SWE EPME 2024 study guide
1. Where should Coast Guard voluntary education services inquiries related to
tuition assistance be sent to - correct answer ✔ -
The SMB
2. Registrar services provided by ETQC include which of the following? -
correct answer ✔JST, CST, ACE - Degree Reporting, Joint Service
Transcript
3. Which directive provides specific guidance on the Coast Guard voluntary
credentialing program? - correct answer ✔COMDTINST 1540.10 - COAST
GUARD VOLUNTARY CREDENTIALING PROGRAM (VCP)
4. Where are tuition assistance waivers submitted for final review? - correct
answer ✔The ESO will forward the waiver package to ETQC for final review
and approval.
5. Where can a link to the ASVAB ACT Waiver Request Guide be found? -
correct answer ✔Voluntary Education Service Portal Page > Bottom of page
> Under Course Support and Testing Links
11. In which of the following cases is Tuition Assistance authorized for? -
correct answer ✔Authorized for courses leading to the first certificate,
Associate, Bachelor, and Master's degree
6. The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act is also known
as the - correct answer ✔Forever GI Bill
,7. Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, a Veteran enrolled at more than one-half time
can qualify for a monthly housing allowance based on DoD's Basic Allowance
for Housing (BAH) rate for an ____ with dependents. - correct answer ✔E5
8. The Montgomery GI Bill-active duty provides up to _____ months of
education benefits - correct answer ✔36
9. The GI Bill Comparison Tool offers information based on which of the
following GI Bill benefits? - correct answer ✔Tuition and Housing Benefits
10. Veterans in their second 6 months of OTJ & Apprenticeship Training
programs may use their GI Bill benefits to receive ________
of the applicable Monthly Housing Stipend. - correct answer ✔80%
12. One purpose of the ______ program is to provide developmental
incentives for personnel with high ability, dedication and the capacity for
professional growth to remain in the Coast Guard. - correct answer
✔Advanced Education
13. Which of the following is a responsibility for a student who has been
accepted into the Advanced Education
program?
a. Apply to Advanced Education Program Manager approved educational
institution (s) (Note: Only schools with a DoD MOU will be acceptable).
b. Gain acceptance to the educational institution and the specific degree
program.
c. Complete necessary prerequisites and route forms. COMDTINST
M1500.10C 10-3 CH-2
d. Act as Coast Guard liaison to the institution with regard to their attendance.
e. Liaise with the educational institution's Military Advocate.
,f. Monitor and comply with fiscal requirements.
g. Carry a full credit hour load, year round, at the respective educational
institution.
h. Maintain academic proficiency throughout the program.
i. Complete program of study's requirements in the allotted time.
i. Maintain Military/Coast Guard requirements and standards. - correct
answer ✔
14. Who acts as subject matter expert to assist Coast Guard members with
voluntary education programs? - correct answer ✔ESO
The Education Services Officer (ESO) is a key player in providing educational
resources and assisting members in making critical decisions. Assisting
members to continue their education provides the ladder for educational
progress throughout their career. To "Honor Our Profession", we emphasize
education, training, and professional growth for the workforce. Education and
training are essential to enable USC personnel to meet the demands of the
future. The commitment of the ESO can make or break the unit's education
program. A dedicated ESO can instill motivation in those seeking assistance.
15. Which of the following is one of the four firearm safety rules? - correct
answer ✔- Treat all firearms as if they are loaded
- Always maintain proper muzzle control
- Keep finger off the trigger until on target and ready to shoot
- Know your target and what is beyond it
19. Which of the following is a requirement to advance to E-3?
. - correct answer ✔Six months in pay grade E-2 or satisfactory completion
of Class "A" course
, 20. Which of the following is a requirement to advance to E-4? - correct
answer ✔- Six months in pay grade E-3
- Completion of the Apprentice Leadership Program (ALP) is required prior to
advancement to pay grade
E-4. ALP may be completed as a portion of the member's Class "A" Course.
The _____ and ASVAB tests are different version of the same battery of tests.
- correct answer ✔AFCT
22. Class "A" Course graduates who had their advancement to E-4 withheld
upon graduation due to receiving an
"UNSAT" conduct while attending a Class "A" Course, are required to
complete how many months of good conduct prior to being advanced? -
correct answer ✔6 Months
23. Which of the following ratings have no direct path of advancement from E-
3 to E-4? - correct answer ✔IV - Investigator Rating
DV - Diver Rating
25. Where is the list of ratings open to striking found? - correct answer
✔Ratings open to striking change based on Service need and will be
announced by ALCOAST message as ratings are opened or closed for
striking.
26. Where are "A" school rating requirements listed? - correct answer
✔Enclosure (3) to COMDTINST M1500.10C
27. Which stress management term is defined as "Bad" stress? - correct
answer ✔Distress: "Bad" stress, perceived as negative and associated with a
sense of loss of control.
