Chapter 2

Question 1

What enlisted/civilian rank can sign reports on E5 and below as an OIC?

Answer 1

Enlisted OIC and civilian in command positions with the grade of E9 or
GS-9 through GS-12

Question 2

CPO and SCPO can sign reports on what rank member as an OIC?

Answer 2

E4 and below

Question 3

When can Enlisted OIC’s E7 and E8 be delegated to sign reports for E5?

Answer 3

When they have prior written approval from NAVPERSCOM (PERS 32).

Question 4

The rater for E5 and E6 personnel should be what rank?

Answer 4

CPO or civilian E7 equivalent or higher.

Question 5

Who is typically the senior rater?

Answer 5

The division officer or department head.

Question 6

What should the raters rank be for E4 and below personnel?

Answer 6

E6

Question 7

FITREP’s are not usually delegated by the CO without PERS 32 approval. The following are three exceptions.

Answer 7

1 Shore commands w/Flag officer (chief of staff)
2 Shore commands that are remote
3 Training commands (O4)

Question 8

What is the lowest level that a E5 - E9 report can be delegated to?

Answer 8

Cannot be delegated below O4, GS-12. Only exception: Training squadrons may delegate to O3.

Question 9

Delegation of reports on E4 and below.

Answer 9

Cannot be delegated below E7, GS-11. Exceptions are not permitted.

Question 10

GS-13 or equivalent may sign reports on what ranks as an OIC?

Answer 10

E1-E9

Question 11

FITREPS may be delegated to what rank?

Answer 11

Commander O5, GS-14 or equivalent

Question 12

When a CO delegates a report he must still sign the report in what instance?

Answer 12

When the report withdraws an enlisted member’s advancement recommendation.

Question 13

What is an ISIC?

Answer 13

Immediate Superior in Command

-Someone who assumes Command when the CO dies, becomes incapacitated, is relived or under investigation.