Main EPME Flashcards
Beginning signs of syphilis
Small pussy bumps
Standard alcohol drink sizes?
1.5 shot, 5 oz wine, 12 oz beer
What BAC enters you into a coma or death?
.40%
When counseling a member on IDP you should us what acronym?
Smart
Award manual ref?
1650
Thrift Savings Plan was created is what year?
1986
Most important category of being eligible for SWE?
CO Recommendation? Sat? RPQ’s? or TIS
Where should Coast Guard voluntary education services inquires related to tuition assistance be sent to?
ETQC
Which directive provides specific guidance on the Coast Guard voluntary credentialing program?
M1500.10, Performance, Training, and Educational Manual
Where are tuition assistance waivers submitted for final review?
ETQC
Where can a link to the ASVAB AFCT review request guide be found?
ETQC Portal Page
The Harry Colmery veterans educational assistance act is also called what?
Forever GI Bill
Post 9-11 GI Bill BAH rate?
E-5 with dependants
The GI Bill Active Duty provides up to how many months of educational benefits?
36
What % do veterans recieve in their 6 months of OJT?
80%
In which of the following cases is Tuition Assistance authorized for?
Undergraduate/graduate
What program provides developmental incentives for personnel with high ability, dedication and the capactity for professional growth to remain in the Coast Guard?
Advanced Education
Who acts as a subject matter expert to assist the Coast Guard members with voluntary education programs?
ESO
What are you 4 firearm safety rules?
- Keep your finger off trigger until ready to shoot
- Know your target and whats beyond
- Treat all firearms as if they are loaded
- Always maintain proper muzzle control
Which of the following is a requirement to advance to E3?
Six months as an E2
What are the 2 requirements to advance to E4?
Six months as an E3 and completion of ALP
What are the 2 rates that have no direct path to advancement from E3 to E4?
Investigator and Diver
Where are “A” School rating requirements listed?
EPM2 school newsletter
What is the term defined as bad stress?
Distress
What is the term defined as good stress?
Eustress
What term is defined as a stress management tool used to measure a persons personel stress load?
Stressmap
What service provides stress management?
EAPC
Which stress management awareness and skills promotes and understanding of stress?
Operational Stress Control
How can you contact Employee Assistance Program?
1-855-cgsuprt or www.cgsuprt.com
Who is eligible for the office of work-life stress management program?
Active duty, dependants, reservists, and civilian employee
5 things you should never do while drinking?
- Driving
- Operate Machinery
- Cleaning Weapon
- Pregnant
- Certain Medication
Key behaviors for low risk alcohol use to include what model?
0, 1, 2, 3 model
Where can you find additional clarification on low risk guidelines for alcohol?
www.rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov
What is the definition of substance abuse?
The use of a substance by a member, which causes problems of places the member’s safety at risk.
What is considered substance abuse?
Use of alcohol, prescription drugs, illicit drugs, or anything that gives you a “high”.
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse, as a persons BAC increases so does what?
Harm Increases
Drinking to much over time causes what 4 dieseases?
- Heart
- Cancer
- Liver
- Other
On average how many people die from alcohol a year?
95,000
Hold you liquor or having a high tolerance for alcohol means?
Risk for caution or signs of AUD
Binge drinking is considered how many drinks for Men/Women
5 Drinks for Men, 4 for Women or > then .08%
BAC for slightly impaired?
.08
BAC for sloppy drunk?
.16
BAC for stupor or blackout?
.30
BAC for coma or death?
.40
Women face higher ricks of drinking alcohol because?
Less water in the body.
How many grams of pure alcohol are in a standard drink?
14
BAC for a 150lb male who consumed 3oz of 40% alcohol over one hour.
.09
A member diagnosed with the first _____ days of service as drug/alcohol abuse shall be disqualifed for enlistment.
180
What would constitute unauthorized use of a prescription drug?
No current prescription (6months) or no verified medical use explanation and fail a urinalysis.
Urinalysis is procedure is a means of what?
