BTM Test Guide Exam Questions and
Answers
What are verbal commands - Answer-Verbal commands in the form of task directions
with consequences aimed at the subject
What are control techniques - Answer-Techniques or actions with a low probability of
causing soft connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones. These
techniques include proper use of restraint devices, pain compliance and strength
techniques, and escorts.
What are aggressive response techniques - Answer-Techniques or actions likely to
result in soft connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones with
irritation to the skin, eyes, and or mucus membrane. These techniques include kicks,
punches, stuns, take downs and OC pepper spray.
What are intermediate weapons - Answer-Techniques or actions with a high probability
of causing soft connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones.
These techniques include the expandable baton and less lethal weapons.
What is deadly force - Answer-force that is likely to cause death or serious physical
injury.
What is the deadly force triangle - Answer-1) Weapon
2) Opportunity
a) unrestricted
access
b) maximum
effective range
3) Subject's Action
What is serious bodily harm - Answer-Actual physical injury to the body that results in
unconsciousness, protracted and obvious disfigurement or protracted loss or
impairment of the function of a body member, organ, or mental facility
What is 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. Probable cause is a judgement call made by a LE Officer based on the
totality of the circumstances including the officers training, experience, and analysis of
the situation.
What is reasonable suspicion - Answer-The belief by a reasonable and prudent person
based on the articulable facts that something has happened
,What is a statement of no objection (SNO) - Answer-The means by which a coast guard
flag officer informs a subordinate commander that the flag officer does not object to the
proposed use of the subordinate commanders lawful discretion and authority to carry
out an operational intent with a planned course of action
What are the jurisdictional limitations of a SNO - Answer-The boarding Officer can only
take action on what is described in the SNO
What is the fourth amendment - Answer-The right of the people to be secure in their
persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the fifth amendment - Answer-1) no one can be put on trial for a serious crime
unless a grand jury decides there is enough proof or evidence for a trial for the crime
they committed
2) military members can go to trial without a grand jury's decision if they commit a crime
during a time of war
3) protects people against double jeopardy
4) protects you from testifying against yourself in a trial
5) can't be held without due process or a fair trial
6) the government can't take your property away without paying you back
What is a search - Answer-An intrusion or entry by an agent of the government on a
quest for evidence into an area where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy
(PC is needed)
What is the object of a search - Answer-You are on a quest for evidence
What does evidence consist of - Answer-Something that can be used in a courtroom to
prove guilt or innocence
1) fruits of a crime
2) contraband
3) instrumentalities of a crime
What is a frisk search - Answer-A crush and feel of the outer garments of a person in
search of a weapon, when an officer suspects an individual may have a weapon that
poses a threat to the boarding team or others. This may extend to purses, jackets, or
the immediate surrounding area. (RS is needed)
What is a strip search - Answer-A search that involves the intrusive removal of clothing
and may be as extensive as a visual examination of the nude body (RS is needed)
What is a body cavity search - Answer-It's the physical or visual intrusion into a body
cavity other than the nose, mouth, or ears. It can only be performed by a doctor or
licensed medical practitioner. (PC is needed)
, What is an intrusive search - Answer-A quest for evidence that may result in the
destruction or damage to a vessel or property
What form do you give to a person if you damage their property - Answer-SF 95
What is a search into arrest (SIA) - Answer-A detailed crush and feel search of an
arrested person. A thorough search of their otter clothing and a search of the the area in
the immediate control of the arrestee
What are you looking for during a SIA - Answer-Weapons, evidence, and means of
escape
When do you conduct a SIA - Answer-After you arrest someone or transfer of custody
from another government agency
Define arrest - Answer-The use of legal authority to deprive someone of his or her
freedom of movement
What are the four elements of arrest - Answer-1) authority
2) intent
3) knowledge
4) compliance
What are rights advice (Miranda Rights) - Answer-A requirement set forth by the US
Supreme Court that prior to the time of arrest and any interrogation of a person
suspected of a crime his or her rights must be told
When else would you read someone their rights advice - Answer-When transferring
custody to another government agency
What is the two prong test to reading someone their rights advice - Answer-1) is the
person being taken into a custodial situation
2) are my questions or actions likely to illicit an incriminating response
What is a custodial situation - Answer-Weather a reasonable innocent person in the
suspects position would feel a restraint on his or her freedom of movement to such an
extent that it approaches a formal arrest
What are the three self defenses - Answer-Personal, Unit, National
What are the four types of subjects - Answer-1) passive compliant - a subject who
follows the officers request or verbal directions
2) passive resistor - a subject who does not follow the officers request or verbal
directions but offers no physical resistance to the officers attempt to gain control
Answers
What are verbal commands - Answer-Verbal commands in the form of task directions
with consequences aimed at the subject
What are control techniques - Answer-Techniques or actions with a low probability of
causing soft connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones. These
techniques include proper use of restraint devices, pain compliance and strength
techniques, and escorts.
