EPME Flashcards
When was the CG Military Board of Awards established?
By the Commandant 14 June 1944
What is considered a period of superior performance?
Assigned tour of duty twelve months or greater
Citations and certificates for an extended period shall be dated how?
Denoted by the month and year only for the inclusive period (June 2012 to June 2014)
Citation for a specific achievement shall be dates how?
Date, month, and year for an inclusive period
25 November 2014
Any enlisted person, who has been cited for extraordinary heroism, is entered to what, once retired?
10% in retired pay
What awards may be considered extraordinary heroism?
Only military awards, the Coast Guard medal or above, to include the Coast Guard Lifesaving Medal
CG personnel, permanently assigned to serve with another military branch, are authorized to accept what award?
Personal non combat awards rendered by the other services at the Meritorious service medal and below.
How long to submit an award?
Three year time limitation
For Meritorious Service medal and below, how will award be prepared?
Typed and error free, “landscape” orientation, one inch side and top margins, at least 2 inch bottom margin
What size is the gold seal?
2 inches in diameter
What can the body of the citation not exceed?
12 lines of text
What is the font size for an award?
11-12 pitch bold font New Times Roman
If the “O” or “V” is authorized, where will the citation indicate?
Statement double spaced below the citation
How many lines is the citation limited to?
14 lines
For a Meritorious service medal, where will he seal be placed?
Lower left corner of the citation, in line with the left margin
For a Meritorious service medal, how many lines can the body not exceed?
16 lines of text
For a Meritorious service medal, how many lines is the citation limited to?
18 lines
For a CG Meritorious Team Commendation Medal or above, how will it be prepared?
“Portrait” orientation on
Commandants letter head with one inch side and bottom margins, and at least 1.9 top margin
What is the body of lines limited to the CG Meritorious Team Accommodation and above?
24 lines of text, using Times New Roman, 11 to 12 Bold font
Is the “O” for the Meritorious Team Accommodation and above is authorized, where shall it be indicated?
Double spaced below the citation text
The entire citation, for a CG Meritorious Team Accommodation and above, is limited to him many lines for the entire citation?
26 lines
How many days for awards requiring approval by an awards board approval should the award be submitted?
Minimum 60 days in advance to presentation
For awards in padded folders, what shall it be used for and how is it placed?
Medal awards, certificate placed on the right, and citation on the left
How is the Commandants Letter of Commendation prepared?
Commandants stationary and inserted for presentation in the book type, stuff back award folder
How many prior service awards are authorized in the CG?
22
What are the exceptions for prior service medals?
Marksmanship medals and ribbons
How many devices can be worn on a ribbon at one time?
Only 5 devices
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
Who must award be forwarded to for file of members permanent record?
CG-PSC-BOPS
Copies of awards for heroism, regardless of level, must be forwarded to who?
CG-PSC-PSD-ma
V is a symbol for what device?
Valor Device
O is a symbol for what device?
Operational Distinguishing Device
M is a symbol for what device?
Mobile Device
H is a symbol for what device?
Hurricane device
2 is a symbol for what device?
Numeric Device
X with a square surrounding it is a symbol for what?
Hourglass Device
a is a symbol for what size star?
5/16 inch
b is a symbol for what size star?
3/16 inch
C is a symbol for what device?
Oak leaf cluster
The CG Cross may be awarded by who?
The President
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.
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
When is a bronze 3/16 inch star authorized for sea service?
Additional 3 year period
What does a 3/16 inch silver star denote for a sea service ribbon?
Sixth award
What kind of footwear is authorized for dress and trops uniforms?
Oxford pumps or flat shined
What are examples of conservative watches?
Black Brown Navy blue Silver Gold
What are prohibited examples of watches?
Diamond covered Neon Bright colors White bands And bands that exceed 1 inch
What bracelets may be worn?
Limited to medical alert or required military purpose
POW
MIA
KIA may be worn
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
What is the width of a tie bar?
Approximately 3/16 inches wide
What is the diameter of a tie tack?
No more than 3/4 inches in diameter
For men, bulk of hair may not exceed what?
No more than 1 1/2 inches from the scalp
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.
For women, what is the max bulk of hair?
No more than 2 inches
For hairstyles of multiple braids, micro braids, hair extensions, or weave, what is the diameter?
Approximately 1/4 inch or less
Elastic bands are not to exceed what width?
1 inch