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
What terrorist attacked had over 2,700 reservists since WW2?
9/11
How many days did oil spill into the gulf during deep water horizion?
87 days (year Jess was born)
What awards did DC3 Nathan Bruckenthal recieve?
Bronze Star and Purple Heart
Who served as a boarding officer on the USS Firebolt in Iraq where he was mortally wounded?
Nathan Bruckenthal
How many times has the National Ensign been changed since 1776?
26
The Coast Guard ensign consists of how many stripes?
16
On Aug 1799, Secretary of the Treasury, Oliver Wolcott, issues an order specifying the design of the what?
Coast Guard Ensign
During parades and ceremonies, the Coast Guard Standard adorned with ___________________?
43 battle streamers
The design of __________________ is obscure, but it may have evolved from an early Jack.
Coast Guard Standard
The ______________________ is in the upper left corner of the Coast Guard Ensign?
Coast Guard Standard
The flag is used during parades and ceremonies?
Coast Guard Standard
What is carried in all ceremonies representing heroic actions in all naval encounters from 1798 to the present?
Battle Streamers
Battle streamers are attached to the _______________, replacing cords and tassels.
Coast Guard Standard
Individual units may only display those _________________ that they have earned.
Battle Streamers
Only __________________ units may display a complete set of battle streamers.
Major Headquarters
The Coast Guard adopted battle streamers in 1968, following the practice established by the ____________________?
US Marine Corps
The _________ is the canton of the United States Flag.
Union Jack
The presence of what is on a cutter that is under the command of a commissioned officer?
Commissioned Officer
The _________ is used on invitations, programs, certificates, diplomas, and greetings?
CG Seal
The ________ is used on documents and records of the Coast Guard?
CG Seal
The first Coast Guard Seal and Emblem were approved by treasury secretary Andrew W. Mellon in what year?
1927
The Coast Guard ____________________________________ was ordered to be used on the Coast Guard Ensign as a distinctive logo in 1957
CG Emblem
The historical significance of the Coast Guard ___________ dates back to the revenue cutter service?
Shield
What degree is the Coast Guard stripe?
64 degrees
The ___________ was developed in the 1960’s by the industrial design firm Raymond Loewy/Williams Snaith, Inc.
CG Stripe
When was the Coast Guard Motto adopted?
21 May 1897
The earliest recorded use of the phrase “Semper Paratus” appeared in a newspaper article in the city of?
New Orleans
What language did semper paratus originate?
Latin
The music for semper paratus was written by?
Captain Francis Boskerk
What must be readily available to workers in an area that has risk of exposure to HAZMAT?
SDS
If the SDS is not available, who must the unit notify to obtain the SDS?
Manufacturer
The standard GHS format for a safety data sheet includes how many sections in specfied order?
16
GHS provides a standard for the content, layout, and presentation of the _________________?
Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
What is the Active and Reserve Gold Badge assignment tour length?
2 years
Who must provide the Commander/Commanding Officer endorsement for all CSEL’s except the MCPOCG and MCPO-CGR?
O6 or higher
What program is intended to assist you in becoming familiar with your new community and the resources available when you are reassigned?
Relocation assistance program
Who can provide you with the community information, demographics information, relocation packages, and state information when you are reassigned?
Transition/Relocation managers
Transition/Relocation managers may provide ____________ with local resource information?
Welcome Packages
How should you contact your transition/relocation manager?
Contact TRM in the work-life office at your receiving unit
Your ____________ can help you utilize the office of work-life adoption reimbursement program?
Family resource specialist
Who is your point of contact for information relating to the Coast Guard Scholarship program?
FRS
What form is used to enroll my dependent family member with medical special needs to the special needs program?
DD Form 2792
What is the title for staff members at health, safety, and work-life regional practices specifically trained to assist individuals and commands when maltreatment incidents occur?
Family Advocacy specialist
One purpose of the family advocacy program is to _______________?
Address prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and treatment of a partner or child
CGSUPRT is part of HSWL’s ____________?
Office of work-life
What’s the phone number members can call 24’s hours a day, 365 days a year to speak with an experianced and highly trained counselor?
855-CGSUPRT
What is designed to capture a valid, reliable assessment of enlisted members performance, so the Coast Guard can advance and assign them with a high degree of confidence?
EES
What has been designed to inform enlisted members of the performance standards against which they are measured?
EES
What has been designed to provide information abour discharges, re-enlistments, good conduct, advancement eligibility, and reductions in pay grade?
