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Term
1 or 2 Star admirals are in charge of:
Definition
MLC's and Districts
Term
PRs for construction requests are limited to how much?
Definition
$2000.00
Term
For property with a value of less than $___, a Report of Survey is not required
Definition
$500
Term
A report of Survey is not required for property with a value of less than ___?
Definition
$500.00
Term
World War II
Definition
-Dangerous Cargo Act was passed giving CG jurisdiction over ships carrying explosives and dangerous cargo
-CG was given responsibility of cold weather operations in Greenland
-Cutter Northland took the Norwegian trawer BOSKOE making it the first capture of the war
-CG manned ships sank 11 enemy submarines
-CG cutters performed convoy duties and are credited with sinking 12 German U-Boats
Douglas Munro was the CG's only Medal of Honor recipient earning it for action used during the Battle of Guadalcanal
-CG craft rescued more than 1500 survivors of torpedo attacks off US coast
Term
World War I
Definition
-First time entire USCG was transferred to the Department of the Navy
-A major duty of the USCG was to provide port security in the US
-Higher percentage of Coastguardsmen killed than any other service
Term
Missions: Search and Rescue
Definition
-Roots back to the 19th century when America experienced an influx in immigration
-Many immigrant ships would get lost in winter storms, the Lifesaving Service was created to assist.
-Largest number of immigrants rescued from a single vessel was by the CGC Dauntless rescuing 578 migrants from a 75 foot coastal freighter
Term
A micro purchase is any purchase less than $___
Definition
$2,500
Term
Enlisted Achievements: 1988
Definition
-first female OIC afloat is Diane Bucci
-Pamela Autry is the first female engineer and african-american female to make E-7
-Grace Parmalee first Asian-American appointed to Warrant Officer
Term
In marks, what number ratings require an explanation?
Definition
1, 2, or 7
Term
A special employee review is required, regardless of the time since the last employee review on the date a member is:
Definition
Awarded Non-Judicial Punishment or Convicted by a Court-Martial
Term
What symbols are allowed in message traffic?
Definition
1. apostrophe '
2. colon :
3. comma ,
4. parenthesis (
5. question mark?
6. quotation marks"
7. forward slash/
8. hyphen -
9. period.
Term
During WW2, USCG manned ships sank __ enemy subs
Definition
11
Term
A list of significant achievements or aspects of performance midway during the marking period and not later than __ days before the end of the marking period can be provided to marking official.
Definition
14 days
Term
All CG personnel will participate in Human Relations Awareness at least:
Definition
Triennially
Term
What are the age restrictions for the Coast Guard Academy?
Definition
17 to 22 years of age on July 1 on the year of Entry
Term
USCG's Environmental Protection mission started in:
Definition
1822 when Congress created a timber reserve for the Navy
Term
Olivia Hooker and 4 others became the first African American females to join the SPARs (USCG) in ____.
Definition
1945
Term
Any discrepancies in the DD-214 should be reported where?
Definition
To the members Servicing Personnel Office (SPO)
Term
Applicant minimum eligibility requirements for appointment to warrant grade must be completed by ____?
Definition
January 1st of the year in which the CWO Appointment Board convenes
Term
Enlisted Achievements: 1982
Definition
1st CPOA convenes
Term
Approved characters when writing a message:
Definition

'

-

:

,

(

?

"

/

.

