SPECIAL DUTY ASSIGNMENT PAY PROGRAM
How many SDAP levels are there??
7
What are ways directives can be issued?
Notice, Instruction, and Change transmittal to an instruction
What medal is awarded to a person who, while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, was taken prisoner and held captive by an enemy.
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.
How many digits are in an SSIC?
Four to five digits
What does PSP Stand for?
Personnel Security Program
What is the eligibility to qualify for SDAP?
You must be an e-3 and above, have NECs required, and CO approval as fully qualified.
How often are instructions reviewed?
Annually
What award recognizes qualifying active-duty service members who complete an overseas tour of duty.
The Navy and Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon
How many major subjects are there?
13 major subjects
What are the three basic requirements that must be met before an individual is granted access to classified information?
Eligibility, a signed standard form 312 and, a need-to know
What is the current OPNAVINST governing the Special Duty Pay Assignment Program?
OPNAVINST 1160.6D
What is an instructions age requirement before it can be canceled?
10 years
What device is worn to represent subsequent awards, and what does a silver star represent?
A 5/16 inch gold star represent each subsequent award, and 5/16 inch silver star replaces five gold stars.
When assigned an SSIC to a document, what three factors should be considered to determine the most appropriate code?
Consider the document's subject, its purpose or significance, and the SSIC used for similar documents
Who is responsible for ensuring an effective personnel security program is established and maintained within the DON command?
The commanding officer (CO) or the Head of Activity
If a sailor eligibility cannot be determined, who must the Commanding Officer request a determination form?
BUPERS-328
How long does a Notice hold for?
Less than 6 months and cannot remain in effect any longer than a year
When is a service member eligible to wear the "E" ribbon?
When a member is permanently assigned to serve with a ship or unit during the competitive cycle which it won the Battle Efficiency competition.
What SSIC major covers financial management?
7000-7999
What system is used by the Department of Defense to record personnel security eligibility and access to classified information?
DISS-Defense information System for Security
Can a sailor temporarily assigned to a unit or serving in excess of the command’s authorized SDA billet normally receive SDAP?
No
When sponsorship of the Navy directives is changed or transferred, what must be provided to the command or activity directives control point.
Written documentation showing the change/transfer and mutual agreement between the previous sponsor and the new sponsor.
What are the basic eligibility requirements for a service member to receive the Combat Action Ribbon?
The member must have actively participated in a ground or surface combat engagement, been under enemy fire or attack, and their performance while under fire must have been satisfactory.
SSIC are required on what type of navy and marine corps documents, regardless of the medium?
Letters, messages, directives, forms, and reports/information collections
What are the three levels of national security eligibility for access to classified information?
Secret, Top secret, Confidential