USCG BTM STUDY GUIDE (2025-2026 Update) Real Past Questions Solved
Papers Verified Answers, Exams of Military Strategy and Training
Authority - ANSWERThe government's legal power to act
Jurisdiction - ANSWERThe government's legal right to exercise authority over
it's people, vessels, and places
Jurisdiction triangle - ANSWERLocation, vessel/ flag, substantive law
Substantive law - ANSWEROne that prohibits certain action or requires
affirmative conduct
Types of vessels - ANSWERRecreational/private, commercial, noncommercial/
government owned, warship
14 USC 89 - ANSWERThe Coast Guard shall enforce or assist in the
enforcement of all applicable federal laws on, under, and over the high seas
and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
SEAS II - ANSWERSearch, examine, arrest, seize, inquire, inspect
, Use of force policy - ANSWEROnly that amount of force reasonably necessary
under the circumstances may be used. Excessive force may never be used.
Types of self defense - ANSWERIndividual, unit, national
Use of force continuum - ANSWEROfficer presence, verbal commands,
control techniques, aggressive response techniques, intermediate weapons,
deadly force
Officer presence - ANSWERGood uniform, blue light, boat, gun belt, attitude
Verbal commands - ANSWERTask direction, command/ consequence
Control techniques - ANSWERHas a low probability of causing connective
tissue damage, lacerations, or broken bones. Normal application of handcuffs
and pain compliance.
Aggressive response techniques - ANSWERHas a probability of causing
connective tissue damage, lacerations, or broken bones. Irritation to the eyes
skin and mucous membranes. Punches, kicks, stuns, OC pepper spray.
Intermediate weapons - ANSWERHave a high probability of causing
connective tissue damage, lacerations, or broken bones. Expandable baton,
less than lethal rounds
Deadly force - ANSWERForce that is likely to cause death or serious physical
injury. Disfigurement broken bones unconsciousness.
Papers Verified Answers, Exams of Military Strategy and Training
Authority - ANSWERThe government's legal power to act
Jurisdiction - ANSWERThe government's legal right to exercise authority over
it's people, vessels, and places
Jurisdiction triangle - ANSWERLocation, vessel/ flag, substantive law
Substantive law - ANSWEROne that prohibits certain action or requires
affirmative conduct
Types of vessels - ANSWERRecreational/private, commercial, noncommercial/
government owned, warship
14 USC 89 - ANSWERThe Coast Guard shall enforce or assist in the
enforcement of all applicable federal laws on, under, and over the high seas
and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
SEAS II - ANSWERSearch, examine, arrest, seize, inquire, inspect
, Use of force policy - ANSWEROnly that amount of force reasonably necessary
under the circumstances may be used. Excessive force may never be used.
Types of self defense - ANSWERIndividual, unit, national
Use of force continuum - ANSWEROfficer presence, verbal commands,
control techniques, aggressive response techniques, intermediate weapons,
deadly force
Officer presence - ANSWERGood uniform, blue light, boat, gun belt, attitude
Verbal commands - ANSWERTask direction, command/ consequence
Control techniques - ANSWERHas a low probability of causing connective
tissue damage, lacerations, or broken bones. Normal application of handcuffs
and pain compliance.
Aggressive response techniques - ANSWERHas a probability of causing
connective tissue damage, lacerations, or broken bones. Irritation to the eyes
skin and mucous membranes. Punches, kicks, stuns, OC pepper spray.
Intermediate weapons - ANSWERHave a high probability of causing
connective tissue damage, lacerations, or broken bones. Expandable baton,
less than lethal rounds
Deadly force - ANSWERForce that is likely to cause death or serious physical
injury. Disfigurement broken bones unconsciousness.