Term
How many points are given for seatime?
Definition
2 points per year not to exceed 30
Term
CG Academy age constraints?
Definition
18-22 years old with NO dependants
Term
CG SELRES members are generally authorized __ paid Inactive Duty Training drills and __ paid ADT days for a fiscal year
Definition
48; 12
Term
All units with __ or more total billets are required to have a human relations council.
Definition
25
Term
COMDTINST remain in effect until:
Definition
replaced or cancelled by the originator or higher authority and are reviewed and validated every 4 years.
Term
Upon completion of the employee review, the supervisor must counsel teh evaluee on the employee review after the Approving Official has completed his or her actions not later than __ days following the employee review period ending date.
Definition
30 days
Term
Class B Mishap:
Definition
Sufficiently serious to warrant Mishap Analysis Board. Property cost $200,000-$1,000,000 or injury or occupational illness results in permanent partial disability or 5 or more personnel in-patient hospitalized
Term
How many Battle Streamers does the Coast Guard have?
Definition
43
Term
1987, BMCM Donald Horsley retires after serving:
Definition
44 years, 4 months, 27 days and on 34 vessels
Term
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal:
Definition
awarded to persons serving in the USCG who distinguish themselves by exceptionally meritorious service to the US in a duty of great responsibility
Term
What angle are the service stripes on a bravo jacket?
Definition
45° angle, 2" above the cuff
Term
Coast Guard's role in the Korean War was mainly:
Definition
support role
Term
Coast Guard policy prohibits the following relationships or conduct,
regardless of rank, grade, or position of the persons involved:
Definition
 Engaging in sexually intimate behavior aboard any Coast Guard
vessel, or in any Coast Guard-controlled work place
 Romantic relationships outside of marriage between commissioned
officers and enlisted personnel, this includes Coast Guard
Academy cadets and officer candidates (both OCS and ROCI)
 Personal and romantic relationships between instructors at training
commands and students
Term
What are the characteristics of the standard CG Flag?
Definition
52" x 66"

Blue and White

Topped with Battle Axe finial

Blue and white chords when displayed without battle streamers
Term
Joshua James was credited with saving more than ____ lives and is our most celebrated lifesaver.
Definition
600
Term
Cutters over 180' are under ____ control
Definition
Area
Term
Percentage of mishaps due to human error:
Definition
88%
Term
Supervisors must route EER to marking official within __ days?
Definition
9
Term
What type of directive does not have a definite format?
Definition
A Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Term
Disability Retiree
Definition
Reserve member with 20 yrs service and 45% disability
Term
What are Coast Guard headquarters units?
Definition
Academy (CGA)
Aviation Logistics Center (ALC)
Air Station Washington DC,
Asset Project Office (APO)
Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Information Technology Service Center (C4ITSC)
Deployable Operations Group (DOG) Finance Center (FINCEN)
Health, Safety, and Work-Life Service Center (HSWLSC)
Hearing Office (CGHO)
Intelligence Coordination Center (ICC)
Investigative Services (CGIS)
Legal Services Command (LSC)
Marine Safety Center (MSC)
Marine Safety Laboratories
National Data Buoy Center
National Maritime Center (NMC)
National Pollution Funds Center (NPFC)
Navigation Center (NAVCEN)
National Vessel Documentation Center NVDC)
Personnel Service Center (PSC)
Research & Development Center (RDC)Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC)
Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center (SILC)
