USCG BTM Task 1-03 Use of Force Exam
Questions and Answers
What is the definition of Non-Deadly Force? - Answer-Any level of force other than
Deadly Force
What is the definition of Deadly Force? - Answer-Any force that is LIKELY to cause
death or serious physical injury.
Define Death - Answer-The irreversible cessation of all vital functions especially as
indicated by permanent stoppage of the heart, respiration, and brain activity.
What are the Six Non-Deadly Force Circumstances? - Answer-1. Individual or Unit self-
defense
2. To Compel Compliance with an order the Coast Guard has authority to issue
3. To prevent a Federal crime, or Foreign crime that the Coast Guard has authority to
enforce
4. To effect a lawful arrest or prevent an escape when there is probably cause that the
suspect committed a federal crime
5. To prevent the theft of, intentional damage to, or destruction of property (including
information) that the Coast Guard has authority to protect.
6. To enforce an order to evacuate a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United
States when a true life-threatening emergency exists affecting the subject vessel and
there is an immediate need for assistance or aid.
What is the Second of Six Non-Deadly Force circumstance that may be used? -
Answer-2. To Compel Compliance with an order the Coast Guard has authority to issue
What is the First of Six Non-Deadly Force circumstance that may be used? - Answer-1.
Unit or Individual self-defense
What is the Fourth or Six Non-Deadly Force circumstance that may be used? - Answer-
4. To effect a lawful arrest or prevent an escape when there is probably cause that the
suspect committed a federal crime
What is the Fifth of Six Non-Deadly Force circumstance that may be used? - Answer-5.
To prevent the theft of, intentional damage to, or destruction of property (including
information) that the Coast Guard has authority to protect.
What is the Third of Six Non-Deadly Force circumstance that may be used? - Answer-3.
To prevent a Federal Crime, or Foreign Crime the Coast Guard has authority to enforce.
, What is the Sixth of Six Non-Deadly Force circumstance that may be used? - Answer-6.
To enforce an order to evacuate a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States
when a true life-threatening emergency exists affecting the subject vessel and there is
an immediate need for assistance or aid. Not normally to exceed Level Three control
techniques
What are the Three Types of Self-Defense? - Answer-1. Individual Self-Defense
2. Unit Self-Defense
3. National Self-Defense
What are the Six Levels of the Use of Force Continuum? - Answer-1. Officer Presence
2. Verbal Commands
3. Control Techniques
4. Aggressive Response Techniques
5. Intermediate Weapons
6. Deadly Force
What is the definition of Officer Presence? - Answer-The appearance, demeanor, and
verbal and non-verbal communication that create an atmosphere of compliance.
The appearance, demeanor, and verbal and non-verbal communication that create an
atmosphere of compliance? - Answer-Officer Presence
What is the definition of Verbal Commands? - Answer-Are in the form of task direction
with consequences aimed at the subject.
What Level of Force on the UOF Continuum Are in the form of task direction with
consequences aimed at the subject? - Answer-Verbal Commands
What is the definition of Control Techniques? - Answer-Are techniques or actions with a
LOW probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin or broken
bones. These techniques include the proper use of restraint devices and pain
compliance strength techniques.
What Level of Force on the UOF Continuum Are techniques or actions with a LOW
probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin or broken
bones. These techniques include the proper use of restraint devices and pain
compliance strength techniques? - Answer-Control Techniques
What is the definition of Aggressive Response Techniques? - Answer-Are techniques or
actions LIKELY to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations to the skin, broken
bones, or that will produce irritation of the skin, eyes, and/or mucous membranes.
What Level of Force on the UOF Continuum Are techniques or actions LIKELY to result
in connective tissue damage, lacerations to the skin, broken bones, or that will produce
Questions and Answers
What is the definition of Non-Deadly Force? - Answer-Any level of force other than
Deadly Force
What is the definition of Deadly Force? - Answer-Any force that is LIKELY to cause
death or serious physical injury.
Define Death - Answer-The irreversible cessation of all vital functions especially as
indicated by permanent stoppage of the heart, respiration, and brain activity.
What are the Six Non-Deadly Force Circumstances? - Answer-1. Individual or Unit self-
defense
2. To Compel Compliance with an order the Coast Guard has authority to issue
3. To prevent a Federal crime, or Foreign crime that the Coast Guard has authority to
enforce
4. To effect a lawful arrest or prevent an escape when there is probably cause that the
suspect committed a federal crime
5. To prevent the theft of, intentional damage to, or destruction of property (including
information) that the Coast Guard has authority to protect.
6. To enforce an order to evacuate a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United
States when a true life-threatening emergency exists affecting the subject vessel and
there is an immediate need for assistance or aid.
What is the Second of Six Non-Deadly Force circumstance that may be used? -
Answer-2. To Compel Compliance with an order the Coast Guard has authority to issue
What is the First of Six Non-Deadly Force circumstance that may be used? - Answer-1.
Unit or Individual self-defense
What is the Fourth or Six Non-Deadly Force circumstance that may be used? - Answer-
4. To effect a lawful arrest or prevent an escape when there is probably cause that the
suspect committed a federal crime
What is the Fifth of Six Non-Deadly Force circumstance that may be used? - Answer-5.
To prevent the theft of, intentional damage to, or destruction of property (including
information) that the Coast Guard has authority to protect.
What is the Third of Six Non-Deadly Force circumstance that may be used? - Answer-3.
To prevent a Federal Crime, or Foreign Crime the Coast Guard has authority to enforce.
, What is the Sixth of Six Non-Deadly Force circumstance that may be used? - Answer-6.
To enforce an order to evacuate a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States
when a true life-threatening emergency exists affecting the subject vessel and there is
an immediate need for assistance or aid. Not normally to exceed Level Three control
techniques
What are the Three Types of Self-Defense? - Answer-1. Individual Self-Defense
2. Unit Self-Defense
3. National Self-Defense
What are the Six Levels of the Use of Force Continuum? - Answer-1. Officer Presence
2. Verbal Commands
3. Control Techniques
4. Aggressive Response Techniques
5. Intermediate Weapons
6. Deadly Force
What is the definition of Officer Presence? - Answer-The appearance, demeanor, and
verbal and non-verbal communication that create an atmosphere of compliance.
The appearance, demeanor, and verbal and non-verbal communication that create an
atmosphere of compliance? - Answer-Officer Presence
What is the definition of Verbal Commands? - Answer-Are in the form of task direction
with consequences aimed at the subject.
What Level of Force on the UOF Continuum Are in the form of task direction with
consequences aimed at the subject? - Answer-Verbal Commands
What is the definition of Control Techniques? - Answer-Are techniques or actions with a
LOW probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin or broken
bones. These techniques include the proper use of restraint devices and pain
compliance strength techniques.
What Level of Force on the UOF Continuum Are techniques or actions with a LOW
probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin or broken
bones. These techniques include the proper use of restraint devices and pain
compliance strength techniques? - Answer-Control Techniques
What is the definition of Aggressive Response Techniques? - Answer-Are techniques or
actions LIKELY to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations to the skin, broken
bones, or that will produce irritation of the skin, eyes, and/or mucous membranes.
What Level of Force on the UOF Continuum Are techniques or actions LIKELY to result
in connective tissue damage, lacerations to the skin, broken bones, or that will produce
