SERE 100 ACTUAL EXAM SCRIPT 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
▶ When are personnel ALWAYS authorized to escape? Answer: When in
physical or mortal danger
▶ The weakened state of the captives' ____________reduces their
capacity to collectively resist adversary exploitation efforts. Acceptance of
special favors also provides an opening for an adversary's future
exploitation efforts against you. Answer: Organization
▶ The Evasion Plan of Action (EPA) provides recovery forces the following
information should you become isolated. (Select all that apply) Details the
methods and procedures you intend to use to communicate with recovery
forces
Your evasion intentions and key recovery information
It helps them to anticipate your actions and intentions The disposition of
hostile forces Answer: Details the methods and procedures you intend to
use to communicate with recovery forces
It helps them to anticipate your actions and intentions
Your evasion intentions and key recovery information
▶ What are some methods to purify water? (Select all that apply)
Filtering water with tightly woven material
Chemically treating water with chlorine or iodine Purifying with a
commercial micro filter
Boiling vigorously for at least one minute Answer: Purifying with a
commercial micro filter
Chemically treating water with chlorine or iodine
Boiling vigorously for at least one minute
, ▶ What should you do during USG negotiations for your release? (Select
all that apply)
Have faith in the USG Maintain your honor and communicate your
innocence
Remain professional and avoid exploitation
Sign a parole agreement for release Answer: Remain professional and
avoid exploitation
Have faith in the USG
Maintain your honor and communicate your innocence
▶ T or F: You should attempt to provide proof of life during any audio or
video recording or written documents? Answer: TRUE
▶ Actions to take when capture is imminent include: (Select all that apply)
Leave evidence of presence at capture point
Sanitize personal or sensitive materials
Try to retain your personal cell phone
Communicate your situation Answer: Sanitize personal or sensitive
materials
Try to retain your personal cell phone
Leave evidence of presence at capture point
Communicate your situation
▶ Identify steps in building a fire. (Select all that apply)
Use a platform
Once the tinder is burning, add large amounts of fuel Carefully place small,
dry kindling over the burning tinder
Prepare adequate amounts of tinder, kindling, and fuel Answer: Use a
platform
Prepare adequate amounts of tinder, kindling, and fuel
Carefully place small, dry kindling over the burning tinder
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
▶ When are personnel ALWAYS authorized to escape? Answer: When in
physical or mortal danger
▶ The weakened state of the captives' ____________reduces their
capacity to collectively resist adversary exploitation efforts. Acceptance of
special favors also provides an opening for an adversary's future
exploitation efforts against you. Answer: Organization
▶ The Evasion Plan of Action (EPA) provides recovery forces the following
information should you become isolated. (Select all that apply) Details the
methods and procedures you intend to use to communicate with recovery
forces
Your evasion intentions and key recovery information
It helps them to anticipate your actions and intentions The disposition of
hostile forces Answer: Details the methods and procedures you intend to
use to communicate with recovery forces
It helps them to anticipate your actions and intentions
Your evasion intentions and key recovery information
▶ What are some methods to purify water? (Select all that apply)
Filtering water with tightly woven material
Chemically treating water with chlorine or iodine Purifying with a
commercial micro filter
Boiling vigorously for at least one minute Answer: Purifying with a
commercial micro filter
Chemically treating water with chlorine or iodine
Boiling vigorously for at least one minute
, ▶ What should you do during USG negotiations for your release? (Select
all that apply)
Have faith in the USG Maintain your honor and communicate your
innocence
Remain professional and avoid exploitation
Sign a parole agreement for release Answer: Remain professional and
avoid exploitation
Have faith in the USG
Maintain your honor and communicate your innocence
▶ T or F: You should attempt to provide proof of life during any audio or
video recording or written documents? Answer: TRUE
▶ Actions to take when capture is imminent include: (Select all that apply)
Leave evidence of presence at capture point
Sanitize personal or sensitive materials
Try to retain your personal cell phone
Communicate your situation Answer: Sanitize personal or sensitive
materials
Try to retain your personal cell phone
Leave evidence of presence at capture point
Communicate your situation
▶ Identify steps in building a fire. (Select all that apply)
Use a platform
Once the tinder is burning, add large amounts of fuel Carefully place small,
dry kindling over the burning tinder
Prepare adequate amounts of tinder, kindling, and fuel Answer: Use a
platform
Prepare adequate amounts of tinder, kindling, and fuel
Carefully place small, dry kindling over the burning tinder
