Training

Question 1

The number of OBTTs is determined by the cutters?

Answer 1

Size of personnel and training requirements

Question 2

On Small cutter’s a team may have how many people?

Answer 2

1 or 2

Question 3

Large cutters may have how many people per team?

Answer 3

3 to 6 or more

Question 4

OBTT member must be?

Answer 4

Fully PQS qualified up to the watch station they are evaluating

Question 5

Who conducts training scenarios per the unit training plan, liaises with department and division heads to develop exercise goals. Ensures scenarios are conducted in accordance with this instruction which includes exercise planning, briefing, execution, debriefing, and administration.

Answer 5

Team Leader

Question 6

Observes watch team members and monitors drill to ensure drill objectives are met (which occasionally entails prompting members). Questions watch standers to check/improve knowledge level. Records assessments and provides debriefs to the watch and OBTT.

Answer 6

Evaluator

Question 7

All members of the OBTT are responsible for safety and for ensuring that watch stander actions are in accordance with applicable safety procedures. However, specific OBTT members should be assigned to conduct a safety walk through prior to initiating the drill.

Answer 7

Safety Observer

Question 8

What is required before the execution of training scenario?

Answer 8

Thorough brief approved and signed by the CO

Question 9

The development of the training plan must take into consideration the following factors:

Answer 9

(1) General condition of the engineering plant (2) Equipment limitations or constraints (3) Timeline for completion of the training scenario (4) Watch stander proficiency.

Question 10

For a drill to be entered completed in TMT it must have a passing score of?

Answer 10

80%

Question 11

A drill can only achieve the best possible grade of 80% if?

Answer 11

Failed twice

Question 12

The final score of a drill is based on the?

Answer 12

Last successful drill, not the average of all attempts

Question 13

Major safety violations during a drill will result in?

Answer 13

Failed drill

Question 14

Where are the primary locations for recording individual and unit qualification and training completion?

Answer 14

TMT and DA

Question 15

At a minimum, Training board members should include?

Answer 15

XPO/XO, TPO/TO, all department heads, and ESO and DCA if assigned

Question 16

If a cutter class is not required to have a Unit Training Board then who assumes training responsibilities?

Answer 16

Training Officer or Petty Officer

Question 17

How often does the Unit Training Board meet?

Answer 17

Once a month

Question 18

Schedule for cutter drills and exercises, department/division training periods, professional development training and time periods for mandated training can be found where?

Answer 18

Unit Training Plan

Question 19

What is an ETR?

Answer 19

Electronic Training Request

Question 20

How many Unit Training Program Elements are there?

Answer 20

5 – Formal Schools, Mandated Training, Individual Qualification Programs, Drills and Exercises, Professional Development

Question 21

What Unit Training Program Element includes PQS, WQS and JQR requirements?

Answer 21

Individual Qualification Programs

Question 22

The Indoctrination Program shall be structured to be completed in how many months, with the exception of PQS or WQS?

Answer 22

2 months

Question 23

What is NKO?

Answer 23

Navy Knowledge Online

Question 24

Who is responsible for detailed management of Boat Forces particular course and schools?

Answer 24

Program Manager (CG-731)

Question 25

What is FC-T?

Answer 25

FORCECOM Training and Educational Branch

Question 26

Who is responsible for the order-issuing functions for class “C” Schools?

Answer 26

Training Quota Management Center (TQC)

Question 27

Unit CO/OIC’s shall review member competencies and underway hours prior to submitting ETRs, to prevent?

Answer 27

Cancellation of Orders

Question 28

Submittal of an ETR without a waiver request in place is the commands certification that?

Answer 28

All prerequisites have been met

Question 29

Orders to a C or A School can be cancelled as much as __ out from the convening date.

Answer 29

2 weeks

Question 30

Members who do not meet prerequisites prior to the class convening due to extraordinary circumstances must?

Answer 30

Submit a waiver request

Question 31

Waivers should be submitted no fewer than?

