EPME E-3 Flashcards
Where can the E-PME sign off sheets be found?
COMDINST 1510.2
EPME EOCT are given at what pay grades?
E-4, E-6, AND E-8
How many different delivery methods are there for the EPME study guide?
Web based, CD-ROM, and paper.
How many miles of shoreline does the US have?
95,000
What does the 2 designate?(Study guide num:2-3.01.K)
Chapter
What does the 3 designate?(Study guide num:2-3.01.K)
Pay grade
What does the .01 designate?(Study guide num:2-3.01.K)
Sequential chapter requirement number
What does the K/P designate?(Study guide num:2-3.01.K/P)
K- Knowledge requirement. P- Performance requirement
How many federal agencies merged to make up the CG of today? Name them!!
Five
- RCS
- Lighthouse service
- Bureau of Navigation
- Steamboat Inspection Service
- Lifesaving Service
When was the formal creation of the Coast Guard?
1915
“Rate” means what?
Pay grade (USC 14 chapter 11 section 352)
What does “Rating” mean?
Proper term for an enlisted members specialty
The Coast Guard authorizes the use and size of U.S. flags in accordance with?
Naval Telecommunication Procedure (NTP 13B Flags, Pennants and Customs)
When evaluating subordinates, evaluate against what?
Performance Standards
What Percent of mishaps are due to unsafe acts of People?
88%
What percent of mishaps are due to unsafe conditions?
10%
The US water and ecosystem make up what % of the worlds fishing industry?
20%
What are the oldest responsibilities of the CG?
Maritime law enforcement and border control
How many “Missions” does the CG have?
Eleven
How many “Roles” does the CG have? What are they?
Five
- Save lives and property at sea
- Secure US maritime borders
- Protect our marine environment
- Provide a safe and efficient marine transportation system.
- Defend the nation.
What is AMVER?
Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System
How many other countries have polar ice breakers?
None
How many immigrants were interdicted between 1980 and 2000?
29,000
Our maritime border extends out how many miles?
200
What do they call the 200 mile extension off of our shores?
Exclusive economic zone(EEZ)
What are the enlisted rates exclusive only to the reserves?
- Port security specialist
- Investigator
What reservists are considered to be in an “Active Status”?
Ready Reserve
What 02 things make up the ready reserve?
- Selected Reserve(SELRES)
- Individual Ready Reserve(IRR)
When the US flag is displayed on a vehicle or aircraft it is called?
Standard
Where is the CG Flag used?
Parades and display purposes ashore
At shore installations how is the CG Ensign flown?
Starboard yardarm of the flag mast
How many vertical stripes are on the CG Ensign?
16
How many Horizontal stripes are on the CG Ensign?
none
What does the CG Ensign’s stripes represent?
Number of states in the union when the flag was adopted
What year was the Revenue Marine formed?
1790
When did the CG adopt battle streamers?
1968
How many battle streamer does the CG have?
34
Who can display a complete set of battle streamers on the CG Flag?
Major Headquarter Commands(all 34)
What is a Commissioning Pennant and where is it flown?
- Displayed to indicate vessel is under the command of commissioned or warrant officer.
- Aftermost masthead
What degree of angle is the CG Slash?
64
Who wrote the CG Song/Anthem?
Captain Francis Saltus Van Boskerck……Duh
What is the difference between the CG Seal and the CG Emblem?
Emblem is a simpler version of the seal.
What color is the Command Master Chiefs Badge?
Gold
Who has Command Master Chiefs?
Major Commands(Districts or MLC’s)
What is a vital role of the Command Master Chief(CMC)
Mission readiness of the enlisted force
What is a Command Chief and color of there badge?
Principle advisor to the command regarding enlisted issues. Silver badge
Who does the Education Service Officer(ESO) report directly to?
XO
Who does the Civil Rights Officer (CRO) report to?
CO
What can you do in regards to political activities?
- Contribute money to a political candidate
- Sign a political petition
- Display a candidate’s bumper sticker on your car
- Serve as an Election official
What can you NOT do in regards to political activities? 5 things
- Sell tickets for Political Fundraisers
- Make public speeches for a political Candidate while out of uniform
- Act as a driver during Election Day for a particular candidate
- Engage in public recruitment of a partisan political candidate
- Display a banner from you car
What Manual/publication would you refer to for status of forces agreements (SOFA) while in a certain countries?
Department of Defense Foreign Clearance Guide
What is the purpose of SOFA?
They define the legal status of US personnel and property in another country.
How many branches are there in the Uniformed Services? Name them!!!
7
1) US Public Health Service and Commissioned Coprs.
2) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
3) Navy
4) Marines
5) Army
6) Air Force
7) USCG
What enlisted Ranks are there in the CG Auxiliary?
None
Who is marked on leadership skills?
E3 and up
What manual states Military job requirements for specific ratings?
Enlisted Qualification Manual 1414.8
What are the Tiers of the rating chain for marks?
1) 2
2) 4
3) 6
What marks require comments?
1, 2, and 7
What is environmental Tobacco Smoke(ETS)
Passive or second-hand smoke
Is smokeless tobacco permitted in the workplace?
No
When can tobacco products be used?
Designated tobacco use areas
Does alcohol have to be consumed in order for a member to have an alcohol related incident? Situation?
Yes (“Situation” no)
Is a self referral considered an alcohol incident?
No
When a member is involved in a drug incident, what is their disposition?
Processed for separation
What are the 4 major personal stressors?
1) Environmental
2) Work Related
3) Personal Life
4) Self Imposed
How many people nationwide die annually from suicide?
35,000
What are the 6 distinct signs that someone might be thinking of suicide?
1) Suicide threat or statement indicating desire to die
2) Previous suicide attempt
3) Mental depression
4) Marked changes in behavior or personality
5) Making arrangements for final departure.
6) Taking unnecessary risks
What percent of people that commit suicide have made attempts previously?
80%
What is HAZWOPER?
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
What Instruction should you refer to for Tag-Out procedures?
Equipment Tag-Out Procedure 9077.1
What color is a Danger Tag?
Red
What color is an Out of Calibration Tag?
Orange
How are the serial numbers for danger, caution, Out-of-calibration, and out-of-commission tags determined?
Numerical Order(By fiscal year)
Who can remove tags?
The person who placed it
What is the name of the area where the MSDS are kept?
Right to know station
Why was Terrorist Threat Levels developed?
Reduce uncertainty and misinterpretation at the operational level by clearly describing the terrorist threat
How many Terrorist threat levels are there?
Four
Name the terrorist threat levels?
1) High
2) Significant
3) Moderate
4) Low
How many bomb threat conditions are there?
Three
Name the different telephone bomb threat conditions?
1) Bomb condition I (No location or time)
2) BCII (Exact location, no time)
3) BCIII(Exact Location and time)
