EPME Flashcards
If war is declared the Coast Guard operates as an element of what department?
Department of Homeland Security
What 2 cutters did Master Chief Calhoun serve as a XO and CO?
Narcissus and White Sumac
In support of operation desert shield how many Coast Guard reservists were called to active duty?
450
The fleet of 100 cutters was authorized by whom, to be responsible for enforcing traffic laws in 1790?
Alexander Hamilton
Who was the president of the United States in 1808?
Thomas Jefferson
When did the revenue cutter service and the life saving service merge to create the Coast Guard?
1915
What is the national ensign called when carried by foot?
American Flag
EMI cannot exceed how many hours?
2
EMI is used for what?
Correct a deficiency
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?
6 months 6 months 6 months 12 months 24 months 24 months 24 months
How many vertical stripes on the Coast Guard ensign?
16
How many leadership competencies are there?
28
When was the current Coast Guard flag approved?
January 1964
Who invented semper paratus
Francis Boskerck
How many degrees does the coast guard academy offer for cadets?
8
During presentations always remain ________?
Positive
What was the driving force for the the international ice patrol?
Titanic
What is one way of reducing stress?
Exercise
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?
Instruction
An administrative remarks sheet may not be used for?
Health and well being
Who was award the medal of honor while serving in the union army during the civil war?
Marcus hanna
What is the age of a person that can attend the CG academy?
18-22
What is the official business correspondence for distribution to set templates impeded in microsoft word?
USCG Macros II
What classes can advance to Chief Warrant Officer?
1st class and above and meet the requirements
What goes at the beginning of the message body?
BT
What year did the revenue cutter service and the life saving service merge to create the Coast Guard?
Jan 28th 1915
How many years are required in service to make warrant officer?
8
Maximum age for PPEP prior to OCS convening date?
32 years
What vessel did the Narcissis capture in the war of 1812?
The Surveyor
An E6 in a supervisory role for employee reviews of other E6’s is called a ?
Executive Petty Officer
When will a special enlisted employee review be always conducted?
After following NJP
What should a good speaker do?
Consider the experience level of the audience
What communication is at least 25 pages long?
Manual
What communications is used for urgent message?
CGMS
Who were the 5 SPARS
Hooker (the first) Cooke Byrd Cumberbatch Mosley
Who was credited with firing the first naval shot of the Civil War
Harriet lane
Counseling must take place not later then _____ days following the employee review period ending date?
30
A _________ __________ is required for advancement or change in rating to pay grade _____ or above?
Special review
E7
Who may display a complete set of battle streamers on a CG flag?
Major HQ units
Individual units may display what they have earned
At shore side units, how is the CG ensign flown?
Starboard yard arm of the flag mast
US flag displayed on vehicle or aircraft is called _____?
Standard
What makes up the ready reserve?
Select reserve (Selres) Individual ready reserve (IRR)
What is the Human Resources management system for CG personnel?
Direct Access
What is EMI and max amount of hours?
Extra Military Instruction
2 hours max
Not on Sunday
Used for correcting a deficiency
_______ are canceled after 12 months unless an earlier cancellation date is specified?
Notices
Manuals must contain ____ pages or more?
25
What rates are exclusive for the reserves?
Port security and investigator
Can you sign a political petition?
Yes as long as its done by a private citizen
Who is responsible for determining source of supply?
Contracting Officer (KO)
Form # for a PR?
DOT F 4200.1.2.CG
Where can EPME sign off sheets be found?
COMINST M1510.2
3 categories of CG leadership competencies?
Self
Working with others
Performance
4 main originators that issue directives?
Commandant
Area, district
Commander of maintenance
CO’s and OIC’s
How many types of directives?
Instructions Manuals Notices Message type notices Standard operating procedures
What are the 4 terrorist threat levels?
High
Significant
Moderate
Low
When was the MCPOCG established and who was the first?
1969
BMCM Calhoun
Can you contribute money to a political candidate?
No
Difference between the CG Seal and CG Emblem?
Emblem does not have the rope border and blue background
What color is the CMC badge?
Gold
The first time you log into DA what is the user name and password?
EMPLID and social
How many miles of shore line does the U.S have?
95,000
Applying info is mandatory for what type of message?
Correction messages
What are the oldest responsibilities of the CG?
MLE and Border control
5 categories of petty officer marks?
Performance Leadership Military Conduct Professional qualities
How many roles does the Coast Guard have?
Maritime Safety, mobility and security
National Defense
Protection of Natural Resources
Which war did cutters capture 18 prizes and unaided and assisted in the capture of 2 others?
Quasi-American War
CG electronic forms organized into ____ categories of info?
Forms library
Form number
Title
Which cutter sank a sub by ramming it?
The Campbell
How many missions does the CG have?
11
3 types of court Marshall?
Summary
General
Special
CGC Harriet Lane fired the first shot of which war?
Civil War
Hearing protection for single and double?
85
105
What are the 5 district offices in the Atlantic Area?
Boston Cleveland New Orleans Miami Portsmouth
% of mishaps due to unsafe acts of people?
88%
% of mishaps due to the unsafe conditions?
10%
Construction PR limit?
2000$
Micro purchase limit?
2500$
Report of offense & disposition form?
4910
CG written communication that initiates or governs action, conduct, or procedure?
Directive
When did the Coast Guard adopt battle streamers and how many?
1968
34
Where is the CG flag flown?
Shore units and parades
What are the 3 types of classified messages?
Classified
Secret
Top secret
When did the Coast Guard move to DHS?
March 1st 2003
After a CG 4910 is reviewed what are the 2 possible outcomes?
NJP or dismissal
How many delivery methods for EMPE
3
CD
Web
Paper copy
What degree is the coast guard slash?
64
What qualification can an auxiliary member not perform on a small boat?
Coxswain
Who is responsible is property is damaged or missing?
Survey Officer
What are the 7 other reasons for a member to be marked other then semi-annually?
Disciplinary Advancement from E-6 to E-7 Change in rate Reduction Transfer Probation/special conduct SWE
How many days does a member have to appeal his/her marks?
15 calendar days
What does SAPP
Security
Accuracy
Policy
Propriety
What does SSIC mean?
Standard Subject Identification Code
What is the way to remember the first 10 revenue cutters
SAVEVASDM
Scammel Argus Vigilant Eagle Virginia Active General Green South Carolina Diligence Massachusetts
What are the potential CGMS SOSO Codes?
Flash (Z) 10 minutes
Immediate (O) 30 minutes
Priority (P) 3 hours
Routine (R) 6 hours
What form number is used to submit an award recommendation?
CG-1650
What are the 4 mishaps and the price range? Which ones require formal boards?
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
How many days do you have to submit a complaint of civil rights?
45 days
How many days does a command have to do something about a formal cilia rights complaint?
15 days
What is the SPE formula?
Severity X Probability X Exposure
What rank are LANT and PAC area commanders?
3 star admiral / vice
What does the serial number 80 - 103 mean in a CSMP?
80 means the year
103 means the sequential # of CSMP’s