Analyzing the samples to detect a presence of drugs.
What are the 3 consquences of a drug incident?
- Process for discharge
- UCMJ
- Medical Treatment
Which term is defined as self-inflicted death with evidence with intent to die?
Suicide
What term is defined as self inflicted injurous behavior where the person did not intend to kill himself/herself?
Self Harm
What is term defined as any action, verbal or non verbal, without a direct self injurious component, passive or active in which the person commuincated behavior might account in the near future?
Suicide Threat
Self Harm with no injury, what level?
Self Harm Level 1
Self Harm with injury, what level?
Self Harm Level 2
Self Harm resulting in death, what level?
Self Harm Level 3
What term is defined as any self-reported thoughts of engaging in suicide-related behaviours?
Suicide-related ideations
What term is defined as a self-inflicted potentially injurious behavior where intent is unknown?
Undetermined suicide-related behavior
Dismissing _____________________ as manipulation is one of the surest ways to increase suicide risk.
Suicidal Ideations
What type of suicide related communication is a proposed method of carrying out a design that can potentially result in suicide related bahavior?
Suicide Plan
What’s the acronym/mnemonic for recognzing warning signs associated with suicidal behavior?
IS PATH WARM
__________ is not an easy thing to do, but it is essential for suicide prevention.
Asking
What may be helpful to lead into a question “are you thinking about killing yourself?”
Statement of observation
What mnemonic is used as an aid for what to do when you suspect someone is thinking of suicide?
ACE (Ask, Care, Escort)
During which step of the suicide prevention may the at risk member attempt to make a joke or attempt to deflect the direct question?
Ask
What part of the ACE mnemonic for suicide prevention should you be actively listening?
Care
What part of the ACE mnemonic for suicide prevention should you take away anything that could potentially cause harm to the member?
Care
When in doubt, care it out.
Care will most likely be the answer on the test when asked ACE questions.
What part the ACE mnemonic for suicide where you should expect push back or attitude?
Escort
What part of the ACE mnemoic for suide should you escort the member to ER, HCP or mental healthcare?
Escort
What should you do if you ask someone if they are thinking about killing themselves and they come back with a joke?
ASK AGAIN!
Who can you contact to acquire contact information for specific sources of help for suicide prevention?
Work-life
Most people do not have any syptoms when they have which STD?
Herpes
Which is the most reliable way to avoid an STD?
Abstinence
Which personnel are required to have a Personal Fitness Plan?
Active Duty and SELRES
When must your personal fitness plan be submitted?
Oct and April
The most current personal fitness plan must be kept on file by who?
Member or Supervisor
What are the recommended hours of aerobic activities per week?
2.5 Hours
What is the recommended days of muscle strengthening activities per week?
2 or more days
What is the required minutes a week that active duty personal must engage in physical fitness?
180 minutes
What is the recommended minutes a week for cardio?
150 minutes
What is the recommended minutes a week for strength training?
30 minutes
What is the minimum time required for a work out to be beneficial?
10 minutes
Physical actvitiy sessions should be spread out over or at least how many days per week?
3 days
Physical activity should produce a training effect, as measured by a __________ level of intensity?
Medium to vigorous
According the the CDC, adults should perform 150 minutes per week of aerobic activity at what level intensity?
Moderate
What is the form # for the personal fitness plan?
CG-6049
Coast Guard operations are inherently complex, dynamic, dangerous, and by nature, involve ______________?
The acceptance of some level of risk
What is the acronym for the 7 critical human factors that will increase the potential for error-induced mishaps if not managed?
CALFS MSD
What provides framework to identify and assess hazards, evaluate the risk level, and weigh the risk against the potential benefits?
Risk Managament Process
What initial deliberate analysis is updated prior to any mission activity throughout the day to satisfy the time critcal risk management requirement, and expedite rsponse actions?
GAR 2.0
When is risk management most effective?
When hazards are identified early
Since all Coast Guard missions and operating enviroments are fluid and dynamic, the Risk Management process is _________________?