Uniform Distribution Center (UDC)
Term
7 different types of page 7's:
Definition
Accession
Advancement and reduction
Assignment and transfer
Performance and discipline
Separation
SRB and SELRES Bonuses
Term
MLC personnel assigned to detached duty as part of substance abuse program are called ____.
Definition
Addiction Prevention Specialists.
Term
Homeland Security
Definition
After September 11, 2001, Department of Homeland Security was created. On February 25, 2003, the CG was officially transferred.
Term
Who ordered that the Revenue Marine Officers be commissioned?
Definition
Alexander Hamilton
Term
Enlisted Achievements: 1978
Definition
All officer career fields and enlisted ratings are open to women
Term
Employee review for E-5 is last day of what months?
Definition
April and October
Term
Enlisted Achievements: 1973
Definition
Women's Reserve ends / Women integrated into Active Duty / Women Admitted to OCS / Combat exclusion for women ends / Alice Jefferson sworn in as first SPAR
Term
What is considered a reportable mishap?
Definition
An event involving death, injury, occupational illness, damage or loss of property or equipment.
Term
Enlisted Achievements: 1972
Definition
The first women's REBI classes established w these ratings:
Yeomen
Storekeeper
Radioman
Hospital Corpsman
Term
Enlisted Achievements: 1981
Definition
Enlisted women are assigned isolated units
Term
Enlisted Awards: Marcus Hanna
Definition
Awarded Medal of Honor during Civil War, received Gold Lifesaving Medal for rescuing two men from the schooner Australia
Term
Enlisted Achievements: 1989
Definition
First OIC ashore Krystine Carbajal
Term
Who was the first Master Chief of the Coast Guard?
Definition
BMCM Charles L. Calhoun
Term
During the Mexican-American War the CG's amphibious operations included:
Definition
Blockading harbors and conducting river expeditions
Term
The only manned lighthouse in the CG is the:
Definition
Boston Harbor light
Term
Directives Publications and Report Index (DRPI) lists publications how?
Definition
Both alphabetically and numerically
Term
Enlisted Awards: Frederick Hatch
Definition
two-time winner of the Gold Lifesaving Medal, first in the Life-saving Service and second in the Lighthouse service
Term
Desert Storm / Desert Shield
Definition
CG LEDETs enforced UN sanctions against Iraq
Reserve PSU's provided coastal patrols
Term
Vietnam
Definition
CG was utilized during operation "Market Time" by using shallow-draft warships
Term
Who and only who is responsible for source selection?
Definition
Contracting Officer (KO)
Term
Federal Life Saving Service began to take shape in the year:
Definition
1848
Term
What does DIAIEEM stand for?
Definition
Define Mission Hazards
Identify Hazards
Assess Risk
Identify options
Evaluate Risk vs Gain
Execute Plan
Monitor situation
Term
What is an Article 92?
Definition
Dereliction of duties
Term
Cutters 180' and less are under _____ control
Definition
District
Term
1969, BMCM Charles Calhoun is instated as the first USCG:
Definition
E-10
Term
If the total of all supplies or services is more than $_____, three price quotes are needed
Definition
$2,500
Term
How many years of service must a member have before making CWO?
Definition
Eight
Term
To ensure effective hazard identification, you need to consider these 3 categories:
Definition
Equipment
Environment
Personnel
Term
Important forms:
CG-3307
Definition
Page 7
Term
Important forms:
CG-4428
Definition
Request for directives
Term
What is an Article 91?
Definition
Failure to obey direct order
Term
Important forms:
CG-1650
Definition
Award Recommendation
Term
Enlisted Achievements: 1992
Definition
First Hispanic American female advanced to E-7 Sonia Colon
Term
What are some characteristics of the Union Jack?
Definition
Flown inport when National Ensign is displayed

