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139 Cards in this Set
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What date commemorates the birthday of the United States Navy?
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10 Oct 1775
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The Second Continental Congress approved the purchase of how many vessels?
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Two
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Twhich of the folowing were naval vessels in the early 19th century
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Frigates, Sloops of war, Ships of the line
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What category of ship carried the largest number of guns?
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Ships of the line
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What type of ships did privateers typically sail?
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Schooners
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What was the first warefare submarine?
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Turtle
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Which of the following ships has the distinction of being the U.S. Navy's first flagship?
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Alfred
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What country was the first to recognize the "Stars and Stripes"?
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France
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John Paul Jones is famous in part for which of the following accomplishments?
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His victory over the HMS Serapis
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At varios times during the Revolutionary War, the U.S. Navy had 56 vessels. What was the peak number of vessels that were operating at any one time?
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27
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Approximately how many ships did the British lose to privateers?
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2,000
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What is the oldest U.S. Navy ship still in commission?
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Constitution
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Who was president when the U.S. Navy Department was established?
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John Adams
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When did the expression "Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute" originate?
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During the " Quasi" War
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Who let the naval forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS Philadelphia
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Stephen Decatur
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The War of 1812 was caused, in part, by the efforts to accomplish which of the below goals?
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Stop forced service of American Seaman in the British navy
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During the War of 1812, what ship earned the nickname "Old Ironsides"
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Constitution
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On which of the following Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, cutting British supply lines?
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Lake Erie
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What ship was one of the first ship-of-the-line?
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North Carolina
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The first half of the nineteenth centruy saw a development that was to change navies all over the world. What was it?
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Steam power
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In 1843, what invention incorporated in the USS Princeton paved the way for progress in the development of propulsion systems?
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The Screw propeller
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In 1854, Commodore Perry signed a treaty that opened up what market to American trade?
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Japan
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Although neither side could claim victory, the battle between the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia (Merrimack) was important for which of the following reasons?
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Te battle began the era of ironclads
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The first tru submarine attack was conducted against what Union ship?
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USS Housatonic
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During what Civil War battle was the order "Damn the torpedoes! Full speed ahead!" given?
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Mobile Bay
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What person defined sea power, showed the importance of knowing naval needs, and advocated a large, powerful Navy?
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Captain Alfred T. Mahan
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What ship has been labeled as the first modern cruiser in the U.S. Fleet.
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USS Newark
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"Remember the Maine," referring to the USS Maine, was the battle cry for which of the following wars?
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The Spanish-American War
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In what year did the Navy accept its first operational submarine?
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1900
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Construction of our first destroyer began in what year?
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1899
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What ship was considered our first "first-class" battleship?
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USS Indiana
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Who was the Navy's First aviator?
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Lt. Ellyson
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Destroyers were first used effectively for antisubmairne warfare during what war?
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World War II
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In what war did women first serve as members of the Navy?
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World War I
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In what capacity did women first serve as members of the Navy?
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Yeoman
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What was the first American aircraft carrier designed from the keel up?
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USS Ranger
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What was the first naval battle of World War II in which two opposing fleets didn't see each other during combat?
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The Battle of the Coral Sea
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What was the decisive battle of World War II that became the turning point of the war in the Pacific?
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The Battle of Midway
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During World War II, the Japanese loss/losses of what island(s) heralded the end of the war in the Pacific?
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Iwo Jima
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During tworld War II, the Navy was heavily involved in which of the following Atlantic (European) actins?
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The Invasion of Normandy
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Which of the following were types of ships build durring World War II?
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Net tenders, Mine sweepers, Repair ships
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Which of the following combat systems came into full use durrin World WarII?
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Radar, Sonar
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During World War II, WAVES were eligible for how many ratings?
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34
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In what year was the Women's Armed Services Integration Act passed?
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1948
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The first extensive use of jet aircraft and helicopters occurred during what war?
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The Korean Conflict
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The first U.S. Navy nuclear-powered vessel was what type of ship?
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Submarine
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In what year did the USS Nautilus make its history-making transpolar voyage?
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1958
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In what year were the first nuclear-powered surface ships launched?
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1961
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In what year was the first American satellite placed in orbit?
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1958
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America's first suborbital flight was made by what Navy officer?
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Commander Shepard, Jr.
