PMK MISC

Question 1

What is Brilliance on the Basics? (S.A.I.L.O.R.)

Answer 1

• SPONSORSHIP
• ASSIGN A MENTOR
• INDOCK
• LEADERSHIP
• OMBUDSMEN
• RECOGNITION

Question 2

What is a deckplate leader?

Answer 2

Deckplate leaders as visible leaders who set the tone, know the mission, know their people and develop their people beyond their own expectations as a team and as individuals.

Question 3

D.I.P.C.L.A.S.

Answer 3

DECKPLATE LEADERSHIP
INSTITUTIONAL and TECHNICAL EXPERTS
PROFESSIONALISM
CHARACTER
LOYALTY
ACTIVE COMMUNICATIONS 
SENSE OF HERITAGE

Question 4

Legacy retirement system formula?

Answer 4

2.5% x YOS x Retired base pay

Question 5

Blended retirement system formula?

Answer 5

2.5% x YOS x Retired base pay (up to 5% tsp matching)

Question 6

Color of American pennant for ship’s commission?

Answer 6

blue at the hoist, bearing seven white stars; the rest of the pennant consists of single longitudinal stripes of red and white

Question 7

How many bells are rung when a baby is born aboard ship?

Answer 7

2

“Baby’s name, born this day Oct. 14, arriving!”