Navy NWAE Navy-Wide Advancement Exam

The United States Navy was established on which date?

• AJuly 4, 1776
• BOctober 13, 1775
• CMarch 27, 1794
• DApril 30, 1798

The Navy's core values are:

• AIntegrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence in All We Do
• BHonor, Courage, Commitment
• CDuty, Respect, Loyalty
• DValor, Fidelity, Service

Which of the following is the correct order of enlisted Navy ranks from E-1 to E-4?

• ASeaman Recruit, Seaman Apprentice, Seaman, Petty Officer Third Class
• BSeaman Apprentice, Seaman Recruit, Seaman, Petty Officer Third Class
• CSeaman, Seaman Recruit, Seaman Apprentice, Petty Officer Third Class
• DSeaman Recruit, Seaman, Seaman Apprentice, Petty Officer Third Class

The Battle of Midway (June 1942) is considered a turning point in the Pacific Theater because:

• AIt was the first naval battle fought entirely by aircraft carriers
• BThe U.S. Navy destroyed four Japanese aircraft carriers, shifting the strategic balance o…
• CIt marked the first use of submarines in combat
• DJapan surrendered immediately after the battle

When a sailor reports aboard a ship, the correct protocol includes:

• AWalking directly to their berthing area without stopping
• BRequesting permission to come aboard from the Officer of the Deck (OOD) and saluting the…
• CSaluting the ship's captain before entering the quarterdeck
• DWaiting at the pier until the commanding officer personally escorts them

The Officer of the Deck (OOD) is responsible for:

• ACooking meals for the crew
• BThe safe navigation and operation of the ship while on watch and representing the command…
• CMaintaining the ship's paint and appearance only
• DProcessing personnel pay and leave requests

The standard Navy watch rotation that uses four-hour shifts is known as:

• APort and starboard
• BThe traditional watch system (dog watches, mid watches, etc.)
• CCondition III
• DModified Condition Zebra

John Paul Jones is significant in Navy history because he:

• ADesigned the first nuclear submarine
• BIs considered the Father of the American Navy and famously said 'I have not yet begun to…
• CWon the Battle of Midway in World War II
• DCreated the Navy SEAL program

The Navy dress blue uniform (Service Dress Blues) is typically worn for:

• APhysical training and fitness assessments
• BFormal occasions, official functions, and public ceremonies
• CWorking on machinery in engineering spaces
• DUnderway operations at sea only

The Navy enlisted rating system uses a combination of:

• AOnly numerical scores
• BA rate (paygrade) and a rating (occupational specialty) to identify a sailor's rank and j…
• COnly alphabetical designations
• DCivilian job titles

The Navy's 'fouled anchor' emblem that appears on the Chief Petty Officer (E-7) anchor symbolizes:

• AA broken anchor that needs repair
• BThe challenges and difficulties Chief Petty Officers overcome through experience and dedi…
• CA navigational hazard warning
• DThe need for new equipment

When the command 'All hands, man your battle stations' is given, the crew should:

• AGather in the mess hall for a briefing
• BImmediately proceed to their assigned battle stations by the most direct route, setting t…
• CMuster on the flight deck for inspection
• DReturn to their berthing spaces and await further instructions

The term 'sideboy' in Navy tradition refers to:

• AA junior sailor assigned to clean the ship's sides
• BSailors who form an honors detail to pipe visiting officials and dignitaries aboard the s…
• CThe sailor responsible for managing the ship's stores
• DA punishment detail for minor infractions

The Petty Officer creed emphasizes that a Petty Officer's authority comes from:

• ATheir physical size and strength
• BTheir knowledge, experience, and the trust of their sailors and command
• CThe number of years in service alone
• DTheir ability to assign punishments

The Navy Working Uniform (NWU) Type III uses which camouflage pattern?

