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Authority for administering the Auxiliary is vested, by law, in the ___________.



A. National Commodore


B. Chief Director


C. Commandant


D. Director f Auxiliary

C. Commandant
What reference applies to all members of the Coast Guard forces who are involved with the administration of the Auxiliary?



A. Flotilla Procedures Guide


B. Auxiliary Manual


C. CG 16794.2


D. ANSC 7007

B. Auxiliary Manual
Congress first created the USCG Auxiliary as the _________ in _________.



A. USCG Temporary Reserve, 1941


B. USCG Auxiliary, 1945


C. USCG Reserve, 1939


D.USCG Auxiliary, 1939

C. USCG Reserve, 1939
ASC stands for ___________.



A. Auxiliary Second in Command


B. Auxiliary Sector Coordinator


C. Air Section Boss


D. All Sector Command

B. Auxiliary Sector Coordinator
The Coast Guard is ________.



A. a civilian volunteer agency


B. a non--military law enforcement agency


C. an agency within the Department of Transportation


D. military service and part of the Armed Forces of the United States

D. military service and part of the Armed Forces of the United States
The four cornerstones of the Auxiliary are:



A. Response, Recovery, Logistics and Fellowship


B. Membership, Recreational Boating Safety, Operations and Marine Safety and Fellowship


C. Personnel, RBSPV, Operations and Fellowship


D. District, Divisions, Flotilla and Social Stations

B. Membership, Recreational Boating Safety, Operations and Marine Safety and Fellowship
Sample appointment letter and specific duties for flotilla staff officers are found in the __________.



A. Flotilla Staff Officers Guide


B. Auxiliary Manual


C. Administrative Procedures Guide


D. Flotilla Procedures Manual

D. Flotilla Procedures Manual
The Auxiliary administrative levels are coordinated through the __________.



A. chain of staff


B. chain of command


C. parallel staffing


D. chain of leadership and management

D. chain of leadership and management

The Auxiliary's role is strictly within the Coast Guard's ______.



A. military mission


B. law enforcement mission


C. civil mission


D. all of the above

C. civil mission

What are 3 websites one can access from the CHDIRAUX site?



A. Flotilla Finder, Ribbon Checker and National Auxiliary.


B. Auxinfo, Aux Knowledge and Flotilla Finder.


C. Aux Knowledge Base, AuxData, and Ribbon Checker.


D. Elected Officer's Helper, AuxData and Flotilla finder.


C. Aux Knowledge Base, AuxData, and Ribbon Checker.


(CHDIRAUX = Chief Director Auxiliary)

The first step in requesting a transfer to another flotilla is ___________ .



A. To submit a letter to DIRAUX


B. To submit a resignation


C. To submit a member transfer request to current FC


D. To submit a member transfer request to the new FC

C. To submit a member transfer request to current FC

The ______ details guidance for flotilla administration.



A. Auxiliary Procedures Guide


B. Auxiliary Manual


C. Auxiliary Flotilla Procedures Manual


D. Administrative Procedures Guide

C. Auxiliary Flotilla Procedures Manual

A transfer request by a member, either within a district or to another district, must __________.



A. Be approved by the members of the new flotilla


B. Be submitted on the Member Transfer Request


C. Be approved by the members in the current flotilla


D. Contain a description of the member's qualifications







B. Be submitted on the Member Transfer Request

Who may request a preliminary investigation of an Auxiliarist for violating the policies prescribed by the Commandant for the Auxiliary and its missions?



A. Any member of Coast Guard Forces. (Activity Duty, Reserve, Auxiliary or civilian)


B. Only another Auxiliarist.


C. Any Auxiliarist or Coast Guard officer


D. Any Auxiliary elected officer or Coast Guard officer.


A. Any member o Coast Guard Forces. (Activity Duty, Reserve, Auxiliary or civilian)

Functions and programs may be combined and, if so, do not require separate staff appointments at the ________ .



A. Flotilla and Division level


B. Flotilla level only


C. Division level only


D. No functions and programs may be combined



A. Flotilla and Division level
Which of the following staff positions are considered necessary’?





A. IS, OP, NS


B. PA, PB, PE


C. IS, MA, MT


D. All of the Above

C. IS, MA, MT
The flotilla staff officer reports to the:



A. VFC


B. FC


C. SO


D. SO and VFC

D. SO and VFC

The chain of leadership and management, and parallel staffing apply to _______.