EES
What is the COMDTINST for EES?
M1000.2
What are the months for marking periods starting with E-1?
- E-1 = Jan / July
- E-2 = Jan / July
- E-3 = Feb / Aug
- E-4 = Mar / Sept
- E-5 = Apr / Oct
The evaluee must perform which of the following within the EES? What’s my dumbass acronym?
FVAPE (Fuck Vape)
When do you need to provide evaulation input for your EER?
When required by rating chain
What is done with the completed original EER counseling sheet?
Provide to evaluee
Your signature on the member’s signature block of the EER counseling sheet indicates acknowledge of what 4 things?
- Counseling and review
- Impact of EER on good conduct
- Appeal Time Frame
- Advancement potential
CIAA!
The marking official should route the completed evaluation report to the approving official no later then ________ days after the evaluation report period ending date?
5 days
Who is responsible for ensuring your evaluation is based on how you performed in each performance dimension consistantly through the period?
AO (Approving Officer)
What competency within a performance assessment must be adhered to every day of the marking period?
Conduct
What are the individual elements located under each factor type on which the Coast Guard evaluates its enlisted members called?
Competencies
Which factor type in an EER measures the members ability to bring credit to the Coast Guard through personal demeanor and professional actions?
Military
Which factor type in the EER measures ability to direct, guide, develop, influence, and support others performing work?
Leadership
Performance standards are in the written criteria that outlines the expected performance to receive a mark of ____, ____, and ______ in each competency?
2, 4, and 6
If a member receives an unsatisfactory conduct mark on their EER, it will negatively impact their? What 3 things?
- Advancement
- Change in Rating
- Participation in SWE
Appeals to the approving official decision on the advancement recommendation _________?
May not be appealed
What are the possible choices for advancement recommendations?
Ready, Not Ready, Not Recommended
What must occur when a member does not receive an advancement recommendation?
Counsel evaluee and steps to earn recommendation and prepare comments
What are the 4 things why a member might appeal his/her marks?
- Incorrect Information
- Prejudice
- Discrimination
- Disproportionate
What must be contained in an appeal letter for an EER?
Specific competencies in dispute and supporting information
What responsibility does the member have in their EER apeal process?
- Request Audience
- Written appeal, appeal letter
- Submission Deadline
As a result of an EER appeal, what actions may an approving official take?
Raise or leave marks unchanged
What is the deadline for active duty members to submit an appeal for their EER?
15 Calendar Days
What is the deadline for reservists to submit an appeal for their EER?
45 Calendar Days
Whats the form number for EER’s?
3788A-G
The discipline and conduct manual stipulates that coercing or encouraging another member to fully or partially disrobe is an example of?
Hazing
What COMDTINST is hazing in?
M1600.2, Discipline and Conduct
Which directive requires a commanding officer to “prohibit unit introductory initiations or hazing of personnel?
USCG Regulation m5000.3
Subjecting a military member to harassment or ridicule for the purposes of “inclusion” is defined as?
Hazing
What are the 4 interpersonal relationships that are prohibited in the USCG?
- Sexual Behavior on vessel
- Romantic relationship between officer and enlisted
- Romantic relationship between instructor and students
- Romantic relationship with recruiters and recruits
Officers and enlisted instructors at entry level accession programs must wait how many days to have relationships with someone who just graduated or attended an entry level accession program?
365 days
A romantic relationship involving a former recruiter and a prospective member are prohibited until what point?
365 days
Violating policy on limited personal use of government office equipment and services in punishable under which article of the UCMJ?
Article 92
What is the dollar value limit placed on gifts given to an official superior on an occasional basis?
10$
Where are the deadlines for personal data extracts (PDE) verifications and corrections provided?
General SWE Messages
On your personal data extract, time in rating and time in service are computed to what point?
TED (Terminal Eligibility Date)
On your personal data extract, award points are earn up to what point?
SED (Service Eligibility Date)
Sea time points on a PDE are calculated at what rate?
2 points per year, .166 per month
Sea time points on a PDE are calculated at what rate?
2 points per year, .166 per month
On your PDE you will receive credit for all surf/sea/award points for your first advancement on or after what date?
01 Jan 2010
What should you do if you find errors on your PDE?
Note them on a printed copy, sign it, submit to Admin
What should you do after ranking positions in order of preferences on your E-Resume?
Click Return to previous page
Once you have chosen all desired job basket boxes for an E-resume, what should be your next step?