Flown from signaling yardarm during a court-martial or court of inquiry
Term
If SDL is not authorized for distribution, prepare what form?
Definition
Form 5323
Term
The USCG cutter ____ ____ is credited with firing the 1st naval shots of the Civil War.
Definition
Harriet Lane
Term
In 1958, YNCM Jack Kerwin becomes the USCG's first:
Definition
E-9
Term
An ______ _______ _______ is a tool to help members reach career goals within the CG. It is a developmental "action" plan to move members from where they are to where they want to go.
Definition
IDP - Individual Development Plan
Term
In 1918, twin sisters Geenevieve and Lucille Baker become:
Definition
the first uniformed women to serve in the USCG
Term
In 1973, who was integrated into the USCG active duty and reserves?
Definition
Women
Term
The first of the recently built keeper class coastal buoy tenders was named:
Definition
Ida Lewis
Term
In WW1, the entire USCG was transferred to the ____ for the first time.
Definition
Navy
Term
On what days do you conduct a 21 gun salute?
Definition
Independence Day
Memorial Day
Presidents Day
Term
In colonial times during fog, what was used to warn ships away from land?
Definition
Cannons
Term
In ____, the SPAR's were established under LCDR Dorothy Stratton.
Definition
1942
Term
What will remain into effect until replaced or canceled by the originator, also reviewed every 4 years?
Definition
Instructions
Term
When dealing with a suicidal subject make sure to never be:
Definition
Judgemental
Term
3 Star admirals lead:
Definition
LANT and PACAREA
Term
Leading the CG includes:
Definition
understanding how the CG fits into the bigger picture
Term
All spaces are classified as confined spaces which have these 3 characteristics:
Definition
Large enough for a body to enter and perform work
Limited or restricted means of entry or exit
Not designed for continuous human occupancy
Term
The four categories of leadership are what?
Definition
Leading Self (understanding own abilities)
Leading others (influencing others)
Leading Performance and change
Leading the Coast Guard (understanding how the CG plugs in and its value to the outside)
Term
Ida Lewis manned what Coast Guard unit?
Definition
Lime Rock Lighthouse
Term
If unable to locate publication in Directives Publications and Report Index (DRPI), what to do?
Definition
Locate sponsor in Chapter 2 or 3
Term
What needs to contain 25 pages or more?
Definition
Manuals
Term
OCS candidates must be between:
Definition
21 and 26 years of age
Term
Members WILL be processed for separation who:
Definition
-are involved in 3rd alcohol incident
-are diagnosed alcoholics who again consume alcohol the second time after receiving alcohol treatment
-violate their aftercare treatment plan a second time
Term
An E-6 designated as XPO can do what to another E-6?
Definition
Mark
Term
Douglas Munro was awarded the _____ for his actions during the initial landings at Guadalcanal in Aug 1942
Definition
Medal of Honor
Term
ORM has 7 steps they are:
Definition
Define mission hazards
Identify hazards
Assess risk
Identify options
Evaluate risk vs gain
Execute decision and
Monitor situation
Term
Mishap investigations purpose:
Definition
prevent future mishaps
Term
Class A Mishap:
Definition
Most serious, requires formal Mishap Analysis Board convened by COMDT - Property cost exceeds $1,000,000 or CGC is missing, abandoned, recovery is impossible, or impractical - or an injury which results in a fatality or permanent total disability
Term
PDR entries for enlisted personnel/memos for officers are required reflecting what?
Definition
All alcohol incidents
Action taken
Warning that any subsequent alcohol incident is grounds for separation
Term
Until the ____ was established in 1798, the Coast Guard was the only armed force afloat.
Definition
Navy
Term
Automatically canceled after 12 months if earlier cancellation is not specified?
Definition
Notices or NOTE
Term
Enlisted Awards:: Ida Lewis
Definition
Official keeper of the Lime Rock Light station called the Bravest Woman in America.
Term
RET1 are:
Definition
reservists who are age 60+ and are getting paid
Term
Enlisted Achievements: 1990
Definition
Operation Desert Shield begins with 14 women reservists in the Persian Gulf
Term
During the Civil War, cutters not assigned to the Navy did what?
Definition
Patrolled the shipping lanes to safeguard trade against Southern privateers, assisted distressed vessels at sea, continued to normal duty of protecting the nation's customs revenue as this income was critical to the Union war effort.
Term
Reports of Surveys are required when an item on the Property Report becomes:
Definition
lost, damaged, or destroyed. This also includes those losses that occur during an operational mission and are not recoverable - NOT due to normal wear and tear or property that has reached "end of service life".
Term
Requests to attend "C" school training must be formally submitted by your training officer via:
Definition
a short term training request or and Electronic Training Request (ETR)
Term
RET2 are:
Definition
reservists who are not getting paid and are NOT 60 years old yet
Term
When giving a presentation always be ______.
Definition