A. Communications between the National and District Boards


B. Communication between Auxiliary staff and elected officers


C. Communication only between Auxiliary elected leaders


D. Communication between the Auxiliary and the public

B. Communication between Auxiliary staff and elected officers

Transfers are effective between districts when ______ .



A. Endorsed by the FC of the gaining flotilla


B. Endorsed by the FC of the losing flotilla


C. Approved by the losing Director


D. Approved by the gaining Director

D. Approved by the gaining Director

A Letter of Reprimand is ______ .



A. An informal corrective letter issued to an Auxiliarist by the Director


B. An informal corrective letter issued to an Auxiliarist by the DCO


C. A formal corrective letter issued to an Auxiliarist by the DCO and Director


D. A formal corrective letter issued to an Auxiliarist by the DCO or Director

D. A formal corrective letter issued to an Auxiliarist by the DCO or Director

What is important about a written schedule?



A. Schedules allocate segments of time to fulfill your goals


B. Schedules remind you of events, responsibilities, appointments, and deadlines


C. Schedules keep you from being late for your appointments


D. Both A & B

D. Both A & B

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is committed to diversity and has established the following goals and related objectives _________.



A. Create positive environment


B. Value all Auxiliarist


C. Promote individual success


D. All three goals support and promote the Auxiliarist Diversity Vision

D. All three goals support and promote the Auxiliarist Diversity Vision
All successful people are intensely goal-oriented; they have:



A. Clear, specific goals


B. Goals that are written down in detail


C. The habit of working on their goals every day


D. All of the above



D. All of the above
How do your values relate to your goals?



A. If you change your goals, you have to change your values.


B. Your values, as well as your goals, are dictated by your family


C. You demonstrate and reinforce values through taking action


D. They are not related



C. You demonstrate and reinforce values through taking action
Which is the best definition of procrastination?



A. Putting off task that you don't want to do or don't feel able to do


B. Wasting your time with low priority items


C. Not believing in your own abilities and strengths


D. All of the above



A. Putting off task that you don't want to do or don't feel able to do
The best way to set goals and objectives is to:



A. Make a list and announce it at a Flotilla meeting


B. Have your officers make a list of objectives for the membership


C. Take the goals that were set last year, reorganized them and use them again


D. Meet, discuss, brainstorm, list and formulate the goals

D. Meet, discuss, brainstorm, list and formulate the goals
The Coast Guard officer responsible for the administration, support, and overall execution of the Auxiliary program within the district/region is the __________.



A. District Commodore


B. Chief Director


C. District Commander


D. Director of Auxiliary



D. Director of Auxiliary

Based on your priorities, what would be the most successful way to schedule your day?



A. Always tackle only your top priority item first


B. Schedule your lower priority items around your top priority items as they fit


C. Make a list of all things you need to do that day and do your favorites first


D. None of the above


B. Schedule your lower priority items around your top priority items as they fit

When is it important to implement time-management strategies?



A. Only if you're a very unorganized or forgetful person.


B. Only when you're very busy.


C. Anytime-avoiding wasted time is helpful to everyone.


D. At the beginning of the semester, before you have your schedule memorized.

C. Anytime-avoiding wasted time is helpful to everyone.

Which is the best definition of setting a priority?



A. Establishing an action or intention that takes precedence in time or attention, depending on what you decide is most important.


B. Accomplishing task or goals in a logical, sequential order, depending on pertinent deadlines.


C. Identifying all your lifelong goals and placing them along a timeline.


D. None of the above.

A. Establishing an action or intention that takes precedence in time or attention, depending on what you decide is most important.


What uniform is acceptable for meetings?



A. Tropical Blue, Service Dress Blue, Auxiliary Blazer, Undress Blue


B. ODUs, Tropical Blue, Undress Blue


C. Any or no uniform is suggested


D Hot weather outfit, ODUs

A. Tropical Blue, Service Dress Blue, Auxiliary Blazer, Undress Blue
Key factors that affect the effectiveness and success of meetings include:



A. The aims of the meeting and the situation (or circumstances, mood, atmosphere background, etc.)


B. Your position and relationship with the team and the needs and interest of those attending.


C. You yourself (your own role, confidence, experience, your personal aims, etc.)


D. All of the above

D. All of the above
What are the three of the main reasons for formal meetings in organizations?



A. Communicating information, management control, making decisions and solving problems.


B. Fellowship, making decisions, solving problems.


C. Dealing with grievances, communicating information, management control


D. None of the above

A. Communicating information, management control, making decisions and solving problems.
When organizing a meeting, what do you need to decide in preparation?



