SERE 100.2 LEVEL A COCT FOR MILITARY PRE-
TEST 2026 TRAINING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
SOLVED ANSWERS
◉ How should Mr. Travis' wife handle the media (including social
media) in the event her husband becomes isolated? Answer: She
should recognize that she is not obligated to interact with media
She should limit what she says to a desire for Mr. Travis' quick return
She should limit what she says to a concern for Mr. Travis' health and
welfare
◉ what's a good acronym to help you remember how to gain and
maintain situational awareness at all times? Answer: PAID-E
(Perceive, analyze, interpret, decide, execute)
◉ What legal documents should Specialist Reeves take care of before
he deploys? Answer: Power of attorney
will
Insurance
All of the above (ans)
◉ What item should be carried on backpack. Answer: Map
Compass
, cell phone
◉ Leaving evidence of your presence supports U.S. Government
effort to locate, identify and recover you. Answer: True
◉ In the event of isolation during operations other than war, the
reasons to delay contact with legitimate authorities include. Answer:
Gain situational awareness
Contact friendly forces
◉ Identify steps in building a fire Answer: Carefully place small, dry
kindling over the burning tinder
Prepare adequate amounts of tinder, kindling, and fuel
Use a platform
◉ What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to
discourage captor violence? Answer: Maintain a low profile
Be conscious of your body language
◉ Should your captors provide an opportunity to communicate
using written, oral, or video means, you should: Answer: Provide
proof of life
TEST 2026 TRAINING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
SOLVED ANSWERS
◉ How should Mr. Travis' wife handle the media (including social
media) in the event her husband becomes isolated? Answer: She
should recognize that she is not obligated to interact with media
She should limit what she says to a desire for Mr. Travis' quick return
She should limit what she says to a concern for Mr. Travis' health and
welfare
◉ what's a good acronym to help you remember how to gain and
maintain situational awareness at all times? Answer: PAID-E
(Perceive, analyze, interpret, decide, execute)
◉ What legal documents should Specialist Reeves take care of before
he deploys? Answer: Power of attorney
will
Insurance
All of the above (ans)
◉ What item should be carried on backpack. Answer: Map
Compass
, cell phone
◉ Leaving evidence of your presence supports U.S. Government
effort to locate, identify and recover you. Answer: True
◉ In the event of isolation during operations other than war, the
reasons to delay contact with legitimate authorities include. Answer:
Gain situational awareness
Contact friendly forces
◉ Identify steps in building a fire Answer: Carefully place small, dry
kindling over the burning tinder
Prepare adequate amounts of tinder, kindling, and fuel
Use a platform
◉ What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to
discourage captor violence? Answer: Maintain a low profile
Be conscious of your body language
◉ Should your captors provide an opportunity to communicate
using written, oral, or video means, you should: Answer: Provide
proof of life
