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Which of the following awards are worth 3 award points towards the advancement exam?
Which of the following awards are worth 3 award points towards the advancement exam?
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Navy Achievement Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (correct)
- Good Conduct Medal
Prior to transferring to a service school, a careerist should spend what minimum number of months onboard a command?
Prior to transferring to a service school, a careerist should spend what minimum number of months onboard a command?
24
The orders negotiation window opens for a sailor what specific number of months before their projected rotation date?
The orders negotiation window opens for a sailor what specific number of months before their projected rotation date?
12 months
When you complete an extension, what NAVPERS form should you sign?
When you complete an extension, what NAVPERS form should you sign?
When a member takes the Armed Forces Classification Test (ACFT), you should enter his scores on what NAVPERS form?
When a member takes the Armed Forces Classification Test (ACFT), you should enter his scores on what NAVPERS form?
The official history of a person's Navy career is considered what record?
The official history of a person's Navy career is considered what record?
What form is submitted to the Social Security Administration upon a name change?
What form is submitted to the Social Security Administration upon a name change?
On your performance evaluation, what trait grade represents performance to full Navy standards?
On your performance evaluation, what trait grade represents performance to full Navy standards?
On the performance evaluation, a Sailor receives a 2.0 trait grade in Organization Climate/Equal Opportunity. This grade will affect his overall promotion recommendation in what way, if any?
On the performance evaluation, a Sailor receives a 2.0 trait grade in Organization Climate/Equal Opportunity. This grade will affect his overall promotion recommendation in what way, if any?
Block 3 of your performance evaluation is for enlisted designator. How many designators can be entered into this block?
Block 3 of your performance evaluation is for enlisted designator. How many designators can be entered into this block?
If you need no supervision, always provide exceptional work with no rework required, and maximize your resources, you should get a 5.0 in which block of the evaluation report?
If you need no supervision, always provide exceptional work with no rework required, and maximize your resources, you should get a 5.0 in which block of the evaluation report?
Participation in the Seaman-to-Admiral Program (STA-21) requires which of the following qualifications?
Participation in the Seaman-to-Admiral Program (STA-21) requires which of the following qualifications?
To be eligible for Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB), a Sailor must complete what minimum number of continuous months on active duty?
To be eligible for Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB), a Sailor must complete what minimum number of continuous months on active duty?
To qualify for the Selective Training and Reenlistment (STAR) program, a member should have continuously served what minimum number of months?
To qualify for the Selective Training and Reenlistment (STAR) program, a member should have continuously served what minimum number of months?
For eligibility to take the advancement exam, what is the time-in-rate requirement from E-3 to E-4?
For eligibility to take the advancement exam, what is the time-in-rate requirement from E-3 to E-4?
What are the four types of in-house training used in the Navy?
What are the four types of in-house training used in the Navy?
Sailors who have had a Uniform Code of Military Justice violation should see the NAVPERS 1070/607 under what section of the Electronic Service Record (ESR)?
Sailors who have had a Uniform Code of Military Justice violation should see the NAVPERS 1070/607 under what section of the Electronic Service Record (ESR)?
When should you specifically update Page 2 information in your electronic service record?
When should you specifically update Page 2 information in your electronic service record?
A sailor may submit to record about any performance evaluation. However, the statement must be submitted within what total time after the report's ending date?
A sailor may submit to record about any performance evaluation. However, the statement must be submitted within what total time after the report's ending date?
On performance evaluations, the promotion recommendation is graded on what point scale?
On performance evaluations, the promotion recommendation is graded on what point scale?
A performance evaluation must be signed in what color(s) of ink?
A performance evaluation must be signed in what color(s) of ink?
Regarding the professional knowledge block of your evaluation, which of the following traits should NOT be considered?
Regarding the professional knowledge block of your evaluation, which of the following traits should NOT be considered?
Active duty and Reserve Component Sailors can complete civilian and industry certifications related to their military occupations through what online program?
Active duty and Reserve Component Sailors can complete civilian and industry certifications related to their military occupations through what online program?
Undergraduate courses from accredited colleges or universities are provided to shipboard personnel by what program?
Undergraduate courses from accredited colleges or universities are provided to shipboard personnel by what program?
Profile sheets from advancement exams should be acquired from what resource?
Profile sheets from advancement exams should be acquired from what resource?
For active duty personnel desiring to continue their off-duty education, major financial support should come from what system?
