USCG BTM STUDY GUIDE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
what is level one? - Answer-level one is officer presence.
define officer presence - Answer-Officer presence is appearance, demeanor, and verbal
and non-verbal communication that create an atmosphere of compliance
what is level 2? - Answer-verbal commands
Where are international waters? - Answer-12NM and out.
what is level 3 - Answer-control techniques
define control techniques - Answer-Control techniques are techniques or actions with a
low probability of causing (i.e., possible, but not likely to result in) connective tissue
damage, lacerations of the skin or broken bones. These techniques include the proper
use of restraint devices and pain compliance and strength techniques
what is level 4? - Answer-aggressive response techniques
define aggressive response techniques - Answer-Aggressive response techniques are
techniques or actions likely to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations of the
skin, broken bones, or that will produce irritation of the skin, eyes, and/or mucous
membranes. These techniques include the proper use of kicks, stuns, punches,
takedowns, and chemical irritants.
what is level 5? - Answer-intermediate weapons
give an example of an intermediate weapon - Answer-expandable baton
what Is level 6 - Answer-deadly force
define deadly force - Answer-Deadly force is any force that is likely to cause death or
serious physical injury.
what is individual self defense - Answer-Individual self-defense is the use of force to
defend oneself or others from the imminent threat of physical injury.
where are customs water on the jurisdictional map? - Answer-inland to 12NM off shore
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
what is level one? - Answer-level one is officer presence.
define officer presence - Answer-Officer presence is appearance, demeanor, and verbal
and non-verbal communication that create an atmosphere of compliance
what is level 2? - Answer-verbal commands
Where are international waters? - Answer-12NM and out.
what is level 3 - Answer-control techniques
define control techniques - Answer-Control techniques are techniques or actions with a
low probability of causing (i.e., possible, but not likely to result in) connective tissue
damage, lacerations of the skin or broken bones. These techniques include the proper
use of restraint devices and pain compliance and strength techniques
what is level 4? - Answer-aggressive response techniques
define aggressive response techniques - Answer-Aggressive response techniques are
techniques or actions likely to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations of the
skin, broken bones, or that will produce irritation of the skin, eyes, and/or mucous
membranes. These techniques include the proper use of kicks, stuns, punches,
takedowns, and chemical irritants.
what is level 5? - Answer-intermediate weapons
give an example of an intermediate weapon - Answer-expandable baton
what Is level 6 - Answer-deadly force
define deadly force - Answer-Deadly force is any force that is likely to cause death or
serious physical injury.
what is individual self defense - Answer-Individual self-defense is the use of force to
defend oneself or others from the imminent threat of physical injury.
where are customs water on the jurisdictional map? - Answer-inland to 12NM off shore
