SWE 2013 Study Guide Flashcards
1
Q
What manual do you refer to for SRB questions?
A
Military Bonus Programs (COMDTINST M7220.2)
2
Q
What is the page 7 for SRB-2?
A
Six month inteview explaining multipe, reenlistment options an policies
3
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What is the Zone “A” requirements for SRB?
A
Completed at least 17 months continuous AD but no more than 6 years; E-3 or above; reenlist for minimum of 3 years
4
Q
What form is used for reservist to elect Tricare Reserve Select?
A
DD2896
5
Q
If a reservist is put on AD for non contingency ops for 30 days what type of BAH do they receive?
A
BAH-RC
6
Q
How ong does a person in a safe haven get BAH for?
A
Continues until they return to their PDS or designated place
7
Q
How long after a reservist leaves AD can they apply for FSSA?
A
within 30 days
8
Q
What is the maximum amount you could receive per month in FSSA
A
$1,100.00
9
Q
What entitlement does not stop hen you depart PCS?
A
FSSA
10
Q
What allotment can retiree not carry into retirement?
A
mutual assistance
11
Q
Who authorizes non CG courses to be allowed for reserve retirement points?
A
CGPSC-RPM (CG-131)
12
Q
Reservist is authorized to come on AD to take SWE using RMPs. Who authorizes how many RMPs one can take?
A
CG-131
13
Q
Your senior chief tells you that you need to do a general discharge for YN A school student because f his non performance. You notice that he came straight from recruit training, so you inform your SC that he mut get a _______ discharge.
A
uncharacterized
14
Q
A member is going from AK to Guam in a PCS w/depns. What type of in transit BAH does he receive?
A
BAH-TR (BAH transit)
15
Q
If someone is acting as OINC how many days is he authorized to have SDAP for?
A
at least 30 days
16
Q
You notice that the OINC billet has SDAP attached to it and it also has SDAP for a surfman. What SDAP dos he get?
A
The highest of either one
17
Q
On cutters how long can a member request remission and get the payments stopped until the decision is made?
A
210’ or longer
18
Q
SBP payments end when the member reaches age of 70 or he makes how many years of payments?
A
360 months (30 years)
19
Q
What is SBP exempt of?
A
taxes
20
Q
An SBP insurable interest can only have what % of the member’s pay?
A
NTE 40% of member’s pay
21
Q
How many days must a member do on AD to receive the honorable discharge button?
A
more than 30 days
22
Q
In DA Disciplinary Action, when is it not filled out?
A
Dismissed with warning
23
Q
How early can one put in their retirement request?
A
24 months
24
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For a FN that has no money upon separating, how much discharge gratuity is authorized?
A
$25
25
When there are 2 or more types of marks being used for someone what is the average mark used?
three
26
What is the minimum amount of years a person can reenlist in the reserves?
02 years
27
When the multiple for SRB is going to be increased in an ALCOAST how much time is required before they go into effect?
30 days
28
Under what article of the UCMJ do you counsel people before they reenlist?
Article 137
29
How many offcers are on a board of inquiry?
at least 3 officers but it any case an odd number
30
How long can membrs, with TO approval, have temporary HHG storage?
180 days
31
How much can a member get for a PPM move as a % of what it would take the government to move you?
95%
32
What % of advances can a member get for PPM move?
60%
33
How many days do you have to get a person his overseas screening after his orders come out?
10 days
34
How should the receiving command acknowledge the receipt of your overseas screening paperwork?
endorse and forward a copy via fax, email, or regular mail to originating unit
35
How early can you get your overseas physical done before reporting overseas?
6 months
36
A member personally procures non-temporay storage and the are wondering if they will get reimbursed. You tell thenm what?
Yes you are authorized reimbursementup to 18,000 lbs at government expense
37
Conference lodging allowance is figured out by taking what % of per diem amount?
125%
38
A member uses his government credit card on the 21st day of hs TDY. He must fle interim travel claims how often?
On the 21st day and every 21 days thereafter
39
How much can a person claim (insurance claim) for his PPM move if there was loss of HHG or breakage of HHG?
$40,000
40
A member is authorized a government vehicle to travel TAD. He uses his POC instead. What is his reimbursement for MALT?
Current rate: $0.24 * the amount of miles from PDS to TDY site and return
41
A member is authorized POV for TAD travel even though it is not advantageous to the government. What would be the reimbursement?
Current rate: $0.565 * the amount of miles from PDS to TDY site and return
42
Whatis the complimentary close when writing to a governor?
sincerely
43
Your SC gives you an advance unsigned copy of a notice that is about the increase in pay. He wants you to forward it.
You tell him unsigned copies of advances are not taken for action
44
What style of document do you need to have your instructions in order for them to be easily transferred to a website?
MS word
45
Who is the oly authorized to release instructios in anything but MS word type documents?
CG-61
46
How many years can a member be out of the service and still put in his BCMR?
3 years from the date of discovery or received by DRB within 15 years from separation from CG
47
What form do you use to do a BCMR?
DD Form 149
48
What is the minimum # of lines in memo before you start to use the short style?
less than 8 lines
49
If you have more than one directive you want to request for allowance change make sure they each go to the different what?
sponsors
50
How long do you have to respond to a Congressional that has to do with CG issues?