Click save to job basket
You have submitted an E-resume but immediately notice that the job ranking preferences are incorrect. How should you make corrections?
One submission per day, update next day and submit
You have submitted an incorrect E-Reumse in DA. What can you do to delete your E-resume?
You cannot delete it
What is the form number for the Enlisted Individual Plan (IDP)?
CG-5357 (You managed 35 non rates, flip the 35) +3 to get the 57.
An IDP is?
A tool to facilitate a conversation that a supervisor, and mentored if desired, uses to discuss professional and personal goals.
An IDP isn’t what?
A perfomance evaluation method.
First term enlistments must submit an IDP within how many days of reporting to their unit?
30 days
What does analysis data reveal as the most common cause of mishaps?
Lack of deliberate and systemic RM during preperation, planning, and execution of operations and activities.
What does the risk management process rely on to identify, assess, control, mitigate, and manage potential hazards?
Effective teamwork and communication
What is the foundation of the Risk Management (RM) process?
Hazard Identification
What model is used if time is limited and your cannot perform a thorough analysis?
PEACE Model
In the first step of the risk managament process cycle, “why”analysis is used in what action?
Action 3
How is risk defined within the risk management?
The possibility of loss or injury due to exposure to a hazard
Which of the following is a risk assessment pitfall?
Over Optimism
Develop controls is the first action in which step of the risk management process?
Step 3
Reducing risks by transferring all or some portion of that mission or task, to another individual, unit or platform that is better positioned, more survivable, or more expendable is a control option using the ____________ approach?
Transfer
The movement of forces, equipment, or tasks to other areas in order to avoid risk to the entire mission refers to what control option to eliminate or reduce risk?
Spread out
What is the control option used for specific risks by “going around” them or doing the mission or task in a different way?
Avoid
Within the risk management process, which type of control that can be applied to hazards to mitigate the risk?
- Engineering
- Physical
- Admin
- Educational
- Operational
What mnemonic provides a simple and convenient aide to identify some approaches to eliminate or reduce risk?
STAAR
What is the first choice in the standard of order of precedence for risk managament?
To first use design and engineering solutions to achieve minimum risk
In which step of the risk management process cycle does a member establish accountability?
Step 4, implement controls
Which of the following is an action in step 4 of the risk management process?
Make implementation clear, establish accountability, provide support
Documentation is critical to the success of which step in the overall RM process?
Step 5, Supervise and evaluate
How many actions are there in the last step of the RM Process?
3
In step 5 of the RM process, ensure changes requiring further RM are identified, is part of which action?
Action 1, Monitor
In the RM process, what action follows an evaluation?
Feedback
Coast Guard leaders communicate effectively in which of the following ways?
Formal and Informal Settings
What is a trait for Coast Guard leaders within the effective communications competency?
Good listener
Whic element of successful leaders is associated with the leadership competency “Taking care of people”?
Identify others needs an abilities in the Coast Guard
Which leadership competency is being displayed by a first line supervisor who coaches others and provides sound, thoughtful advice?
Mentoring
What is the first step in resolving conflict among peers?
Define the conflict
What is the third stage of conflict?
Escalation?
What is a characteristic of the escalation stage of conflict?
Increasingly Aggressive
What is the first stage of conflict escalation?
Disagreement
Which stage of conflict escalation is the point of contention where a peer-to-peer conflict can become increasingly aggressive?
Stage 3 escalation
Which stage of conflict represents the path for resolving a conflict without escalating?
Stage 4 De-Escalation
The Coast Guard’s preferred style of conflict management is _______________________?
Collaborating (Stop, collaborate and listen).
In this conflict management style, the conflict must be resolved quickly and without regard for the other persons desires.
Competing
In this conflict management style, intervention is considered but without a high value placed on your own desires.
Accommodating
In this conflict managment style, each person makes a sacrafice so that both parties get part of what they want.
Compromising
What is the last stage in resolving conflicts among peers?
Facilitate a resolution
On the SDB jacket, what angle is the service stripe?
45 Degrees
What color is the service stripe on the SDB Jacket for an E-7?
Gold
What color is the service stripe on the SDB Jacket for an E-4?
Scarlet
What is the only authorized knot for the blue standard necktie?
Double Windsor
When wearing the women’s overblouse with the SDB, the bottom of the overblouse shall?
Not be visable under the SDB Coat
What does the women’s long sleeve light blue shirt have?
2 button cuff closure
What is the only alteration that is authorized for the light blue shirt?
