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USCG BTM Questions and Correct
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What is the definition of authority?


Ans: The government's legal power to act




What US CODE gives the CG its authority?


Ans: 14USC522 (A)




What does 14USC522 State?


Ans: 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?

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Ans: Checking if you're in compliance with federal laws, and your

seaworthiness




What is the definition of Jurisdiction?


Ans: The government's power to excercise authority over its persons,

vessels, and territories.




What foreign vessels are subject to CG jurisdiction?


Ans: 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:

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Ans: Location


Vessel status/flag


Substantive law: Prohibits certain actions or requires affirmative action.




Explain the geographical limits of the CG's Jurisdiction:


Ans: 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?