10 calendar days
51
How long do you have to respond to a Congressional that are of direct personal concern to the Congressman?
5 calendar days
52
What is the SSIC for housing facilities?
11000
53
What is the SSIC for CG missions?
16000
54
What is the SSIC for Ordnance?
8000
55
What does the last number in the SSIC reflect?
tertiary subject
56
What is put on top of a request for a TRACER?
the word TRACER and the tracer's date
57
What should you always try to use for the Title/Subjectof an instruction?
unclassified
58
Where should the number of the directive go on each one of the continued pages?
top right for odd numbered pages and the top left for even (upper outer margin)
59
A SC is writing a directive that will always be taken for active andis 21 pages long?
an instruction
60
Reading file copies are what type of document?
non-record
61
When do you get ride of reading files?
When reference value has been exhausted
62
What % must be corrected in a directive in order to issue a whole new directive?
50%
63
What manual do you get faxing guidance from when trying to fax classified documents?
CG Telecommunications Manual (COMDTINST M2000.3C)
64
An O-7 is doing a memo and needs to put his rank abbreviation. What is it?
Rear Admiral Lower Half (RDML)
65
An O-8 is doing a memo and needs to put his rank abbreviation. What is it?
Rear Admiral Upper Half (RADM)
66
Correspondence that only lasts for 12 months?
Notice
67
How many pages must a manual have minimum?
25 pages
68
How is a REF written?
left margin on the second line below subject; lowercase letter in parentheses in front of the description of every reference
69
When you are doing a page 7 on a TDY member at your unit, where do you put your unit name on the page 7?
in the unit preparing form block
70
When reviewing the page 7 for your command, make sure it contains what?
the heading on top
71
How many units make up a special mailing list?
a minimum of 25 addresses
72
What is the F in the DPRI next to C stand for?
For Official Use Only (FOUO)
73
What form, when in a SPO PDR, prevents hand carrying?
nothing
74
What is considered a mishap?
dying in a car accident
75
What is not considered an alcohol incident?
diagnose as being alcohol dependent
76
What are the 7 thypes of page 7s (3307s)?
Accessions (ACC), Adancement and Reduction (AR), Assignment and Transfer (AT), Selective Reserve (SELRES) Enlisted Bonus Programs (BON) Performance and Discipline (PD), Reserve Personnel Management (RPM) Separation (SEP), Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB)
77
What indention is the left margin of a directive?
left justified margin should be no less than 3/4 inch
78
How many months can be reimbursed to a member because of administrative errors with FSGLI?
2 months
79
How many points do you need to get a good year in the reserves?
50 points
80
Only one Payment OptionElection (POE) transaction can be done per what?
calendar day
81
what entitlement will also have to be started when you change BAH so the segment 29 or 31 keeps open and running?
COLA
82
A reservis gets activated to go overseas to Iraq. What entitlement will she not get?
OHA
83
What health coverage does a title 14 reservist get after getting off AD less than 30 days?
none
84
A relationship between opposite sex at a unit with how many personnel is prohibited?
60 members
85
When do you need to do a mishap board?
Class A & B mishaps
86
In the DA Employee Review transaction, what can do you put in as non-numerical?
Conduct ad Recommendation
87
What privileges can be withheld?
base parking
88
In a CG Message what is on the precedence line?
date time group
89
What is the Cg equivalent of a Master Sergeant in the Army?
Senior Chief Petty Officer (E-8)
90
What is the CG equivalent of a Tech Sergeant in the Air Force?
Petty Officer First Class (E-6)
91
Who was the first Revenue Cutter to get narcotics seizure?
USRC Wolcott, 31AUG1890
92
Who received a Navy Cross in 1942 saving lives in Guadalcanal?
Raymond J. Evans, 27SEP1942
93
What is the maximum bulk of a man's hair?
1 1/2 inches
94
What level is he Surgeon General in the Navy rank equivalent?
O-9
95
What year did the Navy create the Chief rating?
1893
96
What publication do you refer to for help with flags, the use and size?
Naval Telecommunications Procedures
97
What level of sound decibels do you need hearing protections?
105 dB or more
98
When can you wear headphones in uniform?
while commuting as a passenger or using public transportation
99
Where are you authorized to smoke?
designated smoking areas or weather deck afloat
100
The Eagle fought a memberable engagement with the French privateer Revenge in 1799, recapturing the American vessels Nancy and Mehitable during what war?
Quasi-War
101
A member can be discharged with misconduct if they have less than how many years?
8 years
102
What are confined spaces?
tanks, voids, and unventilated spaces (large enough and so configurd that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work, limited or restricted means for entry and exit, not designated for continuous human occupancy or worked in on a fulltime basis)
103
What cutter saved over 500 lives in 1995?
Dauntless
104
Preliminary Inquiry Officer (PIO) is reponsible for filling out what part of the CG4910?
information concerning accused
105
A preliminary inquriy officer (PIO) needs to explain to the member his rights under what article?
Article 31 (b)
106
What is the minimum level to be an AO?