Shortening of the sleeve for a better fit
Commands may prohibit the wear of which type of blue crew neck t-shirt in spaces subject to intense heat or fire?
Moisture wicking T-shirt
What is required for wear with all uniforms?
Undershirts with quarter length sleeves
What shirt(s) are women authorized to wear with the tropical blue short sleeve uniform?
Women’s shirt, Men’s shirt, overblouse
When wearing the tropical blue short sleeve uniform, men are required to wear what?
Men’s shirt, oxfords
When wearing the tropical blue short sleeve, what footwear is authorized for women wearing slacks?
Oxford pumps or flats
What head gear is authorized for wear with the tropical blue LONG sleeve uniform?
Combination or Garrison
What is not autorized to wear with the tropical blue LONG sleeve uniform?
Ribbons
Oxfords are not authorized when ___________?
When skirt is worn
The women’s shirt and women’s slacks align with the belt so that the ______________?
Belt clip end face to the wearers right
In all cases, the non-tab edge of the black belt with brass tip must align with the __________?
Fly
Which uniform item is not authorized to wear with the SDB Jacket?
Prior Service insignia that exceeds margins of pocket flap
What is an authorized color for the sunglasses frames?
Conservative, unadorned black, navy blue, gold or silver wire
You can wear a maximum of how many rings per hand?
1
What are prohibited colors of watches?
Diamond covered, neon, white, bright colors
According to the Coast Guard, fitness trackers are classified as?
Watches
Rings are on not authorized on?
Thumbs
What is correct for the isignia on the garrision cover when worn by enlisted memebers?
Same design as collar insignia
What is correct for an E-9 wearing the garrison cover
Anchor is approx 1-3/8” high
While wearing the light blue shirt, collar isignia are centered between the visable top and bottom collar edges & ______________?
Ceter of device is 1” an parallel from leading edge
When wearing the tropical blue LONG sleeve uniform, _______________ will be worn over the wearer’s left pocket?
One full size insignia/ribbons
When wearing the tropical blue LONG sleeve uniform, ________ will be worn over the wearer’s right pocket?
Nametag
While conducting a uniform inspection and notice a member’s ribbons are out of order, what manual do you reference them too?
M1650.25 Military Medals and Awards
Which military award has the highest precedence?
Medal of Honor
How do you access the Coast Guard Business Intelligence (CGBI)?
CGBI.osc.uscg.mil
What level of compliance does a yellow color indicator within CGBI indicate?
Approaching limits of standard
What level of compliance does an orange color indicator within CGBI indicate?
Not currently compliant
What level of compliance does a green color indicator within GCBI indicate?
Within standard
What a tool to assure compliance with 29 CFR 1960, and to keep the workplace free of serious recognized hazards?
Unit/Workplace safety and health inspections
How do you submit a Coast Guard Employee Hazard report form?
Anonymous to Command
How long must CG-113 assurance assessments be retained?
Until corrected and at least 5 years following end of calendar year
What is the minimum frequency for formal occupational safety and enviromental health inspections for all work areas?
Annually
What is the purpose of form CG-4903?
Employee Hazard Report Form
How many administrative remarks entry types are there?
9
A member has requested to be removed voluntarily from the advancement list. Which CG-3307 template would you use?
AR-04
You have been directed to prepare a CG-3307 to document counseling for inappropriate relationships. Which template would you use?
PD-12
What template would you use to prepare a General Negative CG-3307?
PD-07
If a member is not available for signature on a CG-3307, you should?
State and Include reasons
What should you do if a member refuses to sign a CG-3307?
Refer to members CO, seek guidance from legal or CG-1221
Where are copies of all form CG-3307 sent for electronic imaging into the IPDR?
PSC
What is the Thomas-Kilmann definition for conflict?
Any situation in which your concerns or desires differ from those of another person?
What stage of conflict is it when members actually make overt communications in an attempt to convince the other party of a better solution.
Stage 2 Confrontation
In which stage of conflict should peers look for assistance in managing the conflict or look to using a tool for reaching and addressing the concerns of the parties?
Stage 3 Escalation
What is the final stage of conflict?
Stage 5 Resolution
What training code direct PDC’s to ensure members can complete an EPQ or RPQ correctly without assistance, prompting or the use of any job or memory aid?
Train to Memory
When writing an internal command memo requiring command visibility, ___________ lines may be used.
No limit
What is the primary means of formalized correspondence to communicate both within the Coast Guard and within the framework of the federal government?
