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1.What degree is the Coast Guard stripe?
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64 degrees
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2.Who wrote Semper Paratus?
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Captain Francis Saltus Van Boskerck
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3.What Cutter was he on when he wrote Semper Paratus?
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CGC Yamacraw
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4.What is the SSIC series number for Logistics?
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4000-4999
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6.What color is a “out of calibration” tag?
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OUT-OF-CALIBRATION Labels. Figure 4, shows this label. It is an ORANGE label used to identify instruments that are out of calibration and will
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10.What does the acronym IRR mean?
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INACTIVE READY RESERVE
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11.What does the acronym SELRES mean?
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Selected Reserves
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12.At what rank are you considered a journeyman?
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E-5/E-6
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13.At what rank are you considered a master craftsman?
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E-7/E-8
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14.The national ensign is called what when displayed by a vehicle or aircraft?
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The national flag is referred to as "Standard" when displayed on a vehicle or aircraft.
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15.The national ensign is called what when carried by foot?
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The national flag is referred to as "Colors" when carried by foot.
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16.How many vertical stripes are on the CG ensign?
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"16 perpendicular stripes, alternate red and white, the union of the ensign to be the arms of the United States in a dark blue on a white field."
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17.How many battle streamers are attached to the CG standard?
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The Coast Guard has authorized a total of 34 battle streamers.
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18. What are the measurements for the commissioning pennant?
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2 1/2 by 72 inches at the largest
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19.What do the following titles (acronyms) EEO, PAO, VAO, CDA, ESO, CRO, CDAR, FAS mean?
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Equal employment Opportunity, Public Affairs Officer, Voting assistance officer, Career Development Advisor, Education services officer, Civil Rights officer, collateral duty addictions representative, First Aide Station.
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20.Where would you find the authorized mileage?
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TPAX and defense table of Official Distances
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21. Is TLA authorized for 72 days?
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Not more than 60 days.
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22. How many months advance pay can a member request?
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3 months
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23.When is advanced pay authorized to a reservist?
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When ordered to active duty of more than 140 day.
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24. What categorizes a member to a priority 3?
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Members serving onboard INCONUS afloat units, LEDETs, HITRON deployment crews, MSST deployment crews; Special Command Aides, Recruit Company Commanders, the International Training Division, Coast Guard Recruiters, PSU active duty deployment personnel, personnel assigned to Stations Neah Bay and Quillayute River, MSD AmericanSamoa and Rating Force Master Chiefs (RFMC).
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25. After 08 Feb 07 what will be the oldest CG cutter?
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CGC Acushnet
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26. Receipts less than what are not required for travel?
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75.00
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26.Is a receipt required for a $50 hotel bill?
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Yes
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27.What is the max amount authorized for temporary lodging?
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180 dollars
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28.How many days of travel is authorized when it states “proceed without delay”?
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Proceed Without Delay. Report within 48 hours, exclusive of travel time and proceed time, after receiving orders. 4 days
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30.Is a raffle a form of gambling?
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yes
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31. How many stars does the Commandant have?
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4 Stars
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32. How would you pipe the Commandant onboard the cutter?
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Now, Coast Guard arriving. Now, Coast Guard aboard.
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33.Who was the first Master Chief in the CG?
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YNCM Jack Kerwin
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34.Who was the first Master Chief of the CG?
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Charles L. Calhoun
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35. Who is the current Master Chief of the Coast Guard?
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Charles W. Bowen
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36.What cutter captured the first war prize during the war of 1812?
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Jefferson
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37.How many German U-Boats did the CG sink during WWII?
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12
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38.How many Cutters served during Vietnam?
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56
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39. Who is the only man in history to be awarded both the Medal of Honor and the Gold Lifesaving Medal?
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Marcus A. Hanna
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Name the first five African American women that enlisted in the SPARS?
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Olivia Hooker, D. Winifred Byrd, Julia Mosley, Yvonne Cumberbatch, Aileen Cooke
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Name the first ten Cutters?
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Vigilant, Active, General Green, Massachusetts, Scammel, Argus, Virginia, Diligence, South Caroline and Eagle
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What light station did Ida Lewis man?
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Lime Rock Light Station
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If there is a conflict between tobacco users and non tobacco users, whose rights prevail?
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Non tobacco user
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A member involved in a drug incident with less than eight years will be separated by reason of what?
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Misconduct
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What was the date that the CG moved to the Department of Homeland Security?
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February 25, 2003
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If war is declared or the President directs the CG transfers where?