E-5; GS-7
107
What SBP option will you be automatically enrolled in if no election was made?
maximum SBP coverage
108
How many days do you have to appeal EER if not recommended for advancement?
cannot be appealed
109
What is the COLA segment?
segment 29 (segment 31 is CONUS COLA)
110
When should adirective be reissued?
When yuou have to replace 50% of the pages
111
How long are ID documents good for?
1172s are only good for 90 days
112
When are you authorized to wear headphones in uniform?
while commuting as a passenger or using public transportation
113
Who wrote Roots?
Alex Haley
114
What is the left margin for a directive format?
left justified margin should be no less than 3/4 inch
115
What is the 4th paragraph of a directive?
major changes
116
What form is used to order directives/or ordering extras?
CG4428
117
How do you determine what directives to order?
stock point
118
With the PPTO approval, what is the max for temp storage?
180 days
119
What is the amount for discharge gratuity?
$25
120
When an enlisted member is eligible for 2 SDAPs which one do they receive?
the highest one
121
When do you receive OHA?
when you are on PDS orders outside the United States in a non-BAH payable location
122
What entitlement is stopped while on PCS travel?
BAH (single), DMR, SEAPAY, COLA, OCOLA, Flight Pay, OHA, SDAP
123
How many days to qualify a member for a discharge button (pin)?
more than 30 days of AD
124
Who can submit a BCMR and what is the time limit?
3 years from date of discovery or NTE 15 years after members separates to DRB
125
How many members on inquiry board?
at least three officers
126
What is the minimum reserve enlistment?
2 years
127
When is SOI entered for separations?
45 days prior
128
When is SOI entered for retirements?
60 days prior
129
How often can payment option election be submitted?
once a calendar day
130
What does the last digit mean in the SSIC?
tertiary subject
131
What is the maximum amount for FSSA?
$1,100
132
How many days after leaving AD should you apply for FSSA?
30 days
133
What is the Reserve Tricare form?
DD Form 2896-1
134
What is the pre-separation counseling checklist form?
DD 2648
135
How many pages are needed for a directed to be a manual?
25 pages
136
When should a directive be reissued?
when you have to replace 50% of the pages
137
What do you do with admin paperwork found from a GAO audit that is 2 years old?
destroy after 2 years old
138
What is considered a non-record?
not official and not maintained (extra copies, reading files, ticklers)
139
What is considered a temporary record?
records that have a specified retention time
140
What is a tracer?
copy of your original correspondence with the word TRACER and the tracer's date on the top
141
Who is the authority for IDT and RMP drills?
Commandant (CG-131)
142
Non support of dependents is what type of discharge?
misconduct
143
What is the maximum amount the CG will reimburse you for HHG damage/loss?
$40,000
144
What is the preliminary inquiry officer (PIO) responsible for?
completing the information concerning accused section on CG4910
145
How much of the government constructed amount will be paid for a personally procured move (PPM formally DITY)?
95%
146
What is the SSIC for Ordnance?
8000
147
What is the SSIC for Housing (facilities)?
11000
148
If you prepare a 3307 for a member who is TDY where does your info go?
name of Unit Preparing This Form block
149
What is the format for a directive which will be on the internet?
MS Word or Adobe
150
Congressional inquiries that are of personal concern to the Congressman should be replied within how many days?
5 calendar days
151
Congressional inquiries that are concerning CG missions should be replied within how many days?
10 calendar days
152
How many subheadings should be used?
at least 2 no more than 6
153
How often is an instruction reviewed?
every 4 years
154
How often is a manual reviewed?
every 2 years
155
When is article 137 used?
should be explained to members when they reenlist
156
When is the earliest you can request retirement?
24 months
157
When is the latest you can request retirement?
6 months
158
What is considered a short business letter?
less than 8 lines or 100 words
159
What is FLPP?
Foreign Language Proficiency Pay
160
A memo that establishes policy has to be signed by whom?
Commanding officer
161
What is an alcohol incident?
alcohol is the significant or causative factor and alcohol must be consumed
162
When can a member in uniform wear headphones?
while commuting as a passenger or using public transportation
163
The Surgeon General is equivalent to what rank?
O-9
164
What is the Air Force E-6?
Technical Sergeant
165
What is the Army E-8?
Master Sergeant
166
What's the title for an O-7 in the CG?
Rear Admiral Lower Half (RDML)
167
What's the title for an O-8 in the CG?
Rear Admiral Upper Half (RADM)
168
Where can members smoke?
designated areas or the weather deck underway
169
What is a confined space?
tanks, voids, and unventilated spaces (large enough so configured that an employee can bodily enter and perform assigned work, limited or restricted means for entry and exit, and designated for continuous human occupancy or worked in on a fulltime basis)
170
When was the Chief (E-7) created by the Navy?
1894
171
What dimension if EERs does not require a numeric value?
Conduct & Recommendation for Advancement
172
What can a supervisor not withhold when issuing EMI?
sabbath day
173
What is article 15?
non-judicial punishment (NJP)
174
What do the 16 vertical red and white striped on the CG ensign represent?
the number of states in the union at the time the flag was adopted in 1799
175
What's maximum bulk of a female's hair?
2 inches
176
What bulk can a male's hair be? How long can it be?
1 1/2 inches in bulk not to exceed 4 inches in length
177
When a shave chit is authorized for PFB (Pseudofolliculitus Barbae) facial hair cannot exceed what length?
