Hospital Corpsman Basic (HCB 101) Exam
2026/2027 | Latest Verified Questions with
Correct Answers
Time Critical Risk Management (TCRM) - correct answer-Using risk management
concepts when time and resources are limited
ABCD model - correct answer-A - Assess the situation
B - Balance resources
C - Communicate to others
D - Do and Debrief the event
Assess the situation - correct answer-Considering event in a real-time situation
Situational Awareness - correct answer-How accurately one's perception of their
environment mirrors reality
Risk is gauged in three colors: - correct answer-Green - Little chance of serious
error
,Yellow - higher chance of serious error
Red - very high chance of serious error
Swooshing Arrow - correct answer-Return to good situational awareness
Balance resources - correct answer-Make the correct decisions to mitigate risks
Communicate to others - correct answer-Ensure everyone knows what is
expected and what could go wrong
Do and Debrief - correct answer-Do the mission and use the appropriate
resources to mitigate risk
Navy Core Values - correct answer-Honor, Courage, Commitment
Honor - correct answer-A keen sense of ethical conduct
Courage - correct answer-The mental and moral strength to do what is right, even
in the face of personal or professional adversity
Commitment - correct answer-The day-to-day duty of every Navy man and
woman to work together as a team to improve the quality of their work, their
people, and themselves
Mnemonic ABCD - correct answer-I. Assess the situation - what is being done and
what risks are involved
, II. Balance Resources- what can be done/used to reduce/minimize risk
III. Communicate to all concerned - make sure everyone involved is aware of what
is to take place and how
IV. Do - complete the mission/task or mitigate risk by acting on the condition,
than follow-up by debriefing
Caduceus - correct answer-Rating insignia for the Hospital Corps
Sickbay - correct answer-Where sick and injured receive care
What is another name for sickbay? - correct answer-Cockpit
What was the first enlisted rate that required specific qualification? - correct
answer-Surgeon Steward
What is the highest military decoration that can be awarded? - correct answer-
Medal of Honor
What is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member
of the Army? - correct answer-Distinguished Service Cross
What is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member
of the US Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard? - correct answer-Navy Cross
What is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded? -
correct answer-Silver star
2026/2027 | Latest Verified Questions with
Correct Answers
Time Critical Risk Management (TCRM) - correct answer-Using risk management
concepts when time and resources are limited
ABCD model - correct answer-A - Assess the situation
B - Balance resources
C - Communicate to others
D - Do and Debrief the event
Assess the situation - correct answer-Considering event in a real-time situation
Situational Awareness - correct answer-How accurately one's perception of their
environment mirrors reality
Risk is gauged in three colors: - correct answer-Green - Little chance of serious
error
,Yellow - higher chance of serious error
Red - very high chance of serious error
Swooshing Arrow - correct answer-Return to good situational awareness
Balance resources - correct answer-Make the correct decisions to mitigate risks
Communicate to others - correct answer-Ensure everyone knows what is
expected and what could go wrong
Do and Debrief - correct answer-Do the mission and use the appropriate
resources to mitigate risk
Navy Core Values - correct answer-Honor, Courage, Commitment
Honor - correct answer-A keen sense of ethical conduct
Courage - correct answer-The mental and moral strength to do what is right, even
in the face of personal or professional adversity
Commitment - correct answer-The day-to-day duty of every Navy man and
woman to work together as a team to improve the quality of their work, their
people, and themselves
Mnemonic ABCD - correct answer-I. Assess the situation - what is being done and
what risks are involved
, II. Balance Resources- what can be done/used to reduce/minimize risk
III. Communicate to all concerned - make sure everyone involved is aware of what
is to take place and how
IV. Do - complete the mission/task or mitigate risk by acting on the condition,
than follow-up by debriefing
Caduceus - correct answer-Rating insignia for the Hospital Corps
Sickbay - correct answer-Where sick and injured receive care
What is another name for sickbay? - correct answer-Cockpit
What was the first enlisted rate that required specific qualification? - correct
answer-Surgeon Steward
What is the highest military decoration that can be awarded? - correct answer-
Medal of Honor
What is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member
of the Army? - correct answer-Distinguished Service Cross
What is the second highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member
of the US Navy, Marine Corps or Coast Guard? - correct answer-Navy Cross
What is the third-highest military combat decoration that can be awarded? -
correct answer-Silver star