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Dept. of Navy
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How much sea time did MCPO Calhoun have?
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170 months (14.1 years)
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As a rule, the Petty Officer’s what dictates the level of authority, responsibility, and accountability?
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Rate / Pay grade
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When do you have the right to demand a court martial?
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When not attached to a vessel.
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How many days do you have to appeal your punishment?
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Within 5 days after punishment is imposed.
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When placing a member on report, do you have to personally witness the offense?
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No can be witnessed by Another member of the command, another command, local Authorities and member of the public.
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When completing an EER the supervisor must be a what or above?
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E-6 or above
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When completing an EER the approving official must be a what or above?
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E-7 or above
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When appealing a set of EER’s, how long do you have to act on an appeal?
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Within 15 days of receiving it
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What is an EDO and how is it determined?
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Effective Date of Orders minus travel days plus 1 is the effective date of orders
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How many CG units report directly to Headquarters?
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35 units
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Vessel 180’ and larger are under the control of whom?
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Area Commands
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How often do passwords expire?
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90 Days
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What date does the assignment year begin?
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October 1st
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What Coast Guard individual single handedly rescued 10 people from the grounded ship priscilla on 18 Aug 1899?
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Rasmus S. Midgett
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What does the R stand for in Starr?
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Reduce
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What Flag is flown for all hands to return to ship?
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Papa
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What Rank is the surgeon General?
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09
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Where is the commisioning pennant flown onboard ship?
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main mast
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Dureingthe end of WWI, which cutter was lost with all hands on board?
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CGC Tampa
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WHat flag is flown on a ship for a man overboard?
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oscar
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The Coast Guard Ensign has how many stars?
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13
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The coast guard emblem was created when?
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1927
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What year were the navigational fog bell instituted?
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1852
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Where is the only CG maned light station in the U.S. Today?
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Boston
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When the national flag is displayed on a vessel or facility it is called what?
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Ensign
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In what war was a Coast Guard
cutter credited with firing the first naval shots of the war? |
Harriet Lane
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Lifesavers used what to carry survivors out of the water?
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Life cars
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The first of the keeper class buoy tenders is named after whom?
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Ida Lewis
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A micro purchase is the acquisition of supplies/services for how much money or less?
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$2500.00
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WHat ages can apply for the CG Academy
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18-22
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ships 180 feet or longer are controlled by who?
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area
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In the revenue Cutter Service who had the authority to designate Petty Officers?
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Captains of the ship
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Which services do not have warrant officers?
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Air Force
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In 1964 the CG Slash was adopted which does what?
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Distinguishes the Coast Guard from other agencies
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In what year were Petty Officers created in the cutter revenue service?
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1808
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What MCPO-CG has a doctoral degree?
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Patton
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The Color white stand for what on the coast guard ensign?
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purity
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In the coast guard ensign the color red stands for what?
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blood
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What light house did IDA Lewis Serve?
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Lime Rock
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Who Captured the first Prize of the war of 1812?
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CGC Jefferson
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WHen a ship is underwayy, where does the ensign fly?
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main mast
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Only 3/16 inch silver star will be worn on the same ribbon to replace how many bronze stars
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5
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what yardarm of the flagmast is the CG Ensign flown at shore installations?
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starboard yardarm
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When a ship is underway, where does the ensign fly?
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Main Mast
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The Coast Guard Ensign contains how many numbers of red and white stripes?
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16
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BMCS Saltwater just received her 6th Good Conduct award. WHat COlor Star shall be worn to represent this award?
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Silver
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What tool to help members reach career goals within the coast Guard is a(n)_____?
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IDP
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WHat is the cost of property damage for a class A Mishap?
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1 Million Dollars
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Extra Military instruction in not a substitute for a ______ or _______Punishment?
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Court Martial or NJP
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What is the Maximum coverage of the limbs for tatooing?
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cannot go below wrist
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What are the five categories of the non rate support form?
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Military, performance, Professional Qualities, leadership, Conduct
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WHat is done after a 3rd alcohol incident?
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member is processed for discharge
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WHere is tobacco use prohibited when it is allowed during the work day?
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it is not allowed in the workplace and it may only be used during regular scheduled breaks available to all crewmembers.
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what is considered an alcohol incident?
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alcohol must be consumed
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What is one of the nations top ten leading causes of death?
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suicide
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what color is the danger tag?
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RED
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What color is the caution tag?
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Yellow
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WHat color is the out of commision label?
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RED
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What color is the out of calibration label?
