HM2 Advancement Examination ACTUAL
EXAM 2026/2027 | Hospital Corpsman
Second Class | Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Section 1: Administration & Leadership (12 questions)
Q1: A Sailor reports to you with concerns about their evaluation. Which NAVPERS form is the official
Evaluation Report used for E-5 and below?
A. NAVPERS 1070/613
B. NAVPERS 1616/26 (Evaluation Report – Enlisted) [CORRECT]
C. NAVPERS 1070/604
D. NAVPERS 1626/7
Rationale: NAVPERS 1616/26 is the standard enlisted evaluation report per BUPERSINST 1610.10.
1070/613 (A) is the service record. 1070/604 (C) is administrative remarks (Page 13). 1626/7 (D) is the
report chit for disciplinary action.
Q2: A Sailor commits a minor violation of the UCMJ. The Commanding Officer chooses to handle this at
the lowest level without court-martial. What is this process called?
A. Captain's Mast (Non-Judicial Punishment – NJP) [CORRECT]
B. General Court-Martial
C. Administrative Separation
D. Non-Punitive Letter of Instruction
Rationale: NJP (Article 15) allows COs to discipline minor offenses without court-martial. Captain's Mast
is the Navy term for NJP. General Court-Martial (B) is for serious offenses. Admin separation (C) is for
removal from service. NPLOC (D) is administrative, not disciplinary.
Q3: During a counseling session, a Sailor refuses to sign the written record. What is the proper
procedure?
, A. Tear up the counseling and start over
B. Note "Sailor refused to sign" and have a witness sign, then file [CORRECT]
C. Force the Sailor to sign under threat of NJP
D. Cancel the counseling and handle verbally only
Rationale: Per BUPERSINST 1610.10, refusal to sign is noted with witness signature; counseling remains
valid. Destruction (A) or verbal-only (D) invalidates documentation. Coercion (C) is prohibited.
Q4: Which form documents administrative remarks in a service record (often called a "Page 13")?
A. NAVPERS 1616/26
B. NAVPERS 1070/604 (Page 13 – Administrative Remarks) [CORRECT]
C. NAVPERS 1070/613
D. DD Form 214
Rationale: NAVPERS 1070/604 is Page 13 for administrative remarks. 1616/26 (A) is evaluations.
1070/613 (C) is service record. DD 214 (D) is discharge certificate.
Q5: A Sailor is assigned as Petty Officer of the Watch (POOW). A visitor arrives at the quarterdeck
requesting access. What is the FIRST action?
A. Allow immediate access if in uniform
B. Verify identification and purpose, check access list, notify appropriate authority [CORRECT]
C. Deny all access unless accompanied by an officer
D. Request the visitor wait while you finish other duties
Rationale: POOW duties require verification of ID, purpose, and authorization before access.
Unrestricted access (A) violates security. blanket denial (C) is improper. Delaying (D) neglects duties.
Q6: Which article of the UCMJ covers "Disrespect toward a superior commissioned officer"?
A. Article 86 (Absence without leave)
B. Article 91 (Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, NCO, or PO)
C. Article 89 (Disrespect toward a superior commissioned officer) [CORRECT]
D. Article 134 (General article)
,Rationale: Article 89 specifically covers disrespect toward commissioned officers. Article 91 (B) covers
NCOs/POs. Article 86 (A) is AWOL. Article 134 (D) is catch-all for prejudicial conduct.
Q7: A Sailor's performance evaluation requires trait grading. Which scale is used for enlisted
evaluations?
A. 1.0 to 5.0 scale (1.0 = lowest, 5.0 = highest) [CORRECT]
B. 0 to 100 percentage scale
C. Pass/Fail only
D. 1 to 10 scale
Rationale: Navy enlisted evaluations use 1.0-5.0 trait grading per BUPERSINST 1610.10. Other scales (B,
C, D) are not used for enlisted evals.
Q8: You are preparing a training record for a Corpsman. Which document tracks individual training
completion and qualifications?
A. NAVPERS 1070/613
B. Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ) or service record training entries [CORRECT]
C. NAVPERS 1616/26 only
D. Personal correspondence file
Rationale: ETJ and service record entries track training. 1070/613 (A) is service record but not specific to
training tracking. Evaluations (C) don't track qualifications. Personal files (D) are unofficial.
Q9: A Sailor requests to submit a statement for their service record regarding an incident. Which form is
used?
