EPME Flashcards
TAP prepares SMs for separation. What is the core curriculum on the TAP seminar?
Goals, Plans, Success (GPS).
What are the steps of the Individual Transition Plan (ITP) Deliverables at TAP?
- Pre-separation counseling
- eBenefits registration
- Preparing ITP
- Move up to Capstone
What pay grade shall not re-enlist regardless of time in service?
E1 and E2
What is PGP?
Professional Growth Point (PGP) the maximum amount of active military service a member can have for their current pay grade.
What is the cut-off date that determines whether or not a member is a HYT candidate?
31 December
All members in the pay grade _____ are subject to HYT and shall submit a retirement request in accordance with Section 3.G. and 3.H. the Separations manual.
E-9
What is a HYT PGP Waiver?
Allows the member to continue on active duty past the required separation or retirement date - per CG-PSC-EPM
What is a CSEL waiver?
A waiver for members based on assignments described in the Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) Program - COMDTINST 1306.1 (series)
What is the professional growth point (PGP) per grade?
E-1 and E-2: completion of enlistment contract. Cannot reenlist or extend. E-3 and E-4: 10 years active service E-5: 16 years active E-6: 20 years active E-7: 24 years active E-8: 26 years active E-9: 30 years active
Members whose active military service time exceeds their PGP are allowed to advance if that advancement occurs on or before ___________ of the year they reach their PGP.
31 Dec
PGP up reduction in pay grade: Members shall keep the PGP for _____ months from the date of reduction.
36 months. At end of 36 months, member shall assumes the PGP of their existing pay-grade, regardless of previous rank.
What is PDES?
Physical Disability Evaluation System - the PDES process does not exempt a member from becoming an HYT candidate.
HYT takes precedence over ________.
obligated service.
All HYT candidates (E-3 to E-8) will separate, or retire if requested and retirement eligible, no later than ___________ of the year following the year their active military service time exceeds their PGP, unless granted a HYT PGP waiver.
1 September
Members who reach 30 years active military service between ________ and _________ shall retire on 1 September of the year they exceed their PGP.
1 January and 31 August
Members who reach 30 years active military service between _________ and _________ shall retire on the first day of the next month after they reach 30 years active military service.
1 September and 31 December
An _________________ board is not authorized for members discharged due to HYT.
administrative separation
Because the HYT policy covers discharges and retirements, an ________________ board described in 14 U.S.C. §357 is not authorized for members separated due to HYT.
involuntary retirement
The member may request to Commander (CG PSC-EPM) to be separated or retired, if eligible, due to HYT, up to ___________ prior to their required separation date. In this case, the nature of the separation is involuntary.
six months
HYT candidates may be eligible for ___________ if they are not retirement eligible. (10 U.S.C. 1174 (e) (2) (A)).
separation pay
MSM and below have how many lines of text?
Cannot exceed 12 lines of text using Times New Roman 11-12 inch pitch, bold font. If O or V device, entire citation limited to 14 lines (statement double-spaced below citation).
Citation for awards above MSM have how many lines of text?
Cannot exceed 16 lines of text, 18 including O or V device.
What is the basis of the Appeal Process?
Incorrect information, prejudice, discrimination. disproportionately low marks for particular circumstances.
What may not be appeal on a set of marks?
The “Advancement Recommendation” may not be appealed to an appeal authority.
Responsibilities of member IRT to an Appeal:
Request and audience: verbally express any concerns with rating chain that could lead to a written appeal.
Written Appeal: If no verbal agreement, appeal in writing.
When must a member submit an EER Appeal?
Within in 15 calendar days (45 for reservists) after the date they signed the acknowledgement section of counseling sheet.
NOTE: If the member refuses to sign the counseling sheet, this timeline begins the
date the unit representative signs the refusal to sign statement.
Comments are required for any mark of ____________.
1,2,3,7 or when member is NOT recommended for advancement or an unsatisfactory conduct mark.
COs will endorse and send appeal letter to appeal authority within ____ calendar days of receiving it from member.
15
Appeal authority may ______ the ____ days if CO needs additional info.
extend; 15
NOTE: COs endorsement should address any delay.
The appeal authority must review and act on the appeal within ____ calendar days after receiving it.
15
Who may extend the 15 days if appeal authority needs additional time?
PSC-EPM/RPM
Who has authority to change a mark?
Appeal authority
Can the appeal authority raise or leave a mark unchanged?
Yes.
Can the appeal authority lower a mark an AO has assigned?
No.
Earring specifics for women:
4-6mm ball studs (1/8-1/4 inch) natural white pearl, white diamond, plain gold, or silver with a shiny or brushed matte finish - centered on earlobe.
Backpacks with ODUs may be worn how?
straps over both shoulders or with a single strap over the left shoulder.
Women’s hair bulk no more than how many inches?
no more than 3 inches
Hair must not fall below___________.
bottom edge of collar
Hair accessories shall not add more than how many inches of bulk?
2 inches (3 inches max for bun).
Men hair bulk no more than how many inches?
1 and 1/2 inches.
Men’s hair must not touch __________.
top of collar or ear.
Men’s hair no longer than how many inches?
4 inches.
Sideburns shall not extend below ___________________.
point level with the bottom of the ear opening.
Dinner dress mini medals worn how?
3 inches below left lapel notch. Women: 1/3 of distance between shoulder and bottom hem of jacket.
Maintain how many inches on epaulets when wearing rank insignia?
3/4 inch
What are the measurements of insignia on a garrison cap?
The center of both insignia (if officer) are place 1 and 1/2 inches form the bottom of the cap and 2 inches right or left of the front crease.
Directives must undergo review every ______ years.
4
What is CGHQ-5356?
Directives Control Sheet - Submit to CG-612
What is a Letter of Promulgation (LOP)?
LOPs transmit policy, and remain in effect for the life of
the directive. The LOP also lists any reporting or form requirements that the directive
imposes.
An instruction has no requirement for what?
A table of contents
How many pages does an instruction consist of?
25 (including enclosures)
What is a Commandant’s Notice?
A Commandant Notice is a directive
of a one-time or brief nature and has the same force and effect as an instruction. All notices have self-cancelling provisions. Issue an instruction for information expected to remain effective for longer than one year. Use a Notice for one (1) year special announcements of morale and subjects short in nature instead of ALCOAST Commandant Notices.
What is an Operation Order (OPORD)?
An Operation Order is a directive issued by a commander to a subordinate commander effecting the coordinated execution of an operation.
What is CG-4183?
All newly activated or commissioned organizations must complete a Change of Mailing, Freight, and Billing Address, Form CG-4183, per your official Operating Facility Change Order (OFCO).
What is form CG-4229?
Digest
All directives over 25 pages require what?
A table of contents
Where is the signature block positioned on an LOP?
On the fifth line below that last paragraph (four blank lines).
What does a “Without Grade of Signing Authority” signature line look like?
The first line should be the name of the signer in all
capital letters. The second line should be the signing authority’s long title.
Example for HQS: A.B. LASTNAME
Assistant Commandant for Human Resources
Example outside of HQS: A.B. LASTNAME
Commander, First Coast Guard District
What does a “With Grade of Signing Authority” signature line look like?
The first line should be the name of the signer in all
capital letters. The second line should state his/her military grade, followed by U.S. Coast Guard and the third line should contain the signing authority’s long title.
Example for HQS: A.B. LASTNAME Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard
Assistant Commandant for Human Resources
Example outside of HQS: A.B. LASTNAME
Commander, U.S. Coast Guard First Coast Guard District
Where is the /s/ located when a directive is signed?
After the name to indicate it was signed.