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ORANGE
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who is responsible for filling out a majority of the information ona tag or label?
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person doing the work
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What are the four levels of terrorist threats?
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High, significant, moderate, low
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WHat must you not do if someone call in a bomb threat?
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Do not hang up
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Who does the commandant directly report to?
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Secretary of homeland security.
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Where does the word petty come from?
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Petite
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When did the rate of petty officer become official?
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1866
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When was the Chief Petty officer rate made official?
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1894
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When did the term Coast guard first come into existence?
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1915
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When was the office of master chief petty officer of the coast guard created?
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august 17,1969
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What is the pay grade of the MCPOCG?
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E-10
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WHat was the office of master chief petty officer of the coast guard created?
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August 17, 1969
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WHat is thelength of the tour assignment of the MCPOCGQ?
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4 years
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How many months of sea time does Master CHief Calhoun have?
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170 months
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Within each rate, who assumes the responsibility for leading?
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The individual with the most time in rate
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What is the responsibility of the rating force Masterchief?
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FOr the overall soundness of their rating
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Under the statutory authority what may petty officers have the authority to do?
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They may board any vessel uner the jurisdiction of the united states at any time.
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What is an effective leader?
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they must have the belief,t rust, and confidence of those who follow
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what is the maximum amount a gift can be to accept it?
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from outside source, 20 bucks per occasion not to exceed $50.00 per calendar year
between employees $10.00 per occasion |
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What is the amount of proceed time for reporting with kaste or no haste?
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without haste is 4 days
with haste is 2 days |
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Passwords must contain at least how many characters?
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8 characters
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What is Operational Risk management?
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It is a coninuous, systematic process of identifying and controlling risks in all activities according to a set of pre-conceived parameters by applying appropriate management policies and procedures.
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what is risk assessment?
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it is the systematic process of evaluating various risk levels for specific hazards identified with a particul;ar task or operation
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What are the five FPCON CONDITIONS?
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A. FPCON NORMAL
B. FPCON ALPHA C. FPCON BRAVO D. FPCON CHARLIE E. FPCON DELTA |
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What are the two parts of the publc affairs information release policy that affects personnel?
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maximum disclosure
with minimum delay if you do it, or are responsible for something you can talk about it |
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When did the revenue cutter service and the life saving service merge to create the coast guard?
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1915
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The Coast Guard flag was used aboard ship prior to what year?
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1917
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when the coast guard flag is displayed without battle streamers, how is the staff decorated?
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blue and white tassel
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The Coast Guard adopted battle streamers folowing the practice of what service?
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U.S. MARINE CORPS
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Who can perform an alcohol screening?
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Medical officers who attend (AOHCP-1) substance abuse prevention specialists, military treatment facilities offering screening, tricare facilities credentialed also do so.
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what is the first step in controlling stress?
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Recognize what causes it!
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Suicide is ranked as what percentile of deaths in the USA?
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the nations 10th leading cause.
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What tag is used on equipment that could jeopardize safety of personnel or endangered equipment, systems or components?
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Danger Tag
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Where are the Right to know stations?
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Readily accessible to employees when tehy are their work area, paint locker, engine room,. auxiliary machinery spaces, cleaning gear lockers.
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When a telephone bomb threat is claled and exact time bit no location is given, what condition is it?
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Bomb Condition II (Exact location, no time)
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What article gives the CO the right to punish without going to court martial?
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Article 15
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Who inthe marking chain should ensure members are provided guidance/information concerning appeal process?
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commanding officer (or approving official)
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What evan factor is under the performance section? (not)
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Professional/specialty knowledge/ quality of work/monitoring work/using resources/safety/stamina/communicating
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when discussing the appeal process wuth a subordinateyou would be correct in informing the, that they have how many calendar days to submit marks appeal?
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15 calendar days
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what is the threat level when terrorist groups are present but there are no indications of activity?
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moderate
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Who do you get authorization from to work over the side?
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Get permission from the OOD
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What manual mandates se of life perservers when going over the side?
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COMDTINST M10420.10
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What ship catured 10 prizes during the quasi war?
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Cutter pickering
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During what war did the coast guard use steamship?
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Mexican american war
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What ship was saved by coast guard cutter in cuban bay?
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USS WINSLOW
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When was the Coast Guard reserve established?
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February 19, 1941
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Where was the first uscg resreve unit established?
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Boston in October 1950
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Who was he first female to join the uscg?
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Twin sisters Genevieve and Lucille Baker 1918
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Who was the first woman to integrate int active duty from the spars?
