FITREPs, CHIEFEVALs, along with what else are the preferred reports for significant, observed performance?
EVAL
200
What is the predominate language spoken in Singapore?
Mandarin 35%, English 23%, Malay 14.1%, Hokkien 11.4%, Cantonese 5.7%, Teochew 4.9%, Tamil 3.2%, other Chinese dialects 1.8%, other 0.9%
200
Which commissioning program provides an excellent opportunity for highly motivated active duty enlisted personnel in the Navy or Naval reserve to earn a degree and receive a commission?
A special report may NOT be submitted for the sole purpose of raising what?
PMA - Performance Mark Average
300
In what year did Singapore gain its independence?
Singapore, AKA the Republic of Singapore, gained independence and became a republic following an ejection from Malaysia on 9 August 1965.
300
What is the high year tenure for an active duty E5 sailor?
14 years
300
Which uniform may be worn during any season when traveling on leave, TAD, or PCS?
Service Dress Blues
300
During which war were RADARs and SONARs first fully utilized?
World War II
300
A promotion/frocking EVAL must always be submitted upon promotion or frocking up to what paygrade?
E7 - CPO
400
How much is the US Dollar worth in Singapore?
As of today, the US Dollar is worth about 71 cents to the Singapore Dollar
400
What enlisted personnel may exceed past 30 years of service provided they meet certain requirements?
Command Master Chief - CMC
400
Which medal, if awarded, allows a person to wear their uniform at any time except under special circumstances?
Medal of Honor
400
In what year was the Purple Heart founded by President George Washington?
1782
400
What are "Detachment of Reporting Senior" reports that are optional for E1-E6 submitted as?
Special Reports
500
The Code of Conduct was adopted to provide guidance for service members during what circumstance?
When facing the enemy as a prisoner of war
500
What Navy program is designated as a long-term force management tool, balancing manning across rates, ratings, Active, FTS, and Reserve through BUPERS to control the reenlistment and enlistment contract extension quotas.
Career Waypoints - (C-WAY)
500
After how many years of consecutive good conduct are enlisted personnel then able to change their chevrons to gold?
Twelve
500
Who is the "father" of our highest naval traditions?
John Paul Jones
500
Special FITREPs for superior performance or recommendations are specifically prohibited for what personnel?