KNOW YOUR MCPON'S
GROOMING STANDARDS
RANK INSIGNIA
UNIFORM ASSESORIES
NAVY HERITAGE
100

THE FIRST MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY.

WHO IS MASTER CHIEF PETTY OF THE NAVY DELBERT D. BLACK.

100

TRUE OR FALSE: A HAIR PART IS AUTHORIZED WHEN IT IS NATURAL OR SHAVED INTO THE HEAD.

WHAT IS TRUE?


** The part has to be forward to aft in a horizontal line**

100

WHICH RANK INSIGNIA IS DESCRIBED AS: 3 DIAGONAL STRIPES?

 "WHAT IS AN E-3 RANK INSIGNIA"

100

ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTION, HOW MANY RINGS ARE AUTHORIZED ON ONE HAND?

WHAT IS 1 RING PLUS A WEDDING RING/ENGAGEMENT RING/ SCHOOL MILITARY ACADEMY/EDUCATION RING.


*Only one ring per hand is authorized, plus a wedding/engagement ring set.  Double stacking wedding rings with military academy/educational institution rings is authorized on one hand.

100

WHAT DOES THE USN ON THE CHIEFS ANCHOR STAND FOR? 

WHAT IS UNITY, SERVICE AND NAVIGATION.

200

WHO IS THE CURRENT MCPON?

WHO IS RUSSELL L. SMITH.

200

ARE FALSE EYELASHES AUTHORIZED IN UNIFORM?

YES, AS LONG AS THEY ARE NATURAL IN APPERANCE. 

**Long false eyelashes shall not be worn when in uniform.**

 

200

WHAT IS THE DESCRIPTION OF THE E8 COLLAR DEVICE. 

WHAT IS A GOLD FOULED ANCHOR WITH A SILVER SUPER IMPOSED USN AND 1 SILVER STAR.

200

LIST THE AUTHORIZED RING COLORS YOU ARE ALLOWED IN UNIFORM.


 HINT: 9 COLORS

 WHAT IS GOLD, SILVER, COPPER, GREY, TAN, BROWN, BLACK, WHITE OR LIGHT PINK IN COLOR.

200

WHAT IS THE ACE?

      

WHAT IS ANCHOR, CONSTITUTION, AND EAGLE.


300

WHAT IS THE RATE OF THE THIRD MASTER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER OF THE NAVY, ROBERT WALKER?

WHAT IS OSCM.

300

WHO IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO WEAR ANY FACIAL HAIR EXCEPT WHEN MEDICAL WAIVERS OR RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION HAVE BEEN GRANTED? 

 

WHO IS BRIG PRISONERS, BRIG AWARDEES, PERSONNEL IN A DISCIPLINARY HOLD STATUS (I.E., WHO ARE SERVING RESTRICTION OR HARD LABOR WITHOUT CONFINEMENT OR EXTRA DUTIES AS A RESULT OF A COURT‑MARTIAL OR NJP), PERSONNEL ASSIGNED TO A TRANSIENT PERSONNEL UNIT WHO ARE AWAITING SEPARATION:

(1) BY REASON OF A COURT‑MARTIAL SENTENCE.

(2) TO BENEFIT THE SERVICE (MILPERSMAN 1910- 164).

(3) PURSUANT TO THE RECOMMENDATION OR WAIVER OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE DISCHARGE BOARD, FOR MISCONDUCT (MILPERSMAN 1910-140).

300

WHO IN THE ENLISTED/OFFICER RANKS WEARS A (2) 1/2″ GOLD STRIPE, WITH (1) 1/4″ GOLD STRIPE ON THE SHOULDER BOARDS"

"WHAT IS THE IS 04 SHOULDER BOARD"

300

WHAT IS THE HANDBAG AUTHORIZED COLORS SAILORS CAN CARRY WHILE IN UNIFORM?

WHAT IS BLACK, BROWN AND WHITE.


**The color of the handbag will match the color of the shoes worn.**

300

INTRODUCED IN 1817, THIS PART OF THE UNIFORM WAS BELIEVED TO MAKE IT EASIER TO REMOVE CLOTHING WHEN SAILORS FELL OVERBOARD AND HAS A QUICK ABILITY TO BE ROLLED UP ABOVE THE KNEE WHEN WASHING THE DECK.

   

WHAT IS THE BELL BOTTOM TROUSER.

400

MCPON BILLY C. SANDERS ESTABLISHED THE FIRST INSTRUCTION THAT GOVERNS WHAT MAJOR PART OF MILITARY STANDARDS TODAY.

WHAT IS THE PHYSICAL READINESS INSTRUCTION. (OPNAVINST 6110.1 (THEN))

400

WHEN WEARING A LOCK HAIR STYLE WHAT IS AUTHORIZED DIAMETER OF A SINGLE LOCK.

WHAT IS NO MORE THAN THREE-EIGHTHS OF AN INCH APART, DIAMETER/WIDTH WILL NOT EXCEED THREE-EIGHTHS OF AN INCH.


400

DESCRIBE WHAT A CWO4 WEARS AS A COLLAR DEVICE.

WHAT IS 1 SILVER BAR, WITH 3 BLUE BREAKS.

400

WHEN ARE RETAINER STRAPS FOR GLASSES AUTHORIZED? 

WHAT IS GLASSES RETAINER STRAPS ARE AUTHORIZED FOR FOD PREVENTION AND SAFETY ONLY.

400

WHAT WAS THE ORIGINAL PURPOSE FOR THE JUMPER FLAP?

THE COLLAR ORIGINATED AS A PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE JACKET TO PROTECT IT FROM THE GREASE OR POWDER NORMALLY WORN BY SEAMEN TO HOLD HAIR IN PLACE.

500

THIS MCPON SERVED FROM DECEMBER 12, 2008 – SEPTEMBER 28, 2012. 

WHO IS MCPON RICK WEST. 

500

WHAT ARE THE 2 SPECIFIC AUTHORIZED TYPES OF MANICURE STYLES LISTED IN THE NAVPERS 15665I?

WHAT IS FRENCH AND AMERICAN MANICURES.

500

WHO WEARS A PERCHED EAGLE, WITH 1 GOLD STAR IN LIEU OF SPECIALTY MARK, 3 CHEVRONS, 1 ROCKER, 2 GOLD STARS AS A RANK INSIGNIA?

WHO IS FLEET OR FORCE MATER CHIEF.

500

ARE MANUFACTURER'S LOGO'S AUTHORIZED ON HANDBAGS THAT ARE CARRIED WHILE IN UNIFORM?

YES

**The handbag may have one visible manufacturer's logo that does not exceed 2 inches in height by 2 inches in depth by 2 inches in width.**

500

 WHAT YEAR WERE KHAKIS INTRODUCED INTO THE UNITED STATES NAVY?

        

WHAT IS THE YEAR 1912


*originated in 1845 in India where British soldiers soaked white uniforms in mud, coffee, and curry powder to blend in with the landscape.  Khakis made their debut in the U.S. Navy in 1912 when they were worn by naval aviators, and were adopted for submarines in 1931.  In 1941 the Navy approved khakis for on-station wear by senior officers, and soon after Pearl Harbor chiefs and officers were authorized to wear khakis ashore on liberty.*