?
ASSISTANCE IN COLLECTION OF CUSTOMS DUTIES AND TONNAGE TAXES
In 1838 Congress enacted legislation in response to steamboat boiler explosions that would evolve over the next several decades into what agency?
STEAMBOAT INSPECTION SERVICE WITHIN TREASURY DEPARTMENT
The Revenue Cutter Service began with ____ cutters at a cost of $1000 each.
10
The USCG celebrates its birthday on _____ of each year.
AUG 4 1790
In what year were Revenue Marine cutters ordered to begin limited cruising during the winter months to assist mariners in distress?
1831
The United States Coast Guard was formed when the Revenue Cutter Service and Life-Saving Service were merged on what date?
JAN 28 1915
When was the United States Coast Guard transferred to Department of Transportation?
APRIL 1967
When was the United States Coast Guard transferred to the Department of Homeland Security?
MARCH 2003 (HOMELAND SECURITY AND THE MARITIME TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ACTS OF 2002)
Alexander Hamilton was appointed to be the first
SECRETARY OF TREASUR.
Who was the first Commandant of the United States Coast Guard?
CPT ELLSWORTH BERTHOLF
Which Revenue Cutter helped lead the Overland Expedition to rescue of rescue missions of marooned whalers near Point Barrow, Alaska?
REVENUE CUTTER BEAR
Who was the Coast Guard’s first aviator?
CDR ELMER STONE
On June 19, 1911, Ellsworth Price Bertholf was named Captain Commandant of the
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.
Who was awarded the Medal of Honor for evacuating a battalion of Marines trapped by Japanese forces on September 27, 1942?
DOUGLAS MUNRO
Where did SM1 Douglas Munro aid a battalion of Marines during landing and rescue?
POINT CRUZ, GUADALCANAL
SM1 Douglas Munro was in charge of 24 Higgins boats during an amphibious invasion at Point Cruz,
GUADALCANAL.
What vessel is credited with firing the first naval shot of the Civil War?
Harriet lane
The USCGC TAMPA was sunk by a___ during World War I
German torpedo
The USCGC TAMPA was sunk with how many people onboard?
131
What legislation forced the bulk of the burden for enforcing Prohibition in U.S. waters to the Coast Guard?
Volstead Act of 1919 prohibited the manufacture, sale, and transportation of alcoholic beverages within the United States.
An explosion that killed more than 1,600 people in Nova Scotia led the Congress to establish____ for the United States Coast Guard
the Treasury Department, working closely with the Navy, established Coast Guard Captain of the Port offices in New York, Philadelphia, Norfolk, and Sault Ste. Marie.
Captain of the Port duties were assigned to the United States Coast Guard during which military conflict?
World War 1
During World War I, how many USCG cutters went overseas to perform convoy escort duty between Gibraltar and Great Britain?
Six
When did the Coast Guard begin carrying out neutrality patrols in the North Atlantic?
September 1939
Following the explosion of the French ammunition carrier SS Mont-Blanc in World War I, what was one of the Coast Guard’s major related tasks at home?
Port Security
In what year was the Coast Guard tasked with open-ocean weather patrol duties in the North Atlantic?
1940
During Vietnam, the United States Coast Guard conducted____ which patrolled the South Vietnamese coast to stop the flow of war materials and personnel from going to the Viet Cong.
Operation Market Time
During Vietnam, how many 82-foot patrol boats from the Coast Guard were sent to Vietnam to support maritime interdiction operations?
26
By the end of “Operation Market Time” the Coast Guard had boarded nearly how many sampans and junks?
quarter of a million
Where did Coast Guard Port Security Units deploy in 1990-1991?
Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm
Who pioneered the use of aviation for law enforcement and search-and-rescue operations for the Coast Guard?
CDR Elmer F. Archie Stone
Women and African Americans were integrated into the United States Coast Guard by the end of
World war II.
When was the Homeland Security Act passed?
2002
The United States Coast Guard mobilized more than 2,700 reservists in the largest homeland security operation since World War II, following
9/11.
The United States Coast Guard were among the first to respond to the attack on the World Trade Center on
Sept 11, 2001.
In 2005, the United States Coast Guard responded to thousands of oil and HAZMAT spills, totaling over 9 million gallons, following
Hurricane Katrina.
Nearly half of the United States Coast Guard’s Selected Reserves were used to carry out homeland security and national defense missions at home and abroad beginning in 2003, as part of what Operations?
Operation Iraqi Freedom
In which year did the United States Coast Guard conducted the largest domestic SAR mission in United States history following Hurricane Katrina?
2005
Who served as Boarding Officer on the USS FIREBOLT (PC 10) in Iraq when he was mortally wounded?
DC3 Nathan B. Bruckenthal
DC3 Nathan B. Bruckenthal was posthumously awarded which award for his actions on 24 April 2004?
Bronze Star Medal
Who was the first African-American to command a U.S. Life-Saving Station?
Captain Richard Etheridge
Captain Richard Etheridge was appointed as Keeper to which Life-Saving Station?
Pea island Life Saving Station
The Life-Saving Station where Captain Richard Etheridge was appointed as keeper had a reputation as _____.
one of the tautest on the Carolina Coast
The Pea Island Life-Saving Station is located near
Cape Fear, North Carolina.
For their actions in saving the entire crew of E.S. Newman, the all African American crew of the Pea Island Life-Saving Station, were awarded
Gold Lifesaving Medal posthumously.
Which Coast Guard officer took part of the planning effort for the liberation of Cherbourg, France, a key supply depot, as part of Operation Overlord (D-Day) preparations?
Captain Quentin R. Walsh
Who was awarded the Navy Cross during World War II while serving as a Commanding Officer of a specially trained U.S. Naval Reconnaissance Party?
Captain Quentin R. Walsh
What was awarded to LCDR Walsh for engaging in active street fighting with the enemy during World War II?
Navy Cross
Which Coast Guard officer liberated 53 paratroopers who had been prisoners since D-Day?
Captain Quentin R. Walsh
Who was the Coast Guard’s first female helicopter pilot?
Lieutenant Colleen A. Cain
What year did LT Collen A. Cain become the Coast Guard’s third female aviator?
1979
DC3 Bruckenthal detected a small, unidentified ___ proceeding toward the Al Basra Oil Terminal in Iraqi territorial waters and moved his team into position to screen the oil terminal.
Dhow
Lieutenant Colleen A. Cain was awarded the ___ for saving a three-year-old boy involved in a boating accident.
Coast Guard Achievement medal
Lieutenant Colleen A. Cain, Lieutenant Commander Buzz Johnson, and Aviation Survivalman David Thompson made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their nation and fellow countrymen when their helicopter crashed, in route to a sinking vessel, in the State of
Wailua Valley of Molokai, Hawaii.
The Union Jack is flown on the ___ of the ship.
Bow
The Coast Guard Ensign consists of ___ perpendicular stripes, alternating red and white.
16
How many times has the National Ensign been changed since 1776?
26 times
The ___ is displayed as a mark of authority for boardings, examinations, and seizure of vessels for the purpose of enforcing U.S. laws.
Coast Guard Ensign
The ___ is flown on the bow of a vessel, only while at anchor or moored in port.
Jack
The ___ is flown on the jackstaff, which is located on the bow of a vessel.
Jack
The ___ is the canton of the United States Flag.
Current union Jack
The ___ provided a symbol of authority, as neither officer nor crew had uniforms.
Coast Guard Ensign
The __ was created to fly in place of the national flag while in American waters
Coast Guard Ensign
