SERE pre-test UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Should your captors provide an opportunity to communicate using written, oral, or video means,
you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - provide proof of life
Selecting a signaling site and putting your signal in a suitable location is critical. A signaling site
is defined as any site, based on your situation that enhances signaling efforts and the likelihood
for the signal to be detected by friendly forces. What is a signaling site criterion? (Select all that
apply) - CORRECT ANSWER - recovery possible from/near site
site hidden from potential enemy observation and ground fire
sufficient materials for signal construction
During a direct action recovery, you should pick up a weapon and assist the recovery team. -
CORRECT ANSWER - false
During a hole-up what is your primary concern? - CORRECT ANSWER - security
When providing proof of life what information should you include? (Select all that apply) -
CORRECT ANSWER - your health and welfare
a verifiable date
you and your fellow captives' identity
Continuously learning about your captivity environment and the captor is known as
___________________. - CORRECT ANSWER - situational awareness
The senior ranking military member should never take command of all prisoners, in all captivity
situations, to ensure survivability. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
What should you do during USG negotiations for your release? (Select all that apply) -
CORRECT ANSWER - maintain your honor and communicate your innocence
, remain professional and avoid exploitation
have faith in the usg
Tactical hand-held radio transceivers, cell phones, satellite phones, and personal locator beacons
(PLBs) are devices you could use for electronic communication. - CORRECT ANSWER -
true
What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to discourage captor violence? (Select
all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER - be conscious of your body language
maintain a low profile
Which of the following are used to control bleeding? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT
ANSWER - elevate and immobilize
use a tourniquet
apply direct pressure
Leaving evidence of your presence supports U.S. Government effort to locate, identify and
recover you. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
To which article of the Code of Conduct does the following statement refer? When questioned,
should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number and date of
birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or
written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Article V
Identify steps in building a fire. (Select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER - prepare
adequate amounts of tinder, kindling, and fuel
use a platform
carefully place small, dry kindling over the burning tinder
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Should your captors provide an opportunity to communicate using written, oral, or video means,
you should: - CORRECT ANSWER - provide proof of life
Selecting a signaling site and putting your signal in a suitable location is critical. A signaling site
is defined as any site, based on your situation that enhances signaling efforts and the likelihood
for the signal to be detected by friendly forces. What is a signaling site criterion? (Select all that
apply) - CORRECT ANSWER - recovery possible from/near site
site hidden from potential enemy observation and ground fire
sufficient materials for signal construction
During a direct action recovery, you should pick up a weapon and assist the recovery team. -
CORRECT ANSWER - false
During a hole-up what is your primary concern? - CORRECT ANSWER - security
When providing proof of life what information should you include? (Select all that apply) -
CORRECT ANSWER - your health and welfare
a verifiable date
you and your fellow captives' identity
Continuously learning about your captivity environment and the captor is known as
___________________. - CORRECT ANSWER - situational awareness
The senior ranking military member should never take command of all prisoners, in all captivity
situations, to ensure survivability. - CORRECT ANSWER - false
What should you do during USG negotiations for your release? (Select all that apply) -
CORRECT ANSWER - maintain your honor and communicate your innocence
, remain professional and avoid exploitation
have faith in the usg
Tactical hand-held radio transceivers, cell phones, satellite phones, and personal locator beacons
(PLBs) are devices you could use for electronic communication. - CORRECT ANSWER -
true
What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to discourage captor violence? (Select
all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER - be conscious of your body language
maintain a low profile
Which of the following are used to control bleeding? (Select all that apply) - CORRECT
ANSWER - elevate and immobilize
use a tourniquet
apply direct pressure
Leaving evidence of your presence supports U.S. Government effort to locate, identify and
recover you. - CORRECT ANSWER - true
To which article of the Code of Conduct does the following statement refer? When questioned,
should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number and date of
birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or
written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause. - CORRECT
ANSWER - Article V
Identify steps in building a fire. (Select all that apply) - CORRECT ANSWER - prepare
adequate amounts of tinder, kindling, and fuel
use a platform
carefully place small, dry kindling over the burning tinder
