USCG PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
14 USC 89 A - CORRECT ANSWER-The USCG may make
inquiries, examinations, inspections, searches, seizures, and
arrests upon the high seas and waters over which the United
States has jurisdiction, for the prevention, detection, and
suppression of violatio...
14 USC 89 A - CORRECT ANSWER-The USCG may make
inquiries, examinations, inspections, searches, seizures, and
arrests upon the high seas and waters over which the United
States has jurisdiction, for the prevention, detection, and
suppression of violations of laws of the United States.
14 USC 89 A breakdown - CORRECT ANSWER-- USCG may
board any vessel subject to U.S. jurisdiction
- On the high seas and water which the U.S. has jurisdiction, at
any time.
- For the prevention, detection, and suppression of U.S. law
violations.
Scope of Responsibilities for Boarding Team Member -
CORRECT ANSWER-1. Reflect credit on the Coast Guard
2. Be responsive to the public for education of boating safety
and legal requirements
3. Assist the Boarding Officer
, Jurisdiction for U.S. Vessels - CORRECT ANSWER-U.S.
vessels anywhere except:
1. Exclusive State Waters
2. Foreign territorial seas without a Statement of No Objection
Jurisdiction (foreign vessels) - CORRECT ANSWER-Typically
exempt, including (but not limited to):
1. Temporarily using U.S. waters in innocent passage
2. Under a valid claim of Force Majeure
2. Government-owned non-commercial
3. Naval or military
Statement of No Objection (SNO) - CORRECT ANSWER-
Required to enter foreign territorial seas or board foreign
vessels outside U.S. jurisdiction
Levels of Force - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Officer Presence
2. Verbal Commands
3. Control Techniques
4. Aggressive Response Techniques/ OC Spray
5. Intermediate Weapons/Less than lethal
6. Deadly Force
Officer Presence - CORRECT ANSWER-Verbal:
Speak clearly and authoritatively
Be courteous, take time to explain
Non-verbal:
Body language
Gestures
Stances
Uniform Presentation
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