Commissioning Program

Question 1

Know the commissioning programs available for enlisted personnel:

Answer 1

1. CWO
2. OCS
3. PPEP
4. CGA
5. Direct Commission Program
6. SRDC

Question 2

CO’s may recommend _____ and above for appointment to the grade of CWO2 if they meet all minimum eligibility requirements.

Answer 2

PO 1st class

Question 3

Enlisted members seeking appointment must possess the qualities of character and leadership required of CWO, They must:

Answer 3

1. Demonstrate character consistent with CG core values
2. Have no history of substance and/or alcohol abuse
3. Have no history of civil or military misconduct
4. Be financially responsible
5. Fully support commandant policies of civil rights, diversity and all other HR initiatives

Question 4

Applicant minimum eligibility requirements for appointment to CWO grade must be completed by _______ of the year in which the CWO appointment board convenes.

Answer 4

January 1st

Question 5

CWO applicant must meet the following criteria:

Answer 5

1. U.S. Citizenship
2. Duty Status
3. SWE results
4. Enlisted rate
5. Medical
6. Recommendation

Question 6

After completing __ weeks of training, candidates are appointed as commissioned CG ENS or LTJG or as commissioned CGR ENS.

Answer 6

17

Question 7

Enlisted members seeking appointment to Chief Warrant Officer must possess WHAT qualities of
character and leadership?

Answer 7

•
Demonstrate character consistent
with Coast Guard core values
•
Have no history of substa
nce and/or alcohol abuse
•
Have no history of civil or military misconduct
•
Be financially responsible
•
Fully support Commandant policies in
the all areas of civil rights,
diversity, and all other hu
man resource initiatives

Question 8

Applicant minimum eligibility requirements for appointment to warrant grade must be completed by ________ of the year in which the Chief Warrant Officer Appointment Board convenes.

Answer 8

January 1st

Question 9

The CWO applicant must meet the following criteria:

Answer 9

• Be a United States citizen.
• Be a member of the Coast Guard or Coast Guard Reserve with at least 8 yrs total active service in the U.S. Armed Forces…the last 4 years with the Coast Guard. The member must not be scheduled for separation nor have applied for retirement.
• Have placed in the top 50% on eligibility list for advancement to E-7 based on SWE results administered in May prior to January 1st deadline.
• • Be serving in pay grade E-6 or above and have completed at least one year of sea duty in pay grade E-6 or above if applying for the boatswain, weapons, or naval engineering specialties.
• • Possess normal color perception if applying for the AVI, BOSN, ELC, INF, MED, or WEPS warrant specialties.
• Obtain the commanding officer’s recommendation.

Question 10

Complete details for the CWO app
lication process can be found in ______.

Answer 10

COMDINST M1000.6 (series)

Question 11

OCS candidates must meet a
qualifying score on the ______ exams and sit before a
board of commissioned officers for a selection interview.

Answer 11

• SAT
• ACT
• ASVAB

Question 12

To meet the OCS eligibility requirements,
applicants must meet the following
criteria:

Answer 12

• Be a United States citizen with no questionable foreign connections.
• Be between 21 and 26 years of age.
• Meet the requirements listed in the Medical Manual, COMDTINST M6000.1 (series), Chapter 3.
• Duty status: Applicants for temporary regular commissions must be on active duty in the Coast Guard. Applicants with six or more yearsof previous activity duty creditable service for retirement, other than in the Coast Guard or Coast Guard Reserve, are not eligible.

Question 13

PPEP applicants must meet the following criteria:

Answer 13

• . Be a United States citizen.
• . Be between 21 years and not yet 32 years of age
• Be an enlisted member of the Coast Guard or Coast Guard Reserve on active duty.
• Complete sufficient course work within 24 months for a baccalaureate degree.
• You must be enrolled/accepted for enrollment in an accredited 4-year college/university that is approved by Commandant (G-PRJ).
• You need to maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
• Achieve a minimum score of 36 on the Office Aptitude Rating (OAR).
• Be recommended by the commanding officer…NO exceptions!
• Per Chapter 3 of the Medical Manual, COMDTINST M6000.1 prior to PPEP acceptance (physical to have been completed within the preceding two years).
• Have no record of conviction by courts martial, non-judicial punishment, or civil court for other than minor traffic
  violations.

Question 14

Qualified applicants for the CGA examination must have good character and meet the following criteria:

Answer 14

• .Be a United States citizen.
• Be between 17 and 22 years of age.
• Must be unmarried and have no dependents.
• Have graduated from high school with credits in the required subjects.