ODS Actual Final Exam Questions With
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1. What is a designator? - ANSWER A four-digit number that indicates primary
specialty qualifications
- First 3 digits = officer category
- Last digit = status (e.g. reserve, regular)
2. What color are service stripes worn on the service dress blues (SDB's)? -
ANSWER Cardinal or gold, to match Petty officer insignia (Note: after 12 years
of service they will be gold as well)
3. What color are service stripes worn on the service dress whites for E7 and
below? - ANSWER Blue
4. What are the five enlisted general apprenticeships, and what color is each
insignia? - ANSWER 1. Seaman - white stripes
2. Airman - green stripes
3. Fireman - red stripes
4. Constructionman - blue stripes
5. Hospitalman - white stripes
,5. What is the insignia for restricted and unrestricted line officers? - ANSWER
A 5-point gold star
6. What types of pay can you contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)? -
ANSWER Taxable pay (base pay, bonus pay, special pay, incentive pay)
7. What is the database of military sponsors, families, and others entitled to
TRICARE benefits? - ANSWER DEERS
8. In the blended retirement system (BRS), what will the DOD contribute to your
retirement fund after 60 days of service? After 2 years? - ANSWER - After 60
days, DOD contributes an automatic 1% of your base pay to your TSP
- After 2 years, DOD will match your TSP contributions up to 4% of your base pay
9. What act protects service members from certain civil actions? - ANSWER
Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act of 2003 (SCRA)
10. How many days of leave do active duty members accrue per month? -
ANSWER 2.5
11. What types of leave not count as chargeable leave? - ANSWER -
Convalescent leave
- Care-giving leave
- House-hunting leave
,12. Do you have to use chargeable leave if you have an emergency in the family? -
ANSWER Yes
13. What is the difference between duty and watch? - ANSWER Duty is the
legal or moral responsibility to perform for a set period of time. Watch is the
period of time during which a person is on guard or sentry
14. What are some things to consider before assuming a watch? (3) - ANSWER
- Report 30 minutes early
- Inspect spaces and equipment
- Examine all logs
15. What is the correct way to answer a phone while on watch? - ANSWER
Good (morning/afternoon/evening). This is Officer Training Command, (location)
quarterdeck, (Rank/Name), Officer of the Deck. This is a non-secure line. How may
I help you, Sir or Ma'am?
16. If things happen too quickly to document in the watch log book, how do you
properly make a late entry? - ANSWER In the time column, asterisk (*) when
the event occurred, and asterisk (*) again where the entry was actually made.
ex: 0801
*
0803
*0802
, 17. When ending a page on a log book, you must do the following - ANSWER -
Draw a diagonal line ending in the left corner of the page
- Print "No further entries on this page" on the line
- Initial
18. How is each Force Protection Condition (FPCON) level determined for the day?
- ANSWER Based on the probability of a terrorist attack or hostile act,
especially those specific to DOD elements and personnel.
19. What are the 5 FPCON levels in order of increasing risk? - ANSWER 1.
Normal
2. Alpha
3. Bravo
4. Charlie
5. Delta
20. What are the main responsibilities of the Officer of the Deck (OOD)? -
ANSWER - Enforce quarterdeck procedures
- Complete deck log
- Oversee subordinate watch positions
21. What are random security measures (RAM's)? - ANSWER Random security
actions that disguise actual security procedures and confuse surveillance intel.
Reviewed 100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!
1. What is a designator? - ANSWER A four-digit number that indicates primary
specialty qualifications
- First 3 digits = officer category
- Last digit = status (e.g. reserve, regular)
2. What color are service stripes worn on the service dress blues (SDB's)? -
ANSWER Cardinal or gold, to match Petty officer insignia (Note: after 12 years
of service they will be gold as well)
3. What color are service stripes worn on the service dress whites for E7 and
below? - ANSWER Blue
4. What are the five enlisted general apprenticeships, and what color is each
insignia? - ANSWER 1. Seaman - white stripes
2. Airman - green stripes
3. Fireman - red stripes
4. Constructionman - blue stripes
5. Hospitalman - white stripes
,5. What is the insignia for restricted and unrestricted line officers? - ANSWER
A 5-point gold star
6. What types of pay can you contribute to the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)? -
ANSWER Taxable pay (base pay, bonus pay, special pay, incentive pay)
7. What is the database of military sponsors, families, and others entitled to
TRICARE benefits? - ANSWER DEERS
8. In the blended retirement system (BRS), what will the DOD contribute to your
retirement fund after 60 days of service? After 2 years? - ANSWER - After 60
days, DOD contributes an automatic 1% of your base pay to your TSP
- After 2 years, DOD will match your TSP contributions up to 4% of your base pay
9. What act protects service members from certain civil actions? - ANSWER
Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act of 2003 (SCRA)
10. How many days of leave do active duty members accrue per month? -
ANSWER 2.5
11. What types of leave not count as chargeable leave? - ANSWER -
Convalescent leave
- Care-giving leave
- House-hunting leave
,12. Do you have to use chargeable leave if you have an emergency in the family? -
ANSWER Yes
13. What is the difference between duty and watch? - ANSWER Duty is the
legal or moral responsibility to perform for a set period of time. Watch is the
period of time during which a person is on guard or sentry
14. What are some things to consider before assuming a watch? (3) - ANSWER
- Report 30 minutes early
- Inspect spaces and equipment
- Examine all logs
15. What is the correct way to answer a phone while on watch? - ANSWER
Good (morning/afternoon/evening). This is Officer Training Command, (location)
quarterdeck, (Rank/Name), Officer of the Deck. This is a non-secure line. How may
I help you, Sir or Ma'am?
16. If things happen too quickly to document in the watch log book, how do you
properly make a late entry? - ANSWER In the time column, asterisk (*) when
the event occurred, and asterisk (*) again where the entry was actually made.
ex: 0801
*
0803
*0802
, 17. When ending a page on a log book, you must do the following - ANSWER -
Draw a diagonal line ending in the left corner of the page
- Print "No further entries on this page" on the line
- Initial
18. How is each Force Protection Condition (FPCON) level determined for the day?
- ANSWER Based on the probability of a terrorist attack or hostile act,
especially those specific to DOD elements and personnel.
19. What are the 5 FPCON levels in order of increasing risk? - ANSWER 1.
Normal
2. Alpha
3. Bravo
4. Charlie
5. Delta
20. What are the main responsibilities of the Officer of the Deck (OOD)? -
ANSWER - Enforce quarterdeck procedures
- Complete deck log
- Oversee subordinate watch positions
21. What are random security measures (RAM's)? - ANSWER Random security
actions that disguise actual security procedures and confuse surveillance intel.