A. NAVPERS 1070/604
B. NAVPERS 1070/613 (Service Record – for official entries) [CORRECT]
C. NAVPERS 1626/7
D. DD Form 215
Rationale: Service record entries use NAVPERS 1070/613. Page 13 (A) is for command remarks. 1626/7
(C) is report chit. DD 215 (D) is correction to DD 214.
Q10: During watch turnover, what is the MOST critical element to ensure continuity?
A. Personal opinions about watch standers
, B. Complete, accurate, and verified information about all ongoing situations [CORRECT]
C. Social conversation to build rapport
D. Criticism of previous watch section
Rationale: Watch turnover requires accurate, verified information transfer per Navy watchstanding
principles. Personal opinions (A), socializing (C), or criticism (D) compromise professionalism and safety.
Q11: A Sailor is being processed for NJP. What is the maximum punishment a CO can impose at NJP for
an E-5?
A. Reduction to E-1, forfeiture of all pay, 60 days restriction, dishonorable discharge
B. Suspension of punishment, admonition only
C. Reduction to next inferior paygrade (E-4), forfeiture of ½ month's pay for 2 months, 45 days
extra duty, 45 days restriction [CORRECT]
D. Confinement for 1 year
Rationale: NJP limits for E-5: reduction one grade, ½ month pay forfeiture for 2 months, 45 days extra
duty/restriction. Option A exceeds NJP authority. Option B is minimal. Option D requires court-martial.
Q12: Which instruction governs the Navy Performance Evaluation System?
A. OPNAVINST 5100.19
B. BUPERSINST 1610.10 (Navy Performance Evaluation System) [CORRECT]
C. SECNAVINST 5216.5
D. NAVMED P-5010
Rationale: BUPERSINST 1610.10 governs evaluations. 5100.19 (A) is safety. 5216.5 (C) is
correspondence. NAVMED P-5010 (D) is preventive medicine.
Section 2: General Medical & Surgical Nursing (15 questions)
Q13: When selecting an angiocatheter for IV insertion in an adult patient requiring blood transfusion,
which gauge is MOST appropriate?
A. 24 gauge (for small veins only)
B. 20-22 gauge (acceptable for most fluids)
C. 18 gauge or larger (required for blood products to prevent hemolysis) [CORRECT]
EXAM 2026/2027 | Hospital Corpsman
Second Class | Verified Q&A | Pass
Guaranteed - A+ Graded
Section 1: Administration & Leadership (12 questions)
Q1: A Sailor reports to you with concerns about their evaluation. Which NAVPERS form is the official
Evaluation Report used for E-5 and below?
A. NAVPERS 1070/613
B. NAVPERS 1616/26 (Evaluation Report – Enlisted) [CORRECT]
C. NAVPERS 1070/604
D. NAVPERS 1626/7
Rationale: NAVPERS 1616/26 is the standard enlisted evaluation report per BUPERSINST 1610.10.
1070/613 (A) is the service record. 1070/604 (C) is administrative remarks (Page 13). 1626/7 (D) is the
report chit for disciplinary action.
Q2: A Sailor commits a minor violation of the UCMJ. The Commanding Officer chooses to handle this at
the lowest level without court-martial. What is this process called?
A. Captain's Mast (Non-Judicial Punishment – NJP) [CORRECT]
B. General Court-Martial
C. Administrative Separation
D. Non-Punitive Letter of Instruction
Rationale: NJP (Article 15) allows COs to discipline minor offenses without court-martial. Captain's Mast
is the Navy term for NJP. General Court-Martial (B) is for serious offenses. Admin separation (C) is for
removal from service. NPLOC (D) is administrative, not disciplinary.
Q3: During a counseling session, a Sailor refuses to sign the written record. What is the proper
procedure?
, A. Tear up the counseling and start over
B. Note "Sailor refused to sign" and have a witness sign, then file [CORRECT]
C. Force the Sailor to sign under threat of NJP
D. Cancel the counseling and handle verbally only
Rationale: Per BUPERSINST 1610.10, refusal to sign is noted with witness signature; counseling remains
valid. Destruction (A) or verbal-only (D) invalidates documentation. Coercion (C) is prohibited.
Q4: Which form documents administrative remarks in a service record (often called a "Page 13")?
A. NAVPERS 1616/26
B. NAVPERS 1070/604 (Page 13 – Administrative Remarks) [CORRECT]
C. NAVPERS 1070/613
D. DD Form 214
Rationale: NAVPERS 1070/604 is Page 13 for administrative remarks. 1616/26 (A) is evaluations.
