YNC EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS/ LATEST UPDATE
BUPERSINST 1080.53
Ans: ENLISTED DISTRIBUTION AND VERIFICATION REPORT USERS MANUAL
(EDVR)
What section of the EDVR lists all Sailors under orders to report to the activity?
Ans: Section 1
In section 1 of the EDVR, what is listed in column 3.
Ans: The UIC of the activity to which the Sailor is presently assigned.
In section 1 of the EDVR, what is listed in column 4.
Ans: The Personnel and Pay Services Unit Identification Code (PPSUIC) for the
activity to which the Sailor is currently assigned.
Where can you obtain the activities name?
Ans: The Navy Comptroller Manual (NAVCOMPT Manual), volume 2, chapter 5.
What does the acronym DNEC stand for?
Ans: Distribution Navy Enlisted Classification
What does the acronym INEC means?
Ans: Inventory Navy Enlisted Classification
,How will you annotate a DNEC and INEC discrepancy?
Ans: By a four position flag and require the activity to verify prospective gain's NEC
inventory.
If a Sailor has a NEC or its principal, how will it be displayed?
Ans: It will be displayed as INEC1 or INEC2 on the EDVR in column M.
In the event the EDVR process cannot locate the NEC in the Sailor's inventory, how
will the DNEC be shown in the inventory discrepancies?
Ans: As a four position "flag" consisting of three asterisks and a numerical code.
In the event there is no identified training (NECs with no related training) how will it be
displayed?
Ans: Three asterisks will be displayed without a numerical code.
What is the meaning of "Code ***1"?
Ans: Satisfactory completion of a course of instruction is mandatory.
What is the meaning of "Code ***2"?
Ans: Satisfactory completion of on-the-job training (OJT) or/and formal COI is
required.
What is the meaning of "Code ***3"?
Ans: Completion of OJT is required.
SECNAVINST 1650.1H
Ans: Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual
Who retains awarding authority for all awards under his purview?
,Ans: SECNAV
If a Commanding Officer has the authority to award the NCM and/or NAM, do the
have the authority to award the Combat Distinguishing Device to wear on the medal?
Ans: No, unless authority has been specifically delegated to him.
Who approves and awards the Medal of Honor?
Ans: The President, in the name of Congress.
Who approves and awards the Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal and Silver Star
Medal?
Ans: SECNAV, in the name of the President.
Who may approve and award the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross,
Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious
Service Medal, and Air Medal?
Ans: SECNAV, CNO, CMC, and thier designees, under delegated awarding
authority from SECNAV, in the name of the President.
Who may approve and award the Joint Service Commendation Medal and Joint Service
Achievement Medal?
Ans: SECNAV, in the name of SECDEF, when SECNAV is Executive Agent for the Joint
function.
Who may approve Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals and Navy and
Marine Corps Achievement Medals?
Ans: Numerous commands, in the Name of SECNAV.
Approves and awards the Combat Action Ribbon?
Ans: CNO, CMC, and their designees, under delegated awarding authority from
, SECNAV, in the name of SECNAV.
What awards may Navy personnel accept, retain, and wear when permanently assigned
to other services?
Ans: The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and below.
What awards may Navy personnel accept, retain, and wear when temporary assigned to
Combat Area Service?
Ans: Commendation and Achievement Medals directly from other service to which
assigned.
Can Navy personnel who are temporary assigned to a non-combat area be authorized to
accept, retain, or wear another service's awards?
Ans: No
What military decoration could a civilian be eligible?
Ans: Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star Medal, Distinguished
Flying Cross, Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, and Navy
and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.
What website provides information regarding awards available to all federal
government civilians?
Ans: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
What size stars are used for personal decorations?
Ans: 5/16 (large size)
What size stars are used for unit, campaign, service, and engagement awards?