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Which of the following warefare tactics was used during the Vietnam Police Action?
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Gunfire support, riverine operations, Coastal interdiction
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Which of the following ships was the world's first nuclear-powered carrier?
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USS Enterprise
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What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel?
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Apollo 12
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In what year was the Alvin, a deep diving vehicle, tested at a 6,000-foot depth?
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1965
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In what year was the first nuclear-powered, deep-submergence research and ocean-engineering vehicle launched?
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1969
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Which of the following is/are principle development (s) of the Trident system?
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A nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile submarine, strategic weapons system, integrated logistics support system
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Whick of the following are the most recent additions to the surface fleet?
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Ticonderoga-class cruisers, Arleigh burke-class destroyers
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The Navy helped move approximately how many tons of equipment and supplies during Desert Shield/Desert Storm?
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18.3 Billion tons
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The authority which is granted to all officers and petty officers to fulfil their duties and responsibilities is known as what type of authority?
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General
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The authority that an individual may hold by virtue of assignment to a specific billet within an organizational unit of the Navy is know as what type of authority?
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Organizational
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The right to eercise authority over all subordinate personnel.
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Article 1020
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As a petty officer you have th authority to issue orders. Subordinates are required to follow your orders only if your orders are.
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Lawful
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What article of the UCMJ allows non-judicial punishment to be awarded?
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Article 15
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Which of the following personnel has the authority to administer non-judicial punishment?
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Commanding Officer
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Which of the following actions may be taken to correct military defciencies in junior personnel?
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Withhold privileges, Assign extra military instruction (EMI)
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Which of the following actions to correct a military or professional deficiency ca be awarded only through non-judicial punishment?
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Assign extra duty
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When EMI is assigned to correct a military deficiency, which of the following limitations normally is observed?
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EMI is assigned in periods not to exceed 2 hours daily
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The temporary withholding of privileges is and effective tool in correcting a minor infraction of a military regulation. Which of the following privleges CANNOT be withheld as part of this non-punitive measure?
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Normal liberty
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Which of the following persons has the final authority to withhold a privilege?
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Commanding officer
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In which of the following publications will you find the description of the duties, responsibilities, and authority of a devision officer?
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Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy
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When making duty assignments such as general quarter's stations or a cleaning station, who should be assigned responsibility for that duty?
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A specific person
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An action or task required by one's position that is expected or required by moral or legal obligation is a duty. Duties fall into which of the following categories?
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Military and Administrative
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The ship's watch organization is second in importance only to the organization for battle. Which of the following personnel is/are responsible for understanding the watch orgaization?
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All hands
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Who should approbe changes to the division's watch, quarter, and station bill?
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Executive officer
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Responsibility for ensuring division members are aware of their watch, quarter, and station bill assignments is delegated to which of the following persons?
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Division officer
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The watch, quarter, and station bill should be updated at approximately what minimum frequency?
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Continually
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Which of the folloing management tools should be used by the division officer to maintain a current watch, quarter and station bil?
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Division notebook
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Which of the following explanations is a purpose of the general emergency bill?
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to organize the crew to handle the effects of a major emergency
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Which of the following officers is responsible for the administration of the DBR Defense bill?
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Damage Control Assistant
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Which of the following commands must have an emergency destruction bill?
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Adeployable command, command located outside the US, command having COMSEC material
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Based on the emergency destruction plan, you would destroy classified material for which of the following reasons?
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If the material was subject to capture by an enemy
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During the emergency destruction of classified material, which of the following material should be destroyed first?
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Top Secret Special Access material
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PQS does not apply to which of the following systems?
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Nuclear propulsion
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Each personnel qualification standard is divided into which of the following sub-division(s)?
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Systems, Fundamentals, Watch stations/Maintenance Actions
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Serves as a self-study aid for the trainee.
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100
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Tests the trainee's readiness to perform a designated task.
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300
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Breaks the subject equipment into smaller, more easily understood sections.
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200
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Sign-off authority for final PQS qualification may be delegated to what minimum level of authority?
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Department head
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Recommends interim qualifications of watch standers.
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Department head
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Designates in writing those individuals authorized to act as qualifiers.
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Commanding Officer, Department Head, if delegated by the Commanding Officer
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Acts as an overall trainin supervisor.
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Executive officer
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Responsible for ordering all departmental PQS material.
