EPME Flashcards

1
Q

If war is declared the Coast Guard operates as an element of what department?

A

Department of Homeland Security

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2
Q

What 2 cutters did Master Chief Calhoun serve as a XO and CO?

A

Narcissus and White Sumac

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3
Q

In support of operation desert shield how many Coast Guard reservists were called to active duty?

A

450

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4
Q

The fleet of 100 cutters was authorized by whom, to be responsible for enforcing traffic laws in 1790?

A

Alexander Hamilton

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5
Q

Who was the president of the United States in 1808?

A

Thomas Jefferson

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6
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When did the revenue cutter service and the life saving service merge to create the Coast Guard?

A

1915

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7
Q

What is the national ensign called when carried by foot?

A

American Flag

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8
Q

EMI cannot exceed how many hours?

A

2

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9
Q

EMI is used for what?

A

Correct a deficiency

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10
Q
Time to make ranks?
E-2 to E3?
E-3 to E4?
E-4 to E5?
E-5 to E6?
E-6 to E7?
E-7 to E8?
E-8 to E9?
A
6 months
6 months
6 months
12 months
24 months
24 months
24 months
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11
Q

How many vertical stripes on the Coast Guard ensign?

A

16

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12
Q

How many leadership competencies are there?

A

28

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13
Q

When was the current Coast Guard flag approved?

A

January 1964

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14
Q

Who invented semper paratus

A

Francis Boskerck

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15
Q

How many degrees does the coast guard academy offer for cadets?

A

8

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16
Q

During presentations always remain ________?

A

Positive

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17
Q

What was the driving force for the the international ice patrol?

A

Titanic

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18
Q

What is one way of reducing stress?

A

Exercise

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19
Q

What contains information that requires continuing action, remains in effect until canceled by the originator or higher authority, is renewed and + validated every 4 years?

A

Instruction

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20
Q

An administrative remarks sheet may not be used for?

A

Health and well being

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21
Q

Who was award the medal of honor while serving in the union army during the civil war?

A

Marcus hanna

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22
Q

What is the age of a person that can attend the CG academy?

A

18-22

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23
Q

What is the official business correspondence for distribution to set templates impeded in microsoft word?

A

USCG Macros II

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24
Q

What classes can advance to Chief Warrant Officer?

A

1st class and above and meet the requirements

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25
Q

What goes at the beginning of the message body?

A

BT

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26
Q

What year did the revenue cutter service and the life saving service merge to create the Coast Guard?

A

Jan 28th 1915

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27
Q

How many years are required in service to make warrant officer?

A

8

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28
Q

Maximum age for PPEP prior to OCS convening date?

A

32 years

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29
Q

What vessel did the Narcissis capture in the war of 1812?

A

The Surveyor

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30
Q

An E6 in a supervisory role for employee reviews of other E6’s is called a ?

A

Executive Petty Officer

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31
Q

When will a special enlisted employee review be always conducted?

A

After following NJP

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32
Q

What should a good speaker do?

A

Consider the experience level of the audience

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33
Q

What communication is at least 25 pages long?

A

Manual

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34
Q

What communications is used for urgent message?

A

CGMS

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35
Q

Who were the 5 SPARS

A
Hooker (the first)
Cooke
Byrd
Cumberbatch
Mosley
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36
Q

Who was credited with firing the first naval shot of the Civil War

A

Harriet lane

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37
Q

Counseling must take place not later then _____ days following the employee review period ending date?

A

30

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38
Q

A _________ __________ is required for advancement or change in rating to pay grade _____ or above?

A

Special review

E7

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39
Q

Who may display a complete set of battle streamers on a CG flag?

A

Major HQ units

Individual units may display what they have earned

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40
Q

At shore side units, how is the CG ensign flown?

A

Starboard yard arm of the flag mast

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41
Q

US flag displayed on vehicle or aircraft is called _____?

A

Standard

42
Q

What makes up the ready reserve?

A
Select reserve (Selres)
Individual ready reserve (IRR)
43
Q

What is the Human Resources management system for CG personnel?

A

Direct Access

44
Q

What is EMI and max amount of hours?

A

Extra Military Instruction
2 hours max
Not on Sunday
Used for correcting a deficiency

45
Q

_______ are canceled after 12 months unless an earlier cancellation date is specified?

A

Notices

46
Q

Manuals must contain ____ pages or more?

A

25

47
Q

What rates are exclusive for the reserves?

A

Port security and investigator

48
Q

Can you sign a political petition?

A

Yes as long as its done by a private citizen

49
Q

Who is responsible for determining source of supply?

A

Contracting Officer (KO)

50
Q

Form # for a PR?

A

DOT F 4200.1.2.CG

51
Q

Where can EPME sign off sheets be found?

A

COMINST M1510.2

52
Q

3 categories of CG leadership competencies?