Continous and Adaptive
Where are the steps of the risk management described?
Risk Management Fundamentals
What are units encouraged to use conduct “what can go wrong” analysis on an as-needed basis, when new missions/activities are introduced to the unit?
Risk Assessment Matrix
What is a function of physiological factors that support the ability of crewmembers to perform safely and effectively?
Crew Endurance
Additional elements can be added to GAR 2.0 risk to _______?
Address unique operational realities
Which is a model used to identify hazards and explore mitigation strategies during risk assessments?
PEACE/STAAR
What is defined as the possibility of loss or injury due to exposure to a hazard?
Risk
What is defined as a process to identify, assess, control, mitigate, and manage hazards associated with an operation or activity?
Risk Management
How many actions are there in the Assess Hazards step in the Risk Management process?
3
What model is used to indentify those elements considered essential to the safe and effective execution of an operation or activity?
PEACE
What risk assessment should units perform at the start of each day?
GAR 2.0
At a minimum, units must include all elements of which model in their GAR 2.0?
PEACE
What model outlines potential strategies to mitigate and/or control risk?
STAAR
Who determines whether a particular government motor vehicle is for offical purposes?
CO/OIC
When are CG owned motor vehicles authorized to transport spouses and dependents?
Workplace to official function which they were invited
What are the 6 reasons you would be allowed to use a Government Vehicle?
- Official purposes
- Ceremonies
- Non-CG employee in official capacity
- Spouse with member
- Recruits
- Official Travel
What are you required to have to operate a GV?
Current Drivers License
How many hours must you wait AFTER standing duty in order to drive long distance?
8 hours
Members must not exceed _____ hours of combined duty and driving in a 24 hour period?
14 hours
Which form is used to report accidents involving a GV?
SF91
Personnel convicted of a serious moving violation operating a GMV, must take what course?
Complete Driver Improvement Course
What term is defined as the process involved in managing one’s personal finances?
Personal Financial Management?
The definition of which term includes prudent day-to-day management of personal finances?
Personal Financial Readiness
What term is defined as the act of evaluating an individuals or familys income recommending short or long term actions to achieve finacial goals?
Financial planning and counseling
The personal financial management program has how many elements/steps?
7
How many members at a unit must you have to require a trained command financial specialist?
25 members
What is the early withdraw penalty tax for the Thrift Savings Plan?
10%
If your personal data in CGBI needs corrections, what do you select on that webpage?
Blue “Get more information” icon
What is comprised of designated members who execute the enlisted evaluation report process for enlisted members?
Rating Chain
The new period of eligbility from a Good Conduct Award begins when?
The day after the effective date of EER
The recommendation for advancement portion on the evaluation report may not be what?
May not be appealed to an appeal authority
Who is normally the appeal authority for an EER?
First Flag Officer
What are the 2 common barriers to effective communication?
External and Perceptual
How can you overcome the common barriers to effective communication?
Practice Active Listening
What is a means to test understanding of a message for effective communication?
Parroting, paraphrasing, clarifying
What is one type of listening for effective communication?
Active Listening
What is the acronym for giving feedback?
BFDFFC
The anticipated level of expertise for followership is shared by which responsibility?
Level 5 MCPOCG/CMC
What is the Coast Guard’s definition of leadership?
The ability to influence others to obtain their obedience, respect, confidence, and loyal cooperation.
The Coast Guard leadership development framework consists of how many components?
3
How many leadership competencys are there?
28
How do you access and view your payslip?
View My Payslips
What dependent information in the payslip is important for eligibility to receive benefits?
Date of Birth
Which block of the payslip contains a member’s basic pay?
Earnings
What information can be found in the tax data section of their payslip?
Marital Status and Allowances
In which section of your payslip can you validate whether or not you are receiving the correct pay and/or allowances?
Middle Section
Which information can be found in the bottom section of the payslip?
YTD Wages and Taxes. Leave and net pay distribution
What information is found in the net pay distribution block of the payslips?
Direct Deposit info
Which section of the payslip will show information unique to each member?
