USCG Boarding Team Member Exam terms & Questions
with Complete Answers.
14 USC 89 A - Correct Answer The USCG may make inquiries, examinations,
inspections, searches, seizures, and arrests upon the high seas and waters over which
the United States has jurisdiction, for the prevention, detection, and suppression of
violations of laws of the United States.
14 USC 89 a breakdown - Correct Answer - USCG may board any vessel subject to
U.S. jurisdiction
- On the high seas and water which the U.S. has jurisdiction, at any time.
- For the prevention, detection, and suppression of U.S. law violations.
Scope of Responsibilities for Boarding Team Member - Correct Answer 1. Reflect credit
on the Coast Guard
2. be responsive to the public for education of boating safety and legal requirements
3. Assist the Boarding Officer
Jurisdiction for U.S. Vessels - Correct Answer U.S. vessels anywhere except:
1. Exclusive State Waters
2. Foreign territorial seas without a Statement of No Objection
Jurisdiction (foreign vessels) - Correct Answer Typically exempt, including (but not
limited to):
1. Temporarily using U.S. waters in innocent passage
2. under a valid claim of Force Majeure
2. Government-owned non-commercial
3. Naval or military
Statement of No Objection (SNO) - Correct Answer required to enter foreign territorial
seas or board foreign vessels outside U.S. jurisdiction
Levels of Force - Correct Answer 1. Officer Presence
2. Verbal Commands
3. Control Techniques
4. Aggressive Response Techniques/ OC Spray
5. Intermediate Weapons/Less than lethal
6. Deadly Force
Officer Presence - Correct Answer Verbal:
Speak clearly and authoritatively
Be courteous, take time to explain
, Non-verbal:
Body language
Gestures
Stances
Uniform Presentation
Verbal Commands - Correct Answer Verbal commands are task direction with
consequences aimed at the subject
Verbal Commands- Basics - Correct Answer 1. Delivered in authoritative voice using
voice inflection and should be reasonable in nature
2. Should only be given once the officer is prepared to follow up with the consequence
offered
3. Verbal Commands should always be used when level three or higher is necessary
Control Techniques - Correct Answer Techniques or actions with a low probability of
causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin or broken bones.
Control Techniques include: - Correct Answer Proper use of restraint devices
Pain Compliance
Strength Techniques
(Always accompanied by verbal commands)
Control Techniques: Escort and Transport Wrist Lock - Correct Answer Escort-
Technique used to move subject without causing pain while keeping the stress at a
minimum
Transport Wrist Lock- Technique used to move or gain control of a subject using pain
compliance
Aggressive Response Techniques - Correct Answer Techniques or actions with a
probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of skin or broken bones, or
that will produce irritation of the skin eyes, and/or mucus membranes.
Aggressive Response Techniques include: - Correct Answer Active countermeasures
(upper)
Active countermeasures (lower)
Takedowns
Chemical Irritants
Active countermeasures (upper) - Correct Answer Front jab
Straight punch
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