Answer 31

10 business days from course start date

Question 32

Prerequisite waivers are reviewed by?

Answer 32

CG-731, FC-T and resident schoolhouse

Question 33

Who attends Boat Forces Command Cadre Course?

Answer 33

OIC, XPO and EPO, and those who have not attended in 5 years.

Question 34

When should Command Cadre Course be taken?

Answer 34

Within 6 months of being in position

Question 35

All personnel assigned into boat crew billets shall attend Underwater Egress Trainer within?

Answer 35

The first 12 months

Question 36

A table-formatted administrative tool used to establish resident training options available to Stations and Aids to Navigation Teams (ANTs), based on position is?

Answer 36

Master Training Lists (MTL)

Question 37

Requests for Mobile Training Teams (MTT) should be sent to FC-T and CG-731 at least ___ days prior to the desired training date.

Answer 37

60

Question 38

A Station OIC shall also perform the duties of unit?

Answer 38

XPO and unit TPO

Question 39

If a unit is assigned a billeted TPO, who determines whether the TPO is a day worker or duty watch stander?

Answer 39

OIC

Question 40

Is it recommended that units designate a ___ petty officer as ATPO.

Answer 40

E-4

Question 41

What is the Unit Training Plan form?

Answer 41

CG-5293

Question 42

Can a member “in training” substitute for a certified member during training situations?

Answer 42

No

Question 43

When is the use of “live survivors” authorized?

Answer 43

When risk is deemed acceptable w/ a certified Safety observer

Question 44

This provides the command with the flexibility to satisfy a specific qualification requirement where no WQS or PQS exist.

Answer 44

JQR

Question 45

The deletion or addition of specific line items so that the content of the PQS accurately reflects each unit’s equipment, systems and system configuration I known as?

Answer 45

Tailoring

Question 46

Members authorized to attest to individual attainment of qualification standards shall be at a minimum…

Answer 46

E-5 and certified in that watch station

Question 47

Oral Examination Boards shall have a minimum of?

Answer 47

Two members, OOD/EOW/TAO and Department Head

Question 48

Who has final authority for all individual watch station qualifications and must certify in writing before members assume the duties of the watch station?

Answer 48

Commanding Officer

Question 49

Interim qualifications are not to exceed?

Answer 49

3 months

Question 50

Members authorized to attest to individual attainment of qualification standards are at a minimum rank of?

Answer 50

E-5

Question 51

Who ensures current records of all certified watch standers are kept at the unit?

Answer 51

Commanding Officer

Question 52

Watch station qualification shall be documented by recording the competed competency where?

Answer 52

TMT

Question 53

Are members required to retain any portion of the actual PQS booklet after qualification?

Answer 53

No

Question 54

Are members encouraged to keep copies of final qualification sign-off sheets and qualification letters?

Answer 54

Yes

Question 55

What is the only required means of documenting watch station qualification?

Answer 55

TMT

Question 56

Can members receive final qualification and certification by attending formal schools that satisfy specific fundamental and system requirements?

Answer 56

No

Question 57

Final watch station qualification and certification must always be done where?

Answer 57

By the Cutter

Question 58

Where can you find PQS/WQS materials for the Coast Guard?

Answer 58

CG-751

Question 59

Where does the CO/OIC prescribe the “reasonable amount of time” to get certified in a specific competency?

Answer 59

Unit Standing Orders

Question 60

What are assigned billet titles and competencies to ensure members possess the required skills and knowledge for the assigned mission activity?

Answer 60

Unit Personnel Allowance List

Question 61

Are Tactical Competencies and Pursuit Competencies equivalent with regards to progression?

Answer 61

Yes

Question 62

To ensure unit crew members develop and maintain a high standard of proficiency, who shall ensure completion of PQS training?

Answer 62

CO/OIC

Question 63

Members who sign off PQS shall meet what following qualifications?

Answer 63

Currently certified and Designated by CO/OIC via memorandum

Question 64

Members who sign off PQS for tactical or pursuit competencies must be?

