EPME Flashcards

1
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When was the CG Military Board of Awards established?

A

By the Commandant 14 June 1944

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2
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What is considered a period of superior performance?

A

Assigned tour of duty twelve months or greater

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3
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Citations and certificates for an extended period shall be dated how?

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Denoted by the month and year only for the inclusive period (June 2012 to June 2014)

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4
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Citation for a specific achievement shall be dates how?

A

Date, month, and year for an inclusive period

25 November 2014

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5
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Any enlisted person, who has been cited for extraordinary heroism, is entered to what, once retired?

A

10% in retired pay

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6
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What awards may be considered extraordinary heroism?

A

Only military awards, the Coast Guard medal or above, to include the Coast Guard Lifesaving Medal

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7
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CG personnel, permanently assigned to serve with another military branch, are authorized to accept what award?

A

Personal non combat awards rendered by the other services at the Meritorious service medal and below.

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8
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How long to submit an award?

A

Three year time limitation

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9
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For Meritorious Service medal and below, how will award be prepared?

A

Typed and error free, “landscape” orientation, one inch side and top margins, at least 2 inch bottom margin

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10
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What size is the gold seal?

A

2 inches in diameter

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11
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What can the body of the citation not exceed?

A

12 lines of text

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12
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What is the font size for an award?

A

11-12 pitch bold font New Times Roman

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13
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If the “O” or “V” is authorized, where will the citation indicate?

A

Statement double spaced below the citation

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14
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How many lines is the citation limited to?

A

14 lines

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15
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For a Meritorious service medal, where will he seal be placed?

A

Lower left corner of the citation, in line with the left margin

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For a Meritorious service medal, how many lines can the body not exceed?

A

16 lines of text

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17
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For a Meritorious service medal, how many lines is the citation limited to?

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18 lines

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18
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For a CG Meritorious Team Commendation Medal or above, how will it be prepared?

A

“Portrait” orientation on

Commandants letter head with one inch side and bottom margins, and at least 1.9 top margin

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19
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What is the body of lines limited to the CG Meritorious Team Accommodation and above?

A

24 lines of text, using Times New Roman, 11 to 12 Bold font

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20
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Is the “O” for the Meritorious Team Accommodation and above is authorized, where shall it be indicated?

A

Double spaced below the citation text

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21
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The entire citation, for a CG Meritorious Team Accommodation and above, is limited to him many lines for the entire citation?

A

26 lines

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22
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How many days for awards requiring approval by an awards board approval should the award be submitted?

A

Minimum 60 days in advance to presentation

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23
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For awards in padded folders, what shall it be used for and how is it placed?

A

Medal awards, certificate placed on the right, and citation on the left

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24
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How is the Commandants Letter of Commendation prepared?

A

Commandants stationary and inserted for presentation in the book type, stuff back award folder

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25
Q

How many prior service awards are authorized in the CG?

A

22

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26
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What are the exceptions for prior service medals?

A

Marksmanship medals and ribbons

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27
Q

How many devices can be worn on a ribbon at one time?

A

Only 5 devices

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28
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For unit awards, how will an electronic package be submitted?

A

Readable black and white for text and color pictures. 300 to 609 dpi. Adobe Acrobat pdf format IAW National Archives and and Record Administration

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29
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Who must award be forwarded to for file of members permanent record?

A

CG-PSC-BOPS

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30
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Copies of awards for heroism, regardless of level, must be forwarded to who?

A

CG-PSC-PSD-ma

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31
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V is a symbol for what device?

A

Valor Device

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32
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O is a symbol for what device?

A

Operational Distinguishing Device

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33
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M is a symbol for what device?

A

Mobile Device

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34
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H is a symbol for what device?

A

Hurricane device

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35
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2 is a symbol for what device?

A

Numeric Device

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36
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X with a square surrounding it is a symbol for what?

A

Hourglass Device

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37
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a is a symbol for what size star?

A

5/16 inch

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38
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b is a symbol for what size star?