1/4 inch
178
Female's fingernails may not extend past what? and males?
1/4 inch past fingertips for females
180
What does ORM stand for?
Operational Risk Management
181
What is the order of the ORM process?
define mission tasks
188
What are the 3 watchwords in the Commandant's direction?
readiness, stewardship, and people
189
What are the 3 categories of the 21 leadership competencies?
self, working with others, and performance
190
How wide can a tie bar be?
3/16 inches wide
191
Cuff links are to be what?
plain gold or CG related
192
How many bullets must you describe in an award citation?
5-Mar
193
What is the form number for an award recommendation?
CG-1650
194
What are the eligibility requirements for OCS?
21-26 of age (unless AD can exceed age limit by number of months NTE 60 months or currently a warrant under 40), citizen, can't have 6 or more years of previous AD for other services
195
What are eligibility requirements for CG Academy?
18-22 (17-21 for sons & daughters of Servicemembers), unmarried, no dependents, high school graduate
196
How many CG units report directly to HQ?
35
197
What are Rating Force Master Chiefs tasked to do?
manage the structure, training, personnel for the missions, assume crucial role in unit staffing, communicate rating issues w/i the organization
198
What are considered confined spaces?
tanks, voids, and unventilated spaces
199
What is the form number for a local travel claim?
SF 1164
200
What is the form number for a regular travel claim?
DD 1351-2
201
What does the assignment year begin?
1-Oct
202
Who makes up "team" CG?
AD, civilians, contractors, auxiliarist, reservists
203
What 2 enlisted ratings are only open to reservists?
Port Security Specialist and Investigator
204
The ready reserves consists of reservist who are liable for what?
immediate recall to AD
205
What is the U.S. flag called when displayed on a vessel or facility?
Ensign
206
What is the U.S. flag called when carried on foot?
Colors
207
Who is the only CG recipient of the Medal of Honor and what did he receive it for?
Signalman First Class Douglas Munro; Point Cruz Guadalcanal
208
What CGC fired the first maritime shots of the Civil War?
CGC Harriet Lane
209
Who was the first SPAR to be sworn into the regular CG?
Alice Jefferson
210
Who served as the principal keeper at Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse Station near Portland, ME?
Marcus Hanna
211
How many battle streamers are there and what year did the CG adopt them?
43 adopted 1968
212
When did the Navy create the grade of Chief Petty Officer?
1894
213
What day was the grade of Chief Petty Officer authorized in the CG?
May 18,1920
214
To what degree is the CG racing stripe canted?
64 degrees
215
When did the CG adopt the CG racing stripe?
6-Apr-67
216
In what year were fog bells instituted as navigational?
1852
217
What article gives the CO the right to impose NJP?
Article 15
218
How many days does a member have to appeal marks?
15 calendar days
219
When were all officers and enlisted ratings open to females?
q1978
220
The first of the recently built keeper class buoy tenders were named after whom?
Ida Lewis
221
Ida Lewis tended what lighthouse and for how long?
Limerock for 39 years
222
When was E8 and E9 established in the CG?
1958
223
When did the CG adopt the Navy Rating System?
1917
224
Who was the first MCPOCG in what year?
BMCM Charles Calhoun August 1, 1969
225
What is the U.S. flag called when displayed on a vehicle or aircraft?
standard
226
What cutter was F.S. Vanboskerk on when he wrote the words to Semper Paratus?
CGC Yamacraw (5 years later he wrote the music to it on an old piano while stationed in Unalaska, AK)
227
Where was the CGC Yamacraw homeported?
Savannah, GA
228
Who was the first Asian American female appointed to CWO and when?
Grace Parmelee, 1988
229
Who was the first African American and first female engineer to advance to E-7 and when?
Pamela Autry, 1988
230
When did the CG begin working under the Dept of Homeland Security?
1-Mar-03
231
In 1999, YNCM Vincent Patton becomes the only enlisted person to do what?
To serve on any military academy board of trustees, Coast Guard Academy
232
Who was the first hispanic american female advanced to E7 and when?
Sonia Colon, 1992
233
Who was the first woman assigned as OINC ashore and when?
Krystine Carbajal, 1989
234
Who was the first woman assigned as OINC afloat and when?
Diane Bucci, 1988
235
When and what two services merged to form today's CG and when?
Life Saving Service & Revenue Cutter Service; January 28, 1915
236
Who retired in January 1987 with 44 years, 4 months, and 27 days of AD and having served onboard 34 vessels?
MCBM Horsley
237
Who became the first SPAR E9 and when?
YNCM Pearl Faurie, 1962
238
When did the Chief Petty Officers' Academy graduate its first class?
November 1982 (6 MCPOs & 4 SCPOs)
239
What year were enlisted women assigned to isolated billets?
1-Jan-78
240
Who is one of the only recipients of 2 Gold Life Savings Medals while serving in the Life Saving Service and the other while serving as a keeper in the LIghthouse Service?
Surfman Frederick Hatch
241
What cutter was BMC Richard Patterson on when he received the Bronze Star Medal? (Friendly fire in August 1966 just south of South Vietnam)
CGC Point Welcome
242
What's the short title for auxiliary/training vessels?