• ABlue digital camouflage
• BWoodland green camouflage (AOR-2 pattern)
• CDesert tan camouflage
• DSolid navy blue

The Navy leadership principle of 'Deckplate Leadership' means:

• ALeading from behind a desk and sending emails
• BBeing physically present with sailors, understanding their work, and leading by example a…
• COnly leading during formal inspections and evaluations
• DDelegating all responsibilities to junior personnel

The Navy's evaluation system (EVAL/CHIEFEVAL) serves to:

• ATrack only physical fitness scores
• BDocument performance, provide feedback, and create a record used for advancement and assi…
• CRecord disciplinary actions exclusively
• DAssign sailors to specific watches

In the Navy evaluation system, the trait rating of '5.0' (EP - Early Promote) in an evaluation indicates:

• AThe sailor is performing at the minimum acceptable standard
• BThe sailor is performing at a level significantly above their peers and is recommended fo…
• CThe sailor needs improvement in most performance areas
• DThe sailor has not been observed enough to be rated

The Navy's Sailor 360 program is designed to:

• ATeach sailors to navigate 360 degrees on a compass
• BProvide all-hands professional development through facilitated group discussions on leade…
• CProvide 360-degree physical fitness assessments
• DRotate sailors through 360 different duty stations

The Navy Mentoring Program encourages mentoring relationships that:

• AAre mandatory and assigned by the commanding officer with no sailor input
• BAre voluntary, built on trust, and focused on both professional and personal development
• COnly occur between officers and enlisted of the same rank
• DAre limited to discussing career advancement and nothing else

The Chief Petty Officer (CPO) Mess serves which purpose within the Navy's leadership structure?

• AProviding meals exclusively for Chief Petty Officers
• BServing as the backbone of the enlisted leadership, advising the commanding officer, ment…
• CManaging the ship's laundry and dry cleaning
• DConducting disciplinary hearings for all enlisted personnel

The 'Honor' component of the Navy's core values requires sailors to:

• AAccept awards and recognition at every opportunity
• BConduct themselves with the highest degree of moral character, abiding by ethical princip…
• CPrioritize personal honor over team success
• DOnly act with honor when being observed by superiors

A Petty Officer who witnesses a sailor struggling with personal issues should:

• AIgnore it because personal issues are not the Navy's concern
• BListen with empathy, assess the situation, and connect the sailor with appropriate resour…
• CReport them directly to the commanding officer for possible separation
• DTell the sailor to handle their problems on their own time

The Navy's Command Resilience Team (CRT) is responsible for:

• ARepairing damaged equipment after battle
• BAdvising the commanding officer on the health, welfare, and resilience of the crew and ad…
• CManaging the command's budget and financial operations
• DConducting physical fitness assessments

In the evaluation (EVAL) cycle, the 'summary group average' ensures that:

• AAll sailors receive the same evaluation score
• BA reporting senior's evaluations maintain a distribution that prevents inflation and allo…
• COnly one sailor per command can receive an outstanding evaluation
• DSenior enlisted receive higher scores than junior enlisted automatically

The 'Courage' component of Navy core values requires sailors to:

• ATake unnecessary risks to prove their bravery
• BMake decisions and take actions that are right even when they are difficult, unpopular, o…
• COnly act courageously in combat situations
• DFollow orders without ever questioning their purpose

A commanding officer uses Navywide force shaping tools including the evaluation system to:

• AMaximize the number of sailors separated from the Navy
• BRetain top performers, develop mid-level performers, and appropriately manage underperfor…
• CEnsure all sailors receive the same evaluation regardless of performance
• DPromote all sailors at the same time regardless of ability

An effective leader in the Navy demonstrates 'Commitment' by:

• AOnly fulfilling the minimum requirements of their job
• BDemanding the highest quality of work, supporting Navy missions, and being dedicated to t…
• CCommitting to their personal career above the needs of the team
• DAvoiding additional duties and responsibilities

The Navy Leader Development Framework (NLDF) identifies how many leader development competency areas?

• ATwo: technical and tactical
• BThree: Competence, Character, and Connection
• CFive: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor
• DSeven: one for each day of the week

A Petty Officer's Leadership Course (PO1 Indoctrination or equivalent) prepares first-class petty officers for:

• ARetirement from the Navy
• BIncreased leadership responsibilities, advanced supervisory skills, and potential selecti…
• CTransfer to the Army
• DCivilian job placement

The term 'port' on a ship refers to which side?

