EPME

Question 1

Where should Coast Guard voluntary education service inquiries related to tuition assistance be sent to?

Answer 1

ETQC-smb-tag@uscg.mil

2.1.1.1.1

Question 2

Registrar services provided by ETQC include which of the following:

Answer 2

JST
Degree reporting
Dante’s exam reimbursement center
Solicitation for voluntary education program awards

2.1.1.1.2

Question 3

Which directive provides specific guidance on the CG voluntary education program?

Answer 3

CGCool

2.1.1.1.3

Question 4

Where are tuition assistance waivers submitted for final review?

Answer 4

The ESO will forward them to ETQC for final review.

2.1.1.1.4

Question 5

Where can a link to the ASVAB AFCT waiver request guide be found?

Answer 5

On ETQC’s voluntary education services page under course support and testing.

2.1.1.1.5

Question 6

The Harry W. Colman veterans educational assistance act is also known as the _____.

Answer 6

Forever Bill.

2.1.1.2.1

Question 7

Under the post-9/11 GI Bill, a veteran enrolled at more than half time can qualify for a monthly housing allowance based on DOD’s BAH rate for an ____ with dependents.

Answer 7

E-5

2.1.1.2.2

Question 8

The MGI Bill active duty, provides up to ___ months of education benefits.

Answer 8

36 months

2.1.1.2.3

Question 9

The GI Bill comparison tool offers information based on which of the following GI Benefits?

Answer 9

Education and training

2.1.1.2.4

Question 10

Veterans in their second 6 months of OJT and apprenticeship training programs May use their GI Bill benefits to receive ___ of the applicable monthly housing stipend.

Answer 10

1st 6 months: 100%
2nd 6 months: 80%

2.1.1.2.5

Question 11

In which of the following cases is tuition assistance authorized?

Answer 11

• Annual cap for reimbursement of TA is $3750 per member
• the CG will find tuition costs not to exceed $250 per semester hour.
  -lifetime credits 130 semester hours for undergraduate and 40 for graduate

2.1.1.3.1

Question 12

To provide developmental incentives for personnel with high ability, dedication and capacity for professional growth to remain in the CG is one purpose of which program?

Answer 12

The advanced education program

2.1.1.4.1

Question 13

One purpose of the _____ program is to provide developmental incentives for personnel with high ability, dedication, and the capacity for professional growth to remain in the CG

Answer 13

Advanced Education

2.1.1.4.1

Question 14

Which of the following is a responsibility for a student who has been accepted into the advanced education program?

Answer 14

-apply
-gain acceptance
-complete prerequisites
-Act as a CG liaison
-liaise
-monitor and comply
-carry a full load
-maintain academic proficiency
Complete the program and CG requirements

2.1.1.4.2

Question 15

Who acts as the subject matter expert to assist CG members with voluntary education programs?

Answer 15

ESO

2.1.1.4.3

Question 16

What are the four firearm safety rules?

Answer 16

1. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded
2. Always maintain proper muzzle control
3. Keep finger off trigger until on target and ready to shoot.
4. Know your target and what’s beyond it

2.1.2.1.1

Question 17

What are the requirements to advance to E-3?

Answer 17

6 months as an E-2 or satisfactory completion of A-School

2.1.3.1.1

Question 18

What are the requirements to advance to E-4?

Answer 18

Satisfactory completion of A-School, 6 months in pay grade (reserve 12 months), COs can waive up to 30 days

2.1.3.2.1

Question 19

The _____ and ASVAB tests are different versions of the same battery of tests.

Answer 19

Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT)

2.1.4.1.1

Question 20

Class A school course graduates who had their advancement to E-4 withheld due to receiving an unsat conduct are required to complete how many months of good conduct prior to being advanced?

Answer 20

6 months

2.1.4.2.1

Question 21

Which of the following ratings have no direct path of advancement from E-3 to E-4

Answer 21

Investigator and Diver

2.1.4.2.2

Question 22

Where is the list of ratings open to strike found?

Answer 22

Will be announced in an ALCOAST message

2.2.4.3.1

Question 23

Where are A school rating requirements listed?

Answer 23

CIM 1500.10C Enclosure 3

2.1.4.4.1

Question 24

Which stress management term is defined as bad stress

Answer 24

Distress

2.1.5.1.1