What are the Commandant's direction - correct answer ✔Steady the service,
Honor our profession, Strengthen Our Partnerships, Respect our shipmates.
Where is the operational and administrative command and control center for
the Coast Guard located - correct answer ✔Coast Guard Headquarters in
Washington D.C.
How many Headquarters directorates report to the Commandant - correct
answer ✔11 major headquarters directorates.
In addition to the eleven directorates, name an important office that also
reports to the Commandant - correct answer ✔Office of the Master Chief
Petty Officer of the Coast Guard.
What are the main responsibilities of the Chief of Staff - correct answer
✔Advising and assisting the Commandant and Vice Commandant in the
overall administration of the service.
The MCPOCG reports directly to the Commandant on all matters pertaining to
what - correct answer ✔All matters pertaining to the well-being of Coast
Guard personnel.
The nautical origin of the Chief Petty Officer goes back to what date - correct
answer ✔April 1, 1893 when the Navy created this rank.
What event in the Coast Guard brought about a need for a higher authority -
correct answer ✔The merger of the Revenue Cutter Service and the U.S
Lifesaving Service.
, On what date did congress officially approve and establish the Coast Guard's
Chief Petty Officer grade and who were they - correct answer ✔May 18,
1920 The first Coast Guard Chief's were former what Station Keepers of Life
Saving Stations.
In what year did congress establish to additional senior enlisted paygrades -
correct answer ✔May 1958 with the enactment of Public Law 85-422
Based upon historical data, the ______ was the first known comprehensive
analysis of E-8 and E-9 ranks - correct answer ✔SENA (Senior Enlisted
Needs Assessment)
Under whose guidance did this take place - correct answer ✔MCPOCG
Vincent Patton
The first Coast Guardsman to advance to E-9 was_________ - correct
answer ✔YNMC Jack Kerwin on November 1, 1958
The Chief Petty Officer walks a fine line between what three important
characteristics - correct answer ✔Leader, Mentor, Technical Expert
The effective CPO always imparts what - correct answer ✔Factual, timely,
and compassionate information and wisdom.
When worn, jackets are to be buttoned or zipped at least_______ - correct
answer ✔2/3 of the way.
When can a jacket be worn open - correct answer ✔NEVER