A

3/16 inch

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39
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C is a symbol for what device?

A

Oak leaf cluster

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40
Q

The CG Cross may be awarded by who?

A

The President

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41
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Who is authorized for a sea service ribbon?

A

Active and inactive duty members of the CG and reserves or non- CG persons under temporary or permanent assignment complete 12 months on a cutter 65 feet or greater.

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42
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What is sea duty defined as?

A
  • aboard commissioned cutter 65 feet or more in length
  • assigned to an Afloat Training Group
  • aboard certain CG and non CG vessels or units under official orders such as Navy Exchange Programs, TACLET or LEDET
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43
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When is a bronze 3/16 inch star authorized for sea service?

A

Additional 3 year period

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44
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What does a 3/16 inch silver star denote for a sea service ribbon?

A

Sixth award

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45
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What kind of footwear is authorized for dress and trops uniforms?

A

Oxford pumps or flat shined

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46
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What are examples of conservative watches?

A
Black 
Brown 
Navy blue 
Silver 
Gold
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47
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What are prohibited examples of watches?

A
Diamond covered
Neon
Bright colors 
White bands
And bands that exceed 1 inch
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48
Q

What bracelets may be worn?

A

Limited to medical alert or required military purpose
POW
MIA
KIA may be worn

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49
Q

What women’s earrings are authorized?

A

4-6mm ball stud (approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch) natural white pearl, white diamond, plain gold or silver, with a shiny or brushed finish settings

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50
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What is the width of a tie bar?

A

Approximately 3/16 inches wide

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51
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What is the diameter of a tie tack?

A

No more than 3/4 inches in diameter

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52
Q

For men, bulk of hair may not exceed what?

A

No more than 1 1/2 inches from the scalp

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53
Q

For men, hair will be no longer than how long?

A

4 inches. May not touch the ears, collar, extend below eyebrows when headgear is removed, show under the front edge of headgear, or interfere with properly worn military headgear or safety gear.

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54
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For women, what is the max bulk of hair?

A

No more than 2 inches

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55
Q

For hairstyles of multiple braids, micro braids, hair extensions, or weave, what is the diameter?

A

Approximately 1/4 inch or less

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56
Q

Elastic bands are not to exceed what width?

A

1 inch

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57
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For purpose of uniformity, who may not wear mustaches?

A

Ceremonial Honor Guard, CG Academy Cadets, Officer Candidates, and CG Training Center recruits.

58
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How will a mustache be worn?

A

Not to extend below the top of the upper lip, or beyond corners of the mouth.

59
Q

How will sideburns be worn?

A

Will not extend below the bottom of the ear opening

60
Q

How will beards be worn?

A

Not to exceed a 1/4 inch in length

61
Q

How will fingernails be worn for women?

A

Not to extend 1/4 inch beyond the fingertip

62
Q

French Tip nails will be no wider than?

A

1/4 inch

63
Q

How should the ODU cap/ garrison cover be worn?

A

Two finger widths (1 1/2 inch) above the eyebrows

64
Q

What is the size of the lettering for CG ball caps?

A

1/2 inch gold block caps

65
Q

How many characters are authorized on a CG ball cap?

A

No more then 17

66
Q

For CG Crew Shirt, what size is the block lettering?

A

3/4 inch white block lettering

67
Q

How much fold should be exposed when sleeves are rolled up?

A

3” cuff

2” above the elbow

68
Q

What is he authorized knot for a tie?

A

Double Windsor knot

69
Q

What is a standard CG neck tie?

A

CG Blue, four-in-hand style, not exceeding 3 inches in width

70
Q

How wide can a bow tie be?

A

4 1/2 inches wide

71
Q

For SDB dress coat, what button attaches the the flap for men and women?

A

23 ligne CG gilt button

72
Q

For SDB coat, what fastens the four gilt buttons?

A

35 ligne, CG gilt buttons

73
Q

How much does the collar shirt show above the SDB coat?