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PQS coordinator
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Responsible for maintaining PQS software.
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PQS coordinator
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Recommends final qualifications to the commanding officer.
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Department head
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Navy-wide advancement exams are based on which of the following standards?
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Naval Standards, Occupational Standards
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Which of the following commissioning programs provides the Navy with officers who are technical specialists in their fields?
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Limited Duty Officer Program
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What maximum number of years' active service can a master chief petty officer serve and still be eligible to apply for the Chief Warrant Officer Program?
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24 years
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Which of the folowing officer programs does/do not require a college education?
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Chief Warrand Oficer Program, Limited Duty Officer Program
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How many types of pay may you receive?
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Three
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As a Sailor, what action must you take in order to get paid?
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Open a savings or checking account
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Pay you get for certain types of duty that is usually considered hazardous.
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Incentive Pay
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The pay ou get that's based on you paygrade and length of service.
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Basic Pay
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You are getting a selective reenlistment bonus. What type of pay are you receiving?
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Special Pay
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What is an allowance?
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Money used to reimburse you for expenses necessary four you to do your job
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You are entitled to an annual clothing maintenance allowance after you have been on active duty for what length of time?
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6 Months
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Which on of the following offices can provide you information about the types of allowances to which you're entitled?
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Disbursing and Personnel
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How is your housing allowance shown on a Leave and Earnins Statement (LES)?
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BAH
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An allotment is money you have withheld from your pay and paid directly to someone else. There are how many categories of authorized allotments?
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Five
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What office should you notify if you think that you've been overpaid?
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Disbursing
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By looking at your LES, you can find the amount of allowances you have earned.
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TRUE
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Leave and liberty are times you're authorized to spen away from work and off duty. They are combined on the LES
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FALSE
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You earn a certain number of leave days each year you serve on active duty. What is the maximum number of days of leave you can earn in a year?
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30
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Regular liberty is usually granted as a 4-day (96hr) period.
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FALSE
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Under certain circumstances, what is the maximum number of day's special liberty a CO can grant?
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4 Days also known as 96hr liberty
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Which of the following types of leave is NOT charged to your earned, annual, or excess leave account?
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Convalescent leave
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What form should you use to request either regular or emergency leave?
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NAVCOMPT Form 3065
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The safest and most convenient way for you to keep track of your money is to open a checking account.
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TRUE
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Whick of the following is on way you can avoid bouncing a check?
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Balance your checkbook
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Whick of the following is/are types of voluntary allotments?
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Life insurance payments, Mortgage payments, Fayment to family members
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Whick of the following is/are types of involuntary allotments?
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Garnishment of pay
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Which of the following is the key to money management?
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Using a budget
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The amount of money taken from pay for income taxes, Social security, SGLI and so forth.
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Deductions
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The money taken from gross income to pay debts to the United States.
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Allotments
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The money paid to a member after all deductions and allotments are paid.
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Net Income
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Expenses that are the same each month
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Fixed Expenses
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Of the following expenses, whick one is a fixed Expense?
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Rent
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You are planning a budget. What is the first thing for which you should plan?
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Savings
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, approximately what percentage of you income should be budgeted for housing costs?
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25%
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Credit is buying now and paying later at no extra cost.
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FALSE
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What method, if any, can you use to find the total amount you will pay for a loan?
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Add the price of the purchase to the total amount of the loan.
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Good credis is priceless for which of the following reasons?
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Handling Emergencies
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Which of the following are principles of using credit?
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Don’t use credit for splurging, Make as large a down payment as possible, Use credit to purchase goods that will last for a long time.
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What is the maximum life insurance coverage under the Serviceman's Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program?
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$450,000.00
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Who is responsible for the safety, health, and well-being of your family?
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Yourself
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What is the result of abusive behavior of Navy personnel?
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Destroyed lives, Negative morale of the military unit, Bad reputation of the moilitary in the civilian community
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What program, if any, was established to help families in distress?
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Family Advocacy Program (FAP)
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Victims of spouse or child abuse can report incidents directly to which of the following person/activities?
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FAO, FSC, Medical Treatment Center
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Stress happens when there is an imbalance between the demands of our lives and the means we have to deal with those demands.
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TRUE
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What are the three means we can use to deal with stress?
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Acceptance, Attitude, and Perspective
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