A. Decide who should attend and when and where the meeting will be held.


B. What information participants need to receive in advance


C. What your role in the meeting will be


D. All of the above



D. All of the above
Through delegation you could:



A. Save time, help groom a successor and motivate members


B. Demotivate and confuse other people


C. Cause frustration


D. Fail to achieve the task or purpose

A. Save time, help groom a successor and motivate members

What forms of feedback are given during a meeting?



A. Words


B. Body language


C. Tone of Voice


D. All of the above

D. All of the above

To encourage people to give you feedback you should:



A. invite comments on what you do


B. Listen open-mindedly to what people say


C. Ask questions in a non-challenging way and avoid self-justification


D. All of the above

D. All of the above
Which of these can be objectives of a counseling session?



A. To offer the person advice


B. To help the person recognize the nature of his or her problems


C. To help him or her find a way of dealing with these problems


D. A&C

D. A&C
It’s been said that people do not resist change; they resist being changed. Therefore, why are team briefings important?



A. Because they assess its relevance to their own work


B. Because they improve upward communication


C. Because they facilitate change by keeping people in touch with what is happening, and give them the means to contribute to change rather than be victims


D. All of the above


D. All of the above

Before a meeting you should always:



A. Define the purpose of the meeting


B. Develop an agenda


C. Choose an appropriate meeting time and announce it well in advance and set a time limit and stick to it


D. All of the above

D. All of the above

When correspondence is submitted via another Auxiliary leader in the chain of leadership and management, that Auxiliarist _________.



A. should only forward the message if they concur


B. is obligated to rapidly endorse and forward correspondence as required


C. May copy to correspondence to other interested members


D. is not required to take any specific action

B. is obligated to rapidly endorse and forward correspondence as required
The effective communicator:



A. Sends clear, understandable messages


B. Actively listens to others and gives appropriate feedback


C. Solicits meaningful feedback and adapts to diversity of other communications


D. All of the above



D. All of the above
Sample appointment letters and specific duties for flotilla staff officers are found in the __________.



A. Auxiliary Manual


B. Administrative Procedures Guide


C. Flotilla Procedures Manual


D. Flotilla Staff Officers Guide

C. Flotilla Procedures Manual
Your Operations Officer had knee surgery and returned to duty. He/she must:



A. Get permission from you to return to duty


B. Get permission from the Division Commander to return to duty


C. Get permission from DIRAUX to return to work


D. Get written certification from his/her doctor to return to work

D. Get written certification from his/her doctor to return to work
One of the first assignments you will have as FC is to:



A. Write the Financial Report


B. Fill out the Officers Report (7007)


C. Draw up the awards for the new year


D. Set up activities for National Safe Boating Week

B. Fill out the Officers Report (7007)
What are two ways you can keep your membership informed about routine information?



A. Routine Staff meetings and email


B. Email and general meetings


C. Newsletter and email


D. Member Training sessions and email

B. Email and general meetings
A flotilla newsletter, prior to printing, shall be approved by the __________.



A. District Publications Officer


B. Flotilla Commander


C. Director of Auxiliary


D. Division Captian

C. Director of Auxiliary
Auxiliarists are expected to use _________ for getting information and voicing concern.



A. The chain of leadership and management


B. The Director of Auxiliary


C. RAPIDRAFT


D. The Federal Telephone Service (FTS)

A. The chain of leadership and management
As a matter of policy, a roster of names and addresses of Auxiliary members shall not be made available to __________.



A. The Defense Department


B. Any external person or organization


C. The Dept of Transportation


D. All district Commanders

B. Any external person or organization
When a flotilla member dies, you must immediately report specific information to:



A. Your flotilla members


B. The Division Commander


C. DIRAUX and the Division Commander


D. The Public Affairs Officer

C. DIRAUX and the Division Commander
Time management embraces:



A. Analyzing how your time is spent


B. Planning your time effectively


C. Learning what to do in the event of an accident - even though this is useful and keeping time logs


D. A&B only

D. A&B only
The first stage of managing a complex job is to break it down into smaller tasks; what other tasks are involved?



