A Sailor should be placed on report under which of the following circumstances

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Ostracizing a service member who has reported a criminal offense is an example of what term?

  • Retaliation

Which of the following circumstances is NOT an example of a relationship that is contrary to good order and discipline?

  • A relationship that results in perceived preferential treatment

Markings on CLASSIFIED documents should be placed in what position on the page?

  • Centered at the top and bottom

The use of unlawful force or violence with the intent of infecting bodily harm is best described by what term?

  • Assault

A summary court-martial can award confinement for what total number of days?

  • 30

Factors that may impact a Sailor's financial readiness include all of the following items, EXCEPT which one?

  • Local credit union

Which of the following is NOT a good practice in the situation of an active shooter?

  • Try to identify the shooter

Because your life is in imminent danger, you attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the active shooter. Which of the following actions should you NOT take?

  • Keep your hands visible

Ensuring that proper measures are taken to keep machinery, spaces, and equipment operational, clean, and in satisfactory state of preservation is accomplished by which of the following checks conducted by a command representative?

  • Zone Inspection

Repeated unwanted or uninvited requests for dates could be considered which of the following behaviors?

  • Sexual harassment

Which of the following conditions is the most likely cause of suicide or attempted suicide?

  • Death of a loved one

On a uniform, ribbons should be worn a) what specified distance and b) above what pocket?

  • a) 1/4 inch
    b) left

Back packs are allowed to be worn on both shoulders while wearing which of the following uniforms?

  • Navy working uniform

Participation in multiple campaigns or operations, multiple qualifications, and additional awards of a ribbon are indicated by what device?

  • Bronze service star

Which of the following rates requires a light blue rating insignia?

  • CN

For group/unit physical training activities, you should wear what prescribed uniform?

  • PTU

To be eligible to wear four service stripes, an individual must complete what number of years of service?

  • 16

Which of the following situations is NOT considered fraternization?

  • E6 relationship with an E3 from a different command

Which, if any, of the following methods should you use to discuss classified information over nonsecure telephones?

  • None

Within the Department of the Navy, the basic understanding of classified information and how it should be protected is required of what personnel?

  • All personnel

The Code of Conduct prohibits which of the following acts?

  • Making written statements in return for rations

Nonjudicial punishment is also known by what term?

  • Captain's Mast

Which of the following items should you use for planning how to spend or manage your money?

  • Budget

The maximum allowable body fat percentage is a) what specific number for men and b) what specific number for women?

  • a) 26
    b) 36

Antiterrorism (AT) programs employ overt security measures to establish a physical presence that creates the perception of impenetrability to do what to a threat?

  • Deter

Service members who are sexually assaulted have what specific reporting options?

  • Restricted and unrestricted

Which of the following is a crucial factor in preventing suicide?

  • Upholding a culture that promotes seeking help

On a Fireman Apprentice's dress blue uniform, what color are the rate stripes?

  • Red

Female sailors are authorized to wear what maximum number of barrettes, combs, or clips?

  • Two

A mustache may extend beyond the corners of the mouth up to what maximum length?

  • 1/4 in.

On a dress blue uniform, a single service stripe should be placed in what position?

  • 2 in. from the end of the left sleeve

When large medals are won with the dress blue jumper, what term is used to describe the uniform?

  • Full dress

The informal resolution system includes all of the following means of interpersonal conflict resolutions, EXCEPT which one?

  • Submitting a special request chit to request captain's mast

A determination that an individual requires access to classified information in support of the performance of his duties is represented by what term?

  • Need-to-know

A special court-martial consists of what minimum number of commissioned officers?

  • Three

When not specifically addressed by the treatment facility, what number of months are required for a command to monitor a member's aftercare plan?

  • 12

An Assistant Command Fitness Leader should be assigned what ratio of students?

  • 1:25

A sailor must complete a periodic health assessment at what minimum interval?

  • Annually

One-on-one Body Composition Assessments are authorized by what person, if any?

  • Not authorized

Which of the following is part of the evacuation phase of the active shooter response?

  • Leave your belongings

When chipping or scraping paint, you should wear what personal protective equipment?

  • Goggles only

Aboard Navy installations, motor vehicle passengers are required to always wear which of the following items?

  • Seatbelt only

A Marine Corps Captain wears what collar device?

  • Double silver bar

When warranted, while wearing the PTU, which of the following items are authorized optional components?

  • Navy knit watch cap

A service dress uniform is dress whites with what decorations?

  • Ribbons only

For the Navy working uniform, each leg shall be bloused using blousing straps and cover what total number of rows of the boot eyelets?