Remarks Section
How many paces to not render a salute?
6 paces
You must render salutes to which 4 groups?
- US Armed Forces
- NOAA
- Public Health Service
- Foreign Armed Services
What do you do if the National Anthem is played and you are in your car?
Stop Vehicle, Remained Seated at attention
When are salutes rendered by a person in a vehicle?
Driver never salutes, passenger must salute
When in civilian attire at a parade, when the flad passes you shall?
Stand at Attention
The code of the conduct is an ethical guide for members of the armed forces that has ______ articles.
6
All members of the armed forces of the US are expected to meaure up to the standards embodied in the code of conduct while in ________ or _________?
combat or captivity
The national terrorism advisory (NTAS) consists of how many types of advisories?
2
Which FPCON applies when an increased and more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists?
Bravo
Which FPCON requires the movement of cars and objects at least 25 meters from buildings?
Bravo
Which FPCON applies when the general threat of possible terroritst activiy exists but warrants only routine security posture?
Normal
Which FPCON requires that the implemented security measures must be capable of being maintained indefinitely?
Alpha
Which FPCON requires weapons to be issued to guards?
Charlie
Which type of PFD provides greater mobility when the use of law enforcement or other types of gear are required?
Sterns model 1600
Boat characteristics include which 2 types of frames?
Transverse and Longitudinal
Members with a PFB waiver will trim facial hair to what length?
1/4”
Which grooming standard applies to moustaches?
- Neatly Groomed
- Clean Shaven
- Not extend below the top of upper lip or beyond corner of the mouth
Who can grant a permanent shaving waiver for personnel diagnosed with PFB
CO/OIC if diagnosed by medical
The USCG celebrates it’s birthday on?
4th of August
The revenue cutter service began with ____ cutters at a cost of 1000$ each.
10
In 1838 congress enacted legislation in response to steamboat boiler explosions that would evolve over the next several decades into what agency?
The Steamboat inspection service
The first time that a federal agency was specficially tasked with looking for people in danger was in ______ when the revenue cutter gallatin was ordered to patrol the coast.
1831
The United States Coast Guard was formed when the Revenue Cutter Service and the Life-Saving Service were merged on what date?
28 Jan 1915
When did the Coast Guard transfer to the Department of Transportation?
01 Apr 1967
When did the Coast Guard transfer to the Department of Homeland Security?
01 Mar 03
Alexander Hamilton was appointed to be the first what?
Seretary of Treasury
Who was the Coast Guards first aviator?
Elmer Stone
Who was the first commandant of the Coast Guard?
Ellsworth Bertholf
On June 19th, 1911, Ellsworth Price Bertholf was named Captain Commandant of the what?
United States Revenue Cutter Service
Who was our only Medal of Honor recipient?
Douglas Monroe
Where did SM1 Douglas Monroe aid a battalion of Marines during landing and rescue?
Point Cruz, Guadalcanal
What vessel is credited with firing the first navel shot of the Civil War?
Harriet Lane
What cutter was sunken by a German U-Boat
Tampa
Captain of the port duties were assigned to the Coast Guard during which military war?
WW1
During WW1, how many USCG cutters went overseas to perform convoy escort duty between Gibraltar and Great Britain?
6
During World War 2, which Coast Guard officer led a 16 member unit of his special task force on a raid to a German arsenal in Cherbourg, France?
Captain Quentin Walsh
Which Coast Guard officer was awarded the Navy Cross for heroic actions during the liberation of 50 American paratroopers who had been prisoners since D-day?
Captain Quentin Walsh
During Vietnam, the Coast Guard conducted __________________, which patrolled the South Vietnamese coast to stop the flow of war materials and personnel from going to the Viet Cong?
Operation Market Time
During Vietnam, how many point class patrol boats from the Coast Guard were sent to Vietnam to support maratime interdiction operations?
26
Where did Coast Guard Port Security units deploy in 1990-1991?
Persian Gulf
What year was hurricane Katrina?
2005