A. Gather all the information necessary in relation to the job, including people required and resources available - including time


B. Place the task in order - that is, decide what to be completed before another task can begin


C. Allocate the necessary resources to each task


D. All of the above

D. All of the above

A crisis, in contrast to a high priority, is defined as something that is:



A. Very urgent and must be dealt with immediately


B. Very important and should be given a great deal of attention, or thought


C. A 'crucial state of affairs', requiring urgent action, whose outcome will have a decisive effect for better or worse


D. Is both urgent and important: it must be done immediately and done well, takes precedence over everything else


C. A 'crucial state of affairs', requiring urgent action, whose outcome will have a decisive effect for better or worse.


A reasonable approach for decision-making involves:



A. Knowledge, objectives, alternatives and action


B. Knowledge, objectives, alternatives, action and monitoring


C. Objectives, action and monitoring


D. Objectives, alternatives, action and monitoring

B. Knowledge, objectives, alternatives, action and monitoring
Why should one keep track of hours spent on projects or mileage?



A. Hours equal recognition for the flotilla


B. Record keeping makes filling out forms easier


C. This creates a record for the IRS


D. All of the above

D. All of the above
In order to manage time better, we need to:



A. Think about what others would like us to achieve, and who stands in the way of us achieving it


B. Think about what we would like to achieve, and what stands in the way of us achieving it


C. Avoid a crisis because nobody enjoys them


D. Consider that it is more 'natural' to regard a crisis as inevitiable

B. Think about what we would like to achieve, and what stands in the way of us achieving it

Three useful steps in planning a task are:



A. Write down a list of all the things you want to do (that day), decide in what order you will tackle the items on the list, and decide how long you will spend on each item


B. Do the things you feel like doing (that day), ignore the priority of the other order items, and do no worry about how much time you will spend on each item.


C. Write down a list of all the things you want to do (that day), ignore the order in which you will tackle the items on the list, and do the task that is most time consuming


D. None of the above

A. Write down a list of all the things you want to do (that day), decide in what order you will tackle the items on the list, and decide how long you will spend on each item

Managing time means:



A. Getting more CONTROL over how we spend our time


B. Making sensible DECISIONS about how we use it


C. A&B


D. Do Nothing because a crisis will occur sooner or later

C. A&B

What is the most important tool a Flotilla Commander has at a meeting?



A. The gavel


B. The Chief of Staff


C. The agenda


D. The meeting place

C. The agenda

The way out of crisis management is to:



A. Set priorities


B. Choose goals


C. Make decisions


D. All of the above

D. All of the above
Upon taking office, the most important things to do are:



A. Meet with your officers


B. Develop a plan, set your calendar, meet with the FSO-FN


C. Write email to all members letting them know your goals


D. Write your newsletter article, set your budget

B. Develop a plan, set your calendar, meet with the FSO-FN
The U S Coast Guard Core Values are:



A. Trust, Respect, Devotion to Duty


B. Trust, Honor, Devotion to Duty


C. Honor, Respect, Trust, Duty


D. Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty

D. Honor, Respect, Devotion to Duty
Where do you go to find out about the individual officers’ jobs?



A. DIRAUX


B. From the officers themselves


C. The Flotilla Procedures Manual


D. Flotilla Standing Rules

C. The Flotilla Procedures Manual
Where would you find information on fund raising and accepting donations?



A. Flotilla Procedures Manual and Coast Guard Auxiliary Manual


B. Operations Manual and Flotilla Procedures Manual


C. Coast Guard Auxiliary Manual and The Activities Manual


D. The Activities Manual and Flotilla Procedures Manual

A. Flotilla Procedures Manual and Coast Guard Auxiliary Manual
Success is measured by:



A. What members do under your direction


B. How much you can delegate


C. How much influence you have over the officers


D. How many problems you can tackle in a day

A. What members do under your direction
What are the required officers that the FC needs to appoint?



A. CM, NS, PV, OP, MT, VE


B. CS, FN, PB, SR, PV, PS


C. VE, PE, OP, CM, SR, FN, MT, SR


D. CS, FN, IS, MA, MT, PS, PA, PB, SR, & at least one other

D. CS, FN, IS, MA, MT, PS, PA, PB, SR, & at least one other

As FC you have a list of maintenance problems to handle, you can:



A. Do them yourself because it's easier than getting someone else to do it


B. Call your VFC and ask him/her to do the jobs


C. Give your VFC the task of rounding up a team of members to do the job


D. Call your buddies that you can depend on to do the jobs

C. Give your VFC the task of rounding up a team of members to do the job

If a new officer needs assistance in his position how do you direct him?