WIX
243
What's the short title for icebreakers?
WAGB
244
What's the short title for large icebreaking tug?
WTGB
245
What type of cutter is CGC Bertholf?
WMSL (maritime security large)
246
Who supervises and coordinates the overall activities of the CG?
Commandant
247
What is the max TLE rate per day?
$290
248
What SGLI form would be used to decline or elect a lower coverage?
SGLV 8286
249
Can a member eligible for both SGLI and VGLI participate in both?
Yes, as long as the total benefit doesn't exceed the max SGLI amount of $400,000
250
Who establishes the table for SGLI premiums?
VA Administrator
251
What is the premium cost for SGLI?
6.5 cents pre $1000 of insurable plus $1.00 for TSGLI (not optional) effective July 1, 2008
252
Where are ribbons and badges worn?
Over the heart on the left side
253
What size can a female's earrings be?
4-6mm balls, 1/8-1/4 inches in diameter
254
Can a woman's hair fall below the top of her collar?
Yes but it cannot fall below the bottom edge
255
After separation or release from AD, when does SGLI coverage terminate?
on the 120th day
256
If a member is AWOL, confined for court martial, or confined for civil sentence, when does SGLI terminate?
on the 31st day
257
What law established the Veteran's Insurance Act of 1974?
Public Law 93-289 enacted on May 24, 1974 and effective August 12, 1974
258
What type of insurance is VSGLI?
Term; renewable in 5 year terms w/the option to convert to a commercial policy at the end of each year period
259
Effective January 1, 2001, how many years of satisfactory service must a reservist complete to be automatically covered for Reserve Component SRB?
20 years(enrolled in option c if no response received w/i 90 days of notification)
260
If member wants to appeal outcome of a summary court, it must be in how many days?
5 calendar days
261
The CG seal is used for what?
official documents, records, jewelry, stationary, invitations, programs, certificates, diplomas, greetings, medals and plaques
262
What units is the administrative and operational command and control center for the CG and where is it located?
CG Headquarters; Washington, D.C.
263
How many major HQ directorates are there?
15
264
The MCPOCG reports directly to the COMDT on all matters pertaining to what?
the well-being of CG personnel
265
What law establishes SGLI?
public law 89-214; effective September 29, 1965
266
Are retired reserves who haven't yet received the first increment of retired pay still eligible for SGLI?
yes, until they receive retired pay or reach the age of 61
267
When are E-5s marked?
April & October
268
When are E-4s marked?
March & September
269
When are E-6s marked?
May & November
270
When are E-3s marked?
February & August
271
When are E-1s & E-2s marked?
January & July
272
When are E-7s marked?
September
273
When are E-8s marked?
November
274
When are E-9s marked?
June
275
What is the short title for a small harbor tug?
WYTL
276
What is the short titiel for a river buoy tender?
WLR
277
What is the short title for an inland construction tender?
WLIC
278
What is the short title for a coastal buoy tender?
WLM
279
What is the short title for a seagoing buoy tender?
WLB
280
Who was the first uniformed woman to serve in the CG and when?
Genevieve and Lucille Baker of the Naval Coastal Defense Reserve in 1918
281
Who used to be in charge of small boat stations?
wreckmasters
282
How often does the IDP need to be updated?
every 6 months (180 days)
283
What 4 things are considered confined spaces on an aircraft?
wing tanks, fuel cells, APO spaces and center tanks
284
What workout program does COMDT mandate each command to allow their crew?
One hour three times per week
285
What did the lifesaving service use for hauling in survivors?
life car
286
What law enacted the E-8 and E-9 ranks?
public law 85-422
287
Which cutter captured the first prize of the war of 1812?
CGC Jefferson
288
What does STAAR stand for?
Spread out, Transfer, Avoid, Accept, and Reduce
289
What cutter captured 10 prizes in the Quasi War?
CGC Pickering
290
How many members are on a summary court martial?
one commissioned officer on active duty, usually pay grade O-3 or above
291
How many members are on a special court martial?
a military judge and three members which may include commissioned officers and enlisted members (at the accused's request)
292
How many members are on a general court martial?
a military judge and five member's which may include commissioned officers and enlisted members (at the accused's request)
293
A manpower tool principally consisting of individuals who have had training and have previously served in the armed forces is called?
individually ready reserve (IRR)
294
What is located at the "Right to Know Station"?
MSDS (material safety data sheet)
295
How many types of tags are there for equipment?
Danger and caution
296
How many types of labels are there for equipment?
Out of commission and out of calibration?
297
All ombudsman conversations are kept confidential with the exception of what?
family violence must be reported
298
What is among the nation's ten leading causes of death?
suicide
299
What is the body's initial response to stress?
chemical
300
What is the Commandant's intent in regards to the use of all forms of tobacco?
discourage
301
What is SOFA?
Status of Forces Agreement (provides approval for certain foreign governments to enter their territory for defense purposes)
302
Where is the Family Advocacy Specialists Located?
at each work-life office and is usually consulted on matters regarding abuse
303
Who were the first 5 African American SPARS?
1945
309
What is the authorized size of a woman's uniform purse?
