Basic Naval Knowledge

Front 1

What are the 3 major subsystems of the Navy enlisted occupational classificationsystem?

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(1)the enlisted rating structure; (2)the Navy enlisted classification [NEC] structure; (3)Special qualifications.

Front 2

How does the NEC supplement the enlisted rating structure?

Back 2

By identifying special skills within a single rating.

Front 3

What are the 5 general rates identified at the E-3 level?

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1.Airman, 2.Constructionman, 3.Fireman, 4.Hospitalman, 5.Seaman

Front 4

What are emergency ratings?

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Occupational fields that are not required to be identified by rating in peacetime but are required in time of war.

Front 5

What is the objective of the enlisted advancement system?

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To furnish qualified petty officers the Navy requires to man its ships and stations.

Front 6

What is the personnel qualification standards (PQS) program?

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A qualification system for officer and enlisted personnel in performing certain duties.

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What is PQS?

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A list of the minimum knowledge and skills required to qualify for a specific watch station, maintain a specific equipment or system, or perfom as a team member within a unit.

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What are the three main subdivisions of the PQS standards?

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100 Series-Fundamentals, 200 Series-Systems, and 300Series-Watchstations

Front 9

What does the PQS Fundamentals section (100 Series) cover?

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The basic knowledge needed to understand the specific equipment or duties and contains an analysis of those fundamentals which apply more broadly.

Front 10

What is defined by a portion of the Fundamentals section of each PQS qualification standard?

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Technical terms used throughout the standard.

Front 11

What does the first Fundamental section of each PQS address?

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The safety precautions that must be mastered by every person before perfoming the Watchstaion requiremtents.

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What is provided by the PQS Systems section (200 Series)?

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Each qualification standard breaks down the subject equipment of duties into smaller, more easily understood sections called systems.

Front 13

How are PQS qualification standard systems designed?

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To follow the law of first thing first.

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What is the purpose of the PQS Watchstation section (300 Series)?

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This section tests the individual's readiness to perfom a designated task.

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What is the goal of the PQS Watchstation section?

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To guide the individual in categorizing, analyzing, and perfoming the step-by-step procedures required to obtain qualification.

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How is an individual allowed to progress in the PQS program?

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At a pace that fits the individuals learning ability.

Front 17

How are advancement examinationanswer sheets scored?

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By optical scanners.

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What course is mandatory for all personnel being advanced to E-4/

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The Petty officer Indoctrination Course.

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When do the first increments for advancement occur?

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Twice a year on 16 Jan and 16 Jul.

Front 20

What are some of the basic qualificationfor brig staff duty?

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Have a minimum of 24 months' active duty following recruit training, be at least a PO3, be mature and emothionally stable, have a clear service record, have a GCT score of at least 45, and be able to issue commands and instructions clearly in the English language.

Front 21

Where is the U.S. Naval Ceremonial Guard located?

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In Washington DC at the US Naval Station Anacostia.

Front 22

Who may qualify for the Navy aircrew program?

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ONLY enlisted aviation personnel who meet the qualification for aircrew program training, as outlined in the TRANSMAN, Chapter 9.