USCG BTM 2024 Final Exam Questions
and Answers
3 - Control Techniques - Answer-Techniques w/ a LOW PROBABILITY of causing
Connective tissue damage
Laceration of the skin
Or broken bones
(Restraint devices/pressure points)
4 - Aggressive Response Techniques - Answer-Techniques THAT WILL LIKELY
RESULT IN
Connective tissue damage
Laceration of the skin
Broken bones
Or irritation of the skin, eyes, or mucus membranes
(Kicks, punches, takedowns, OC)
5 - Intermediate Weapons - Answer-Techniques w/ a HIGH PROBABILITY of causing
Connective tissue damage
Laceration of the skin
Or broken bones
(Baton, Less than lethal ammo)
6 - Deadly Force - Answer-Any force that is likely to CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS
PHYSICAL INJURY.
Why would you put a subject in restraint devices? - Answer--Risk of harm to officers and
subject
-The behavior of the subject
-The number of subjects
-The number of officers available to supervise the subjects
-The risk posed by the subject
4 types of subjects - Answer-PASSIVE COMPLIANT (1-2)
PASSIVE RESISTOR (1-3)
ACTIVE RESISTOR (1-4)
ACTIVE AGGRESSOR (1-6)
Passive Compliant - Answer-A subject who follows officers request/direction
Passive Resistor - Answer--A subject who doesn't follow officers request/direction
-but offers no physical resistance to officer
, Active Resistor - Answer--A subject who doesn't follow officers request/direction
-Offers physical resistance that prevents or may prevent
-Officer from gaining control
-Does not harm the officer
Active Aggressor - Answer-A subject who attempts to physical harm or attack officer
When can PDW be drawn - Answer-Deadly force is authorized OR there is
REASONABLE POSSIBILITY that deadly force is required.
5 types of pressure points - Answer-Mandibular angle - thumb behind ear
Infra orbital - fingers sawing nose
Hypoglossal - hook jaw
C-clamp - fingers sawing nose & hook jaw
Jugular notch - pull down on collar bone
Active counter measures (upper) - Answer--Front jab
-Straight punch
-Forearm strike
-Brachial stun
-Inner/Outer forearm strike
-Supra scapular stun
-Elbow strike
Counter measures (lower) - Answer--Knee strike
-Angle kick
-Front snap kick
-Superficial peronnel kick
Characteristics of an expandable Baton - Answer-15-22in
Steel shaft silver in color
No sharp edges
Rubber non-slip foam grip
Characteristics of less than lethal ammunition - Answer-Rubber stingball - 10m
Rubber fin stabilized - 15m
Six non-deadly force situations - Answer--Indiv/unit self defense
-Compel compliance
-Prevent a federal crime
-Affect a lawful arrest or prevent escape when prob cause federal crime has been
committed
-prevent the theft of, intentional damage to, property, that's the Coast Guard has
authority to protect
-to enforce an order to evacuate a vessel
and Answers
3 - Control Techniques - Answer-Techniques w/ a LOW PROBABILITY of causing
Connective tissue damage
Laceration of the skin
Or broken bones
(Restraint devices/pressure points)
4 - Aggressive Response Techniques - Answer-Techniques THAT WILL LIKELY
RESULT IN
Connective tissue damage
Laceration of the skin
Broken bones
Or irritation of the skin, eyes, or mucus membranes
(Kicks, punches, takedowns, OC)
5 - Intermediate Weapons - Answer-Techniques w/ a HIGH PROBABILITY of causing
Connective tissue damage
Laceration of the skin
Or broken bones
(Baton, Less than lethal ammo)
6 - Deadly Force - Answer-Any force that is likely to CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS
PHYSICAL INJURY.
Why would you put a subject in restraint devices? - Answer--Risk of harm to officers and
subject
-The behavior of the subject
-The number of subjects
-The number of officers available to supervise the subjects
-The risk posed by the subject
4 types of subjects - Answer-PASSIVE COMPLIANT (1-2)
PASSIVE RESISTOR (1-3)
ACTIVE RESISTOR (1-4)
ACTIVE AGGRESSOR (1-6)
Passive Compliant - Answer-A subject who follows officers request/direction
Passive Resistor - Answer--A subject who doesn't follow officers request/direction
-but offers no physical resistance to officer
, Active Resistor - Answer--A subject who doesn't follow officers request/direction
-Offers physical resistance that prevents or may prevent
-Officer from gaining control
-Does not harm the officer
Active Aggressor - Answer-A subject who attempts to physical harm or attack officer
When can PDW be drawn - Answer-Deadly force is authorized OR there is
REASONABLE POSSIBILITY that deadly force is required.
5 types of pressure points - Answer-Mandibular angle - thumb behind ear
Infra orbital - fingers sawing nose
Hypoglossal - hook jaw
C-clamp - fingers sawing nose & hook jaw
Jugular notch - pull down on collar bone
Active counter measures (upper) - Answer--Front jab
-Straight punch
-Forearm strike
-Brachial stun
-Inner/Outer forearm strike
-Supra scapular stun
-Elbow strike
Counter measures (lower) - Answer--Knee strike
-Angle kick
-Front snap kick
-Superficial peronnel kick
Characteristics of an expandable Baton - Answer-15-22in
Steel shaft silver in color
No sharp edges
Rubber non-slip foam grip
Characteristics of less than lethal ammunition - Answer-Rubber stingball - 10m
Rubber fin stabilized - 15m
Six non-deadly force situations - Answer--Indiv/unit self defense
-Compel compliance
-Prevent a federal crime
-Affect a lawful arrest or prevent escape when prob cause federal crime has been
committed
-prevent the theft of, intentional damage to, property, that's the Coast Guard has
authority to protect
-to enforce an order to evacuate a vessel