12 in x 8 in x 5 in
310
What is the ancient albatross award?
award for CG aviator who has held the designation for the longest period of time
311
Who convenes a review panel for the ancient albatross award? who has final authority?
CG-711 convenes review panel and CG-ACO makes final approval
312
What is the ancient mariner award?
given to officers (gold) and enlisted (silver) for most coninuous sea time; must display exceptional seamanship and core values
313
For ancient mariner, time in reserves is accumulated for eligibility; however, AD CG service must represent at least how much of the cumulative AD?
80%
314
How many years of sea time must someone have to be eligible for ancient mariner?
10 years for gold officer 5 years have been while a commissioned officer
315
How many times in one's career can the title of ancient mariner be held?
once
316
Who decides the panel for ancient mariner selection?
CG-751 convenes review panel and CG-00 makes final approval
317
What does the wooden plaque for the ancient mariner depict?
massachusetts, the first of the "ten boats"
318
What is CG form 2020A?
Support Statement
319
What is CG form 2020B?
full time student statement
320
What is CG form 2020C?
former spouse statement
321
What is CG form 2020D?
designation of beneficiaries
322
If a member has a problem or does not receive pay normally how long will it take PPC to correct and make payment?
72 hours
323
sick leave in excess of 2 days must be reported on what form?
CG-2519
324
Who grants leave to area and district commanders?
Commandant
325
How many days leave are enlisted authorized enroute to a new duty station?
60 days
326
How many days leave are enlisted authorized enroute to a new duty station?
20 days
327
How often is human relations training?
tirennually
328
How many numbers are in a bank's routing number?
9
329
How often is an instruction reviewed?
every 4 years
330
What form does a civil arrest notification get recorded on?
CG-5588 (personnel action security request)
331
If form is done on a deserter on the 31st day of absence or earlier when the member declared a deserter?
deserter/absentee wanted by the armed forces, forms dd-553
332
As per public law 106-398, section655, a member's spouse must be notified under what circumstances and also concur?
if a member declines or elects reduced coverage
333
If election is not made or not received by PPC (RAS) w/i 90 days of issuance of a 20 year satisfactory service letter, what will happen?
member will automatically be enrolled in option c, at the full level of retired pay
334
What is the reserve component SBP, option A?
declines coverage until age 60
335
What happens if member dies prior to reaching age 60 on reserve component SPB, option A?
survivor is NOT covered by a CG annuity
336
What is the reserve component SBP, option B?
beneficiary will receive when member would have reached age 60
337
What is the reserve component SBP, option C?
beneficiary will receive annuity immediately
338
What amounts RCSBP be elected at?
$300 to the full amount of retired pay
339
If member had no spouse or children at 20 year point and later gets married and/or has children, enrollment must be requested in what time frame?
w/i 1 year
340
What is the max amount of coverage for family SGLI?
$100,000 for spouse (increments of $10,000) and $10,000 for children
341
What is the instruction # for the Medals and Awards Manual?
1650.25C
342
What is the normal time limit for temporary storage?
SIT-90 days
343
What are the max amount days for TLA?
60 days
344
Who may approve the Medal of Honor?
The President in the name of Congress
345
If a person either voluntarily or involuntarily retires by reason of 20 years or is cited for extraordinary heroism, what are they entitled?
A 10% increase in retired pay
346
What are title 14 orders in reponse to?
serious natural or manmade diasters, accidents or catastrophes
347
How many days in a 2 year period can a reserve be on title 14 orders?
60 days in any four-month period, or 120 days in any two-year period
348
Who is the enabling authority for title 14 orders?
secretary of homeland defense
349
How many types of Title 10 mobilization are there?
Four
350
What is the form number for a court memorandum?
CG-3304
351
Who can be sentenced to correctional custody?
E-3 or below
352
At the commanding officers request, who may assist in determining overseas eligibility?
Chaplain
353
What does S.P.E.A.R. stand for?
strategize, publish, engage, act, review
354
How long must a member maintain copies of travel claims?
6 years and 3 months
355
What is the form number for TDY orders?
CG-4251
356
What is the segment # for leave?
74
357
When can the commandant direct a member to restricted duty?
When he has 13.5 months remaining
358
When can the commandant direct a member to non-restricted duty?
When he has 18 months remaining
359
What tax is SDAP subject to?
Federal and state but not FICA tax
360
When a member dies, how long after is family entitled to BAH?
up to 365 days
361
What goes in Block 2 of the 3307?
name of unit preparing this form
362
what is the constructive weight of professional books, papers, and equipment (PBP&E)?
40 lbs per cubic foot
363
correspondence should be answered w/i how many days?
15 workdays (business) or in the time set by the incoming correspondence
364
who is responsible for personnel management functions?
unit commanding officers
365
other than the exceptions, a member retained on AD past their EOE is entitled to what percent increase in the base pay?
25%
366
what is the form # for a pay adjustment authorization?
DD-139
367
A member, who has declined SGLI in the past, must fill out what form and provide proof of good health?
complete section 4 (about your health) of the SGLV 8286
368
how many is discharge gratuity?
$25
369
What is the form # for a pay adjustment authorization?
DD-139
370
A member, who has declined SGLI in the past, must fill out what form and provide proof of good health?
complete section 4 (about your health) of the SGLV 8286
371
How much is discharge gratuity?
