PTS TIMELINE
Some Traditions and Usages of the Service
Nautical Words and Expressions
NOSCBILINST
Award Pts for Exams
100
When does NAVPERSCOM begin reviewing PTS applications?
What is 12 months
100
Why was the custom of raising your right hand ungloved to swear an oath created? (swearing an oath as a witness)
What is The hand was bared in order to ascertain whether or not the witness to be sworn was branded. (meaning they were not branded a criminal)
100
Cut of His Jib
What is In the days of sailing ships, nationality and rigs could often be distinguished by their jibs.
100
NOSCBILINST 6110
What is Physical Readiness Program
100
NAM
What is 2
200
At ____ months, the command will conduct a CDB on a member that has not been approved for PTS.
What is 9 months
200
February 2, 1843 started a six week trail by court-martial for Commander Alexander Mackenzie, who was accused of murder. Mackenzie was honorably acquitted and the verfict was approved by which President?
What is Tyler. Command Mackenzie hung a midshipmen and two seamen found guilt for attempting to incite a mutiny.
200
Dead Marine
What is Empty Bottle The Duke (which later became William IV) at a dinner party pointed to some empty bottles and said " Take away those marines." A Marine servicemember stood up and asked why he called them Marines believing it to be an insult. The Duke said "I call them Marines because they are good fellows who have done their duty and are ready to do it again."
200
NOSCBILNOTE 1001
What is IDT Participation Requirements
200
LOC (Flag/Senior Executive Service)
What is 1
300
At ___ months PTS disapprovals move to a fast-track transition and Reserve affiliation timeline.
What is 6 months.
300
July 18, 1958 President Eisenhower signed Public Law 529, a Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsored measure that proclaimed that May 1st of yea year should be observed as ______________ Day.
What is Loyalty.
300
Ditty Box
What is Small Box formerly carried by sailors in which were kept letters, small souvenirs, toilet articles, and needles and thread.
300
NOSCBILINST 11320
What is Command Fire Bill
300
Navy and Marine Corps Medal
What is 3
400
At this point Sailors who have not negotiated orders should/will receive orders based on the needs of the Navy.
What is 5 months.
400
Wearing of medals and decorations for the most part worn on the left breast. This custom can be traced back from the pratice of who?
What is Crusaders.
400
Grape
What is Small Iron Balls an inch or so in diameter bound together in clusters.
400
NOSCBILINST 1700
What is Personnel Recognition Program
400
Navy Cross
What is 5
500
1 to 4 months before EAOS / PRD the CCC will do what?
What is ensure that the Sailor meets any prerequisites for transfer. (i.e., screening requirements, dependent entry approval, EFM concerns, etc.)
500
The Code of Honor, printed in Baltimore in 1847 and written by A Southron set down specific rules for what?
What is Dueling
500
Handsomely
What is An order to do something slowly and carefully.
500
NOSCBILINST 5300
What is Policy Statements
500
Medal of Honor
What is 10
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