Ans: 3/16 with the exception of the Navy "E" Ribbon
ANSWERS/ LATEST UPDATE
BUPERSINST 1080.53
Ans: ENLISTED DISTRIBUTION AND VERIFICATION REPORT USERS MANUAL
(EDVR)
What section of the EDVR lists all Sailors under orders to report to the activity?
Ans: Section 1
In section 1 of the EDVR, what is listed in column 3.
Ans: The UIC of the activity to which the Sailor is presently assigned.
In section 1 of the EDVR, what is listed in column 4.
Ans: The Personnel and Pay Services Unit Identification Code (PPSUIC) for the
activity to which the Sailor is currently assigned.
Where can you obtain the activities name?
Ans: The Navy Comptroller Manual (NAVCOMPT Manual), volume 2, chapter 5.
What does the acronym DNEC stand for?
Ans: Distribution Navy Enlisted Classification
What does the acronym INEC means?
Ans: Inventory Navy Enlisted Classification
,How will you annotate a DNEC and INEC discrepancy?
Ans: By a four position flag and require the activity to verify prospective gain's NEC
inventory.
If a Sailor has a NEC or its principal, how will it be displayed?
Ans: It will be displayed as INEC1 or INEC2 on the EDVR in column M.
In the event the EDVR process cannot locate the NEC in the Sailor's inventory, how
will the DNEC be shown in the inventory discrepancies?
Ans: As a four position "flag" consisting of three asterisks and a numerical code.
In the event there is no identified training (NECs with no related training) how will it be
displayed?
Ans: Three asterisks will be displayed without a numerical code.
What is the meaning of "Code ***1"?
Ans: Satisfactory completion of a course of instruction is mandatory.
What is the meaning of "Code ***2"?
Ans: Satisfactory completion of on-the-job training (OJT) or/and formal COI is
required.
What is the meaning of "Code ***3"?
Ans: Completion of OJT is required.
SECNAVINST 1650.1H
Ans: Navy and Marine Corps Awards Manual
Who retains awarding authority for all awards under his purview?
,Ans: SECNAV
If a Commanding Officer has the authority to award the NCM and/or NAM, do the
have the authority to award the Combat Distinguishing Device to wear on the medal?
Ans: No, unless authority has been specifically delegated to him.
Who approves and awards the Medal of Honor?
Ans: The President, in the name of Congress.
Who approves and awards the Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal and Silver Star
Medal?
Ans: SECNAV, in the name of the President.
Who may approve and award the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross,
Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious
Service Medal, and Air Medal?
Ans: SECNAV, CNO, CMC, and thier designees, under delegated awarding
authority from SECNAV, in the name of the President.
Who may approve and award the Joint Service Commendation Medal and Joint Service
Achievement Medal?
Ans: SECNAV, in the name of SECDEF, when SECNAV is Executive Agent for the Joint
function.
Who may approve Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals and Navy and
Marine Corps Achievement Medals?
Ans: Numerous commands, in the Name of SECNAV.
Approves and awards the Combat Action Ribbon?
Ans: CNO, CMC, and their designees, under delegated awarding authority from
, SECNAV, in the name of SECNAV.
What awards may Navy personnel accept, retain, and wear when permanently assigned
to other services?
Ans: The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) and below.
What awards may Navy personnel accept, retain, and wear when temporary assigned to
Combat Area Service?
Ans: Commendation and Achievement Medals directly from other service to which
assigned.
Can Navy personnel who are temporary assigned to a non-combat area be authorized to
accept, retain, or wear another service's awards?
Ans: No
What military decoration could a civilian be eligible?
Ans: Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star Medal, Distinguished
Flying Cross, Navy and Marine Corps Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, and Navy
and Marine Corps Commendation Medal.
What website provides information regarding awards available to all federal
government civilians?
Ans: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM).
What size stars are used for personal decorations?
Ans: 5/16 (large size)
What size stars are used for unit, campaign, service, and engagement awards?
Ans: 3/16 with the exception of the Navy "E" Ribbon
