FUNDAMENTALS UPDATED EXAM Questions
And CORRECT Answers
What are the duties of the CO? - CORRECT ANSWERS Commanding Officer. Duties are
established by U.S. Navy Regulations, General Orders, Customs, and Tradition. Ultimately
responsible for those under his or her command and their actions.
What are the duties of the XO? - CORRECT ANSWERS Executive Officer. Direct
representative of the CO. Primarily responsible for the organization, performance of duty, and
good order and discipline of the entire command. All orders issued by him will have the same
force and effect as though issued by the CO.
What are the duties of the Command Master Chief/Senior/Chief? - CORRECT ANSWERS Is
the enlisted advisor to the command on the formulation and implementation of policies
pertinent to morale, welfare, job satisfaction, discipline, utilization and training of all enlisted
personnel.
What are the duties of the Department Head? - CORRECT ANSWERS Is the representative
of the CO in matters pertaining to the department. All persons assigned to the department will
be subordinate to him and all orders issued by him will accordingly be obeyed by them.
What are the duties of the CMEO/EOPS? - CORRECT ANSWERS Command Managed Equal
Opportunity Officer/Equal Opportunity Program Specialist. Provides equal opportunity training
to the command. Includes the education and emphasis on giving equal opportunity.
What are the duties of the Division Officer? - CORRECT ANSWERS Responsible under the
Department Head, for the duties assigned to the division and for the conduct of subordinates,
following regulations and orders of the CO and other supervisors.
, What are the duties of the LCPO/LPO? - CORRECT ANSWERS Leading Chief Petty
Officer/Leading Petty Officer. Designated by the Division Officer. Normally will be the senior
CPO/LPO in the division. The LCPO assists the DIVO in administering, supervising, and training
division personnel. The LPO will assist the LCPO and DIVO.
What are the duties of the Work Center Supervisor? - CORRECT ANSWERS His/her
primary job is to respond to the hour-by-hour work center functions. Requires constant
communication throughout the chain of command.
What are the duties of the CACO? - CORRECT ANSWERS Command Career Counselor.
Runs the career counseling program, and makes sure that current programs and opportunities
are available to all crew members.
What are the duties of the SAPR (SAVI)? - CORRECT ANSWERS
What are the duties of the Ombudsman? - CORRECT ANSWERS Is the link between the
command and families of command personnel. Appointed by the CO. Keeps the CO informed
about family morale and problems families are facing. Assist families needing different services.
What are the duties of the Financial Specialist? - CORRECT ANSWERS Provides financial
counseling to members in their command. This may include budgets, financial planning,
investment opportunities, debt consolidation, etc.
What are the duties of the DAPA? - CORRECT ANSWERS Drug and Alcohol Program
Advisor. Advises the CO/XO on drug and alcohol abuse aboard ship and the approaches
necessary to cope effectively with the problem. Also coordinates Navy policies and procedures
on drug and alcohol education, rehabilitation, identification, and enforcement.