$25
372
How many miles equals 1 kilometer?
0.62
373
How long must you be TDY OCONUS to receive TLA?
90 days (but your permanent residence has to be vacated before leaving for TDY assignment)
374
How many years and points does reservist need for reserve good conduct?
70 points per anniversary year for 3 consecutive years
375
How often are page 7s supposed to be completed for SRB purposes?
6 and 10 years completed 6 months before and 3 months before EOE
376
Who may suspend diving duty pay in the time of war?
president
377
How many days in a month is responsibility pay computed?
30 days
378
Responsibility pay is subject to what taxes?
federal and state but not FICA
379
what is the max total amount of hardship duty location pay for designation areas, HDP-L (DA) that will be paid to an individual?
$150
380
When would career sea pay premium start for an eligible member?
37th consecutive month
381
what is the monthly rate for career sea pay premium?
$100
382
What taxes is CSEAPAY premium subject to?
federal and state but not FICA
383
Where is the FSSA application copy permanently maintained?
Section 4 of SPO PDR for 6 years and 3 months
384
Who certifies FSSA payments?
PPC (MAS)
385
for each day of duty performed for periods of less than a full month, what amount of FSSA is a reserve entitled?
1/30th of one full month
386
Who may refer the items not normally reviewed by PRRB to PRRB?
Direct of Personnel Management
387
What is the foremost important duty of the PRRB?
to proctect both the interests of the CG and applicants by ensuring accurate and reliable personnel records
388
How many people make up the PRRB?
at least 3 ad hoc members
389
Who does the PRRB not accept applications from?
retired or separated from the cg and third party applications except in extreme conditions such as death or incompetency
390
When must a PRRB application be received by HQ?
w/i 1 year of the date on which the contested information was entered or should have been entered into the official record
391
What form should be used to submit a PRRB application?
application for correction of military record, DD Form 149
392
Who does the PRRB application get submitted to?
Commandant (CG-12)
393
What manual describes the procedures for seeking records correction under the Privacy Act?
CG Freedom of Information (FOIA) and Privacy Acts Manual, COMDTINST M5260.3
394
What article was established as a means for a military member to seek redress of alleged wrongs committed by the member's CO?
UCMJ Article 138
395
What is U.S. Code provides the secretary w/authority to establish a board to review discharges or dismissals from service?
10 USC 1553
396
What U.S. Code proved the secretary w/authority to establish to board to correct military records when necessary?
10 USC 1552
397
An application for review of a discharge must be received by DRB w/i how many years from separation date?
15 years of the date the former member was separated from the CG
398
If a member feels they were denied in whole or in part the payment of an SRB, what form would they fill out?
Application for Correction of Military Recrod, DD Form 149
399
What is the normal filing limit for applications to the BCMR?
3 years from date of discovery
400
If a reserve applies for FSSA when is the deadline to submit?
w/i 30 days of the completion of AD period
401
When hospitalized on leave, what days are not chargeable?
date of entry, days inpatient, day of discharge
402
Whose responsibility is it to credit leave increments to the LES?
PPC
403
What is the max # of allotments a member may have?
14; 8 discretionary and 6 nondiscretionary
404
What is the face amount limit in one calendar year for savings bonds?
$10,000
405
Can a member request a "C" allotment be stopped?
Yes, any time after it has been affected for 3 months
406
What is a "C" allotment?
Charity (CFC)
407
How long must a reservist be on AD to be able to start an allotment?
140 days or more
408
What is the small arms form # and where is it kept in the SPO PDR?
CG-3029A in section 2 if no Unit PDR
409
Where is the small arms form CG-3029A kept in the unit PDR?
section 1
410
What is the form # if member wanting/needing to take home government property?
DHS Form 560-1
411
If hospitalized while on leave, what must be provided upon return from leave?
proof of hospitalization
412
Who is responsible for the PRRB and details members to serve on the PRRB?
Assistant Commandant for Human Resources
413
What could happen if a member doesn't try and resolve a personnel error?
Can lead to a denial of relief for "failure to exhaust" an available, effective remedy
414
What does the PRRB recommend?
Appropriate action on applications for correction or relief from error in the records of CG Personnel
415
What types of records cannot be reviewed for correction by PRRB?
Court-martial proceedings, upgrading discharges, medical separations and retirements, non-judicial punishment, enlisted marks, personnel security and suitability program, discrimination complaints, & administrative discharge board proceedings
416
You may start a paragraph at the beginning or end of a page only if you room for how many lines?
2 lines or more
417
What words should you avoid in a paragraph heading?
citations or limits
418
How many types of endorsements are there?
3: same-page, new-page and signature
419
What is the COMDTINST for Coast Guard Directives System?
COMDTINST M5215.6D
420
Who is the Directives Control Point
CG-612
421
If a directive is greater than 25 pages, what must you include?
table of contents
422
You must reissue a directive when cumulative changes have resulted in what percentage of change?
50% or more
423
What are the special mailing lists used for?
to distribute material to agencies and individuals outside of the CG
424
What is the minimum amount of addresses required for an SML?
25
425
What is the order of "required" paragraphs in a directive?
Purpose
433
Who determines what type of discharge and certificate an officer will receive?