1. Where should Coast Guard voluntary education services inquiries related to
tuition assistance be sent to - correct answer ✔ -
The SMB
2. Registrar services provided by ETQC include which of the following? -
correct answer ✔JST, CST, ACE - Degree Reporting, Joint Service
Transcript
3. Which directive provides specific guidance on the Coast Guard voluntary
credentialing program? - correct answer ✔COMDTINST 1540.10 - COAST
GUARD VOLUNTARY CREDENTIALING PROGRAM (VCP)
4. Where are tuition assistance waivers submitted for final review? - correct
answer ✔The ESO will forward the waiver package to ETQC for final review
and approval.
5. Where can a link to the ASVAB ACT Waiver Request Guide be found? -
correct answer ✔Voluntary Education Service Portal Page > Bottom of page
> Under Course Support and Testing Links
11. In which of the following cases is Tuition Assistance authorized for? -
correct answer ✔Authorized for courses leading to the first certificate,
Associate, Bachelor, and Master's degree
6. The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act is also known
as the - correct answer ✔Forever GI Bill
,7. Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, a Veteran enrolled at more than one-half time
can qualify for a monthly housing allowance based on DoD's Basic Allowance
for Housing (BAH) rate for an ____ with dependents. - correct answer ✔E5
8. The Montgomery GI Bill-active duty provides up to _____ months of
education benefits - correct answer ✔36
9. The GI Bill Comparison Tool offers information based on which of the
following GI Bill benefits? - correct answer ✔Tuition and Housing Benefits
10. Veterans in their second 6 months of OTJ & Apprenticeship Training
programs may use their GI Bill benefits to receive ________
of the applicable Monthly Housing Stipend. - correct answer ✔80%
12. One purpose of the ______ program is to provide developmental
incentives for personnel with high ability, dedication and the capacity for
professional growth to remain in the Coast Guard. - correct answer
✔Advanced Education
13. Which of the following is a responsibility for a student who has been
accepted into the Advanced Education
program?
a. Apply to Advanced Education Program Manager approved educational
institution (s) (Note: Only schools with a DoD MOU will be acceptable).
b. Gain acceptance to the educational institution and the specific degree
program.
c. Complete necessary prerequisites and route forms. COMDTINST
M1500.10C 10-3 CH-2
d. Act as Coast Guard liaison to the institution with regard to their attendance.
e. Liaise with the educational institution's Military Advocate.
,f. Monitor and comply with fiscal requirements.
g. Carry a full credit hour load, year round, at the respective educational
institution.
h. Maintain academic proficiency throughout the program.
i. Complete program of study's requirements in the allotted time.
i. Maintain Military/Coast Guard requirements and standards. - correct
answer ✔
14. Who acts as subject matter expert to assist Coast Guard members with
voluntary education programs? - correct answer ✔ESO
The Education Services Officer (ESO) is a key player in providing educational
resources and assisting members in making critical decisions. Assisting
members to continue their education provides the ladder for educational
progress throughout their career. To "Honor Our Profession", we emphasize
education, training, and professional growth for the workforce. Education and
training are essential to enable USC personnel to meet the demands of the
future. The commitment of the ESO can make or break the unit's education
program. A dedicated ESO can instill motivation in those seeking assistance.
15. Which of the following is one of the four firearm safety rules? - correct
answer ✔- Treat all firearms as if they are loaded
- Always maintain proper muzzle control
- Keep finger off the trigger until on target and ready to shoot
- Know your target and what is beyond it
19. Which of the following is a requirement to advance to E-3?
. - correct answer ✔Six months in pay grade E-2 or satisfactory completion
of Class "A" course
, 20. Which of the following is a requirement to advance to E-4? - correct
answer ✔- Six months in pay grade E-3
- Completion of the Apprentice Leadership Program (ALP) is required prior to
advancement to pay grade
E-4. ALP may be completed as a portion of the member's Class "A" Course.
The _____ and ASVAB tests are different version of the same battery of tests.
- correct answer ✔AFCT
22. Class "A" Course graduates who had their advancement to E-4 withheld
upon graduation due to receiving an
"UNSAT" conduct while attending a Class "A" Course, are required to
complete how many months of good conduct prior to being advanced? -
correct answer ✔6 Months
23. Which of the following ratings have no direct path of advancement from E-
3 to E-4? - correct answer ✔IV - Investigator Rating
DV - Diver Rating
25. Where is the list of ratings open to striking found? - correct answer
✔Ratings open to striking change based on Service need and will be
announced by ALCOAST message as ratings are opened or closed for
striking.
26. Where are "A" school rating requirements listed? - correct answer
✔Enclosure (3) to COMDTINST M1500.10C
27. Which stress management term is defined as "Bad" stress? - correct
answer ✔Distress: "Bad" stress, perceived as negative and associated with a
sense of loss of control.
