USCG BTM ELABORATED QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
- CORRECT ANSWERWhat is the definition of authority? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
government's legal power to act
What US CODE gives the CG its authority? - CORRECT
ANSWER-14USC522 (A)
What does 14USC522 State? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
Coast Guard shall con...
What is the definition of authority? - CORRECT ANSWER-The
government's legal power to act
What US CODE gives the CG its authority? - CORRECT
ANSWER-14USC522 (A)
What does 14USC522 State? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Checking if you're in compliance with
federal laws, and your seaworthiness
What is the definition of Jurisdiction? - CORRECT ANSWER-
The government's power to excercise authority over its
persons, vessels, and territories.
, What foreign vessels are subject to CG jurisdiction? -
CORRECT 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: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Location
Vessel status/flag
Substantive law: Prohibits certain actions or requires affirmative
action.
Explain the geographical limits of the CG's Jurisdiction: -
CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
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.
Who does the COMDT's Use of Force policy apply to? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Officers, Warrants and Petty Officers
(nonrates under the instruction of the BO)
Level 1 - CORRECT ANSWER-Officer Presence - appearance,
demeanor, and verbal and non-verbal communication that
create an atmosphere of compliance.
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