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What war began when Congress authorized the capture of armed French vessels hovering off the U.S. coast? A.War of 1812 B.Quasi-War C.Spanish-American War D.Vietnam
§B. Quasi-War
§Cutters captured 18 prizes unaided and assisted in the capture of two others.
§Pickering captured 10 prizes
§Eagle Re-captured the Nancy and Mehitable
Which one of these is a Headquarters unit? A.Air Station Sacramento B.High Endurance Cutter C.Research and Development Center D.CG Station Alaska
C. Research and Development Center (Groton, CT)
§35 total Headquarter units
§More Headquarter units include:
§Aircraft Repair and Supply Center; Elizabeth City, NC
§Aviation Training Center; Mobile, AL
§Finance Center; Chesapeake, VA
§CG Academy; New London, CT
§CG Institute; Oklahoma City, OK
§CG Yard; Baltimore, MD
§National Pollution Funds Center; Arlington, VA
§Operations Systems Center; Martinsburg, WV
§Personnel Service Center; Topeka, KS
§Research and Development Center; Groton, CT
§Telecommunication and Information Systems Cmd.; Alexandria, VA
§Training Center Cape May, NJ
§Training Center Petaluma, CA
§Training Center Yorktown, VA.
In what war were steamboats first used? A.Spanish-American War B.Civil War C.War of 1812 D.Mexican-American War
§D. Mexican-American War
§The U.S. Navy was critically short of small steamers and schooners. The President ordered the use of Revenue Cutter Service cutters since the cutters were steam-propelled.
The Life-Saving Service was reborn under who? A.Thomas Jefferson B.Abraham Lincoln C.Sumner Kimball D.John Adams
§C. Sumner Kimball
The RCS began enforcing regulations governing the landing, delivery, cure and sale of \_\_\_\_, in the Gulf of Mexico? A.Shark B.Whale C.Sponge D.Tuna
§C. Sponge
What lighthouse did Ida Lewis serve at for 39 years? A.Cape Hatteras B.Lime Rock C.New York Harbor D.Boston Harbor
§B. Lime Rock Lighthouse
Who was instated as the first Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard in 1969? A.Alex Haley B.Jack Kerwin C.Pearl Faurie D.Charles Calhoun
§D. Charles Calhoun
Who can be recommended by the Commanding Officer for appointment to the grade CWO2? A.Petty Officer Second Class B.Petty Officer First Class C.Chief Petty Officer D.Senior Chief Petty Officer
§B. Petty Officer First Class
The age limit criteria for the Coast Guard Academy is? A.18-22 B.21-32 C.21-26 D.18-26
§A. 18-22
When is the marking period for Petty Officer Second Class? A.February and August B.May and November C.April and October D.March and September
§C. April and October
When is a special employee review required if the rating chain completed a special employee review?
A.Detachment for Permanent change of station
B.Being advanced to pay grade E-6
C.Being Discharged
D.Being awarded NJP
§A. Detachment for permanent change of station.
A special employee review is required regardless of time since last review for what situation? A.Being Discharged B.Going to A-School C.Awarded NJP D.Advanced to E-7 on January 1st
§C. Awarded NJP
§Or Convicted by a court-martial
What is a good way to manage stress? A.Drink alcoholic beverage B.Take medication C.Exercise for 30 minutes multiple times a week D.Eat more
§C. Exercise 30 minutes multiple times a week
What should you NOT do when talking with a suicidal person?
A.Make judgments
B.Ask if they are going to commit suicide
C.Make small talk
D.Talk openly about why they are considering suicide
§A. Make judgment
Items that do not require a Report of Survey are amounts under $\_\_\_\_? A.$750 B.$500 C.$1500 D.$1000
§B. $500
