EPME Flashcards
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When was the CG Military Board of Awards established?
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By the Commandant 14 June 1944
2
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What is considered a period of superior performance?
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Assigned tour of duty twelve months or greater
3
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Citations and certificates for an extended period shall be dated how?
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Denoted by the month and year only for the inclusive period (June 2012 to June 2014)
4
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Citation for a specific achievement shall be dates how?
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Date, month, and year for an inclusive period
25 November 2014
5
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Any enlisted person, who has been cited for extraordinary heroism, is entered to what, once retired?
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10% in retired pay
6
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What awards may be considered extraordinary heroism?
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Only military awards, the Coast Guard medal or above, to include the Coast Guard Lifesaving Medal
7
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CG personnel, permanently assigned to serve with another military branch, are authorized to accept what award?
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Personal non combat awards rendered by the other services at the Meritorious service medal and below.
8
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How long to submit an award?
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Three year time limitation
9
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For Meritorious Service medal and below, how will award be prepared?
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Typed and error free, “landscape” orientation, one inch side and top margins, at least 2 inch bottom margin
10
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What size is the gold seal?
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2 inches in diameter
11
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What can the body of the citation not exceed?
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12 lines of text
12
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What is the font size for an award?
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11-12 pitch bold font New Times Roman
13
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If the “O” or “V” is authorized, where will the citation indicate?
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Statement double spaced below the citation
14
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How many lines is the citation limited to?
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14 lines
15
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For a Meritorious service medal, where will he seal be placed?
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Lower left corner of the citation, in line with the left margin
16
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For a Meritorious service medal, how many lines can the body not exceed?
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16 lines of text
17
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For a Meritorious service medal, how many lines is the citation limited to?
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18 lines
18
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For a CG Meritorious Team Commendation Medal or above, how will it be prepared?
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“Portrait” orientation on
Commandants letter head with one inch side and bottom margins, and at least 1.9 top margin
19
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What is the body of lines limited to the CG Meritorious Team Accommodation and above?
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24 lines of text, using Times New Roman, 11 to 12 Bold font
20
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Is the “O” for the Meritorious Team Accommodation and above is authorized, where shall it be indicated?
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Double spaced below the citation text
21
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The entire citation, for a CG Meritorious Team Accommodation and above, is limited to him many lines for the entire citation?
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26 lines
22
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How many days for awards requiring approval by an awards board approval should the award be submitted?
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Minimum 60 days in advance to presentation
23
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For awards in padded folders, what shall it be used for and how is it placed?
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Medal awards, certificate placed on the right, and citation on the left
24
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How is the Commandants Letter of Commendation prepared?
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Commandants stationary and inserted for presentation in the book type, stuff back award folder
25
How many prior service awards are authorized in the CG?
22
26
What are the exceptions for prior service medals?
Marksmanship medals and ribbons
27
How many devices can be worn on a ribbon at one time?
Only 5 devices
28
For unit awards, how will an electronic package be submitted?
Readable black and white for text and color pictures. 300 to 609 dpi. Adobe Acrobat pdf format IAW National Archives and and Record Administration
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Who must award be forwarded to for file of members permanent record?
CG-PSC-BOPS
30
Copies of awards for heroism, regardless of level, must be forwarded to who?
CG-PSC-PSD-ma
31
V is a symbol for what device?
Valor Device
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O is a symbol for what device?
Operational Distinguishing Device
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M is a symbol for what device?
Mobile Device
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H is a symbol for what device?
Hurricane device
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2 is a symbol for what device?
Numeric Device
36
X with a square surrounding it is a symbol for what?
Hourglass Device
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a is a symbol for what size star?
5/16 inch
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b is a symbol for what size star?
3/16 inch
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C is a symbol for what device?
Oak leaf cluster
40
The CG Cross may be awarded by who?
The President
41
Who is authorized for a sea service ribbon?
Active and inactive duty members of the CG and reserves or non- CG persons under temporary or permanent assignment complete 12 months on a cutter 65 feet or greater.
42
What is sea duty defined as?
- aboard commissioned cutter 65 feet or more in length
- assigned to an Afloat Training Group
- aboard certain CG and non CG vessels or units under official orders such as Navy Exchange Programs, TACLET or LEDET
43
When is a bronze 3/16 inch star authorized for sea service?
Additional 3 year period
44
What does a 3/16 inch silver star denote for a sea service ribbon?
Sixth award
45
What kind of footwear is authorized for dress and trops uniforms?
Oxford pumps or flat shined
46
What are examples of conservative watches?
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Black
Brown
Navy blue
Silver
Gold
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47
What are prohibited examples of watches?