What are aggressive response techniques - Answer-Techniques or actions likely to
result in soft connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones with
irritation to the skin, eyes, and or mucus membrane. These techniques include kicks,
punches, stuns, take downs and OC pepper spray.
What are intermediate weapons - Answer-Techniques or actions with a high probability
of causing soft connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones.
These techniques include the expandable baton and less lethal weapons.
What is deadly force - Answer-force that is likely to cause death or serious physical
injury.
What is the deadly force triangle - Answer-1) Weapon
2) Opportunity
a) unrestricted
access
b) maximum
effective range
3) Subject's Action
What is serious bodily harm - Answer-Actual physical injury to the body that results in
unconsciousness, protracted and obvious disfigurement or protracted loss or
impairment of the function of a body member, organ, or mental facility
What is 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. Probable cause is a judgement call made by a LE Officer based on the
totality of the circumstances including the officers training, experience, and analysis of
the situation.
What is reasonable suspicion - Answer-The belief by a reasonable and prudent person
based on the articulable facts that something has happened
,What is a statement of no objection (SNO) - Answer-The means by which a coast guard
flag officer informs a subordinate commander that the flag officer does not object to the
proposed use of the subordinate commanders lawful discretion and authority to carry
out an operational intent with a planned course of action
What are the jurisdictional limitations of a SNO - Answer-The boarding Officer can only
take action on what is described in the SNO
What is the fourth amendment - Answer-The right of the people to be secure in their
persons, houses, papers, and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures.
What is the fifth amendment - Answer-1) no one can be put on trial for a serious crime
unless a grand jury decides there is enough proof or evidence for a trial for the crime
they committed
2) military members can go to trial without a grand jury's decision if they commit a crime
during a time of war
3) protects people against double jeopardy
4) protects you from testifying against yourself in a trial
5) can't be held without due process or a fair trial
6) the government can't take your property away without paying you back
What is a search - Answer-An intrusion or entry by an agent of the government on a
quest for evidence into an area where a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy
(PC is needed)
What is the object of a search - Answer-You are on a quest for evidence
What does evidence consist of - Answer-Something that can be used in a courtroom to
prove guilt or innocence
1) fruits of a crime
2) contraband
3) instrumentalities of a crime
What is a frisk search - Answer-A crush and feel of the outer garments of a person in
search of a weapon, when an officer suspects an individual may have a weapon that
poses a threat to the boarding team or others. This may extend to purses, jackets, or
the immediate surrounding area. (RS is needed)
What is a strip search - Answer-A search that involves the intrusive removal of clothing
and may be as extensive as a visual examination of the nude body (RS is needed)
What is a body cavity search - Answer-It's the physical or visual intrusion into a body
cavity other than the nose, mouth, or ears. It can only be performed by a doctor or
licensed medical practitioner. (PC is needed)
, What is an intrusive search - Answer-A quest for evidence that may result in the
destruction or damage to a vessel or property
What form do you give to a person if you damage their property - Answer-SF 95
What is a search into arrest (SIA) - Answer-A detailed crush and feel search of an
arrested person. A thorough search of their otter clothing and a search of the the area in
the immediate control of the arrestee
What are you looking for during a SIA - Answer-Weapons, evidence, and means of
escape
When do you conduct a SIA - Answer-After you arrest someone or transfer of custody
from another government agency
Define arrest - Answer-The use of legal authority to deprive someone of his or her
freedom of movement
What are the four elements of arrest - Answer-1) authority
2) intent
3) knowledge
4) compliance
What are rights advice (Miranda Rights) - Answer-A requirement set forth by the US
Supreme Court that prior to the time of arrest and any interrogation of a person
suspected of a crime his or her rights must be told
When else would you read someone their rights advice - Answer-When transferring
custody to another government agency
What is the two prong test to reading someone their rights advice - Answer-1) is the
person being taken into a custodial situation
2) are my questions or actions likely to illicit an incriminating response
What is a custodial situation - Answer-Weather a reasonable innocent person in the
suspects position would feel a restraint on his or her freedom of movement to such an
extent that it approaches a formal arrest
What are the three self defenses - Answer-Personal, Unit, National
What are the four types of subjects - Answer-1) passive compliant - a subject who
follows the officers request or verbal directions
2) passive resistor - a subject who does not follow the officers request or verbal
directions but offers no physical resistance to the officers attempt to gain control