CGPSC-OPM
434
What type of officer resignations are there?
Unqualified
438
An officer requesting an unqualified resignation may be eligible for what?
temporary separation
439
If officer requests to withdraw a resignation, how much time is he/she required to obligate from date of cancellation?
minimum of 2 years
440
what is "automatic release" for reserve officers?
reserve officers not serving under AD agreements and who have no outstanding obligation for continued AD
441
When should admin correspondence regarding audit activity by the general accounting office be destroyed?
when 5 years old
442
What is the form # for a court memorandum? What section of the PDR?
CG-3304; keep b/c its a permanent record but not in the PDR (section 2)
443
Who reviews requests for members BAH change?
CG-1222
444
What kind of BAH is a reservist entitled to if 139 days or less?
BAH w/ or w/o
445
What 3 vessels are considered to be unusually arduous duty?
WHECS, WMECS, WAGBS
446
If a member is UA and in a non-pay status, how long may BAH be paid to the dependent?
for a period not to exceed 2 months
447
Who are considered primary dependents for FSA purposes?
spouses or children
448
Who are considered secondary dependents for FSA purposes?
parents
449
When is civilian clothing allowance authorized for enlisted members?
when assigned to duty required them to wear civilian clothing such as CGIS
450
What is FSSA?
family subsistence supplemental allowane (fssa)
451
What is FSSA designated to do?
to bring a member's household to 130% of the federal poverty line removing eligibility for food stamps
452
FSSA may not exceed what amount per month?
$1,100
453
What is FSSA eligibility based on?
member's monthly household income and size
454
Where can find info on FSSA?
COMDTINST M7220.29B, PAYMAN, chapter 3
455
If you receive a fax copy for action, what should it be stamped?
Action copy, do not destroy
456
The subject line of a memo should be how many words or less?
10 words or less
457
When sending an enclosure separately, what must you write on the memo?
Enclosure: Sep Cover
458
What is the COMDTINST for Information and Lifecycle Management Manual?
COMDTINST M5212.12A
459
What did the Information and Lifecycle Management Manual replace?
COMDTNOTE 5212
460
What is SSIC 1000?
Military Personnel
461
What SSIC Telecommunications?
2000
462
What is SSIC 3000?
Operations and Readiness
463
What SSIC is Logistics?
4000
464
What is SSIC 5000?
General Administration and Management
465
What SSIC is Medicine and Dentistry?
6000
466
What is SSIC 7000?
Finance Management
467
What SSIC is Ordnance?
8000
468
What is SSIC 9000?
Ships Design and Material
469
What SSIC is General Material?
10000
470
What is SSIC 11000?
Facilities and Activities Ashore
471
What SSIC is Civilian Personnel?
12000
472
What is SSIC 13000?
Aeronautical and Astronautical Material
473
What SSIC is Coast Guard Missions?
16000
474
Who provides guidance to subordinate units and acts as a point of contact for all record related matters wihtin the Command?
Records Coordinator (RC)
475
The name and phone number of the Records Coordinator is submitted to who?
CG-61
476
What form is completed for Records Transmittal to NARA?
SF-135, Records Transmittal and Receipt
477
What is the form number for Request for Records Disposition Authority?
SF-115, Request for Records Disposition Authority
478
What's considered non-record material?
not official record (extra copies, reading files, ticklers, follow-up or suspense copies, duplicates, routing slips)
479
What is the CG's record group number?
26
480
What requires that adequate controls over the creation of records are provided?
The Federal Records Act of 1950
481
Proposals to donate disposable CG records shall be submitted to who for approval?
CG-61
482
What is an itemized, up-to-date list of records in a designated office/unit containing a brief description of their content, SSIC numbers, location, and disposition instructions?
office file plan
483
How long after discharge are members authorized to ship HHGs?
1 year
484
Advance pay may not be filed any sooner than how many days prior to PCS departure?1
30 days
485
What is the only deduction(s) you do not subtract when computing advance pay?
allotments
486
What tax is CSEAPAY premium subject to?
Federal and State not FICA tax
487
SDAP is subject to what taxes?
Federal and State not FICA tax
488
How many points and how much money will a reservist receive for funeral honors duty?
1 point & $50 (minimum of 2 hours)
489
When are E6s marked?
May and November
490
In order to be eligible for Career Status Bonus, what must the DIEMS date be after?
1-Aug-86
491
What form is used to elect or decline CSB?
CG-2426, Career Status Bonus (CSB) Election
492
CSB is subject to how much federal tax?
Flat rate of 25%
493
What is the MetLife dental shares plan?
Family members of AD, reserve/national guard service members
494
What is the premium cost for dental?
$10.66 single/$31.96 family
495
When do the dental plan premiums change?
February 1st
496
What is the max TSP contribution if under age 50?
$17,500
497
What is the max TSP contribution if over age 50?
$23,000 ($17,500 regular & $5,500 catch-up contribution)
498
What is the elective deferral limit for TSP for those serving in a combat zone?
traditional contributions while in combat zone do not count towards deferral limit; unlimited
499
What is the cost to provide an annuity to an insurable interest person (SBP)?
55%
500
What is the max total cost to provide an annuity to the IIP?
40%