A

Self
Working with others
Performance

53
Q

4 main originators that issue directives?

A

Commandant
Area, district
Commander of maintenance
CO’s and OIC’s

54
Q

How many types of directives?

A
Instructions
Manuals
Notices
Message type notices
Standard operating procedures
55
Q

What are the 4 terrorist threat levels?

A

High
Significant
Moderate
Low

56
Q

When was the MCPOCG established and who was the first?

A

1969

BMCM Calhoun

57
Q

Can you contribute money to a political candidate?

A

No

58
Q

Difference between the CG Seal and CG Emblem?

A

Emblem does not have the rope border and blue background

59
Q

What color is the CMC badge?

A

Gold

60
Q

The first time you log into DA what is the user name and password?

A

EMPLID and social

61
Q

How many miles of shore line does the U.S have?

A

95,000

62
Q

Applying info is mandatory for what type of message?

A

Correction messages

63
Q

What are the oldest responsibilities of the CG?

A

MLE and Border control

64
Q

5 categories of petty officer marks?

A
Performance
Leadership
Military
Conduct
Professional qualities
65
Q

How many roles does the Coast Guard have?

A

Maritime Safety, mobility and security
National Defense
Protection of Natural Resources

66
Q

Which war did cutters capture 18 prizes and unaided and assisted in the capture of 2 others?

A

Quasi-American War

67
Q

CG electronic forms organized into ____ categories of info?

A

Forms library
Form number
Title

68
Q

Which cutter sank a sub by ramming it?

A

The Campbell

69
Q

How many missions does the CG have?

A

11

70
Q

3 types of court Marshall?

A

Summary
General
Special

71
Q

CGC Harriet Lane fired the first shot of which war?

A

Civil War

72
Q

Hearing protection for single and double?

A

85

105

73
Q

What are the 5 district offices in the Atlantic Area?

A
Boston
Cleveland
New Orleans
Miami
Portsmouth
74
Q

% of mishaps due to unsafe acts of people?

A

88%

75
Q

% of mishaps due to the unsafe conditions?

A

10%

76
Q

Construction PR limit?

A

2000$

77
Q

Micro purchase limit?

A

2500$

78
Q

Report of offense & disposition form?

A

4910

79
Q

CG written communication that initiates or governs action, conduct, or procedure?

A

Directive

80
Q

When did the Coast Guard adopt battle streamers and how many?

A

1968

34

81
Q

Where is the CG flag flown?

A

Shore units and parades

82
Q

What are the 3 types of classified messages?

A

Classified
Secret
Top secret

83
Q

When did the Coast Guard move to DHS?

A

March 1st 2003

84
Q

After a CG 4910 is reviewed what are the 2 possible outcomes?

A

NJP or dismissal

85
Q

How many delivery methods for EMPE

A

3
CD
Web
Paper copy

86
Q

What degree is the coast guard slash?

A

64

87
Q

What qualification can an auxiliary member not perform on a small boat?

A

Coxswain

88
Q

Who is responsible is property is damaged or missing?

A

Survey Officer

89
Q

What are the 7 other reasons for a member to be marked other then semi-annually?

A
Disciplinary
Advancement from E-6 to E-7
Change in rate
Reduction
Transfer
Probation/special conduct 
SWE
90
Q

How many days does a member have to appeal his/her marks?

A

15 calendar days

91
Q

What does SAPP

A

Security
Accuracy
Policy
Propriety

92
Q

What does SSIC mean?

A

Standard Subject Identification Code

93
Q

What is the way to remember the first 10 revenue cutters

A

SAVEVASDM

Scammel
Argus
Vigilant
Eagle
Virginia
Active
General Green
South Carolina
Diligence
Massachusetts
94
Q

What are the potential CGMS SOSO Codes?

A

Flash (Z) 10 minutes
Immediate (O) 30 minutes
Priority (P) 3 hours
Routine (R) 6 hours

95
Q

What form number is used to submit an award recommendation?

A

CG-1650

96
Q

What are the 4 mishaps and the price range? Which ones require formal boards?

A

A - 1 million (cutter gone missing, fatality of someone)
B - 200,000 to 1 mil (injury or illness that results in perm disability)
C - 20,000 to 200,000 (injury that results in any loss or time from work beyond the day in which it occurred)
D - 20,000 or less (injury that results in no lost time, man overboard, accidental firearm discharge, electrical shock)

Class C and D do NOT require formal boards

97
Q

How many days do you have to submit a complaint of civil rights?

A

45 days

98
Q

How many days does a command have to do something about a formal cilia rights complaint?

A

15 days

99
Q

What is the SPE formula?

A

Severity X Probability X Exposure

100
Q

What rank are LANT and PAC area commanders?

A

3 star admiral / vice

101
Q

What does the serial number 80 - 103 mean in a CSMP?

A

80 means the year

103 means the sequential # of CSMP’s