CM2 · E-5 BIBLIOGRAPHY · MARCH 2027 EXAMActive duty & FTS
CM E-5 Bibs · March 2027
Construction Mechanic · Effective October 2026 · 6 references on the Regular exam
- COMNECC/COMNECCPACINST 4400.1DFORCE SUPPLY MANUALCh 3COVER PAGE .
- COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3, VOLUME VI(REVISION-D)(WITH CHANGE-5)JOINT FLEET MAINTENANCE MANUAL (JFMM) VOLUME VI MAINTENANCE PROGRAMSCHAPTER 19, SECTION 2, 19, SECTION 3, 19, SECTION 7. APP D
- NAVEDTRA 14050CCONSTRUCTION MECHANIC ADVANCED
- NAVEDTRA 14105AFLUID POWERCh 2Ch 3Ch 5Ch 7Ch 9Ch 10Ch 11
- NAVEDTRA 14264CCONSTRUCTION MECHANIC BASIC
- NCFINST 11200.1NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FORCE EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONCh 3Ch 9
Exam topics
4 topics · 13 subtopicsWhat this exam covers, from the official topics list published with the bib.
Automotive MaintenanceA/C & Heating · Electrical Systems · Fuel Systems · Internal Combustion Engines
Construction Equip MaintenanceHydraulics · Pneumatic Systems
Drivetrain, Brakes & Chassis MaintenanceDrivetrain · Suspension & Steering Systems · Wheels & Brakes
Shop Management & Tech AdminBEEP · CESE Documentation & Correspondence · Equipment Management Programs · Maintenance Program Management
Substitute exams are given after the Regular exam to sailors who couldn't take it as scheduled. Study this list only if you're taking the substitute.
- COMNECC/COMNECCPACINST 4400.1DFORCE SUPPLY MANUALCh 2
- COMNECC_COMNECCPACINST 4590.1CNECC CESE, BOAT, MHE, WHE, ATV, UTV, AND ALTERNATE VEHICLE MANAGEMENTCh 1
- COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3, VOLUME VI(REVISION-D)(WITH CHANGE-5)JOINT FLEET MAINTENANCE MANUAL (JFMM) VOLUME VI MAINTENANCE PROGRAMSCHAPTER 19, SECTION 2
- NAVEDTRA 14050CCONSTRUCTION MECHANIC ADVANCED
- NAVEDTRA 14081CEQUIPMENT OPERATOR BASICCh 4
- NAVEDTRA 14105AFLUID POWERApp ACh 2Ch 3Ch 5Ch 7Ch 9
- NAVEDTRA 14264CCONSTRUCTION MECHANIC BASIC
- NAVFAC P-480MANAGEMENT OF EXPEDITIONARY EQUIPMENTCh 6
- NAVSEAINST 4790.8DSHIPS MAINTENANCE AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT MANUALSECTION 1, CHAPTER 2
- NCFINST 11200.1NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FORCE EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTIONCh 2
Exam topics
4 topics · 12 subtopicsWhat this exam covers, from the official topics list published with the bib.
AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCEA/C & HEATING · ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS · FUEL SYSTEMS · INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
CONSTRUCTION EQUIP MAINTENANCEHYDRAULICS · PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
DRIVETRAIN, BRAKES & CHASSIS MAINTENANCEDRIVETRAIN · SUSPENSION & STEERING SYSTEMS · WHEELS & BRAKES
SHOP MANAGEMENT & TECH ADMINCESE DOCUMENTATION &CORRESPONDENCE · EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS · MAINTENANCE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
Official notes and source
- Reference links previously provided on this site have been permanently removed to comply with DoD security policies.
- This BIBLIOGRAPHY is provided by NAC to document the REFERENCES used by a subject matter expert (a Navy Chief in the rating) as the basis for writing the questions on the REGULAR Navy Advancement exam that will be given to ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL in March 2027. All exam questions are developed by rating subject matter experts utilizing the latest Occupational Standards provided by NAVMAC.
- The questions for your exam are based on the references listed in this bibliography. If a reference has been updated since the exam was created and differs from the reference listed here, the information in the updated reference will be considered when the exam is scored.
- The Professional Military Knowledge (PMK) references are no longer listed as part of this document, since PMK questions are no longer part of the Navy-Wide Advancement Exam (NWAE). PMK knowledge will be measured through the separate Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) and details on administration of this exam can be found in the current cycle NAVADMIN.
- If you have questions, e-mail NETPDC_NAVY_ADVANCEMENT@navy.mil.
Source: the official March 2027 E-5 bibliography on Navy COOL (effective October 2026).