ODS FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What does CMEO stand for and do? - Answers-Command Managed Equal Opportunity;
promote positive command morale and quality of life
What two main aspects does CMEO deal with? - Answers-Discrimination and sexual
harassment
What are the roles of a CMEO manager? (3) - Answers-Coordinate climate assessment,
command equal opportunity training, ensure correct submission of formal complaints
What are the two types of CMEO complaints you can file and what is the difference
between the two? - Answers-1. Informal: timeliest method dealing directly with
individuals and CoC
2. Formal: Someone outside of CoC will get involved and investigate within 60 days
What does SAPR stand for? - Answers-Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Program
What are the two SAPR reporting options and what is the difference? - Answers-1.
Restricted: anonymous to CoC, but unable to receive expedited transfer or protective
order.
2. Unrestricted: non-anonymous report, with all SAPR resources available
What are the purposes Operational Stress Control (OSC)? (3) - Answers-1. Promotes
understanding of stress
2. Awareness of support resources
3. Provides practical stress navigation tools for sailors, families, and commands
What is the difference between a stress injury and a stress illness? - Answers-A stress
injury occurs when one is in a heightened state of stress for hours or days. A stress
illness is a stress injury that is diagnosable and goes on for a longer amount of time.
What are the four phases of the Stress Continuum Model? - Answers-1. Ready (green)
2. Reacting
3. Injured
4. Ill (red)
What are some barriers to managing stress in the Navy? (4) - Answers-- Possible harm
to career
- Intolerance for weakness of any kind
- Belief that stress problems are only for the weak
- Intolerance or fear of those different from oneself
,What were the two positions that were mentioned as part of Navy Alcohol and Drug
Abuse Prevention (NADAP) program? - Answers-1. Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor
(DAPA)
2. Urinalysis Program Coordinator (UPC)
What are the two main types of referrals that can be made regarding possible alcohol
issues? - Answers-1. Self Referral
2. Command Referral (can be incident or non-incident based)
What is the alcohol policy here at OTCN Newport? - Answers-0-0-1-3:
0 drinks under age 21
0 drinks before driving
1 standard drink per hour max
3 standard drinks max per liberty period
Who stays confidential in SAPR reporting? (6) - Answers-Chaplain
Legal Counsel
Medical Providers
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
Victim Advocates
Uninvolved friends, family, etc.
What are the warning signs of suicide? (Hint: IS PATH WARM) - Answers-Ideation,
Substance abuse, Purposelessness, Anxiety, Trapped, Hopelessness, Withdrawal,
Anger, Recklessness, Mood change
What is the recommended way to provide intervention to a soldier you suspect is
contemplating suicide? (Hint: A-C-T) - Answers-1. Ask: "Are you thinking of suicide?"
2. Care: Listen without judgment, show empathy without talking about yourself
3. Treat: Refer the sailor to someone you have a human connection with that can help
them out (e.g. chaplain, medical professional, trusted leader)
How much does your blood alcohol concentration decrease per hour as a rule of
thumb? - Answers-0.015% per hour decrease
What is ORM and what are its main goals? - Answers-Operational Risk Management: a
decision making tool combining logic and common sense to minimize risk
ORM consists of ___ levels, ___ priniciples, and ___ steps. - Answers-3, 4, 5
The 3 levels of ORM, defined by time, are: - Answers-1. In-depth (lots of time)
2. Deliberate
3. Time-critical (not much time)
What are the four principles of ORM? (Hint: 3 A, 1 M) - Answers-1. Accept no
unnecessary risk
, 2. Anticipate and manage risk by planning
3. Make risk decisions at the right level
4. Accept risks when benefits outweigh costs
What are the five cyclical steps of ORM? (Hint: I AM IS) - Answers-1. Identify Hazards
2. Assess Hazards
3. Make Risk Decisions
4. Implement Controls
5. Supervise
True or false: ORM is a fail-safe way to eliminate risk in the workplace. - Answers-False:
ORM does neither of these things and is NOT a replacement for training
When would you use Time-Critical Risk Management (TCRM)? - Answers-When you
need to perform operational risk management for a task with limited time or resources
True or False: Operational Risk Management (ORM) is only necessary for on-duty tasks
and projects. - Answers-False: ORM is necessary to US Navy personnel at ALL times. It
is even necessary to carry out before engaging in activities deemed high-risk.
What are the four circular steps of Time-Critical Risk Management (TCRM)? (Hint:
ABCD) - Answers-Assess the situation
Balance resources
Communicate to others
Do and debrief
What are the three security classifications and their associated colors and
abbreviations? - Answers-1. Top Secret (TS, orange)
2. Secret (S, red)
3. Confidential (C, blue)
Which classification of information will cause exceptionally grave danger to national
security? - Answers-Top secret
Secret information leaks could cause ________ damage to national security. - Answers-
serious damage
What is Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI) and when is relevant? -
Answers-Protection of critical information, relevant when maintaining a friendly, joint-
country operation. (e.g. repair status of a ship)
What are the prerequisites for having access to classified information? (3) - Answers-1.
