CMC · E-7 BIBLIOGRAPHY · JANUARY 2027 EXAMActive duty & FTS

CM E-7 Bibs · January 2027

Construction Mechanic · Effective July 2026 · Revised by the Navy (revision 2) · 13 references on the Regular exam

  1. COMNECC/COMNECCPACINST 4400.1D
    FORCE SUPPLY MANUAL
    Ch 3
  2. COMNECC/COMNECCPACINST 4790.1C
    FORCE MAINTENANCE MANUAL
    Ch 1Ch 6
  3. COMNECC/COMNECCPACINST 4790.4C
    FORCE MATERIEL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM MANUAL
    Ch 2
  4. COMNECC_COMNECCPACINST 4590.1C
    NECC CESE, BOAT, MHE, WHE, ATV, UTV, AND ALTERNATE VEHICLE MANAGEMENT
    Ch 1Ch 4
  5. COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3, VOLUME VI(REVISION-D)(WITH CHANGE-5)
    JOINT FLEET MAINTENANCE MANUAL (JFMM) VOLUME VI MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
    Ch 3
  6. NAVEDTRA 14050C
    CONSTRUCTION MECHANIC ADVANCED
  7. NAVEDTRA 14081C
    EQUIPMENT OPERATOR BASIC
    Ch 7
  8. NAVEDTRA 14105A
    FLUID POWER
    Ch 5Ch 7Ch 8Ch 10Ch 11
  9. NAVEDTRA 14264C
    CONSTRUCTION MECHANIC BASIC
  10. NAVSEA S6360-AW-MMO-010
    CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL PROCEDURES FOR US NAVY EXPEDITIONARY GROUND EQUIPMENT
    Ch 2Ch 3Ch 4Ch 5
  11. NAVSEAINST 4790.8D
    SHIPS MAINTENANCE AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT MANUAL
    App C
  12. NCFINST 11200.1
    NAVAL CONSTRUCTION FORCE EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTION
    App ACh 1Ch 2Ch 3Ch 4
  13. OPNAV M-5100.23(WITH CHANGE-3)
    NAVY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MANUAL
    App B2

Exam topics

4 topics · 13 subtopics

What 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
Official notes and source
  1. Reference links previously provided on this site have been permanently removed to comply with DoD security policies.
  2. 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 January 2027. All exam questions are developed by rating subject matter experts utilizing the latest Occupational Standards provided by NAVMAC.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. If you have questions, e-mail NETPDC_NAVY_ADVANCEMENT@navy.mil.

Source: the official January 2027 E-7 bibliography on Navy COOL (effective July 2026).