Senior Leaders Across the Corps

Question 1

What grades are ASGs (Assistant Surgeon General) ?

Answer 1

O-7 and above

Question 2

There are how many ___ statutory ASG (Assistant Surgeon General) ?

Answer 2

Eight

Question 3

What four ASGs (Assistant Surgeon General) serve as CPOs (Chief Professional Officers)?

Answer 3

Chief Dentist, Chief Nurse, Chief Pharmacist, and Chief Engineer

Question 4

What grades are Chief Professional Officer.

Answer 4

O-6 and above

Question 5

True or False: Liaisons can be civilians or officers and are typically O-3 and above.

Answer 5

False, typically O-5 and above

Question 6

Name a function of the ASG (Assistant Surgeon General).

Answer 6

May create special temporary ASG positions for proper staffing of the Service and number is limited to 1% of Regular Corps.

Question 7

Below are the roles of the (fill in the blank).

• Administer Oath of Office
• Provide leadership and
  direction for their respective
  agencies
• Collaborate with Corps
  leadership on strategic
  priorities and initiatives

Answer 7

ASG (Assistant Surgeon General)

Question 8

Where are ASGs assigned?

Answer 8

Not agency-specific

Question 9

What is another term for ASGs?

Answer 9

Flag officers

Question 10

Which four CPOs are statutory flag officers?

Answer 10

Dental, engineer, nurse, pharmacist

Question 11

What office does the CPO serve under?

Answer 11

Office of the Surgeon General

Question 12

Are operational leaders that implement CCHQ activities at 13 HHS Agencies and in 9 non-HHS Agencies.

Answer 12

LIAISONS

Question 13

Are strategic leaders that represent categories and facilitate professional
development and preparedness

Answer 13

CPO (Chief Professional Officer)