The life cycle of a deployed tsunami buoy is approximately 2 to 4 years. The Bureau's maintenance regime involves the replacement of the surface buoy and the sea-floor pressure sensor every one to two years. The devices retrieved during regular maintenance are refurbished and made ready for the next redeployment.
NCRC is awarded at four levels: Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Each is an objective validation to employers anywhere in the U.S. that an individual has met or exceeded the necessary foundational skills for a percentage of the 16,000 occupations in the WorkKeys database.For example, a Gold certificate verifies that an individual has the necessary skills for 93% of occupations.very senior enrolled in a TCD program will prepare for and take the NCRC. Preparation takes place through an online tutorial called KeyTrain. Throughout most of the year, students are expected to complete 30 minutes of KeyTrain tutorials per week, logging into the system while at TCD or at home.
NCIC III is the Army's baseline background check for entrance onto Army installations for Non-Common Access Card (CAC) holders. This background check is required for all visitors to the installation ages 18 and above wanting unescorted access. All persons ages 18 and over must present a valid picture identification card for access to the installation.