HPM 73.5 UNIFORM

Question 1

There are ______ types of uniforms authorized for wear by uniformed  
employees of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). (HPM 73.5, 1-3) 

Answer 1

four

Question 2

The intent of the formal uniform is to ensure all personnel present  
as _______ an appearance as possible at specific types of events, or when there is a need for uniformity in the dress of CHP personnel. (HPM 73.5, 1-4) 

Answer 2

similar

Question 3

When the green jacket is worn as part of the work uniform, it may only  
be worn in conjunction with the long-sleeved shirt and tie. The green jacket ________ be worn with the washable work uniform. (HPM 73.5, 1-5) 

Answer 3

shall not

Question 4

The mock turtleneck or dickey ____ be worn under the long-sleeved  
shirt without a jacket. (HPM 73.5, 1-5) 

Answer 4

may

Question 5

The intent of the utility uniform is to provide uniformed employees an alternative uniform to be worn at the direction of the employee’s ______________________  for civil disturbances, natural or man-made disasters, or any circumstance in which duties would expose an employee’s regular work uniform to excessive soiling and damage. The utility uniform is also intended to provide specified personnel, whose regular duties would expose their work uniform to excessive soiling and damage, an alternative uniform while they are engaged in the performance of those duties. (HPM 73.5, 1-5) 
 

Answer 5

Division commander

Question 6

Employees assigned to designated cold weather Areas may wear the cold weather uniform while performing their regular duties during periods of cold weather, unless directed otherwise by their _________________. (HPM 73.5, 1-9) 

Answer 6

commander

Question 7

All uniformed employees, regardless of rank,_______ possess the felt  
campaign hat for their particular rank, complete with a hat/cap piece and appropriate accouterments. (HPM 73.5, 1-9) 

Answer 7

 shall

Question 8

The campaign hat shall be worn by uniformed employees under the following conditions: (3) When on the grounds or within the confines of the _____________, all uniformed employees shall wear the approved hat. (HPM 73.5, 1-10) 

Answer 8

State Capitol

Question 9

The _____ pocket flap is reserved solely for the Medal of Valor, Officer of the Year, U.S. flag, U.S. military flag, or other special pin (e.g., Peace Officers’ Memorial), as determined by the Commissioner. (HPM 73.5, 1-10) 
 

Answer 9

left  

Question 10

No more than _____departmentally authorized pins are allowed to be worn on the right uniform pocket, or green dress jacket, at any time. (HPM 73.5, 1-11) 

Answer 10

three

Question 11

Accouterments and badges shall be clean, but ____ polished. (HPM 73.5, 2-4)

Answer 11

not

Question 12

Uniform/Equipment Maintenance. (3) Metal snaps _____ be polished. (HPM 73.5, 2-4) 

Answer 12

shall

Question 13

While on duty, all uniformed employees, regardless of rank, shall  
wear the appropriate uniform and equipment designated for their assignment, except: (1) When attending ___________ where wearing the uniform is impractical or  
unauthorized. (HPM 73.5, 2-3) 

Answer 13

court 

Question 14

Personal Grooming.  Hair ____________ extend below the top of the uniform shirt collar while sitting or standing in an erect position. (HPM 73.5, 3-3) 

Answer 14

shall not

Question 15

Mustaches shall not extend more than ___ inch beyond the corners of the mouth nor below the vermillion border of the upper lip, or more than 1/4 inch below the corner of the mouth. Waxed ends or points are prohibited. (HPM 73.5,3-4) 

Answer 15

1/2

Question 16

All uniformed employees and cadets are prohibited from displaying  
any body art, tattoo(s), brand(s),______________, mutilation, or dental ornamentation while on duty or representing the Department in any official capacity. (HPM 73.5, 3-5) 

Answer 16

 intentional scarring

Question 17

Employees may wear personally owned soft body armor if such body armor provides the same ballistic protection and torso coverage as the body armor issued to the employee by the Department. Regardless of the type of uniform worn, any part of the body armor carrier which is visible shall be _____________ in color. (HPM 73.5, 4-5)

Answer 17

navy blue

Question 18

Soft body armor shall be replaced within ___ years from the date of manufacture. The serial numbers, level of vest, lot numbers, and sizes of each panel shall be recorded in the Employee Training Records System. (HPM 73.5, 4-5)

Answer 18

5

Question 19

Should a uniformed employee be shot while wearing soft body armor, whether state-issued or privately owned, and the armor receives impact of the shot, the employee _________receive a thorough physical examination by a physician as soon as practical in order to identify any injuries, external or internal. When soft body armor absorbs the impact of a shot, there is a significant shock to the body. (HPM, 4-6)

Answer 19

shall

Question 20

The wearing of any part of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) uniform while engaged in secondary employment is ___________. (HPM 73.5, 5-3)

Answer 20

prohibited

Question 21

When performing patrol duties, employees shall keep the campaign hat readily available within their _____________. (HPM 73.5, 5-4)

Answer 21

patrol vehicle

Question 22

The felt/straw campaign hat shall be worn with the front of the brim tilted slightly ____________. (HPM 73.5, 5-4)

Answer 22

forward

Question 23

Uniformed employees shall maintain the felt/straw campaign hat with the appropriate brim cord for their particular rank. (b) Sergeant, lieutenant, and captain: cord to be striped with royal blue and ____________________. Acorns to be royal blue. (HPM 73.5, 5-4)

Answer 23

“Gold CD” metallic mylar

Question 24

Uniformed employees assigned to flight duty shall wear either the Department-issued aviation helmet or a headset during all _________________. (HPM 73.5, 5-5)

Answer 24

flight operations

Question 25

The green dress jacket ______ be completely zippered during official functions and should be completely zippered when in public view, except while operating a vehicle. (HPM 73.5, 5-6)

Answer 25

shall

Question 26

When worn as an outer garment, the blue patrol jacket inner shell shall be complete with shoulder patches, ___________________, and cloth badge, as well as chevron patches for sergeants. (HPM 73.5, 5-7)

Answer 26

embroidered name

Question 27

One timekeeping device, defined as a pocket watch, wristwatch, or cellular telephone, capable of maintaining accurate time _________ be carried specifically for timekeeping purposes. (HPM 73.5, 5-9)

Answer 27

shall

Question 28

A pen or pencil shall be carried __________ within the uniform. (HPM 73.5, 5-10)

Answer 28

concealed

Question 29

A three-bar, mid-size chevron shall be worn on each sleeve of the short-sleeve uniform shirt and short-sleeve utility uniform shirt with the uppermost portion of the chevron touching the ___________________ of the shoulder patch. (HPM 73.5, 5-17)

Answer 29

lowermost point