For active duty personnel desiring to continue their off-duty education, major financial support should come from what system?
PO3 wants to transfer to shore duty in San Diego. What type of duty type will he be assigned?
PO3 wants to transfer to shore duty in San Diego. What type of duty type will he be assigned?
What NAVPERS form serves as the application for the dependency allowances?
What NAVPERS form serves as the application for the dependency allowances?
The official history of assignments during a person's Navy career while on active duty should be found in what systems?
The official history of assignments during a person's Navy career while on active duty should be found in what systems?
To become eligible for basic allowance for housing (BAH) at the dependent rate, you should update what service record page?
To become eligible for basic allowance for housing (BAH) at the dependent rate, you should update what service record page?
On your performance evaluation, a 5.0 in any performance trait indicates that you are performing at what paygrade, if any?
On your performance evaluation, a 5.0 in any performance trait indicates that you are performing at what paygrade, if any?
A sailor may not receive a Progressing (3.4) evaluation without receiving what promotion recommendation on his previous evaluation?
A sailor may not receive a Progressing (3.4) evaluation without receiving what promotion recommendation on his previous evaluation?
Appointment of enlisted personnel to the U.S. Naval Academy is authorized by which of the following individuals?
Appointment of enlisted personnel to the U.S. Naval Academy is authorized by which of the following individuals?
A prior service can maintain eligibility for golden ticket return to service for what period of time?
A prior service can maintain eligibility for golden ticket return to service for what period of time?
When submitting a member's name change for one that contains a hyphen, what action should you take?
When submitting a member's name change for one that contains a hyphen, what action should you take?
The record of emergency data is on what service record page?
The record of emergency data is on what service record page?
A statement to the record about your performance evaluation is limited to what total number of pages, if any?
A statement to the record about your performance evaluation is limited to what total number of pages, if any?
When a Sailor needs prodding to attain their qualifications or to finish a job, they should have a low performance level in what performance evaluation block?
When a Sailor needs prodding to attain their qualifications or to finish a job, they should have a low performance level in what performance evaluation block?
What is the approved computer application program for writing evaluations?
What is the approved computer application program for writing evaluations?
Which of the following conditions is a requirement for appointment to Officer Candidate School?
Which of the following conditions is a requirement for appointment to Officer Candidate School?
Sailors applying for financial aid for off-duty education may obtain assistance from which of the following agencies?
Sailors applying for financial aid for off-duty education may obtain assistance from which of the following agencies?
Upon reenlistment, what two NAVPERS forms are generated from the Electronic Service Record (ESR) during the closeout process for submission to Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)?
Upon reenlistment, what two NAVPERS forms are generated from the Electronic Service Record (ESR) during the closeout process for submission to Official Military Personnel File (OMPF)?
The Secretary of the Navy may appoint 170 enlisted members into what commissioning program each year?
The Secretary of the Navy may appoint 170 enlisted members into what commissioning program each year?
To achieve enlisted retention requirements in rating, NEC's, and skills, what is the Navy's primary monetary force shaping tool?
To achieve enlisted retention requirements in rating, NEC's, and skills, what is the Navy's primary monetary force shaping tool?
To qualify for an exchange of duty with another Sailor, the total cost of the duty exchange can NOT exceed what total dollar amount?
To qualify for an exchange of duty with another Sailor, the total cost of the duty exchange can NOT exceed what total dollar amount?
What maximum number of cumulative pass not advanced (PNA) points can be applied to a candidate's final multiple score?
What maximum number of cumulative pass not advanced (PNA) points can be applied to a candidate's final multiple score?
Annual Service Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) installments are paid on what date or month?
Annual Service Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) installments are paid on what date or month?
The requirement that orders be lawful is derived from which article of the U.S. Navy regulations?
The requirement that orders be lawful is derived from which article of the U.S. Navy regulations?
The development of junior leaders should be biased towards what two things?
The development of junior leaders should be biased towards what two things?
The moral strength to do what is right even in the face of adversity is defined by what term?
The moral strength to do what is right even in the face of adversity is defined by what term?
What is the objective of the Navy's pride and professionalism program?
What is the objective of the Navy's pride and professionalism program?
Forcing Navy core values and ethics obligations into the total force is the responsibility of what authority?
Forcing Navy core values and ethics obligations into the total force is the responsibility of what authority?
Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except for Sundays, side boys should be paraded during what times?