  • Three

Excluding a wedding ring set, what total number of additional rings may be worn while in uniform?

  • Two

Navy unit reporting for fraternization incidents must be reported using what method?

  • SITREP

What is the primary goal of the physical readiness program?

  • To support mission readiness

An ashore armed force composed of local non deploying personnel from host and tenant organizations is known by what term?

  • Auxiliary Security Force

Divisional safety petty officers are members of what group?

  • Enlisted safety committee

Allowing the victim to disclose sexual assault to specified individuals without triggering a command notification or an official investigation is what type of reporting option?

  • Restricted

When you wear a jumper uniform, what is the correct position of your neckerchief knot?

  • Upper edge of the knot should be even with the lowermost point of the collar opening

With regard to grooming standards, what is the primary consideration?

  • To contribute to a favorable military image

Entering an unduly familiar relationship with another service member that does not respect differences in rank, and is prejudicial to good order and discipline is defined by what term?

  • Fratenization

What document charges a Sailor to follow lawful orders even by his superiors?

  • Art 1132 U.S. Navy Regulations

At Captain's mast, what discipline measure cannot be awarded?

  • Jail time

An appeal regarding a punishment received at nonjudicial punishment is required to be submitted within what maximum number of days?

  • 5

A booklet used to record checking account transactions is known by what term?

  • Check register

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of potential violence by a work place employee?

  • Purchasing a large expensive item

After initial notification of sexual assault, a Sexual Assault Incident Report should be completed by the command or Navy/Marine Corps support agency within what specified number of days?

  • 10

A Vice Admiral wears what total number of stars on each shoulder board?

  • Three

An article of clothing purchased at the owner's expense and authorized for wear with the uniform is known as what part of a uniform?

  • Optional item

On the service dress blue uniform, a Hospitalman Recruit should wear what color group rate mark?

  • White

On the service dress blue uniform, a Construction Apprentice should wear what color of the group rate mark?

  • Light blue

In regards to equal opportunity, Commanding Officers are responsible for which of the following actions?

  • Ensure all individuals are familiar with their right to submit an informal, formal, or anonymous harassment and unlawful discrimination report

Which of the following is NOT an unsubstantiated report in regards to domestic abuse allegations?

  • Dissolved

Service members married to each other or in a personal relationship should NOT be assigned to what same area?

  • Chain of Command

The unauthorized disclosure of Secret information causes what type of damage?

  • Serious

Overall policy guidance on information security is provided by which of the following agencies?

  • National Security Council

What maximum amount of time does a Sailor have to submit an appeal for Non-Judicial Punishment?

  • 5 days

Under the Code of Conduct, a captured service member is required to provide what information?

  • Name, rank, service number, and date of birth

The extent of punishments permitted at Captain's Mast is determined by what factor?

  • Officer's rank

Extra Military Instruction (EMI) should NOT be assigned during which of the following time periods?

  • On the next scheduled off day

A supervisor is authorized to extend a subordinate's working hours for all of the following reasons, EXCEPT which one?

  • To punish the subordinate for poor performance

What method should you use to issue an order?

  • Simple, clear, and complete

The Environmental Protection Agency describes tobacco smoke as which of the following terms?

  • Carcinogen

All of the following reasons contribute to the financial stress of a Sailor and his family, EXCEPT which one?

  • Disciplined buying

To qualify for your annual clothing allowance, you must be on active duty for what total number of months?

  • 6

A user of tobacco products is ineligible for which of the following positions?

  • Command Fitness Leader

What total number scoring categories exists in a Physical Readiness Test?

  • 5

What authority can NOT issue a medical waiver for the Physical Readiness Test?

  • Command Fitness Leader

Indications and warnings of terrorist activities against Navy installations are normally received from what source(s)?

  • Government security sources

A task-organized force of armed personnel designed to quickly respond to threats and incidents on installations and ships defined by what term?

  • Reaction Force

Which of the following principles is/are part of Operational Risk Management?

  • Accept risk when benefits outweigh the cost and anticipate and manage risk by planning

Until final disposition, the victims of sexual assault receive updates on the status of their case at what minimum interval?

  • Monthly

You should report an informal sexual harassment on what document?

  • NAVPERS 5354/2

Warning signs for suicide include all of the following behaviors, EXCEPT which one?

  • Restlessness

When ribbons are worn on dress blues, where should they be placed in relation to the left pocket?

  • 1/4 inch above

While she is wearing a jumper uniform, a woman's hair may extend below the top of the collar what maximum length?

  • 1 1/2 in.