Need-to-know situation/promotes mission completion
2. Appropriate security clearance
3. No known disqualifying info
What does CMEO stand for and do? - Answers-Command Managed Equal Opportunity;
promote positive command morale and quality of life
What two main aspects does CMEO deal with? - Answers-Discrimination and sexual
harassment
What are the roles of a CMEO manager? (3) - Answers-Coordinate climate assessment,
command equal opportunity training, ensure correct submission of formal complaints
What are the two types of CMEO complaints you can file and what is the difference
between the two? - Answers-1. Informal: timeliest method dealing directly with
individuals and CoC
2. Formal: Someone outside of CoC will get involved and investigate within 60 days
What does SAPR stand for? - Answers-Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Program
What are the two SAPR reporting options and what is the difference? - Answers-1.
Restricted: anonymous to CoC, but unable to receive expedited transfer or protective
order.
2. Unrestricted: non-anonymous report, with all SAPR resources available
What are the purposes Operational Stress Control (OSC)? (3) - Answers-1. Promotes
understanding of stress
2. Awareness of support resources
3. Provides practical stress navigation tools for sailors, families, and commands
What is the difference between a stress injury and a stress illness? - Answers-A stress
injury occurs when one is in a heightened state of stress for hours or days. A stress
illness is a stress injury that is diagnosable and goes on for a longer amount of time.
What are the four phases of the Stress Continuum Model? - Answers-1. Ready (green)
2. Reacting
3. Injured
4. Ill (red)
What are some barriers to managing stress in the Navy? (4) - Answers-- Possible harm
to career
- Intolerance for weakness of any kind
- Belief that stress problems are only for the weak
- Intolerance or fear of those different from oneself
,What were the two positions that were mentioned as part of Navy Alcohol and Drug
Abuse Prevention (NADAP) program? - Answers-1. Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor
(DAPA)
2. Urinalysis Program Coordinator (UPC)
What are the two main types of referrals that can be made regarding possible alcohol
issues? - Answers-1. Self Referral
2. Command Referral (can be incident or non-incident based)
What is the alcohol policy here at OTCN Newport? - Answers-0-0-1-3:
0 drinks under age 21
0 drinks before driving
1 standard drink per hour max
3 standard drinks max per liberty period
Who stays confidential in SAPR reporting? (6) - Answers-Chaplain
Legal Counsel
Medical Providers
Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
Victim Advocates
Uninvolved friends, family, etc.
What are the warning signs of suicide? (Hint: IS PATH WARM) - Answers-Ideation,
Substance abuse, Purposelessness, Anxiety, Trapped, Hopelessness, Withdrawal,
Anger, Recklessness, Mood change
What is the recommended way to provide intervention to a soldier you suspect is
contemplating suicide? (Hint: A-C-T) - Answers-1. Ask: "Are you thinking of suicide?"
2. Care: Listen without judgment, show empathy without talking about yourself
3. Treat: Refer the sailor to someone you have a human connection with that can help
them out (e.g. chaplain, medical professional, trusted leader)
How much does your blood alcohol concentration decrease per hour as a rule of
thumb? - Answers-0.015% per hour decrease
What is ORM and what are its main goals? - Answers-Operational Risk Management: a
decision making tool combining logic and common sense to minimize risk
ORM consists of ___ levels, ___ priniciples, and ___ steps. - Answers-3, 4, 5
The 3 levels of ORM, defined by time, are: - Answers-1. In-depth (lots of time)
2. Deliberate
3. Time-critical (not much time)
What are the four principles of ORM? (Hint: 3 A, 1 M) - Answers-1. Accept no
unnecessary risk
, 2. Anticipate and manage risk by planning
3. Make risk decisions at the right level
4. Accept risks when benefits outweigh costs
What are the five cyclical steps of ORM? (Hint: I AM IS) - Answers-1. Identify Hazards
2. Assess Hazards
3. Make Risk Decisions
4. Implement Controls
5. Supervise
True or false: ORM is a fail-safe way to eliminate risk in the workplace. - Answers-False:
ORM does neither of these things and is NOT a replacement for training
When would you use Time-Critical Risk Management (TCRM)? - Answers-When you
need to perform operational risk management for a task with limited time or resources
True or False: Operational Risk Management (ORM) is only necessary for on-duty tasks
and projects. - Answers-False: ORM is necessary to US Navy personnel at ALL times. It
is even necessary to carry out before engaging in activities deemed high-risk.
What are the four circular steps of Time-Critical Risk Management (TCRM)? (Hint:
ABCD) - Answers-Assess the situation
Balance resources
Communicate to others
Do and debrief
What are the three security classifications and their associated colors and
abbreviations? - Answers-1. Top Secret (TS, orange)
2. Secret (S, red)
3. Confidential (C, blue)
Which classification of information will cause exceptionally grave danger to national
security? - Answers-Top secret
Secret information leaks could cause ________ damage to national security. - Answers-
serious damage
What is Essential Elements of Friendly Information (EEFI) and when is relevant? -
Answers-Protection of critical information, relevant when maintaining a friendly, joint-
country operation. (e.g. repair status of a ship)
What are the prerequisites for having access to classified information? (3) - Answers-1.
Need-to-know situation/promotes mission completion
2. Appropriate security clearance
3. No known disqualifying info