Answer 64

Graduate of the designated resident course

Question 65

Can some basic tasks be instructed by otherwise qualified person who is not currently certified in the position being sought?

Answer 65

Yes, as long as PQS signers verify before signing off

Question 66

The promulgation of additional requirements to address local needs for certification at the unit is called?

Answer 66

Job Qualification Requirements JQR

Question 67

Can a JQR be used instead of PQS?

Answer 67

No, must be used in lieu

Question 68

Who shall chair all Qualification Examining Boards (QEB)?

Answer 68

XO/XPO

Question 69

A Boat Crew Examination Boards should consist of?

Answer 69

Engineer, Coxswain, and if applicable one experienced ATON, Tactical, Pursuit, HW Coxswain or Surfman.

Question 70

What determines the size of a board membership?

Answer 70

The size of the unit and number of personnel requiring certification

Question 71

For cutter boat crew, who shall be members of the BCEB?

Answer 71

Senior BM and engineer

Question 72

Ice Rescue Evaluation Board should consist of?

Answer 72

At least two certified ice rescuers

Question 73

A guideline for “reasonable amount of time to certify” is?

Answer 73

The average amount of time for previously uncertified unit Coxswains to certify

Question 74

If a candidate is not recommended for certification the board must provide?

Answer 74

State why and what areas of performance is not acceptable and specific recommendations for increased training and/or practical experience.

Question 75

A trainee must have passed a physical fitness test at the current unit within?

Answer 75

6 months

Question 76

When is the Physical Fitness standard required?

Answer 76

During qualification, recertification, and semi-annually

Question 77

Can CO/OIC or Boat Forces School Chiefs require members to meet physical fitness standards when deemed necessary to ensure safe performance of duties?

Answer 77

Yes

Question 78

Will members who are pregnant, injured, sick, etc. and cannot perform the PFT have their certification rescinded?

Answer 78

Not necessarily

Question 79

All sections of the physical fitness test must be completed?

Answer 79

One after the other with no more than 30 minutes between each section

Question 80

The 12-minute swim test chart is based on what research?

Answer 80

Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s

Question 81

Push ups and Sit ups must be performed in what time?

Answer 81

1 minute

Question 82

Can members choose to swim instead of a 1.5 mile run to meet the standard?

Answer 82

Yes

Question 83

The physical fitness standards are provided with what specific procedures?

Answer 83

Arm and Shoulder strength, Abdominal and trunk strength

Question 84

A proper push up consists of the chest being within ____ distance of the deck?

Answer 84

One fist

Question 85

A proper push up consists of the members back being?

Answer 85

Kept straight the entire time

Question 86

Before the 1.5 mile, a member should?

Answer 86

Refrain from smoking or eating for 2 hours prior

Question 87

At the end of the test, the member should?

Answer 87

Walk for additional 5 min

Question 88

Is the use of snorkel, mask and fins authorized to complete the swim?

Answer 88

No

Question 89

In the absence of the Station CO/OIC, who can process CO approvals in TMT?

Answer 89

XO/XPO

Question 90

In the absence of CO/OIC the certification authority (XO/XPO) shall be designated in TMT as?

Answer 90

“Acting Commanding Officer”

Question 91

What are the four types of certification?

Answer 91

Initial, Recertification, Interim and Temporary Duty

Question 92

If a competency does not exist in TMT which must be done?

Answer 92

Maintain paper copies of member certification until they can be entered

Question 93

The member shall complete the Water Survival Exercise, First Aid Re-certification and ORM currency tasks prior to recertification if they have had a break in certification for more than?

Answer 93

12 months

Question 94

The CO/OIC must be certified in TMT by Operational Commander or designated Sector Department Head within?

Answer 94

One year (in writing)

Question 95

Boat Forces Command Cadre shall certify within a reasonable amount, which is?