Coast Guard Memorandum
Where is the SSIC placed on a memorandum?
Each page, above date
Where does the signing official place his/her signature on a memo?
On the form line, above name
Every memo must include what?
Date
What is used to comment on a memorandum in routing?
An endorsement
When are “thru” lines used on a memo?
- One or more offices or units must see the memo
- Writing internal command memo requiring chain of command visibility
What is placed centered two lines below the last paragraph to indicate the end of the memo?
#
Where can the precise title and staff symbol to include on a memo be found?
Standard Distribution List (SDL)
During a meeting, who is required to stay out of content discussion?
The Scribe
During a meeting, who has resonsibility to capture information as accurately as possible so that non-attendees can follow the group’s train of thought?
Recorder
What is responsibility of a time keeper in a meeting?
Keep track of time, notifies group when allocated times are up
What is the responsibility of a participant in a meeting?
Giving input, ideas, opinions, listens to others, clarifies, uses good team process skills
What is a common team member role assigned during a meeting?
Timekeeper, scribe, recorder, co-facilitator, participant, subject matter expert
Time spent planning your meeting will ensure _________?
A better outcome
Which step of meeting facilitation are ground rules estalished?
3
Which step in meeting facilitation involves describing how the meeting will be run, and how decisions will be made?
Establish ground rules
When should the parking lot items from a meeting be discussed?
Discuss/resolve these items at the end of a session
What is a parking lot within the context of meeting facilitation?
Where issues that are important but not relevant to the topic
What is another form of parking lot or board?
Parking lot is separated into different parking boards labeled issues, decisions, and actions.
After a meeting, action plans should be broken down into manageable chunks that require less that how many hours to complete?
Less that 80 hrs
Consensus discussions are part of what step in facilitating a meeting?
Evaluate the meeting
The round robin process is part of what step in meeting faciliation?
Evaluate the meeting
What type of meeting evaluation process involves making a chart?
Plus/Delta
How many types of meeting evaluation processes are there during the Evaluate the Meeting phase?
4
Who has appeal authority for any annual or semi-annual evaluation report?
First Flag Officer
Who is responsible for timely processing of an EER so that it may be reviewed by an evaluee no later than 30 days following the report period?
Approving Official
How well the supervisor clearly communicates the member’s past performance and methods in which to improve are primary to ____________________?
ensuring future success
How many days does a supervisor have to counsel an active duty evaluee after the end of the evaluation period ending date?
30 days
An IDP is required/mandatory for who?
First term enlisted and junior officers
Where is IDP counseling documented?
At unit level. Individual maintains a copy
The individual citation for the Meritorious Service Medal and below (not including the LOC) will be prepared in what format?
Landscape and body may not exceed 12 lines
Requests for exceptions to policy for awards will be?
Memo forwarded to CG PSC-PSD-ma
Where can you find examples in writing a citation for a member
Medals and Awards manual exclosures
Which mobile app can you refer members to for information about the Coast Guard support programs and services to members and their families.
HSWL Mobile App (USCG HSWL)
Which office of work-life program is responsible for ensuring that necessary financial information and resources are available to Coast Guard and their family members?
Personal Financial Management Program (PFMP)
Where can you access a comprehensive list of recovery assistance resources for sexual assault survivors?
SAPRR (SAPPPRRRRR) at the bottom of the webpage
Which office of work-life program can you refer members to who are seeking a business opportunity for their spouse by providing child care in a home environment?
Family Child Care (FCC)
At which office of work likfe program site can you find a list of EAPC’s
Critical Incidents Stress Response Program
Which health, safety, and work life staff has the overall objective to support the well being of active duty, reserve, and civilian employees and family members?
USCG Work Life
Which office of work life program site offers information on psychological first aid?
Critical Incident stress response program
Which office of work life program site allows you to download the ACE card?
Suicide prevention program (Ask, Care, Escort)
Which work life program site offers a link to download parental leave policy flyers?
Parent Resources
Where can you find information on the Ombudsman Prgram, which has served as a vital link between the Coast Guard Commands and families?
Ombudsman Program Overview
What is the purpose of the Sea Legs, found at the work life site?
Smooth the transition into military life
What is the national Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone #?
1-800-273-TALK
What acronym should you use to respond to a member who is contemplating suicide?
ACE
What are members of the Substance Abuse Prevention Team called?
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS)
Scholarships and school liason programs within the office of work life (CG-111) are located under which dropdown tab?