A. Direct him to a "C" School


B. Show him the manual and suggest he read it


C. Take him to conference


D. Have him meet with the last officer, read his job description, meet VFC

D. Have him meet with the last officer, read his job description, meet VFC

Your Chief of Staff has a problem with an officer, you...



A. Intervene to handle the problem


B. Discuss it with the VFC and let him work it out


C. Call the Division Commander to work with the two members


D. Ignore the problems, it'll go away in time

B. Discuss it with the VFC and let him work it out
Standing Rules may require certain committees be appointed such as:



A. Fellowship Committee, Nominating Committee, Finance Committee


B. Finance Committee, Nominating Committee, Awards Committee


C. Maintainence Committee, Finance Committee, Awards Committee


D. Fellowship Committee, Finance Committee, Membership Committee

B. Finance Committee, Nominating Committee, Awards Committee
The AUXOP Device is awarded to those Auxiliarists who qualify by successfully completing the ____ specialty courses.



A. one


B. four


C. five


D. six

D. six
The Auxiliary Membership Service ribbon _______________.



A. is initially awarded for ten consecutive years of service


B. is initially awarded for five cumulative years of service


C. indicates multiple ten year awards with bronze or silver stars


D. does not include a miniature medal

B. is initially awarded for five cumulative years of service
The Coast Guard award that is given only to an Auxiliarist for an assist when the member's life was at risk, is the _______________.



A. Award of Operational Merit


B. Life Saving Award


C. Plaque of Merit


D. Public Service Award

C. Plaque of Merit
All prior military awards, badges and devices will be worn on the _____ .



A. Right side of the uniform


B. Left side of the uniform


C. In the same location they were worn while on active or reserve duty


D. may not be worn b Auxiliarist

B. Left side of the uniform
The precedence of awards worn on a ribbon bar follows the sequence ________________.



A. unit awards, personal awards and foreign awards


B. Service awards, unit awards, personal awards and foreign awards


C. personal awards, service awards, unit awards and foreign awards


D. personal awards, unit awards, service awards and foreign awards

D. personal awards, unit awards, service awards and foreign awards
A member may be recommended for an Award of Operational Merit by _________________.



A. any member


B. the Flotilla Commander only


C. the Division Captain only


D. the District Commodore only

A. any member
The highest Auxiliary Award is the _____.



A. Gold Life-saving Award


B. Plaque of Merit


C. Auxiliary Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)


D. Medal of Freedom

C. Auxiliary Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
The best place to find more information on all types of awards and justification for each is in the:



A. Flotilla Procedures Manual


B. Auxiliary Manual


C. Operations Manual


D. Instructor's Manual

B. Auxiliary Manual
An example of an “Informal Recognition” might be:



A. AAMI


B. USCG Team Award


C. Letter of Commendation


D. Certificate of Appreciation

D. Certificate of Appreciation
The first Auxiliary Sustained Service Award is given when the member has documented a total of how many hours?



A. 200 hours


B. 500 hours


C. 750 hours


D. 1000 hours

C. 750 hours
Among the qualifications for membership, the applicant should have no _________________.



A. felony convictions


B. major misdemeanor convictions


C. minor misdemeanor convictions


D. felony convictions or major misdemeanor convictions

D. felony convictions or major misdemeanor convictions
OS Personnel Security Investigation (PSI) package consists of the following forms, except _____.