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Alice Jefferson
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Who saved more than 600 lives, received 2 gold lifesavings medals and 3 silver lifesavings medals?
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Joshua James
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Who served for over 39 years as lighthouse keeper at lime rock and saved 18 lives?
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Ida Lewis
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Who is responsible for ensuring members are eligible in all aspects for advancement?
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approving official
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What is not a reason for giving a not recommended for advancement?
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A one time minor infraction. such as being late to work
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WHen are E-6s evaluated?
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May and November
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At what amount are surveys not required?
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Less than $500.00
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What are the 5 Coast Guard Roles?
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Maritime safety
Maritime Mobility Protection of natural resources maritime security National defense |
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What year was the Coast Guard established by law?
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1915
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What Status are all ready reservists considered to be in?
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Active duty status
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A national ensign is the national flag and is commonly referred to as the?
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Stars and stripes
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The national ensign is referred to what when displayed on a bessel or facility?
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ENSIGN,
COLORS when by foot and STANDARD when displayed on a vehicle or aircraft |
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Coast Guard Flag is trimmed with what?
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2 1/2 inch golden yellow fringe and the staff is topped by a battle ax finial. Below finial are the battle streamers. When dislayed without streamers it is decorated with a blue and white cord and tassels
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When is the Union Jack flown?
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its always displayed with. the the national ensign. its displayed while moored and while general court martial or inquiry is in session-- at signal yardarm.
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What is the Coast Guard Seal used for?
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official documents and records of the Coast Guard. Also for jewelry, stationary, etc and the discretion of the commandant. Also for invitations prgrams, certificates, diploma's and greetings.
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where is the cg emblem used?
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medals and plaques where space is limited. Its on the Coast Guard slash and on the cg ensign.
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Coast Guard ensign represents what?
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The coast Guards vessel law enforcement authority.
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When does the CG ensign heritage date back to?
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1799 when the ensign was used to identify the cutters of the revenue marine.
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Where does the CG ensign fly while u/w and while at a shore installations?
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from the head of the forward mast or below the commissioning pennant. At shore installations it is displayed from the startboard yardarm of the flagmast.
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How many stripes does the CG ensign have?
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16 vertical red and white stripes, which represent the number of states in the union at the time the flag was adopted.
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How many CG battle streamers are there?
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43
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When is the commisioning pennant flown?
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It is displayed to indicate the bessel is under the command of a commissioned officer or commissioned warrant officer. Flow from the aftermost mast. no pennant when admirals flag or command pennant is flown.
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How big is the commissioning pennant?
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It is 2 1/2 by 72 inches at the largest.
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Where can information on the civil rights officer/program be found?
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COMDTINST 5350.04 Equal opportunity manual
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ODU distance from lower elbow to lower edge?
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2 inches
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Year of first CPO academy?
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1982
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BMC on which point cutter?
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BMC Patterson point welcome
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Rank of an 03 in the army?
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Captain
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what article gives the captain authority for NJP?
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Article 15
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What article gives apprehension authority?
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Article 7
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What do you call the national ensign?
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National Flag
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Where can music headphones be worn?
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Only while commuting as a passenger or using public transportation.
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What color are brief cases supposed to be?
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Black, navy blue, dark brown and carried in the left hand while in uniform.
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How big should the tie bar be?
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The tie bar is to be approximately 3/16 inches wide and must not be visible when wearing the service dress blue coat.
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how long can mens hair be?
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No more than 1 1/2 inches from the scalp and no longer than 4 inches.
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How long can womens hair be?
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it is to be neatly arranged and cannot exceed bulk criteria of 2 inches. It cannot fall below the collar.
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With a waiver, facial hair cannot exceed how long?
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1/4 inch in length.
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fingernails are to be how long on women and men.
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men? not extend past fingertips
Women? not extend more the 1/4 inch beyond the fingertip. |
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communication between accused and mast rep must be priveledged just like who else?
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between client and attorney
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A PIO is a member of the command designated by who to comduct a preliminary inquiry based on offense alleged on a CG-4910.
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Executive Officer
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A PIO must advise the person named as the suspect on the 4910 of his or her rights under which article before asking that person any questions?
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Article 31
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What form is used to complete a self evaluation?
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CG-3788F
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When do you provide bullets to a supervisor for marks?
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At least 14 days prior to the end of the marking period.
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What are the key watch words in the commandants direction?
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Readiness, People, Stewardship
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How many leadership competencies are there?
