USMC USE OF FORCE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2026.
The United States Supreme Court in Tennessee V. Garner (1985) held that apprehending a
fleeing felon was a seizure and has to comply with the reasonableness requirements of the
Fourth Amendment, (T/
F) - ANS True
Identify the Marine Corps Order concerning Deadly Force. - ANS MCO 5510.6G
You do NOT have to be fired at in order to be justified to use deadly force. (T/F) - ANS True
Deadly force is authorized when it reasonably appears to be necessary to prevent the sabotage
of national critical infrastructure. (T/F) - ANS True
Warning shots are authorized. (T/F) - ANS False
(Warning shots are never authorized).
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, You must qualify with your duty firearm every ____________ months. Drag correct word or
phrase into the box below.
12
3
18
6 - ANS 12
In which of the following situations does MCO 5500.6H not apply. - ANS Military operations
subject to DoD rules of Engagement
What three pre-conditions must be present before deadly force is authorized? -
ANS Opportunity, Capability, Intent
What are the five levels of force from lowest to the highest? - ANS Verbal commands,
Contact controls, Compliance techniques (OC spray, pain compliance, restraints with and
without baton), defensive tactics (punches/kicks and baton blocks/strikes), Deadly force
While conducting a security check on a facility that contains classified documents vital to
national security, you notice a side door open with signs of forced entry. it is after duty hours
and you are alone. You notify dispatch and request backup. Dispatch replies and states that K-9
patrol will be there in two minutes. shortly after K-9 unit arrives, a man carrying a briefcase
walks out the door and upon seeing you, takes off running across an open field. You yell, "Stop,
Police" but the man continues to run. What is the next level of force you should use? -
ANS Deadly Force is authorized because the facility contains classified documents vital to
national security, but lesser means such as releasing the K-9 are available
The United States Supreme Court, in the landmark case Graham V. Connor (1989) applied a
three-part test on the reasonableness of police use of force; this test requires analysis of the
specific facts and circumstances surrounding the incident, specifically: 1. The severity of the
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS. VERIFIED
2026.
The United States Supreme Court in Tennessee V. Garner (1985) held that apprehending a
fleeing felon was a seizure and has to comply with the reasonableness requirements of the
Fourth Amendment, (T/
F) - ANS True
Identify the Marine Corps Order concerning Deadly Force. - ANS MCO 5510.6G
You do NOT have to be fired at in order to be justified to use deadly force. (T/F) - ANS True
Deadly force is authorized when it reasonably appears to be necessary to prevent the sabotage
of national critical infrastructure. (T/F) - ANS True
Warning shots are authorized. (T/F) - ANS False
(Warning shots are never authorized).
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, You must qualify with your duty firearm every ____________ months. Drag correct word or
phrase into the box below.
12
3
18
6 - ANS 12
In which of the following situations does MCO 5500.6H not apply. - ANS Military operations
subject to DoD rules of Engagement
What three pre-conditions must be present before deadly force is authorized? -
ANS Opportunity, Capability, Intent
What are the five levels of force from lowest to the highest? - ANS Verbal commands,
Contact controls, Compliance techniques (OC spray, pain compliance, restraints with and
without baton), defensive tactics (punches/kicks and baton blocks/strikes), Deadly force
While conducting a security check on a facility that contains classified documents vital to
national security, you notice a side door open with signs of forced entry. it is after duty hours
and you are alone. You notify dispatch and request backup. Dispatch replies and states that K-9
patrol will be there in two minutes. shortly after K-9 unit arrives, a man carrying a briefcase
walks out the door and upon seeing you, takes off running across an open field. You yell, "Stop,
Police" but the man continues to run. What is the next level of force you should use? -
ANS Deadly Force is authorized because the facility contains classified documents vital to
national security, but lesser means such as releasing the K-9 are available
The United States Supreme Court, in the landmark case Graham V. Connor (1989) applied a
three-part test on the reasonableness of police use of force; this test requires analysis of the
specific facts and circumstances surrounding the incident, specifically: 1. The severity of the
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