BTM Authority and Jurisdiction, UOF
Exam Questions and Answers
Location - Answer-The allowable extent of U.S. jurisdiction over persons, vessels, and
aircraft is determined by the character of the waters in or over which they are located.
Describe in your own words the Coast Guard's use of force policy and the guiding
principles of the use of force policy. - Answer-Only that force reasonably necessary
under the circumstances may be used. Force shall not be used where assigned duties
can be discharged without it. Excessive force may never be used; however, nothing in
the application of the Coast Guard Use of Force Policy shall be construed as to require
personnel to meet force with equal or lesser force.
Where can you find the CG UOF policy? - Answer-MLEM Chapter 4
What are the three types of self-defense? - Answer-Individual, Unit, National
What is individual Self-defense? - Answer-The act of defending oneself or other persons
from imminent danger.
What is Unit Self-defense? - Answer-The act of defending a particular unit of U.S.
military forces or law enforcement agency assets from imminent danger.
What is National Self-defense? - Answer-Defense of the United States, U.S. Forces,
and, in certain circumstances, U.S. persons and their property, and/or U.S. commercial
assets from a hostile act or demonstration of hostile intent.
What is the UOF continuum? - Answer-1. Officer presence
2. Verbal commands
3. Control techniques
4. Aggressive response techniques
5. Intermediate weapons
6. Deadly force
Level 1 of the UOF continuum: - Answer-Officer presence: the appearance, demeanor,
verbal and non-verbal actions that create an atmosphere of compliance.
Level 2 of the UOF continuum: - Answer-Verbal commands: task direction with
consequences aimed at the subject
Level 3 of the UOF continuum: - Answer-Control techniques: techniques or actions with
a low probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken
bones.
Exam Questions and Answers
Location - Answer-The allowable extent of U.S. jurisdiction over persons, vessels, and
aircraft is determined by the character of the waters in or over which they are located.
Describe in your own words the Coast Guard's use of force policy and the guiding
principles of the use of force policy. - Answer-Only that force reasonably necessary
under the circumstances may be used. Force shall not be used where assigned duties
can be discharged without it. Excessive force may never be used; however, nothing in
the application of the Coast Guard Use of Force Policy shall be construed as to require
personnel to meet force with equal or lesser force.
Where can you find the CG UOF policy? - Answer-MLEM Chapter 4
What are the three types of self-defense? - Answer-Individual, Unit, National
What is individual Self-defense? - Answer-The act of defending oneself or other persons
from imminent danger.
What is Unit Self-defense? - Answer-The act of defending a particular unit of U.S.
military forces or law enforcement agency assets from imminent danger.
What is National Self-defense? - Answer-Defense of the United States, U.S. Forces,
and, in certain circumstances, U.S. persons and their property, and/or U.S. commercial
assets from a hostile act or demonstration of hostile intent.
What is the UOF continuum? - Answer-1. Officer presence
2. Verbal commands
3. Control techniques
4. Aggressive response techniques
5. Intermediate weapons
6. Deadly force
Level 1 of the UOF continuum: - Answer-Officer presence: the appearance, demeanor,
verbal and non-verbal actions that create an atmosphere of compliance.
Level 2 of the UOF continuum: - Answer-Verbal commands: task direction with
consequences aimed at the subject
Level 3 of the UOF continuum: - Answer-Control techniques: techniques or actions with
a low probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken
bones.