Officers and officials are making an official visit to your ship. Except for Sundays, side boys should be paraded during what times?
Lining up a ship's crew at regular intervals along the edges of all exposed weather decks is known by what term?
Lining up a ship's crew at regular intervals along the edges of all exposed weather decks is known by what term?
When a ship is at sea, the ensign is flown from what location?
When a ship is at sea, the ensign is flown from what location?
You should stand and salute during the performance of which of the following musical selections?
You should stand and salute during the performance of which of the following musical selections?
The National Ensign at half-mast should be lowered by what procedure?
The National Ensign at half-mast should be lowered by what procedure?
You are assigned to place the National Ensign at half-mast during morning colors. What procedure should you use?
You are assigned to place the National Ensign at half-mast during morning colors. What procedure should you use?
What person led Navy forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS Philadelphia?
What person led Navy forces into Tripoli Harbor and destroyed the captured US frigate USS Philadelphia?
Who was the Navy's first aviator?
Who was the Navy's first aviator?
During and prior to the 19th century, what were the three major classes of Navy vessels?
During and prior to the 19th century, what were the three major classes of Navy vessels?
When the U.S. Navy Department was established, what person was the President of the United States?
When the U.S. Navy Department was established, what person was the President of the United States?
The Continental Congress established the Navy in what a) month and b) year?
The Continental Congress established the Navy in what a) month and b) year?
What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel?
What moon mission was completely manned by Navy personnel?
Which person served as an advocate for 'sea power', the need for a large and powerful Navy, and the importance of understanding Navy needs?
Which person served as an advocate for 'sea power', the need for a large and powerful Navy, and the importance of understanding Navy needs?
What was the first country to give a nine gun salute?
What was the first country to give a nine gun salute?
Fleet Admiral Nimitz signed the Japanese surrender in 1945 aboard what ship?
Fleet Admiral Nimitz signed the Japanese surrender in 1945 aboard what ship?
What detail group wears a uniform with white leggings and a blue ascot?
What detail group wears a uniform with white leggings and a blue ascot?
While rendering honors to another Navy vessel, you hear a passing of three blasts of a whistle. What action should you take?
While rendering honors to another Navy vessel, you hear a passing of three blasts of a whistle. What action should you take?
When approaching an officer from behind and are about to overtake him, you should a) take what action and b) make what request?
When approaching an officer from behind and are about to overtake him, you should a) take what action and b) make what request?
Which of the following describes a ceremony?
Which of the following describes a ceremony?
In what year was the construction of the USS Constitution completed?
In what year was the construction of the USS Constitution completed?
John Paul Jones is also famous for...
John Paul Jones is also famous for...
What was the name of the first carrier built from the keel up?
What was the name of the first carrier built from the keel up?
On which of the Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, cutting British supply lines?
On which of the Great Lakes did Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeat a British squadron, cutting British supply lines?
Capturing merchant ships as prizes of war was the primary purpose of what Navy vessels?
Capturing merchant ships as prizes of war was the primary purpose of what Navy vessels?
Upon the death of the CO, the ship should fly at half-mast which of the following pennants?
Upon the death of the CO, the ship should fly at half-mast which of the following pennants?
The process of moving your national ensign from the stern to the mainmast as your ship is getting underway is known as what?
The process of moving your national ensign from the stern to the mainmast as your ship is getting underway is known as what?
Signaling the turning point of Japanese carrier battle power, leaving them short on ships, planes, gas, and they were never able to fully recover describes which U.S. Navy battle?
Signaling the turning point of Japanese carrier battle power, leaving them short on ships, planes, gas, and they were never able to fully recover describes which U.S. Navy battle?
Which WWII battle secured Australia from the Japanese forces?
Which WWII battle secured Australia from the Japanese forces?
In 1775, the Second Continental Congress approved the purchase of how many vessels?
In 1775, the Second Continental Congress approved the purchase of how many vessels?
Immediately after the U.S. entered WWI, women were enlisted on a large scale into what job title?
Immediately after the U.S. entered WWI, women were enlisted on a large scale into what job title?
When approaching an officer, you should render a hand salute at what distance?
When approaching an officer, you should render a hand salute at what distance?
In the early 19th century, ship propulsion greatly improved due to which of the following developments?
In the early 19th century, ship propulsion greatly improved due to which of the following developments?
The Women's Armed Services Integration Act passed in what year?
The Women's Armed Services Integration Act passed in what year?
Who was the first commander in chief?
