Questions & Answers
All of the following criteria are required to participate in the Navy-wide advancement
examination, EXCEPT which one? - ANSWERSMeet a minimum performance mark
average of 3.4.
In addition to awards and PNA points, what other factors are included in your FMS for
advancement? - ANSWERS
An E5 or E6 should be eligible for a one year time-in-rate waiver under which of the
following circumstances? - ANSWERSWhen receiving a promotion recommendation of
early promote on the most recent periodic evaluation.
An examination profile sheet allows individuals to compare their standard score multiple
against what group? - ANSWERSThe average of candidates advanced in your rate
Prior to advancement to paygrade E5, an E4 should serve what minimum number of
months in rate? - ANSWERS12
PO2 Smith's active duty service date is 25 FEB 2005. He should be involuntarily
separated, if NOT advanced to the next paygrade, by what date? - ANSWERS
With regard to the STA-21 program, which of the following criteria is an eligibility
requirement? - ANSWERS
One of the Navy's key enlisted force shipping tools describes what program? -
ANSWERS
An E4 is allowed to remain on active duty for what maximum number of years? -
ANSWERS
, A Sailor that came on active duty on January 23, 1999, and was advanced to Chief
Petty Officer, can remain on active duty in their paygrade until what maximum date? -
ANSWERSJanuary 31. 2025
PO2 Smith is on active duty and has remained active duty service date of 10 APRIL
2005. On 15 FEB 2011, he was awarded NJP and is consequently reduced in rate to
PO3. What is his new HYT date? - ANSWERS
During a Sailor's PCS process, the gaining command should assign him to which of
these individuals? - ANSWERSSponsor
Reenlistment leave may be granted for what maximum number of days? - ANSWERS
Assisting a Sailor by providing information and support to help while they are a guest in
foreign lands describes which of the following programs? - ANSWERS
They type of discharge a Sailor receives is generally based upon what factor? -
ANSWERSReason for discharge
Under which of the following types of discharges is a service member entitled to federal
benefits? - ANSWERSHonorable or General
Separation by reason of surviving family member will be approved under what
circumstances? - ANSWERSDuring peacetime
Sailors receive a clothing allowance at what specific interval? - ANSWERSEvery year
Official Military Personnel Files are normally updated after which of the following
member events? - ANSWERS
Officially recommending personnel for advancement is the responsibility of what
authority? - ANSWERS
A periodic performance evaluation for a Petty Officer Third Class is due in what month?
- ANSWERS
A Performance Information Memorandum (PIM) normally covers what maximum period
of time? - ANSWERS
Which of the following conditions is a disqualifier for eligibility to take the advancement-
in-rate exam? - ANSWERSExceeded the Terminal Eligibility Date (TED) for High Year
Tenure (HYT)
In the Final Multiple Score (FMS), Pass Not Advanced (PNA) exam points are awarded
for what maximum number of exam cycles? - ANSWERS