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28 leadership competencies
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What are the competency categories?
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Leading Self
Leading Others Leading Performance and change Leading the Coast Guard |
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The commandants national quality award uses the what award criteria?
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Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (MBNQA) criteria.
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What form is used to order Material? (request for directives)
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CG Form 4428
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RET-1?
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Reserve members who have completed 20 years service and are receiving retired pay. After age 60.
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RET-2
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Reserve Members who have completed 20 years but are not receiving retired pay and have not hit the age of 60.
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Who is the commandant of the USCG?
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Admiral Robert J. Papp, Jr.
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Who is the Vice Commandant of the USCG?
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Vice Admiral Sally Brice-O'Hara
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Who is the Master Chief Petty Officer of the USCG?
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Master Chief Michael P. Leavitt
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Who is the Master Chief Petty of the CG Reserve forces?
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Master Chief Mark H. Allen
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Who is the Chaplain of the USCG?
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Captain Gary P. Weeden
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How many MCPOCG have there been?
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11
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When was the department of navy established?
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1978. Until then the cg was the only armed forces afloat.
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When did the quasi war start?
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May 28 1798 because french were upset the U.S. was trading with Their British enemies.
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How many prizes did the USCG Catch during the quasi war?
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We captured 18 prizes and and assisted in the capture of two others.
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During the Quasi War The cutter "What" Captured 10 prizes one of which carried 44 guns and 200 men three times her own force?
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Pickering
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During the Quasi War the Chitter "what" recaptured the american vessels Nancy and Mehitable in a memorable fight in 1799 with the french privateer "what'
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Eagle and Revenge
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Who captured the first prize of the war of 1812?
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The cutter jefferson
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The sinking of the Titanic was the driving force for establishing the International Ice Patrol. On what date was the RCS tasked with maintaining the International Ice Patrol.
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February 7, 1914
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A summary court Martial consists of How many members 04 and above?
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ONE
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The Coast Guard Flag was known as the standard until what year?
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1962
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Communication is part of the (what) category in the EER.
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performance
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WHat should you not do in a suicide situation?
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Do not be judgemental
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When did Coast Guard adopt the Navy Rating System?
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1917
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WHo used to be the head of of a small boat station?
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A wreckmaster
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What is not on a PDE?
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Leave is not and EOCT results are not
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Who do you submit short term training requests to?
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Training officer
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Micro Purchase is for less the how much?
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2500
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How many price quotes are needed if something cost more than 2500?
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3 price quotes
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How much are PRs limited to for construction requests?
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2000
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For property that is less than 500 dollars a "what" is not required?
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Survey
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A survey is not required for property that what?
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quits working due to normal wear and tear or end of service life
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Who does not have to be one paygrade higher to do an EER for a same rank individual?
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XPO
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BMC Patterson
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Point Welcome
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Environmental protection
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1822
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Scouting, Convoy towing duties blockading harbors, transporting troops and supplies, executing forays river expeditions, carrying mail and dispatches queling mutiny of troops.
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Mexican American War
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To get the foundation grant for 350 dollars what rank must they be and how much time must they be in for?
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E-3 to E-9 and 2 or more years of Coast Guard service.
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What are the ages for entry to the academy?
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18-22
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How often is human resources training done?
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Triannually
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EMI is not a substitute for what?
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NJP
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Who do you contact if training info is not right in direct access?
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SPO
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The life saving station uses a small covered "_____" for hauling in survivors.
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Life car
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Fog bells were first used when?
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1852
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When did the Coast Guard start environmental missions?
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1822
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Which lighthouse did IDA LEWIS attend?
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Limerock for 39 years.
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When was E-8 and E-9 established?
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1958
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when writing an award certificate how many billets shoud be referenced?
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3-5
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How many Kilometers in a mile for TAD?
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.62
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what law enacted to E-8 E-9 ranks?
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85-422
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Air Force rank insignia showing 6 stripes and no diamond is what?
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Master Seargant
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Who were the first five african american females in spars?
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Mosely, cumberbach, cook, byrd, hooker
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As a supervisor, what can you not deny someone for punishment?
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Normal liberty.
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Who keeps the government charge car authorization form?
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SPO PDR section 2
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What is the name of the person that saved over 600 lives and worked at a lifeboat station for 27 years?
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Joshua James.
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What year were all woman allowed to go into all rates?
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1979
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In the revenue cutter service who had the authority to designate petty officers?
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Captains
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What are the five categories of an eer?
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performance, leadership, military, professional qualities, conduct.
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