1070/613 (C) is service record. DD 214 (D) is discharge certificate.
Q5: A Sailor is assigned as Petty Officer of the Watch (POOW). A visitor arrives at the quarterdeck
requesting access. What is the FIRST action?
A. Allow immediate access if in uniform
B. Verify identification and purpose, check access list, notify appropriate authority [CORRECT]
C. Deny all access unless accompanied by an officer
D. Request the visitor wait while you finish other duties
Rationale: POOW duties require verification of ID, purpose, and authorization before access.
Unrestricted access (A) violates security. blanket denial (C) is improper. Delaying (D) neglects duties.
Q6: Which article of the UCMJ covers "Disrespect toward a superior commissioned officer"?
A. Article 86 (Absence without leave)
B. Article 91 (Insubordinate conduct toward warrant officer, NCO, or PO)
C. Article 89 (Disrespect toward a superior commissioned officer) [CORRECT]
D. Article 134 (General article)
,Rationale: Article 89 specifically covers disrespect toward commissioned officers. Article 91 (B) covers
NCOs/POs. Article 86 (A) is AWOL. Article 134 (D) is catch-all for prejudicial conduct.
Q7: A Sailor's performance evaluation requires trait grading. Which scale is used for enlisted
evaluations?
A. 1.0 to 5.0 scale (1.0 = lowest, 5.0 = highest) [CORRECT]
B. 0 to 100 percentage scale
C. Pass/Fail only
D. 1 to 10 scale
Rationale: Navy enlisted evaluations use 1.0-5.0 trait grading per BUPERSINST 1610.10. Other scales (B,
C, D) are not used for enlisted evals.
Q8: You are preparing a training record for a Corpsman. Which document tracks individual training
completion and qualifications?
A. NAVPERS 1070/613
B. Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ) or service record training entries [CORRECT]
C. NAVPERS 1616/26 only
D. Personal correspondence file
Rationale: ETJ and service record entries track training. 1070/613 (A) is service record but not specific to
training tracking. Evaluations (C) don't track qualifications. Personal files (D) are unofficial.
Q9: A Sailor requests to submit a statement for their service record regarding an incident. Which form is
used?
A. NAVPERS 1070/604
B. NAVPERS 1070/613 (Service Record – for official entries) [CORRECT]
C. NAVPERS 1626/7
D. DD Form 215
Rationale: Service record entries use NAVPERS 1070/613. Page 13 (A) is for command remarks. 1626/7
(C) is report chit. DD 215 (D) is correction to DD 214.
Q10: During watch turnover, what is the MOST critical element to ensure continuity?
A. Personal opinions about watch standers
, B. Complete, accurate, and verified information about all ongoing situations [CORRECT]
C. Social conversation to build rapport
D. Criticism of previous watch section
Rationale: Watch turnover requires accurate, verified information transfer per Navy watchstanding
principles. Personal opinions (A), socializing (C), or criticism (D) compromise professionalism and safety.
Q11: A Sailor is being processed for NJP. What is the maximum punishment a CO can impose at NJP for
an E-5?
A. Reduction to E-1, forfeiture of all pay, 60 days restriction, dishonorable discharge
B. Suspension of punishment, admonition only
C. Reduction to next inferior paygrade (E-4), forfeiture of ½ month's pay for 2 months, 45 days
extra duty, 45 days restriction [CORRECT]
D. Confinement for 1 year
Rationale: NJP limits for E-5: reduction one grade, ½ month pay forfeiture for 2 months, 45 days extra
duty/restriction. Option A exceeds NJP authority. Option B is minimal. Option D requires court-martial.
Q12: Which instruction governs the Navy Performance Evaluation System?
A. OPNAVINST 5100.19
B. BUPERSINST 1610.10 (Navy Performance Evaluation System) [CORRECT]
C. SECNAVINST 5216.5
D. NAVMED P-5010
Rationale: BUPERSINST 1610.10 governs evaluations. 5100.19 (A) is safety. 5216.5 (C) is
correspondence. NAVMED P-5010 (D) is preventive medicine.
Section 2: General Medical & Surgical Nursing (15 questions)
Q13: When selecting an angiocatheter for IV insertion in an adult patient requiring blood transfusion,
which gauge is MOST appropriate?
A. 24 gauge (for small veins only)
B. 20-22 gauge (acceptable for most fluids)
C. 18 gauge or larger (required for blood products to prevent hemolysis) [CORRECT]