Positive

Enthusiastic

Sincere

Term
What program allows selected enlisted personnel to attend college on a full-time basis up to 2 years, with a goal of attending OCS?
Definition
Pre-Commissioning Program for Enlisted Personnel (PPEP)
Term
Romantic Relationships between members are unacceptable when members are what?
Definition
Assigned to units with less than 60 members

Between Officer and enlisted (unless it was prior to officers commission)
Term
Class C Mishap:
Definition
Property cost $20,000-$200,000 or injury or illness results in lost time from work beyond the day or shift in which it occurred
Term
Romantic relationships between members are unacceptable when:
Definition
 Members have a supervisor and subordinate relationship
(including periodic supervision of duty section or watch standing
personnel)
 Members are assigned to the same small shore unit (less than 60
members)
 Members are assigned to the same cutter
 The relationship is between chief petty officers (E-7/8/9) and
junior enlisted personnel (E-4 and below)
 The relationship is manifested in the work environment in a way
which disrupts the effective conduct of daily business
Term
SELRES Direct Commission applicant age restrictions?
Definition
21 to 36 years old
Term
Class D Mishap:
Definition
Property cost more than $10,000 or injury has no lost time beyond day of injury or shift in which it occurred or MOB, accidental discharge of firearm, electrical shock not meeting the higher criteria
Term
What war did congress authorize the capture of armed French vessels hovering off the US coast?
Definition
Quasi-war
Term
SPE Model:
Definition
Risk = Severity X Probability X Exposure
Term
SPE is:
Definition
Severity X Probability X Exposure
Term
What surfman directed seven passengers through the surf and carried three others to safety earning the Gold Life Saving Medal?
Definition
Rasmus S. Midgett
Term
Important forms:
CG-5269
Definition
Report of Survey
Term
Important forms:
CG-5323
Definition
Request for allowance change
Term
The "@" sign is:
Definition
not approved for message traffic
Term
What are the two types of training?
Definition
Resident - A and C schools (usually require funding)
Non-resident - EOCT
Term
The Life-Saving Service was "reborn" in 1871 under the leadership of whom?
Definition
Sumner L. Kimball
Term
The Personal Data Extract (PDE) includes:
Definition
Evidence of a CO's recommendation
Any awards received
Data from the enlisted evaluations
An indication as to whether the member as sufficient sea duty
Credible sea time
Time in service and rate
End of course test results
Relevant qualification codes
Eligibility status
Term
Your PDE dose not include what?
Definition
SWE raw score
Term
A member's PDE does not include:
Definition
SWE results or leave balance
Term
The first station keepers of Life Saving Stations were known as ____
Definition
Chiefs
Term
Any time a CG member is involved in an alcohol incident they will be what?
Definition
Screened
Term
The 21 leadership competencies are grouped into 3 categories:
Definition
Self
Others
Performance
Term
Discrepencies in DA Training records, contact who?
Definition
Servicing Personnel Office (SPO)
Term
Directives Publications and Report Index (DRPI) consists of how many chapters?
Definition
Seven
Term
Hearing protection is required when?
Definition
Single is required in spaces where the noise level is over 84db

Double is required in a space where the noise level is over 104db
Term
In 1905, the Revenue Cutter Services cooperated with the Bureau of Fisheries to enforce the regulations governing the landing, delivery, cure, and sale of _____
Definition
Sponges
Term
Refuse Act of 1899
Definition
Started the Coast Guard's mission to protect waterways from pollution
Term
There are __ units that report directly to Headquarters
Definition
35
Term
A ______ __ _____ is NOT requires for Achievement or Commendation medals, but IS required for Meritorious Service Meda.
Definition
Summary of action
Term
To become a Chief Warrant Officer you must serve for a total of how many years in the armed forces?
Definition
8 years (last 4 in CG)
Term
The most important signature on a Procurement request is?
Definition
The Funds Availability Block
Term
Stress is defined as:
Definition
The collection of physical and emotional responses to any situation that disrupts a person's equilibrium
Term
Training is recorded in the PDR and is noted where?
Definition
In block 14 of a members DD-214
Term
Tuition Assistance will be paid up front if?
Definition
The course is less than 18 weeks long
Term
UNCLASS messages include
Definition
ALCOAST - messages applicable to the Coast Guard
ALCGOFF - for officers
ALCGENL - for enlisted
ALCGCIV - for CG civilians
Term
What does Article 31 allow?
Definition
The right to remain silent
Term
PR's for purchasing hazardous materials must be reviewed by who?
Definition
The unit Pollution Prevention Coordinator (PPC)
Term
Message type notices that are urgent in nature are sent how?
Definition
Through CGMS
Term
The sinking of the _____ started the international ice patrol.
Definition
Titanic
Term
Three categories for classified message:
Definition
Top secret: requires the highest degree of protection
Secret: requires a substantial degree of protection
Confidential: requires protection
Term
1915 RCS and LSS merge to form:
Definition
USCG
Term
Which unit is actually a USCG asset?