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Diamond covered
Neon
Bright colors
White bands
And bands that exceed 1 inch
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48
What bracelets may be worn?
Limited to medical alert or required military purpose
POW
MIA
KIA may be worn
49
What women’s earrings are authorized?
4-6mm ball stud (approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch) natural white pearl, white diamond, plain gold or silver, with a shiny or brushed finish settings
50
What is the width of a tie bar?
Approximately 3/16 inches wide
51
What is the diameter of a tie tack?
No more than 3/4 inches in diameter
52
For men, bulk of hair may not exceed what?
No more than 1 1/2 inches from the scalp
53
For men, hair will be no longer than how long?
4 inches. May not touch the ears, collar, extend below eyebrows when headgear is removed, show under the front edge of headgear, or interfere with properly worn military headgear or safety gear.
54
For women, what is the max bulk of hair?
No more than 2 inches
55
For hairstyles of multiple braids, micro braids, hair extensions, or weave, what is the diameter?
Approximately 1/4 inch or less
56
Elastic bands are not to exceed what width?
1 inch
57
For purpose of uniformity, who may not wear mustaches?
Ceremonial Honor Guard, CG Academy Cadets, Officer Candidates, and CG Training Center recruits.
58
How will a mustache be worn?
Not to extend below the top of the upper lip, or beyond corners of the mouth.
59
How will sideburns be worn?
Will not extend below the bottom of the ear opening
60
How will beards be worn?
Not to exceed a 1/4 inch in length
61
How will fingernails be worn for women?
Not to extend 1/4 inch beyond the fingertip
62
French Tip nails will be no wider than?
1/4 inch
63
How should the ODU cap/ garrison cover be worn?
Two finger widths (1 1/2 inch) above the eyebrows
64
What is the size of the lettering for CG ball caps?
1/2 inch gold block caps
65
How many characters are authorized on a CG ball cap?
No more then 17
66
For CG Crew Shirt, what size is the block lettering?
3/4 inch white block lettering
67
How much fold should be exposed when sleeves are rolled up?
3” cuff
| 2” above the elbow
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What is he authorized knot for a tie?
Double Windsor knot
69
What is a standard CG neck tie?
CG Blue, four-in-hand style, not exceeding 3 inches in width
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How wide can a bow tie be?
4 1/2 inches wide
71
For SDB dress coat, what button attaches the the flap for men and women?
23 ligne CG gilt button
72
For SDB coat, what fastens the four gilt buttons?
35 ligne, CG gilt buttons
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How much does the collar shirt show above the SDB coat?
At least 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch
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For women, what attaches the 3 SDB buttons?
28 ligne, CG gold buttons
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What is the skirt length for females?
2 to 3 inches hem parallel to the deck.
| Hemline may fall between the crease back to the knee 3 inches
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What may women’s heel length be?
1 to 2 5/8 inch high
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What may women’s heel width be?
1/2 inch wide to the floor
78
What length is authorized for a flat wedge sole heel?
Rises one inch
79
How many brass eyelets are required for boat shoes?
6 to 10 brass eyelets
80
For windbreaker, where shall the zipper be worn?
3 to 4 inches from the top
81
What is the size for a standard hand bag?
Not more than 12 inches
8 inches high
5 inches deep
82
What is also worn, when a sword is worn at a funeral?
Mourning badge
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What is the size of a mourning badge?
3 inches wide
| 20 inches long
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What should flag officer boards consist of?
1 1/2 inch gold lace on blue should board
85
Where is the sword worn?
Six inches higher that the waist line
86
What is the length of the sword?
26 to 32 inches
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What are the specific courses CGBI follows?
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Prevention
Response
Intel
MST
BM
Competencies
CG Fix it
YN
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What are the four views for CGBI?
Enterprise
Unit
Personal
Cubes/Reports
89
What special characteristics are prohibited to prevent malicious coding?
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@
#
$
%
&
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90
What are the max recipients per MS outlook?
99 recipients
91
What can data be filtered by?
Color
Value
Range
Other custom criteria
92
Where can you view position number, employee name, and transfers within the next six months?
180 day pipeline
93
What does the x with a circle around it colored red mean in CGBI?
Non compliant: Corrective action required
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What does and exclamation point with a circle around it in yellow mean in CGBI?
Compliant: approaching limit standard
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What does a check with a circle around it in green mean in CGBI?
Compliant: within standard
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What does an exclamation point with a circle around it in the color orange mean in CGBI?
Non compliant: not currently correctable
97
On a 4903, what are the 3 investigation investigation hazard categories?
Imminent danger
Serious
Non serious
98
What are the six major training components?