Authorized sideburns are best described by which of the following phrases?

  • Even width and end with a clean-shaven horizontal line

You want to wear a uniform that requires a leather name tag. What information should be on the name tag?

  • Your rank, a warfare designation if any, and name in silver letters

A fouled anchor with three stars is worm as a collar device by which of the following master chiefs?

  • The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

When you wear large medals as part of your full dress uniform, where should you place your unit award ribbon?

  • One-fourth of an inch above the right pocket seam

Authorized secondary warfare devices should be worn in what location?

  • 1/4 inch below top of left pocket

Development and administration of the command's Information Security Program and Personnel Security Program is the responsibility of what person?

  • Security Manager

When giving an order, which of the following factors is most important?

  • The way you speak the order

Aboard ship, which of the following punishments is NOT authorized for personnel E-4 and above?

  • Bread and Water

When a Sailor is overpaid, what action(s), if any, should he take?

  • Report the overpayment immediately and place it into a savings account

For Sailors between the ages of 17 and 39, what is the maximum allowable percentage of body fat for males and females?

  • 22%, 33%

What U.S. Navy ship was attacked in a Yemen port?

  • USS Cole

Which of the following programs is designed to protect service members, civilian employees, facilities, and equipment against terrorism?

  • Anti Terrorism Force Protection

A supervisor responsible for a task determines that an associated risk exceeds the benefit or value. He should take which of the following actions?

  • Reject the risk

Which of the following statements are principles of Operational Risk Management?

  • Accept no unnecessary risk, and anticipate and manage risk by planning

Overseeing, coordinating, and synchronizing all Sexual Assault Prevention and Response actions across the Navy domain is the responsibility of what authority?

  • Chief of Naval Operations

What practice does NOT impact the potential for Sailors to commit suicide?

  • Drink responsibly

Of the following awards, which one is senior?

  • Meritorious Unit Commendation

When personnel wear the nonformal dinner dress blue uniform, what is the neckwear for males and females?

  • Neckerchief, necktie

What is the maximum amount of bulk hair authorized for a) male and b) female hairstyles?

a) 2 in.
b) 2 in.

When large medals are worn in an overlapping manner, what maximum number are you authorized to wear in one row?

  • Five

What automated date processing (ADP) level of security covers classified data that requires special protection, such as FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY?

  • Level II

The final authority to withhold a privilege rests with what individual?

  • The level of authority that grants the privilege

What is the purpose of a climate assessment?

  • To determine the health and functioning effectiveness of an organization

A staff and student personal relationship at a training command is permitted in which, if any, of the following situations?

  • None

What authority publishes the minimum standards and specifications for storing classified material?

  • General Services Administrations

Absence without leave (AWOL) is defined by what UCMJ article?

  • 86

What UCMJ article governs procedures for submission of a formal complaint against a CO?

  • 138

The minimum monthly requirement of command personnel that must submit for drug testing is what %?

  • 15

A check returned for insufficient funds has which of the following repercussions?

  • Paying fees to the bank and the payee only

All of the following exercises are contraindicated, EXCEPT which one?

  • Modified hurdler stretch

A sexual harassment report must be made within what specific number of days of the incident?

  • 60 days

The Department of the Navy's sexual assault program is governed by what document?

  • SECNAVINST 1752.4

Upon receipt of a second sea service deployment ribbon, you should attach what device to the existing ribbon?

  • Bronze silver star

Which of the following functions is NOT a phase of security education?

  • Sensitive compartmented information

Which of the following actions are NOT available to an Executive Officer during the Executive Officer's Investigation

  • Impose punishment

The Family Advocacy Program is outlined in which of the following instructions?

  • OPNAVINST 1752.2

Which of the following situations qualifies a sailor to wear one Navy service stripe?

All personnel wear one stripe for each four years of active duty service or reserve service in an active status in any of the armed services.

What maximum amount of time does a sailor have to submit an appeal?

The appeal must be submitted within five days of your hearing. There are three grounds for appeal: (1) there was not enough evidence to find you guilty; (2) the punishment imposed was too severe; or (3) the commander did not follow proper procedures.

Which of the following leaders engage with Sailors on a one on one personal level?

Deckplate leaders include Chief Petty Officers, work- center supervisors, leading petty officers and division officers. These leaders engage Sailors on a one-on-one, personal level.

When questioning a sailor for the purpose of gathering information or official statements which of the following entities is not required to read?

When questioning a sailor to gather incriminating statements, which of the following entities is not required to read uniform code of military justice memoranda? the answer is not drug and alcohol program advisor.