SERVICE WIDE EXAM EPME QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
How many CG roles - Answers - 5
Maritime safety,mobility,security
Protection of natural resources
National defense
When was the coast guard established as an armed service - Answers - 1915
The coast guard has how many missions? - Answers - 11
What 2 ratings are only open to mbrs of the reserves - Answers - Port security specialist
Investigator
Ready reserves consist of? - Answers - Selected reserve(selres)
Individual ready reserve(irr)
US flag is called_____when displayed on a vessel or facility - Answers - Ensign
The US flag is called_____when carried by foot - Answers - Colors
The US flag is called _____when displayed on a vehicle or aircraft - Answers - Standard
The CG flag - Answers - Was approved on jan 28,1964
Is 52 x 66 inches
Union jack is displayed - Answers - When vessel is moored from 0800-sunset
Union jack is not displayed - Answers - When vessel is underway
The Revenue cutter service was established in? - Answers - 1790
What year was the Designation of coast guard seal and emblem - Answers - 1927
The coast guard ensign represents - Answers - Vessels Law enforcement authority
CG ensigns 16 vertical red and white stripes represent? - Answers - Number of states in
the union
How many battle streamers does the CG have? - Answers - 34
The CG adopted battle streamers in? - Answers - 1968
Who may display battle streamers? - Answers - Only major hq commands
ANSWERS
How many CG roles - Answers - 5
Maritime safety,mobility,security
Protection of natural resources
National defense
When was the coast guard established as an armed service - Answers - 1915
The coast guard has how many missions? - Answers - 11
What 2 ratings are only open to mbrs of the reserves - Answers - Port security specialist
Investigator
Ready reserves consist of? - Answers - Selected reserve(selres)
Individual ready reserve(irr)
US flag is called_____when displayed on a vessel or facility - Answers - Ensign
The US flag is called_____when carried by foot - Answers - Colors
The US flag is called _____when displayed on a vehicle or aircraft - Answers - Standard
The CG flag - Answers - Was approved on jan 28,1964
Is 52 x 66 inches
Union jack is displayed - Answers - When vessel is moored from 0800-sunset
Union jack is not displayed - Answers - When vessel is underway
The Revenue cutter service was established in? - Answers - 1790
What year was the Designation of coast guard seal and emblem - Answers - 1927
The coast guard ensign represents - Answers - Vessels Law enforcement authority
CG ensigns 16 vertical red and white stripes represent? - Answers - Number of states in
the union
How many battle streamers does the CG have? - Answers - 34
The CG adopted battle streamers in? - Answers - 1968
Who may display battle streamers? - Answers - Only major hq commands
