SERE 100.2 LEVEL A COCT FOR MILITARY PRE-
TEST 2026 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW Q&A
◉ One way to gain acceptance from the local population after
making contact is to discuss the similarities between your religions.
This helps to show you are peaceful and mean no harm. Answer:
False
◉ To which article of the Code of Conduct does the following
statement refer? If captured I will continue to resist by all means
available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape.
I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
Answer: Article III
◉ 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
◉ What are the goals of using a disguise? Answer: 1. Prevent
recognition
2. Pass initial scrutiny
, ◉ Limiting the amount of personal information available to others
includes reducing your ______________ footprint, and personal
information items not required for your operational mission such as
credit cards and other identifiable items in your wallet or purse.
Answer: Social Media
◉ In the event of isolation during operations other than war, the
reasons to delay contact with legitimate authorities include Answer:
1. Gain situational awareness
2. Contact friendly forces
◉ Should your captors provide an opportunity to communicate
using written, oral, or video means, you should: Answer: Provide
proof of life
◉ Identify elements of Article II of the Code of Conduct. Answer: 1.
Military members are never authorized to surrender
2. During military operations outside declared hostilities you may
delay contact with local authorities
◉ What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to
discourage captor violence? Answer: 1. Be conscious of your body
language
2. Maintain a low profile
TEST 2026 COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW Q&A
◉ One way to gain acceptance from the local population after
making contact is to discuss the similarities between your religions.
This helps to show you are peaceful and mean no harm. Answer:
False
◉ To which article of the Code of Conduct does the following
statement refer? If captured I will continue to resist by all means
available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape.
I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
Answer: Article III
◉ 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
◉ What are the goals of using a disguise? Answer: 1. Prevent
recognition
2. Pass initial scrutiny
, ◉ Limiting the amount of personal information available to others
includes reducing your ______________ footprint, and personal
information items not required for your operational mission such as
credit cards and other identifiable items in your wallet or purse.
Answer: Social Media
◉ In the event of isolation during operations other than war, the
reasons to delay contact with legitimate authorities include Answer:
1. Gain situational awareness
2. Contact friendly forces
◉ Should your captors provide an opportunity to communicate
using written, oral, or video means, you should: Answer: Provide
proof of life
◉ Identify elements of Article II of the Code of Conduct. Answer: 1.
Military members are never authorized to surrender
2. During military operations outside declared hostilities you may
delay contact with local authorities
◉ What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to
discourage captor violence? Answer: 1. Be conscious of your body
language
2. Maintain a low profile
