Aviation Standard Test Battery-E (ASTB E) Practice Test

Disable ads (and more) with a membership for a one time $2.99 payment

Prepare for the Aviation Standard Test Battery-E Exam. Study with flashcards, multiple choice questions, hints, and explanations. Ace your exam with confidence!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.


What does Restricted Line indicate in Navy terms?

  1. A commissioned Officer who is not eligible for sea command

  2. A type of non-commissioned officer

  3. A designation for pilots in training

  4. A term for reserve personnel

The correct answer is: A commissioned Officer who is not eligible for sea command

Restricted Line in Navy terms refers to a category of officers who are specifically trained for certain technical, administrative, or professional fields but are not in line for conventional command at sea. This designation means that they have specialized skills that are critical to Navy operations, such as engineering, intelligence, or information technology, but do not fulfill the traditional role of commanding ships or squadrons. This classification allows the Navy to maintain a highly skilled workforce in essential support roles while ensuring that the command structure is reserved for officers with a different training and operational focus. Understanding this concept highlights the importance of specialization within the Navy and how it supports overall mission readiness without compromising the traditional command hierarchy.