Family Support
Discussions of individuals personal finances with personal financial manager are ________________________?
Confidential
You can download a PDF version to provide members with the SAPRR program’s “How do I report a Sexual Assault”? From what source?
HSWL Office of Work-Life CG-111
What program can you refer members to improve communications between the command and coast guard family members?
Ombudsman program overview
Where can you refer members for information about child care?
Child Development Services (CDC/FRS)
How can you view information for Nicotine Replacement Therapy provided to Tricare beneficiaries?
UCANQuit2 (Live Chat)
What can you provide to members requesting information about self-referrals and seeking treatment for substance abuse?
SAPPM, SAPT, or regional work life staff
Which office of work-life program site offers the coast guard nutrition video series by LCCDR Trocchio?
Personal Wellness (CG-111)
The unit health promotion resources site provides a link to which directive, which includes physical fitness responsibilities for CG AD and SELRES personnel?
CODINST M6200.1E
The health promotion encourages members to utilize tobacco cessation services available at what website?
www.UCanQuit2.org
It is Coast Guard policy to _______ tobacco products?
Discourage the use
What would be the minimum # of victim advocates assigned to a unit with 250 members?
3
What would you be able to provide to members who ask what work-life resources are available for spouses?
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - CG Support
Which work-life program offers telephonic assistance for financial and legal concerns?
CG Support
Other uniformed service members that serve with the Coast Guard or are using Coast Guard facilities should be referred to __________ if they have a family member who may be at risk of suicide?
Suicide prevention program
Sexual Assault is defined as ____________, characterized by the use of force, threats, intimidation, abuse of authority, or when the victim does not or cannot consent?
Intentional Sexual Contact
The _______ states that leaders manage and champion organizational change?
Leading performance and change category
Which category of the leadership competencies states, “leaders are able to envision a preferred future for their units and factions, setting this picture in the context of the Coast Guards overall vision, missions, strategy, and driving forces?”
Leading performance and change
A _________ consisely and accurately identifies an issue needing to be studied, understood, or bought to the attention of the next higher authority in your chain of command.
Problem Statement
What types of cost data should a manager gather in order to make an effective argument for a policy change?
Excessive cost data
________ is necessary to reduce extra workload and person-hours incurred by the implementation of a policy?
Reassessment
Developing policy requires in-depth examination of the problem, and establish of ________, which when followed, will lead to the desired improvements or changes to the existing policy?
Succinct Steps
When communicating with program managers to effect change, it is important to give complete and accurate ________?
Data and information
In order to make an effective arguement for change, managers must _________ with others?
Collaborate
In reviewing current unit and coast guard policy, there are ________ points managers need to do, in order to make an effective arguement for change?
7
In order to make an effective argument for policy change, managers must ________ and obtain as much data as possible?
Collaborate with others
The process of effecting policy change involves how many steps?
9
While our instinct is to describe the changes needed in order to make things better, managers need data and other information to ___________ the positive changes.
Sell
With any new or changed policy, the issue of _________ to accomplish the mission becomes paramount.
Resources necessary
While presenting policy draft recommendations, the person presenting the arguement should also point out the _________ if new or changed policy does NOT occur?
Resources expended
When bringing a problem to a decision maker, you should be prepared to present what?
Possible Solution
Which step in the process of effecting change includes “market to the right audience”?
Step 4
Each new policy has an? In regards to Developing a unit level policy?
Originating Authority
The basis for creating new policy is a?
Problem statement
Who cannot issue a directive?
Any one under CO/OIC
To build support for a proposal for a new or changed policy, stakeholders should understand the positive impacts of _____________?
The new or changed policy
Who is the program manager for all new Coast Guard wide directives and policy?
Commandant
In regards to implementation of policy changes, what is the process to request resources in future fiscal years?
Resource proposal process
COMDINST M5215.6 is what?
Promulgation and implementation of policy
When socializing potential changes the ___________ must sell new policy and changes to current policy?
Program Managers
An ____________ is each commands tool to establish procedures and processes to be followed to carry out command and Coast Guard policy?
SOP
Implementation of change or new policy could be slowed or stopped in significant barriers to _________ are evident and not halted?
Change or resistance
What type of analysis is used to identify strengths of the change, verses threats pushing against the change implementation?
A SWOT analysis
To mitigate resistance/barriers to change, generate a ________ diagramming factors, stakeholders, and risk associated with the barriers to the change?
Force-Field analysis
