SERE pre-test
Should your captors provide an opportunity to communicate using written, oral, or video means, you
should: - 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) - 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. - Answer-
false
During a hole-up what is your primary concern? - Answer-security
When providing proof of life what information should you include? (Select all that apply) - 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
___________________. - Answer-situational awareness
The senior ranking military member should never take command of all prisoners, in all captivity
situations, to ensure survivability. - Answer-false
, What should you do during USG negotiations for your release? (Select all that apply) - 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. - Answer-true
What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to discourage captor violence? (Select all that
apply) - Answer-be conscious of your body language
maintain a low profile
Which of the following are used to control bleeding? (Select all that apply) - 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. -
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. - Answer-Article V
Identify steps in building a fire. (Select all that apply) - Answer-prepare adequate amounts of tinder,
kindling, and fuel
use a platform
Should your captors provide an opportunity to communicate using written, oral, or video means, you
should: - 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) - 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. - Answer-
false
During a hole-up what is your primary concern? - Answer-security
When providing proof of life what information should you include? (Select all that apply) - 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
___________________. - Answer-situational awareness
The senior ranking military member should never take command of all prisoners, in all captivity
situations, to ensure survivability. - Answer-false
, What should you do during USG negotiations for your release? (Select all that apply) - 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. - Answer-true
What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to discourage captor violence? (Select all that
apply) - Answer-be conscious of your body language
maintain a low profile
Which of the following are used to control bleeding? (Select all that apply) - 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. -
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. - Answer-Article V
Identify steps in building a fire. (Select all that apply) - Answer-prepare adequate amounts of tinder,
kindling, and fuel
use a platform