A

At least 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch

74
Q

For women, what attaches the 3 SDB buttons?

A

28 ligne, CG gold buttons

75
Q

What is the skirt length for females?

A

2 to 3 inches hem parallel to the deck.

Hemline may fall between the crease back to the knee 3 inches

76
Q

What may women’s heel length be?

A

1 to 2 5/8 inch high

77
Q

What may women’s heel width be?

A

1/2 inch wide to the floor

78
Q

What length is authorized for a flat wedge sole heel?

A

Rises one inch

79
Q

How many brass eyelets are required for boat shoes?

A

6 to 10 brass eyelets

80
Q

For windbreaker, where shall the zipper be worn?

A

3 to 4 inches from the top

81
Q

What is the size for a standard hand bag?

A

Not more than 12 inches
8 inches high
5 inches deep

82
Q

What is also worn, when a sword is worn at a funeral?

A

Mourning badge

83
Q

What is the size of a mourning badge?

A

3 inches wide

20 inches long

84
Q

What should flag officer boards consist of?

A

1 1/2 inch gold lace on blue should board

85
Q

Where is the sword worn?

A

Six inches higher that the waist line

86
Q

What is the length of the sword?

A

26 to 32 inches

87
Q

What are the specific courses CGBI follows?

A
Prevention 
Response 
Intel 
MST 
BM
Competencies 
CG Fix it 
YN
88
Q

What are the four views for CGBI?

A

Enterprise
Unit
Personal
Cubes/Reports

89
Q

What special characteristics are prohibited to prevent malicious coding?

A
@
#
$
%
&
90
Q

What are the max recipients per MS outlook?

A

99 recipients

91
Q

What can data be filtered by?

A

Color
Value
Range
Other custom criteria

92
Q

Where can you view position number, employee name, and transfers within the next six months?

A

180 day pipeline

93
Q

What does the x with a circle around it colored red mean in CGBI?

A

Non compliant: Corrective action required

94
Q

What does and exclamation point with a circle around it in yellow mean in CGBI?

A

Compliant: approaching limit standard

95
Q

What does a check with a circle around it in green mean in CGBI?

A

Compliant: within standard

96
Q

What does an exclamation point with a circle around it in the color orange mean in CGBI?

A

Non compliant: not currently correctable

97
Q

On a 4903, what are the 3 investigation investigation hazard categories?

A

Imminent danger
Serious
Non serious

98
Q

What are the six major training components?

A
  • The rating performance qualification (RPQ)
  • Rating advancement test (RAT)
  • Enlisted Performance Military Education
  • Advancement Qualification Examination
  • Core Competency Requirement
  • Service wide examination
99
Q

What is section 1 if the RPQ?

A

Record of changes

100
Q

What is section II of the RPQ?

A

Core competency requirement

101
Q

What is section III of the RPQ?

A

Qualification test matrix

102
Q

What is section IV of the RPQ?

A

Performance support worksheet

103
Q

When and where are announced changes for the ERATS?

A
Bi annually (January and July)
ALCOAST
104
Q

What is PDC training code “I” RPQ?

A

Member shall not access for questions while taking rating advancement test

105
Q

What is trading code “2” “3” and “4” RPQ?

A

Member may reference questions based on this RPQ while taking RAT

106
Q

What does “T” indicate on the RPQ?

A

Testable on the Rating Advancement Test

107
Q

What does a blank indicate on the RPQ?

A

Not testable on the RAT

108
Q

Who will assign a Personal Development Coach?

A

CO/OIC

109
Q

When reviewing RPQ standard, what section should be referenced?

A

III

110
Q

What is the PDC training code?

A

Train memory
Job aid with extensive training
Job aid

111
Q

What uniforms are authorized with the garrison cover?

A

Service dress blues
Tropical blues
Winter dress blues

112
Q

What insignia is worn with the Cold weather cap?

A

Not worn

113
Q

While on liberty, what inform items can be worn?