A. fingerprint Cards (FD-258)


B. Office of Federal Investigations (OFI) Form-86C (Special Agreement Check)


C. Fair Credit Reporting Act (DOT Form-1631)


D. Standard Form-85 (Authorization for Release of Information)



C. Fair Credit Reporting Act (DOT Form-1631)
An Auxiliarist may join ________ .



A. only the flotilla whose Area of Responsibility (AOR) encompasses their permanent or vacation home


B. any flotilla of their choice regardless of geographic location and/or boundaries


C. only the flotilla whose Area Of Responsibility (AOR) encompasses their permanent home


D. only the foltilla whose Area Of Responsibility (AOR) encompasses their permanent home unless granted a waiver by the Director of Auxiliary



B. any flotilla of their choice regardless of geographic location and/or boundaries

Any Basically Qualified (BQ) Auxiliarist, regardless of physical limitations, may participate in training to achieve certification in an operational position.



A. False -Auxiliarist involved in either Coast Guard or Auxiliary training must meet Coast Guard Physical Fitness Standards


B. False - Auxiliarist may be barred from training in Operations related missions but not Recreational Boating Safety Missions


C. True in all cases


D. false - An Auxiliarist may be barred from certain training at the discretion of the Flotilla Commander


C. True in all cases

To first qualify in the Boat Crew program, a member must be, at a minimum, _______.



A. Initially Qualified (IQ)


B. Basically Qualified (BQ)


C. AUXOP


D. have a security determination of Operational Support

B. Basically Qualified (BQ)
A Prospective Member Interview _______.



A. is a requirement for becoming an Auxiliary member


B. is not required for becoming an Auxiliary member


C. is required to be administrated by the FSO-PS


D. is required to be administered by the FSO-MT

A. is a requirement for becoming an Auxiliary member
After acceptance to membership and passing a boating course a member's status would be _____ .



A. AUXOP


B. Operational


C. Initially Qualified (IQ)


D. Basically Qualified

D. Basically Qualified
After being accepted for membership, a member is _______ .



A. AUXOP


B. Basically Qualified (BQ)


C. Initially Qualified (IQ)


D. a Vessel Examiner (VE)

C. Initially Qualified (IQ)
For the Personnel Security Investigations the two categories of participation are: ______.



A. Initially Qualified and Basically Qualified


B. Basically Qualified and AUXOP


B. Prospective member and member


D. Direct Operational (DO) and Operational Support (OS)

D. Direct Operational (DO) and Operational Support (OS)
When wearing the Coast Guard Auxiliary uniform, religious/ethnic items ________.



A. may not be worn


B. must be concealed or worn only during religious services


C. must be conservative and in good taste


D. shall be worn

B. must be concealed or worm only during religious services
When at attention, it what position are your arms?



A. Saluting


B. Straight at your sides, the thumb point downward along the seam of your pants, the fingers curling slightly toward the palm of your hand


C. At parade rest


D. No special designation

B. Straight at your sides, the thumb point downward along the seam of your pants, the fingers curling slightly toward the palm of your hand
What side should a lady’s purse be worn?



A. Right side if you're right-handed


B. Left side to keep right hand free for salute


C. it does not matter


D. Women do no carry purses while in uniform

B. Left side to keep right hand free for salute
If you are invited to eat in the wardroom of a ship:



A. You wait until the senior officer is seated before you sit


B. If you have to leave before the senior officer is finished, you ask permission


C. The subjects of politics and religion never discussed


D. All the above

D. All the above
An Auxiliary funeral ___________________.



A. takes the place of the regular funeral


B. is done before the regular service


C. is an automatic ceremony performed by Auxiliary clergy


D. can be requested by anyone



B. is done before the regular service

Courtesy is:




A. The key to successful relationships


B. Consideration for others


C. Necessary for elected officers to practice


D. All of the above

D. All of the above
Division Branch Chiefs are considered:



A. Senior Officers


B. Junior Officers


C. The same as the Division Commander


D. None of the above

B. Junior Officers
When is a salute required?



A. When out of doors during a flag ceremony, if you are in uniform


B. Anytime you meet another uniform


C. Inside, during the Pledge of Allegiance


D. All of the above

A. When out of doors during a flag ceremony, if you are in uniform
An active duty seaman salutes an Auxiliarist. The Auxiliarist:



A. Salutes in return


B. is frustrated and hotly explains the impropriety of the salute


C. Ignores the salute as it is not proper


D. Salutes in a casual manner

A. Salutes in return
One difference between a formal and informal invitation is:



A. The formal invitation is written


B. Full information is never mentioned


C. The husband and wife must sit together


D. There is no diffrence

A. The formal invitation is written
The District Commodore is the same level as:



A. The Commandant


B. The Rear Admiral - -lower half


C. The Captain


D. Any Senior Officer

B. The Rear Admiral - -lower half
Which of the following strategies will help you avoid moving from argumentativeness to aggressiveness?



