USCG: Boarding Team Member (BTM)
Exam Questions and Answers
What are the 5 elements of the 5th Amendment? - Answer-1) Right of Due Process
2) No double jeopardy
3) Right to not self-incriminate
4) Right to a Grand Jury
5) Just compensation
Coast Guard 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 shall never be used.
3 types of Self Defense - Answer-1) Unit
2) Self/Individual
3) National
Level I of the UoF Continuum - Answer-Officer Presence
appearance, demeanor, and verbal and non-verbal communication that create an
atmosphere of compliance.
Level II of the UoF Continuum - Answer-Verbal Commands
commands in the form of task direction with a consequence aimed at the subject
Level III of the UoF Continuum - Answer-Control Techniques
techniques or actions with a low probability of causing connective tissue damage,
lacerations of the ski or broken bones (e.g. restraint devices, pain compliance)
Level IV of the UoF Continuum - Answer-Aggressive Response Techniques
techniques or actions likely to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations of the
skin, broken bones, or that will produce irritation to the skin, eyes, or mucous
membranes (e.g. kicks, stuns, punches, OC spray, takedowns)
Level V of the UoF Continuum - Answer-Intermediate Weapons
techniques or actions with a high probability of causing connective tissue damage,
lacerations of the skin or broken bones (e.g. expandable baton, less than lethal)
Level VI of the UoF Continuum - Answer-Deadly Force
, any force likely to result in death or serious physical injury
Fluid Shock Wave Principle - Answer-used on all striking or stunning techniques where
the maximum amount of kinetic energy is transferred to the point of impact and
throughout the subject's body
Sympathetic Response - Answer-the similar effect the strike has on areas of the body
that were not targeted
5 Non-Deadly Force Situations - Answer-1) Individual and unit self-defense
2) To compel compliance with an order the Coast Guard has the authority to issue
3) To prevent a Federal crime which the Coast Guard has the authority to act on behalf
(state and foreign authorities)
4) To effect a lawful arrest or prevent an escape when there is probable cause that the
subject has committed a Federal crime
5) To prevent the theft of, intentional damage to, or destruction of property that the
Coast Guard has the authority to protect
Active Aggressor - Answer-a subject that attempts to harm or attack the officer
Active Resistor - Answer-a subject who does not follow the officer's requests or verbal
directions, offers physical resistance that prevents or may prevent the officer from
gaining control, but does not attempt to harm the officer
Passive Resistor - Answer-a subject who does not follow the officer's requests or verbal
directions, but offers no physical resistance to the officer's attempts to gain control
Passive Compliant - Answer-a subject who follows the officer's requests or verbal
directions
3 Stances - Answer-1) Interview
2) Ready
3) High Guard
L.E.A.P.S. - Answer-Listen
Empathize
Ask Questions
Paraphrase
Summarize
S.A.F.E.R. - Answer-Safety/Security
Attack
Flight
Excessive Repetitions
Revise Priorities
Exam Questions and Answers
What are the 5 elements of the 5th Amendment? - Answer-1) Right of Due Process
2) No double jeopardy
3) Right to not self-incriminate
4) Right to a Grand Jury
5) Just compensation
Coast Guard 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 shall never be used.
3 types of Self Defense - Answer-1) Unit
2) Self/Individual
3) National
Level I of the UoF Continuum - Answer-Officer Presence
appearance, demeanor, and verbal and non-verbal communication that create an
atmosphere of compliance.
Level II of the UoF Continuum - Answer-Verbal Commands
commands in the form of task direction with a consequence aimed at the subject
Level III of the UoF Continuum - Answer-Control Techniques
techniques or actions with a low probability of causing connective tissue damage,
lacerations of the ski or broken bones (e.g. restraint devices, pain compliance)
Level IV of the UoF Continuum - Answer-Aggressive Response Techniques
techniques or actions likely to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations of the
skin, broken bones, or that will produce irritation to the skin, eyes, or mucous
membranes (e.g. kicks, stuns, punches, OC spray, takedowns)
Level V of the UoF Continuum - Answer-Intermediate Weapons
techniques or actions with a high probability of causing connective tissue damage,
lacerations of the skin or broken bones (e.g. expandable baton, less than lethal)
Level VI of the UoF Continuum - Answer-Deadly Force
, any force likely to result in death or serious physical injury
Fluid Shock Wave Principle - Answer-used on all striking or stunning techniques where
the maximum amount of kinetic energy is transferred to the point of impact and
throughout the subject's body
Sympathetic Response - Answer-the similar effect the strike has on areas of the body
that were not targeted
5 Non-Deadly Force Situations - Answer-1) Individual and unit self-defense
2) To compel compliance with an order the Coast Guard has the authority to issue
3) To prevent a Federal crime which the Coast Guard has the authority to act on behalf
(state and foreign authorities)
4) To effect a lawful arrest or prevent an escape when there is probable cause that the
subject has committed a Federal crime
5) To prevent the theft of, intentional damage to, or destruction of property that the
Coast Guard has the authority to protect
Active Aggressor - Answer-a subject that attempts to harm or attack the officer
Active Resistor - Answer-a subject who does not follow the officer's requests or verbal
directions, offers physical resistance that prevents or may prevent the officer from
gaining control, but does not attempt to harm the officer
Passive Resistor - Answer-a subject who does not follow the officer's requests or verbal
directions, but offers no physical resistance to the officer's attempts to gain control
Passive Compliant - Answer-a subject who follows the officer's requests or verbal
directions
3 Stances - Answer-1) Interview
2) Ready
3) High Guard
L.E.A.P.S. - Answer-Listen
Empathize
Ask Questions
Paraphrase
Summarize
S.A.F.E.R. - Answer-Safety/Security
Attack
Flight
Excessive Repetitions
Revise Priorities