Answer 95

6 months from reporting

Question 96

In all cases except medical, a Command Cadre unable or unwilling to attain required certification or maintain currency shall be?

Answer 96

Relieved for Cause

Question 97

What is the removal of certification for a specific individual who is no longer authorized to perform the boat crew duties at a specific level aboard a particular boat type?

Answer 97

Decertification

Question 98

AOPS/TMT will notify the CO/OIC via ____ whenever the system decertifies a member for failure to meet currency.

Answer 98

via e-mail

Question 99

In the event of system errors, who has the ability to override the system’s decertification of any member?

Answer 99

Unit Commander

Question 100

Who has the authority to revoke the certification of any individual attached to the unit?

Answer 100

Co/OIC

Question 101

What option to address circumstances where reservist is demobilized and wishes to have their currency requirements reduced to reserve level?

Answer 101

Boat Competency Downgrade

Question 102

What is the purpose of currency?

Answer 102

Build and maintain proficiency

Question 103

When should the Crew Proficiency Report shall be acknowledged by the CO/OIC?

Answer 103

End of Currency cycle

Question 104

Who is responsible for acknowledging the AOPs/TMT Crew Proficiency Report for all their unit CO/OICs?

Answer 104

Operational Commander or Designated Department Head

Question 105

Can currency requirements be met through normal operations or dedicated training operations?

Answer 105

Yes

Question 106

When are currency cycles periods tracked?

Answer 106

Jan1 to June 30, June 30 to Dec 31

Question 107

Does personnel need to only maintain currency in the most senior crew position held?

Answer 107

True

Question 108

If a crewmember who is certified or recertified within the last HALF of the end of the currency period, do they need to complete the minimum proficiency requirements for that period?

Answer 108

No

Question 109

When is the last half of the currency cycle?

Answer 109

After Apr 1 or Oct 1

Question 110

When is the reserve currency cycle?

Answer 110

Annual, except PFT test

Question 111

Reserve currencies are built to what percent of what the Active Duty must accomplish in a year?

Answer 111

83%

Question 112

Underway hours for Reserve Currency are now and total of 66 with a minimum of __ hours at night?

Answer 112

17

Question 113

AOR sorties must be completed on?

Answer 113

Unit assigned boats

Question 114

What is the minimum night hours currency requirements?

Answer 114

10 hours

Question 115

How often is successful completion of DWO test?

Answer 115

Every 5 years

Question 116

In TMT, the initial qualification and oral exam buttons will only be visible to those users with?

Answer 116

Initial Qual role

Question 117

What has replaced Currency Drills and Exercises and GMT/PQS/JQR/FS Misc. reports, in TMT?

Answer 117

Competency Summary Report

Question 118

In TMT, when will the “Include all crew” button not appear?

Answer 118

When members are more then 100

Question 119

In TMT reports, what to does “Green “text represent?

Answer 119

Requirements have been met for current cycle

Question 120

In TMT reports, what does “Black” text represent?

Answer 120

Requirements have been completed for previous cycle, but not yet for current cycle.

Question 121

In TMT reports, what does “Red” text represent?

Answer 121

Task requirements have not been completed for either cycle

Question 122

What is “sliding scale”?

Answer 122

Due date is based on last task completion date and not calendar year

Question 123

The Certifications report excludes previous certifications for GMT competencies because?

Answer 123

GMT competencies may no longer be certified

Question 124

In TMT, Boat Crew Status Reports with “Blue” text indicates?

Answer 124

Member has been certified in at least one boat crew competency

Question 125

In TMT Task Capture, tasks listed in “orange” means?

Answer 125

they have been recorded as part of an activity already approved and may not be altered

Question 126

A yellow background indicates that required fields in Task Capture are?

Answer 126

Have not been completed for a given task

Question 127

6 parts to Boat Record?

Answer 127

1. CG-2580 2. Boat inspections - life rafts, deviation tables, material inspc 3. Casreps and Cas corrs 4. Pending engineering changes 5. Completed engineering changes 6. CSMP