Who was the first commander in chief?
During Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the Navy helped move approximately what amount of support equipment and supplies?
During Desert Shield/Desert Storm, the Navy helped move approximately what amount of support equipment and supplies?
Referring to the USS Maine, 'Remember the Maine', was the battle cry for which of the following wars?
Referring to the USS Maine, 'Remember the Maine', was the battle cry for which of the following wars?
What ship was the first ship to have the Flag of Freedom raised by John Paul Jones?
What ship was the first ship to have the Flag of Freedom raised by John Paul Jones?
Gun salutes are normally fired at what time interval?
Gun salutes are normally fired at what time interval?
When the CO is ashore, which of the following flags is flown?
When the CO is ashore, which of the following flags is flown?
An officer approaches a working party, who is responsible for saluting?
An officer approaches a working party, who is responsible for saluting?
Ensuring that the Family Advocacy Program meets command sailor and family member needs is the responsibility of what entity?
Ensuring that the Family Advocacy Program meets command sailor and family member needs is the responsibility of what entity?
A determination that an individual requires access to classified information in support of the performance of their duties is represented by what term?
A determination that an individual requires access to classified information in support of the performance of their duties is represented by what term?
Sailors who are part of the Shore Patrol can be identified by...
Sailors who are part of the Shore Patrol can be identified by...
The general authority of a petty officer comes from which article?
The general authority of a petty officer comes from which article?
What number of months are required for a command to monitor a member's aftercare plan?
What number of months are required for a command to monitor a member's aftercare plan?
The Navy sometimes assists financially irresponsible people by...
The Navy sometimes assists financially irresponsible people by...
The most logical time to use a credit card is when...
The most logical time to use a credit card is when...
Study Notes
Advancement and Evaluation
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal awards 3 points towards advancement exam.
- Minimum of 24 months onboard a command before transferring to a service school.
- Orders negotiation opens 12 months before projected rotation date.
- NAVPERS form 1070/621 is signed after completing an extension.
- ACFT scores should be recorded on NAVPERS form 1070/604.
Records and Evaluations
- Service Record is the official history of a Navy career.
- SSA-7008 form is submitted to Social Security Administration for name changes.
- A 3.0 trait grade on performance evaluation indicates full Navy standards.
- A 2.0 grade in Organization Climate/Equal Opportunity restricts promotion recommendation to lower than "Promotable."
- Only two designators can be entered in Block 3 of performance evaluations.
Training and Education
- Four types of in-house training: Orientation, on-the-job, refresher, and professional development.
- Sailors with UCMJ violations should check NAVPERS 1070/607 under Court Memorandum section.
- Update Page 2 of electronic service record promptly after changes.
- Time-in-rate requirement for advancement from E-3 to E-4 is 6 months.
Programs and Incentives
- High school diploma is required for Seaman-to-Admiral Program (STA-21).
- Sailors must complete a minimum of 17 continuous months on active duty for Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) eligibility.
- Star program requires 17 months of continuous service.
- Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online allows completion of industry certifications related to military occupations.
Official Procedures and Honors
- Performance evaluations use a five-point scale for promotion recommendations.
- Secretary of the Navy can appoint enlisted personnel to the U.S. Naval Academy.
- Navy's primary monetary force shaping tool is Selective Reenlistment Bonus.
- The Ensign is flown from the mainmast when at sea, and honors follow specific protocols.
Historical Context
- The U.S. Navy was established in October 1775, under President John Adams.
- USS Constitution construction completed in 1798; it's a notable ship.
- Captain Oliver Hazard Perry defeated a British squadron on Lake Erie during the War of 1812.
- Navy's involvement during WWII and Desert Storm involved significant logistical support.
General Knowledge and Protocol
- Gun salutes are typically fired at five-second intervals, signaling honors and respect.
- Personal Job Accomplishment evaluations reflect the ability to work without supervision.
- Credit cards should be used wisely, especially for costly repairs when funds are tight.
- Navy provides a formal structure for ceremonies, reinforcing tradition and respect.
Personnel Management
- Active duty personnel seeking education assistance mainly rely on Tuition Assistance.
- NAVFIT 98A is the authorized software for writing performance evaluations.
- Command's role includes ensuring the needs of sailors and their families through the Family Advocacy Program.
These notes summarize critical points on Navy procedures, evaluations, training, historical context, and personnel management, providing a comprehensive understanding for study purposes.
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