USCG BTM Exam Questions and Answers All Correct
What is triangulation? - Answer-Do not get between subjects
Don't let subjects between you
Don't let subjects block your exit
Positions 1, 2, 2.5, and 3
What is the fatal funnel? - Answer-The area in front of a door, window, or hatch where yo...
USCG BTM Exam Questions and
Answers All Correct
What is triangulation? - Answer-Do not get between subjects
Don't let subjects between you
Don't let subjects block your exit
Positions 1, 2, 2.5, and 3
What is the fatal funnel? - Answer-The area in front of a door, window, or hatch where
you are no longer behind cover or concealment. This places you in immediate danger
and gives the subject a clear line of sight on you
What is the difference between cover and concealment? - Answer-Cover: is an area
that the officer can hide behind which may stop a bullet.
Concealment: is an area that the officer can hide behind, but will not stop a bullet
What level of force is drawing the PDW? - Answer-Level 1
When are you authorized to place a subject in restraint devices? - Answer-Authorization
of hand cuffing - as necessary to compel compliance when individual is:
Interfering with the boarding
Behaving in a confrontational manner
Inciting others to violence
Creating a situation which threatens the safety of the subject or boarding personnel
What level of force is the normal application of handcuff? - Answer-Level 3
What level of force is OC? - Answer-Level 4
What is the deadly force triangle? - Answer--Opportunity
-Weapon
-Subjects Action
What is the two prong test for opportunity? - Answer-Unrestricted access and maximum
effective range
Is deadly force authorized for the protection of property? - Answer-Yes
What is the fleeing felon rule with respect to deadly force? - Answer-Fleeing, known
weapon, known felon
Is deadly force authorized to affect arrest? - Answer-Yes
, What is the definition of authority? - Answer-The government's legal power to act
What US CODE gives the CG its authority? - Answer-14USC522 (A)
What does 14USC522 State? - Answer-The Coast Guard shall conduct inquires,
examinations, inspections, searches, seizures, and arrests upon the high seas and
waters over which the US has jurisdiction, for the prevention, detection and suppression
of violations of laws of the US.
How would you explain 14USC522 to the average boater? - Answer-Checking if you're
in compliance with federal laws, and your seaworthiness
What is the definition of Jurisdiction? - Answer-The government's power to excercise
authority over its persons, vessels, and territories.
What foreign vessels are subject to CG jurisdiction? - Answer-Any vessel within
territorial seas (12 nm)
Apply customs laws,fiscal,or immigration within the contiguous zone (24nm)
Any vessel fishing within our EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone 200nm)
Explain the Jurisdictional triangle: - Answer-Location
Vessel status/flag
Substantive law: Prohibits certain actions or requires affirmative action.
Explain the geographical limits of the CG's Jurisdiction: - Answer-Territorial Sea (0-
12nm)
Customs Waters (IN-12nm)
Internal Waters (IN-0nm)
Contiguous Zone (12-24nm)
EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) (12-200nm)
High Seas (200-12nm)
International Waters (12-12nm)
What is the COMDT's Use of Force policy? - Answer-Chapter 4 of the MLEM
Commandant Use of Force Policy: Only that force reasonably necessary under the
circumstances may be used. Force shall not be used where assigned duties can be
discharged without it. Excessive force may never be used. However, nothing in the
application of the CG UOF Policy shall be construed as to require personnel to meet
force with equal or lesser force.
Who does the COMDT's Use of Force policy apply to? - Answer-Officers, Warrants and
Petty Officers (nonrates under the instruction of the BO)
Level 1 - Answer-Officer Presence - appearance, demeanor, and verbal and non-verbal
communication that create an atmosphere of compliance.
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