PMK: BUPERSINST 1430.16F

Question 1

What is the Time in Rate (TIR) from E1-E2, E2-E3, and E3-E4?

Answer 1

9 months – 9 months – 6 months

Question 2

What exams are held in January/February?

Answer 2

E7

Question 3

E8 and E9 record reviews “exams” are held in October (True or False).

Answer 3

False

Question 4

How long can a CO/OIC grant a TIR waiver for pay grades E5 and E6 with an Early Promote (EP)?

Answer 4

1 Year

Question 5

Name two advancement cycles for pay grades E4, E5 and E6.

Answer 5

1 JAN – 30 JUN: September & 1 JUL – 31 DEC: March

Question 6

PNA points are only creditable from the most recent 6 exam cycles of that pay grade (True or False).

Answer 6

False, the last 5 exam cycles

Question 7

What is the limiting date (when advancement authority expires) for the pay grade of E7?

Answer 7

31 AUG

Question 8

Can a Sailor’s advancement be withheld due to failure of the PFA? Yes or No.

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

What is the maximum cumulative PNA points that may be credited to a candidate?

Answer 9

15 Points

Question 10

What is the maximum number of award points that may be credited to a candidate?

Answer 10

E4-E5 – 10, E6 – 12, and E7 & above – N/A

Question 11

Can advancement from E2 to E3 be delayed?

Answer 11

Yes, by preparing a NAVPERS 1070/613 – Administrative Remarks (commonly referred to as the Page 13)

Question 12

Who’s recommendation is the most important for advancement eligibility?

Answer 12

CO

Question 13

Members in the Select Reserves (SELRES) submit a change of rating per BUPERSINST 1001.39F (Administrative Procedures for Navy Reservists) (True or False).

Answer 13

True

Question 14

The residency requirement for naturalization is _____ years, but is reduced to _____ years after _____ years of honorable service in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Answer 14

5yrs, 3yrs and 3yrs

Question 15

TIR from E5 to E6, E6 to E7, E7 to E8 and E8 to E9 is _____ months.

Answer 15

36 Months. Refer to BUPERSINST 1430.16F Table 2-2.

Question 16

Personnel Under Instruction (U/I) for conversion on a scheduled date of examination are prohibited from taking ANY advancement examination (True or False).

Answer 16

True, Refer to BUPERSINST 1430.16F, Page 2-12 paragraph b (2)

Question 17

Navy Personnel Command (NAVPERSCOM) (PERS-811) approval is required prior to a Drilling Reservist’s request for a Class “A” school from Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command (COMNAVRESFORCOM) (N73) (True or False).

Answer 17

False, PERS 812 approval is required. PERS-811 is for Active Duty personnel.