ODS Final Exam – 2025/2026 Updated Study Guide & Practice
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What does CMEO stand for and do? - correct answerCommand Managed Equal
Opportunity; promote positive command morale and quality of life
What two main aspects does CMEO deal with? - correct answerDiscrimination and
sexual harassment
What are the roles of a CMEO manager? (3) - correct answerCoordinate 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? - correct answer1. 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? - correct answerSexual Assault Prevention and Response
Program
What are the two SAPR reporting options and what is the difference? - correct answer1.
Restricted: anonymous to CoC, but unable to receive expedited transfer or protective
order.
2. Unrestricted: non-anonymous report, with all SAPR resources available
Who stays confidential in SAPR reporting? (6) - correct answerChaplain
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) - correct
answerIdeation, 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) - correct answer1. 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)
,What are the purposes Operational Stress Control (OSC)? (3) - correct answer1.
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? - correct answerA
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? - correct answer1. Ready
(green)
2. Reacting
3. Injured
4. Ill (red)
What are some barriers to managing stress in the Navy? (4) - correct answer- 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? - correct answer1. 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? - correct answer1. Self Referral
2. Command Referral (can be incident or non-incident based)
What is the alcohol policy here at OTCN Newport? - correct answer0-0-1-3:
0 drinks under age 21
0 drinks before driving
1 standard drink per hour max
3 standard drinks max per liberty period
How much does your blood alcohol concentration decrease per hour as a rule of
thumb? - correct answer0.015% per hour decrease
What is ORM and what are its main goals? - correct answerOperational Risk
Management: a decision making tool combining logic and common sense to minimize
risk
ORM consists of ___ levels, ___ priniciples, and ___ steps. - correct answer3, 4, 5
, The 3 levels of ORM, defined by time, are: - correct answer1. 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) - correct answer1. 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) - correct answer1. 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. - correct
answerFalse: ORM does neither of these things and is NOT a replacement for training
When would you use Time-Critical Risk Management (TCRM)? - correct answerWhen
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. - correct answerFalse: 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) - correct answerAssess the situation
Balance resources
Communicate to others
Do and debrief
What are the three security classifications and their associated colors and
abbreviations? - correct answer1. Top Secret (TS, orange)
2. Secret (S, red)
3. Confidential (C, blue)
Which classification of information will cause exceptionally grave danger to national
security? - correct answerTop secret
Secret information leaks could cause ________ damage to national security. - correct
answerserious damage
Questions | 100% Pass Guarantee
What does CMEO stand for and do? - correct answerCommand Managed Equal
Opportunity; promote positive command morale and quality of life
What two main aspects does CMEO deal with? - correct answerDiscrimination and
sexual harassment
What are the roles of a CMEO manager? (3) - correct answerCoordinate 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? - correct answer1. 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? - correct answerSexual Assault Prevention and Response
Program
What are the two SAPR reporting options and what is the difference? - correct answer1.
Restricted: anonymous to CoC, but unable to receive expedited transfer or protective
order.
2. Unrestricted: non-anonymous report, with all SAPR resources available
Who stays confidential in SAPR reporting? (6) - correct answerChaplain
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) - correct
answerIdeation, 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) - correct answer1. 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)
,What are the purposes Operational Stress Control (OSC)? (3) - correct answer1.
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? - correct answerA
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? - correct answer1. Ready
(green)
2. Reacting
3. Injured
4. Ill (red)
What are some barriers to managing stress in the Navy? (4) - correct answer- 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? - correct answer1. 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? - correct answer1. Self Referral
2. Command Referral (can be incident or non-incident based)
What is the alcohol policy here at OTCN Newport? - correct answer0-0-1-3:
0 drinks under age 21
0 drinks before driving
1 standard drink per hour max
3 standard drinks max per liberty period
How much does your blood alcohol concentration decrease per hour as a rule of
thumb? - correct answer0.015% per hour decrease
What is ORM and what are its main goals? - correct answerOperational Risk
Management: a decision making tool combining logic and common sense to minimize
risk
ORM consists of ___ levels, ___ priniciples, and ___ steps. - correct answer3, 4, 5
, The 3 levels of ORM, defined by time, are: - correct answer1. 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) - correct answer1. 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) - correct answer1. 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. - correct
answerFalse: ORM does neither of these things and is NOT a replacement for training
When would you use Time-Critical Risk Management (TCRM)? - correct answerWhen
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. - correct answerFalse: 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) - correct answerAssess the situation
Balance resources
Communicate to others
Do and debrief
What are the three security classifications and their associated colors and
abbreviations? - correct answer1. Top Secret (TS, orange)
2. Secret (S, red)
3. Confidential (C, blue)
Which classification of information will cause exceptionally grave danger to national
security? - correct answerTop secret
Secret information leaks could cause ________ damage to national security. - correct
answerserious damage
