USCG BTM FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
Active Resistor - Answer-A subject who does not follow the officers request or verbal
directions, offers physical resistance that prevents or may prevent the officer from
gaining control, but does not attempt to harm the officer. (Levels 4-6)
Active Aggressor - Answer-a subject who attempts to harm or attack the officer
(Levels 4-6)
6 Non - Deadly Force Circumstances - Answer-1. Individual and Unit - Self defense
2.To compel compliance w/an order the CG has authority over.
3.To prevent a federal crime or where authorized a serious state or foreign crime.
4.To effect a lawful arrest or prevent an escape when there is probable cause that the
suspect committed a federal crime.
5.To prevent the theft of, international damage to, or destruction of property that the CG
has authority to protect.
6.To enforce an order to evacuate a vessel.
6 situations which Deadly Force is authorized - Answer-1.Self Defense
2.Vessel-on-Vessel situations
3.To affect an arrest or prevent an escape
4.Protection of property
5.Protection of HAZMAT or Deadly Weapon's
6.Airspace security
Reasonable Suspicion - Answer-The belief by a reasonable and prudent person based
on articulable facts that something has happened.
Probable Cause - Answer-The level of suspicion that would cause a reasonable and
prudent person, given the overall circumstances, to believe a crime has been committed
Evidence - Answer-Something that tends prove or support the prosecution of a
suspected offense
Search - Answer-Entry or intrusion by a government agent on the quest for evidence
into an area where individual has reasonable expectation of privacy.
BISS - Answer-A quick and limited protective inspection of a vessel for boarding team
safety.
Scope for EISS - Answer-Known Weapon, Unaccounted person(s), Known of suspected
safety hazards.
AND ANSWERS
Active Resistor - Answer-A subject who does not follow the officers request or verbal
directions, offers physical resistance that prevents or may prevent the officer from
gaining control, but does not attempt to harm the officer. (Levels 4-6)
Active Aggressor - Answer-a subject who attempts to harm or attack the officer
(Levels 4-6)
6 Non - Deadly Force Circumstances - Answer-1. Individual and Unit - Self defense
2.To compel compliance w/an order the CG has authority over.
3.To prevent a federal crime or where authorized a serious state or foreign crime.
4.To effect a lawful arrest or prevent an escape when there is probable cause that the
suspect committed a federal crime.
5.To prevent the theft of, international damage to, or destruction of property that the CG
has authority to protect.
6.To enforce an order to evacuate a vessel.
6 situations which Deadly Force is authorized - Answer-1.Self Defense
2.Vessel-on-Vessel situations
3.To affect an arrest or prevent an escape
4.Protection of property
5.Protection of HAZMAT or Deadly Weapon's
6.Airspace security
Reasonable Suspicion - Answer-The belief by a reasonable and prudent person based
on articulable facts that something has happened.
Probable Cause - Answer-The level of suspicion that would cause a reasonable and
prudent person, given the overall circumstances, to believe a crime has been committed
Evidence - Answer-Something that tends prove or support the prosecution of a
suspected offense
Search - Answer-Entry or intrusion by a government agent on the quest for evidence
into an area where individual has reasonable expectation of privacy.
BISS - Answer-A quick and limited protective inspection of a vessel for boarding team
safety.
Scope for EISS - Answer-Known Weapon, Unaccounted person(s), Known of suspected
safety hazards.