A. Emotional expression


B. Centering arguments on issues rather than personalities


C. Interrupting as needed to state your position fully


D. Stressing the specific areas of disagreement rather than generalizing

B. Centering arguments on issues rather than personalities
One reason people might give for selecting an accommodating approach to conflict is to:



A. force someone to be more open in discussions about a particular issue


B. avoid further conflict


C. win an argument


D. keep the peace

D. keep the peace
Which of the following is a conflict resolution skill?



A. Active listening


B. Accommodating


C. Passive listening


D. Avoiding

A. Active listening
What type of approach to conflict is "competing"?



A. I lose - You win


B. I win - You lose


C. I lose - You lose


D. We both win and lose

B. I win - You lose
When a conflict is defined, what needs to be attended to in addition to any obvious issues?



A. Accommodation


B. Evaluation


C. Where the conflict will be resolved


D. The relationship

D. The relationship
Which of the following is the most likely consequence of avoiding a conflict?



A. Resentment will build


B. It will go away permanently


C. Everyone wins


D. The issue can resurface in another guise

D. The issue can resurface in another guise
What type of approach to conflict is "avoiding"?



A. I lose - you lose, and then I win


B. I win - You lose


C. I win - You win


D. I lose - You lose

D. I lose - You lose
The first stage of conflict resolution is to:



A. Analyze the problem


B. Define the problem


C. Think through possible solutions


D. Choose a solution

B. Define the problem
Collaborating is:



A. Other-oriented


B. Education-oriented


C. Competition-oriented


D. Self-oriented

A. Other-oriented
One advantage of conflict is that it:



A. Forces problems to be addressed


B. Forces one to choose friends wisely


C. Make problem people go away


D. Makes problems go away

A. Forces problems to be addressed
What chapter in the AuxMan discusses uniform information?



A. Chapter 2


B. Chapter 10


C. Chapter 14


D. Chapter 5

B. Chapter 10
How often should dress pants be cleaned?



A. Every time they are worn


B. Every 2 to 3 times they are worn


C. Never


D. Only when a spot is discovered

B. Every 2 to 3 times they are worn

How are hats or caps worn?



A. Anytime whether in uniform or not


B. Squarely on the head (three fingers from the brow)


C. Tilted back so you can see


D. All of the above

B. Squarely on the head (three fingers from the brow)

When are white V-necked undershirts required?



A. Under all uniforms


B. With any short sleeve shirt worn with open collar, except with ODU's


C. Formal attire


D. When wearing the Wooly-Pully

B. With any short sleeve shirt worn with open collar, except with ODU's
Which way is your Coxswain pin supposed to be worn?



A. The oars pointing upward


B. The oars pointing downward


C. It doesn't matter as long as it's shiny


D. There are no oars

A. The oars pointing upward
When may a Wooly-Pully be worn?



A. The Undress and Working uniform


B. The Tropical Blue long


C. The Service Dress Blue


D. All of the above

D. All of the above
Where can a new member buy uniforms before the “BQ” designation and the membership card is received but after a member number has been given?



A. The Coast Guard Exchange


B. Uniform Distribution Center on-line store


C. Other Military Exchanges


D. Commercial sources

B. Uniform Distribution Center on-line store
What outfit is worn when all else are not up to standard?



A. The ODU (Operational Dress Uniform)


B. Service Dress Blue


C. The Blazer Outfit


D. The Wolly-Pully



C. The Blazer Outfit

What is meant by the bulk of the hair when described in Chapter 10?



A. Color


B. The depth from scalp or face


C. length


D. All of the above

B. The depth from scalp or face
What is the difference between the Dinner Dress Blue (Mess) and Dinner Dress Blue Uniform?



A. No difference


B. Mess Dress is a tux and the other Service Dress Blue with miniature medals


C. One is white and the other blue


D. There are no such uniforms

B. Mess Dress is a tux and the other Service Dress Blue with miniature medals