- The rating performance qualification (RPQ)
- Rating advancement test (RAT)
- Enlisted Performance Military Education
- Advancement Qualification Examination
- Core Competency Requirement
- Service wide examination
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What is section 1 if the RPQ?
Record of changes
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What is section II of the RPQ?
Core competency requirement
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What is section III of the RPQ?
Qualification test matrix
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What is section IV of the RPQ?
Performance support worksheet
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When and where are announced changes for the ERATS?
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Bi annually (January and July)
ALCOAST
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What is PDC training code “I” RPQ?
Member shall not access for questions while taking rating advancement test
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What is trading code “2” “3” and “4” RPQ?
Member may reference questions based on this RPQ while taking RAT
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What does “T” indicate on the RPQ?
Testable on the Rating Advancement Test
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What does a blank indicate on the RPQ?
Not testable on the RAT
108
Who will assign a Personal Development Coach?
CO/OIC
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When reviewing RPQ standard, what section should be referenced?
III
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What is the PDC training code?
Train memory
Job aid with extensive training
Job aid
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What uniforms are authorized with the garrison cover?
Service dress blues
Tropical blues
Winter dress blues
112
What insignia is worn with the Cold weather cap?
Not worn
113
While on liberty, what inform items can be worn?
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Trench coat (w/o insignia)
Windbreaker (w/o insignia)
Reefer coat (w/o insignia)
Bridge coat (w/o insignia)
Foul weather parka II (w/o insignia)
ODU utility jacket (w/o insignia)
Sweaters (cardigan or wooly-pulls w/o shoulder boards)
Belts
Ball caps (w/o insignia)
Watch cap
Cold weather cap
Blue four-in-hand neck tie and bow ties
Shoes and boots
Gloves
Scarves
Blue CG t shirt
Gym shorts or t shirt
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114
For females, no portion of the bulk of the hair as measured from the scalp shall exceed what?
2 inches in bulk
115
For females, hair accessories shall not add more than how many inches of bulk?
2 inches
116
What color nail polish are females authorized?
Clear or match the skin tone
117
What is the ORM target audience?
This involved in operations, maintenance, and support activities
118
What does the ORM process include?
Detecting hazards, assessing risk, and implementing and monitoring risk controls to support effective, risk based decision making.
119
What is risk generally a function of?
Severity and probability
120
What is risk?
The chance of personal injury or property damage or loss, determine by combining the results of individual evaluations of specific elements that contribute to majority risk concern
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What is severity?
An events potential consequences in terms of degree of damage, injury, or impact of a mission
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What is probability?
The likelihood an individual event will occur
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What is exposure?
The amount of time, number of cycles, number of people involved, and/or amount of equipment involved in a given event, expressed in time, proximity, volume, or repetition
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What is a mishap?
An unplanned single or series of events causing death, injury, occupational illness, or damage to or loss of equipment or property
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What is a hazard?
Any real or potential condition that can endanger a mission; cause personal injury, illness, or death; or damage equipment or property
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What is a risk assessment?
The systematic process of evaluating various risk levels for specific hazards identified with a particular task or operation
127
For ORM, what 3 levels exist?
SWE question
How many levels of ORM exist?
Time critical
Deliberate
Strategic
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What are the 7 steps to ORM?
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Identify mission
Identify hazards
Assess risk
Identify options
Evaluate risk vs. gain
Execute decision
Monitor situation
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When should a members first exposure to ORM fundamentals occur?
Formal training setting
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What part of the 7 steps to ORM is the P.E.A.C.E. model associated with?
Identify hazards
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What is the P.E.A.C.E. model an acronym for?
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Planning
Event Complexity
Asset selection
Communications
Environmental conditions
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What part of the 7 steps to ORM is the S.T.A.A.R. model associated with?
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Spread out
Transfer
Avoid
Accept
Reduce
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133
What tow models are associated with assessing the risk?
S.P.E. and G.A.R.
134
For severity, what are the results that are likely to occur?
- Injury or death
- Equipment damage
- Mission degradation
- Reduced morale
- Adverse publicity
- Administrative and/or disciplinary actions
135
What can severity vary from on a 1 to 5 scale?
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1= none or slight
2= minimal
3= significant
4= major
5= catastrophic
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136
What is the professional growth point for E1 and E2?
Completion of enlistment contract. Cannot re-enlist or extend
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What is the professional growth point for E2 and E3?
Ten years active military service
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What is the professional growth point for an E5?
Sixteen years active military service
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What is the professional growth point for an E6?
Twenty years active Military service
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What is the professional growth point for a E7?
Twenty four years active military service
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What is the professional growth point for an E8?
Twenty Six years active military service
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What is the professional growth point for an E9?
Thirty years active military service