USCG Cutter Mohawk, Key West, FL
USCG Station Barnegat, NJ
USCG Air Station Sacramento, CA
Definition
USCG Air Station Sacramento, CA
Term
What are the cuff dimensions for the ODU?
Definition
3" cuff, stopping 2" above the elbow
Term
What are the enlisted marking periods?
Definition
E-1 & E-2 : January & July
E-3: February & August
E-4: March & September
E-5: April & October
E-6: May & November
E-7: September
E-8: November
E-9: June
Term
Title 14USC cites that:
Definition
USCG is a military service.
Term
What do you use in Word to create Coast Guard Memos?
Definition
USCG Macros II.
Term
What contains 25 pages or more and is reviewed annually?
Definition
Manuals
Term
The @ sign may be used on CG messages but must be spelled out when?
Definition
When used in messages going outside the organization.
Term
Leading self includes:
Definition
YOUR values and preferences
Term
What form is used for travel claims?
Definition
DD Form 1351-2
Term
What happened for the USCG in the 1970's?
Definition
Drug interception became a major focal point
Term
In 1959 Alex Haley retires as:
Definition
a Chief Journalist, the journalist rate was created because of him.
Term
EMI CANNOT be used as:
Definition
a punishment and should not deprive someone of normal liberty
Term
The CG Foundation Enlisted Education Grant program is for:
Definition
active duty personnel in pay grades E3-E9 with two or more years of USCG service.
Term
What is considered a Micro-Purchase?
Definition
Supplies up to $3000, Services up to $2500, Construction costs up to $2000
Term
The USCGC Basswood seized the vessel Cao Yu in the East China Sea along with its cargo of _______
Definition
albacore, swordfish and shark fins.
Term
CDARS handle most:
Definition
alcohol problems and training at the unit and may be assisted by the APS
Term
What rule for Court-martial authorizes search and seizure?
Definition
Rule for Court-Martial 315
Term
What is the age requirement for OCS?
Definition
21-32
Term
Enlisted Awards: Margaret Novell
Definition
cared for over 200 people in 1903 when a winter storm blew away their houses
Term
During WW2, the USCG was given responsibility for:
Definition
cold war operations in Greenland
Term
SOP's have no:
Definition
defined format and are for internal procedures at a unit
Term
Examples of permit-requiring confined spaces on cutters and other vessels include:
Definition
fuel tanks
cofferdams
double bottoms
ballast tanks
CHT storage tanks
Term
Mishap Analysis Boards are convened to:
Definition
initiate corrective action and to improve readiness and reduce mishaps
Term
What was the driving force of the International Ice Patrol?
Definition
The sinking of the Titanic
Term
The four categories of leadership are:
Definition
leading self, leading others, leading performance and change, and leading with the Coast Guard
Term
Inactive Status List / Standby Reserve:
Definition
members that do not earn points, or get paid and they are not able to advance (may be 20+ yrs and less than 30% disability)
Term
What would be an example of a non-reportable mishap?
Definition
Civilian contractor at other than CG facilities, when working on a piece of CG equipment, when it does not have a crew attendance.
Term
What year did the CG adopt Battle Streamers?
Definition
1968, the streamers show all battles from 1798 and on
Term
After WWII, USCG Aux were given:
Definition
ratings, ranks, and uniforms
Term
When was the first time ever that steamboats were used in a war?
Definition
Mexican-American war
Term
Where are Electronic Training Requests (ETR) not allowed to be submitted?
Definition
Under self-service in Direct Access
Term
You CAN withhold:
Definition
special liberty, base parking, and exchange priveleges
Term
Where was Signalman First Class Douglas Munro killed?
Definition
Pt Cruz, Guadalcanal
Term
Every PR must have requisitioner determination form completed if:
Definition
the item can be made with recycled materials
Term
Who is promotable to CWO2?
Definition
Petty Officer first class and above
Term
Enlisted Awards: Joshua James
Definition
the most celebrated life saver in CG history. Saved over 600 lives 29 of which from five different vessels off of Hull Mass in November 1888
Term
Active Status List / Standby Reserve:
Definition
transferred to the ready reserve temporarily. May participate in training without pay, but can earn points and can be advanced
Term
Who served 39 years at Lime Rock Lighthouse, and was credited for saving 18 lives?
Definition
Ida Lewis
Term
Who was the first CG E-9?
Definition
Jack Erwin in 1958
Term
Examples of aircraft confined space include:
Definition
wing tanks, fuel cells
APO spaces
Center tanks
Term
1978 all jobs in the USCG are open to:
Definition
women
Term
Leading others includes:
Definition
working with and influencing others to achieve a common goal
Term
You need at least a one page summary of actions for what medal?
Definition
CG Distinguished Service Medal
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