EPMEs Flashcards
What are the key watchwords in the Commandant’s Direction?
All Threats All Hazards Always Ready (Semper Paratus) or Readiness People Stewardship
What are the four categories of the Commandant’s mission statement?
Mission Execution
People and Platforms
Mission Support
Organizational Character…Who We Are
What is our first priority and duty to the nation?
Mission Execution
According to the Commandant’s Intent, what will we focus our entire organization on?
Improving and sustaining mission execution
What is the administrative command and control for the Coast Guard?
Coast Guard Headquarters
Who provides immediate direction to headquarters units?
The Commandant
How many major headquarters directorates report to the commandant?
15
Who reports directly to the commandant on all matter pertaining to the well being of Coast Guard personnel?
Master chief petty officer of the Coast Guard
Established to oversee acquisition of ships and aircraft?
Deepwater Program Executive Office
Creates policy and oversees Coast Guard missions related to response to a domestic incident, tracks potential man-made and natural threats to national security or safety and deploys assets to support homeland defense and civil support operations
Office of Maritime Domain Awareness
Responsible for prevention and mitigation of maritime incidents
Office of Maritime Safety, Security and Environmental Protection
When is the nautical origin of the Chief Petty Officer?
April 1, 1893 - Navy created rank
When can the title “Chief” be traced back to?
1865 during the civil war era
Why was the position of chief petty officer created?
Due to a clash between the surfman of the Lifesaving Service and the Petty Officer of the Revenue Cutter Service
When did the 55th Congress officially approve establishment of the Coast Guard’s Chief Petty Officer grade?
May 18, 1920
Who were the first chiefs?
Former station keepers of life saving stations.
When were Senior Chief and Master Chief pay grades established?
May 1958 with enactment of Public Law 85-422
Who was the first Coast Guardsman to advance to E-9? When?
Master Chief Yeoman Jack Kerwin
November 1, 1958
What was the first known comprehensive analysis of the E-8 and E-9 ranks?
The Senior Enlisted Needs Assessment
What is the single most important variable in the Coast Guard’s Enlisted Career Development Program?
That senior and master chiefs set the example for the entire fleet
Which organizational leadership most often affects enlisted performance?
The chief petty officer corps
In addition to mentoring junior and mid-grade enlisted, who should CPOs mentor?
Junior officers
What should an effective CPO always impart?
Factual, timely and compassionate info and wisdom
What three things must a CPO do?
Lead
Mentor
Be a technical expert
Can jackets be worn unzipped?
Never. At least two-thirds zipped/buttoned
Can you carry items in your pockets?
Yes if they do not protrude
Are men required to wear and undershirt?
Yes
How many rings are authorized?
One per hand
What size must earrings be?
4-6 mm
Are bracelets authorized?
Medical alert or POW/MIA
Are eyeglass retainer straps authorized?
Only for flying object damage prevention and safety
What hand should bags, cases and umbrellas be carried in?
Left
Can a backpack be worn in uniform?
No.
Can ear/headphones be worn in uniform?
Only when commuting as a passenger or on public transit
Can portions of the scalp other than the neckline be shaved?
No
What is bulk criteria for men’s hair?
1 1/2 inches from scalp?
How long can men’s hair be?
4 inches, not touching ears, collar or eyebrows
What is bulk criteria for women’s hair?
2 inches
Can women’s hair touch the bottom edge of the collar?
Yes. Not fall below
Are ponytails authorize?
Yes if they end above the collar
What are regs for mustaches?
Well groomed
Cannot extend below top of upper lip or beyond corners of mouth
Are sideburns permitted?
Yes if they are neatly trimmed and the base is clean shaved
How far beyond the fingertip may women’s fingernails extend?
1/4 inch
What are the main responsibilities of a mast rep?
Preparing for and presenting the member’s side of the matter. May also speak for the member, if member requests.
May a mast rep present evidence?
Yes
What must the Preliminary Inquiry Officer do before asking the accused any questions?
Advise the person of his or her rights under Article 31(b)
Who corrects a CG-4910 to ensure details of offenses are supported by evidence?
The Preliminary Inquiry Officer
Who summarizes what actually occurred and provides recommendations for appropriate disposition of the matter?
The Preliminary Inquiry Officer
What four recommendations may the Preliminary Inquiry Officer suggest?
- Captain’s Mast
- Trial by court martial
- Dismissal
- Admin action (eg: 3307)
What are the categories of the master, senior and chief petty officer performance evaluation factors?
Military Performance Professional Qualities Leadership Conduct
Which marks require comments?
1, 2 or 7
What four fields must be completed in the employee review tab?
Effective Date
From/To Date
Review Type
Rating Scale
Under which tab do you enter competency ratings?
Reviewers
Where do you enter internal routing notes?
Comments tab
Where do you enter the supervisor’s emplid?
Exceptions tab
Where do you validate the employee review?
Exceptions tab
Where do you enter evaluation type?
Reviewers tab
Where do you enter your own EMPLID?
Reviewers tab
Under which tab do you submit the review?
Exceptions
In zero based budgeting do you add inflation?
No
What expenses should be included when developing a departmental budget?
Utilities
Maintenance
Projects
Office Supplies
What should always be included in your budget request?
The impact of denial
True or false:
Zero based budgeting creates a sense of entitlement to cost increases.
False
What are the steps in the ORM process?
- Define mission tasks
- ID hazards
- Assess risk
- ID options
- Evaluate risk vs gain
- Execute decision
- Monitor situation