A
Trench coat (w/o insignia) 
Windbreaker (w/o insignia) 
Reefer coat (w/o insignia)
Bridge coat (w/o insignia) 
Foul weather parka II (w/o insignia) 
ODU utility jacket (w/o insignia) 
Sweaters (cardigan or wooly-pulls w/o shoulder boards) 
Belts 
Ball caps (w/o insignia)
Watch cap 
Cold weather cap 
Blue four-in-hand neck tie and bow ties
Shoes and boots 
Gloves 
Scarves 
Blue CG t shirt 
Gym shorts or t shirt
114
Q

For females, no portion of the bulk of the hair as measured from the scalp shall exceed what?

A

2 inches in bulk

115
Q

For females, hair accessories shall not add more than how many inches of bulk?

A

2 inches

116
Q

What color nail polish are females authorized?

A

Clear or match the skin tone

117
Q

What is the ORM target audience?

A

This involved in operations, maintenance, and support activities

118
Q

What does the ORM process include?

A

Detecting hazards, assessing risk, and implementing and monitoring risk controls to support effective, risk based decision making.

119
Q

What is risk generally a function of?

A

Severity and probability

120
Q

What is risk?

A

The chance of personal injury or property damage or loss, determine by combining the results of individual evaluations of specific elements that contribute to majority risk concern

121
Q

What is severity?

A

An events potential consequences in terms of degree of damage, injury, or impact of a mission

122
Q

What is probability?

A

The likelihood an individual event will occur

123
Q

What is exposure?

A

The amount of time, number of cycles, number of people involved, and/or amount of equipment involved in a given event, expressed in time, proximity, volume, or repetition

124
Q

What is a mishap?

A

An unplanned single or series of events causing death, injury, occupational illness, or damage to or loss of equipment or property

125
Q

What is a hazard?

A

Any real or potential condition that can endanger a mission; cause personal injury, illness, or death; or damage equipment or property

126
Q

What is a risk assessment?

A

The systematic process of evaluating various risk levels for specific hazards identified with a particular task or operation

127
Q

For ORM, what 3 levels exist?

SWE question
How many levels of ORM exist?

A

Time critical
Deliberate
Strategic

128
Q

What are the 7 steps to ORM?

A
Identify mission
Identify hazards
Assess risk
Identify options 
Evaluate risk vs. gain
Execute decision 
Monitor situation
129
Q

When should a members first exposure to ORM fundamentals occur?

A

Formal training setting

130
Q

What part of the 7 steps to ORM is the P.E.A.C.E. model associated with?

A

Identify hazards

131
Q

What is the P.E.A.C.E. model an acronym for?

A
Planning 
Event Complexity 
Asset selection 
Communications 
Environmental conditions
132
Q

What part of the 7 steps to ORM is the S.T.A.A.R. model associated with?

A
Spread out 
Transfer 
Avoid 
Accept 
Reduce
133
Q

What tow models are associated with assessing the risk?

A

S.P.E. and G.A.R.

134
Q

For severity, what are the results that are likely to occur?

A
  • Injury or death
  • Equipment damage
  • Mission degradation
  • Reduced morale
  • Adverse publicity
  • Administrative and/or disciplinary actions
135
Q

What can severity vary from on a 1 to 5 scale?

A
1= none or slight 
2= minimal 
3= significant 
4= major 
5= catastrophic
136
Q

What is the professional growth point for E1 and E2?

A

Completion of enlistment contract. Cannot re-enlist or extend

137
Q

What is the professional growth point for E2 and E3?

A

Ten years active military service

138
Q

What is the professional growth point for an E5?

A

Sixteen years active military service

139
Q

What is the professional growth point for an E6?

A

Twenty years active Military service

140
Q

What is the professional growth point for a E7?

A

Twenty four years active military service

141
Q

What is the professional growth point for an E8?

A

Twenty Six years active military service

142
Q

What is the professional growth point for an E9?

A

Thirty years active military service