E-Pme E8

Front 1

What are the "Nation's Waterways"?

Back 1

- Inland Rivers
- Ports and Harbors
- Coastal Areas
- Offshore Marine Regions

Front 2

What are the Commandant's key watchwords?

Back 2

All Threats, All Hazards, Always Ready

Front 3

What are the four categories of the Commandant's Direction?

Back 3

1. Mission Execution
2. People and Platforms
3. Mission Support
4. Organizational Character...Who We Are

Front 4

How many major directorates report to the Commandant?

Back 4

15

Front 5

What are the Commandant's responsibilities?

Back 5

- Prescribe broad policies for the government of the service.
- Guide legislative programs and required compliance with the statutory obligations of the service
- Serve as the principal advisor to the Secretary
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with other agencies.
- Serves on interdepartmental and international bodies.
- Keeps informed of the approved policies and programs of the Secretary.

Front 6

The Commandant is a four-star admiral?

Back 6

True

Front 7

The administrative and operational command and control center for the Coast Guard is ________________?

Back 7

Coast Guard Headquarter

Front 8

The MCPO-CG reports directly to the Commandant on all matters pertaining to the well-being of Coast Guard personnel.

Back 8

True

Front 9

When did the Navy create the rank of Chief Petty Officer (nautical origin)?

Back 9

April 1, 1893

Front 10

Why did the CG create the position of Chief Petty Officer?

Back 10

To resolve a clash between the USLSS "Surfman" and the Revenue Cutter Service "Petty Officer" after the merger in 1915.

Front 11

What U. S. Congress approved and established the CG Chief Petty Officer grade?

Back 11

55th US Congress

Front 12

What date was the USCG Chief Petty Officer grade established?

Back 12

May 18, 1920

Front 13

Who were the first Chief Petty Officers?

Back 13

Lifesaving Station Surfmen.

Front 14

What title were the first USCG Chiefs given?

Back 14

Chief Boatswains Mate (CBM) with an "L" attached to their rate.

Front 15

When were the E-8 and E-9 paygrades established?

Back 15

May 1958

Front 16

What public law established the E-8 and E-9 paygrades?

Back 16

Public Law 85-422

Front 17

Who was the first Master Chief in the USCG?

Back 17

Master Chief Yeoman Jack Kerwin

Front 18

When was the first Master Chief advanced?

Back 18

November 1, 1958

Front 19

Who chaired the SEAT?

Back 19

MCPO-CG Vince Patton

Front 20

What is SEAT?

Back 20

Senior Enlisted Advisory Team

Front 21

What was SEAT's purpose?

Back 21

To conduct a cursory review of the language and contents of Public Law 85-422.

Front 22

What is SENA?

Back 22

Senior Enlisted Needs Assessment

Front 23

What is the single most important variable in the Coast Guard's Enlisted Career Development Program?

Back 23

Senior and Master Chiefs must Set The Example for the entire fleet.

Front 24

What is the most important job of the Senior and Master Chief?

Back 24

Being a Coast Guardsman.

Front 25

What are the three roles of an effective Chief Petty Officer?

Back 25

Leader, Mentor, Technical Expert

Front 26

T/F: The effective Chief Petty Officer always imparts factual, timely, and compassionate information and wisdom.

Back 26

True

Front 27

What do Commands expect from a Chief?

Back 27

Support Command policy and point out flaws that are detrimental to morale or mission.

Front 28

Can a jacket be worn with the zipper left open?

Back 28

Never

Front 29

Where are ribbons and badges displayed on the uniform?

Back 29

The left side, over the heart.

Front 30

When is Full Dress worn?

Back 30

year-round during Change of Command, official visits with honors, occasions of state, weddings, solemnities.

Front 31

On what occasions is the Tropical Blue Long uniform worn?

Back 31

Year-round at all occasions where coat and tie are not required nor expected or on official business.

Front 32

When is the ODU worn?

Back 32

In any situationwhere any form of dress uniform is not required nor more appropriate or while commuting, including brief stops for gas and drive-thru business. Not a liberty uniform.

Front 33

What color hosiery should women wear?

Back 33

To match skin color.

Front 34

Are undershirts required to be worn on males while in uniform?

Back 34

Yes.

Front 35

What size earrings can a female wear?

Back 35

1/8 to 1/4 inch diameter plain gold or silver, plain diamond, or natural white pearl.

Front 36

Are POW/MIA bracelets authorized while in uniform?

Back 36

Yes.

Front 37

Can tie tacks be adorned with Coast Guard decoration?

Back 37

Yes

Front 38

How wide should the tie tack be?

Back 38

3/16 inch

Front 39

When may music headphones be worn?

Back 39

While commuting as a passenger or using public transportation.

Front 40

May white boot socks be worn?

Back 40

No, unless the visible portion is black.

Front 41

What is the hair bulk criteria for males?

Back 41

1 1/2 inches from the scalp.

Front 42

Is a clean shaven head authorized?

Back 42

Yes

Front 43

T/F: A male's hair can be no longer than 5 inches in length, as long as it does not touch the eyebrows when headgear is removed.

Back 43

False, 4 inches.

Front 44

What is the hair bulk criteria for females?

Back 44

2 inches from the scalp.

Front 45

Is a ponytail authorized to be pulled through the back opening of the ball cap?

Back 45

Yes

Front 46

T/F: Males are authorized to wear wigs/hairpieces.

Back 46

False, only females.

Front 47

If a male has authorization from his CO/OIC for a shaving waiver, how long can the beard be?

Back 47

1/4 inch

Front 48

What color lipstick is authorized?

Back 48

A color which complements the wearer.

Front 49

What three factors are you evaluating when conducting an inspection?

Back 49

- The uniform is in good condition.
- The uniform is being worn properly.
- The member meets grooming standards.