• AThe right side when facing forward
• BThe left side when facing forward
• CThe front of the ship
• DThe back of the ship

In navigation, a 'bearing' refers to:

• AThe depth of water beneath the ship
• BThe direction of an object measured in degrees from true or magnetic north (or relative t…
• CThe speed of the ship in knots
• DThe amount of fuel remaining

The primary purpose of Operational Risk Management (ORM) is to:

• AEliminate all risk from military operations
• BIdentify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls to reduce risk to an acceptable le…
• CAvoid conducting any operation that involves risk
• DTransfer all responsibility for risk to higher authority

During a fire aboard ship, the first priority of the damage control team is to:

• ASave all personal belongings from the affected compartment
• BContain the fire by setting boundaries, removing personnel from the affected area, and at…
• CAbandon ship immediately
• DWait for assistance from shore-based fire departments

The five steps of ORM (Operational Risk Management) in order are:

• APlan, Execute, Monitor, Evaluate, Report
• BIdentify hazards, Assess hazards, Make risk decisions, Implement controls, Supervise and…
• CBrief, Drill, Assess, Report, File
• DObserve, Orient, Decide, Act, Review

Force Protection Condition (FPCON) DELTA indicates:

• ANormal peacetime security posture
• BThe highest level of force protection, applied when a terrorist attack has occurred or is…
• CIncreased general security awareness
• DTraining exercises are in progress

Material Condition ZEBRA on a ship means:

• AAll watertight doors and hatches are open for ventilation
• BThe maximum degree of watertight integrity is set, with all watertight fittings closed ex…
• COnly the galley and mess areas are secured
• DThe ship is in drydock and no watertight integrity is required

The purpose of the ship's General Quarters (GQ) alarm is to:

• ASignal meal times for the crew
• BAlert the crew to man battle stations and set the highest level of material readiness
• CIndicate that it is time for watch rotation
• DSignal the end of the working day

A Class BRAVO fire involves:

• AOrdinary combustible materials (wood, paper, cloth)
• BFlammable liquids and gases (fuel, oil, grease)
• CEnergized electrical equipment
• DCombustible metals (magnesium, titanium)

The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) Rule 5 requires that:

• AAll vessels must travel at maximum speed
• BEvery vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing
• COnly vessels over 100 feet must display navigation lights
• DShips may only operate during daylight hours

The Navy's Antiterrorism (AT) program requires all personnel to complete AT awareness training:

• AOnce during their entire career
• BAnnually, and within 30 days of reporting to a new duty station
• COnly when deployed overseas
• DEvery five years

When a ship reports 'Man Overboard,' the immediate actions include:

• AContinue on course and wait for the person to swim back
• BThrow a life ring, sound the alarm, post a lookout on the person, and maneuver the ship f…
• CStop all engines immediately and lower the anchor
• DRadio shore patrol and wait for a rescue helicopter

DC (Damage Control) Central is the ship's:

• AMain propulsion control room
• BCentral hub for coordinating all damage control efforts, maintaining stability informatio…
• CCaptain's personal quarters
• DMain electrical distribution panel

The term 'heading' in navigation refers to:

• AThe direction the ship is traveling over the ground
• BThe direction the bow of the ship is pointing
• CThe depth of water beneath the keel
• DThe distance to the next port

The Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) system aboard ship is primarily used to fight:

• AClass ALPHA fires (ordinary combustibles)
• BClass BRAVO fires (flammable liquids)
• CClass CHARLIE fires (electrical equipment)
• DClass DELTA fires (combustible metals)

Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) allows the commanding officer to:

• AConduct a general court-martial without a judge
• BImpose nonjudicial punishment for minor offenses without a formal court-martial
• CDismiss a service member from the military with a dishonorable discharge
• DChange the articles of the UCMJ

Under the UCMJ, the three types of courts-martial are:

• AMinor, Major, and Capital
• BSummary, Special, and General
• CAdministrative, Judicial, and Legislative
• DDistrict, Circuit, and Supreme