USCG BTM EXAM (Latest Update 2026 /
2027) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct
What is the Use of Force Policy? - correct answer Only the force reasonably necessary
under the circumstances may be used. Force shall not be used where assigned duties
can be discharged without it. Excessive force may never be used.
Are BTMs authorized to fire warning shots? - correct answer NO
Name the 3 types of self defense and their definitions. - correct answer 1. Individual:
defending oneself or other persons from imminent danger
2. Unit: defending a particular unit of US military forces or law enforcement agencies
,3. National: defense of U.S., U.S. forces, and, in certain circumstances, U.S. persons and
their property, and/or U.S. commercial assets from a hostile act or demonstration of
hostile intent
What chapter in the MLEM is Use of Force Policy found? - correct answer Chapter 4
What are the 4 types of subjects? - correct answer 1. Passive compliant: follows the
officer's task direction and verbal commands; will not harm the officer
2. Passive resistor: does not follow the officer's request or verbal directions but offers
no physical resistance to the officer's attempt to gain control
3. Active resistor: subject does not follow the officer's request or verbal directions,
offers physical resistance that prevents the officer of gaining control
4. Active aggressor: does not follow the officer's requests or verbal directions,
attempts to harm the officer
,What is the use of force continuum? - correct answer 1. Officer presence
2. Verbal commands
3. Control techniques
4. Aggressive response techniques
5. Intermediate weapons
6. Deadly force
What is officer presence? - correct answer Appearance, demeanor, verbal and non-
verbal communication that create an atmosphere of compliance
Why was the Use of Force Continuum created? - correct answer To show the different
levels of force authorized when receiving certain types of resistance; the subject's
actions primarily determine the appropriate level of force that can be used in a specific
situation.
, What are some factors that must be evaluated when moving up or down the UOF
Continuum? - correct answer 1. Physical size and capabilities of the law enforcement
team member compared to the subject
2. Number of subjects
3. The physical condition of both the member and the subject
4. The environmental conditions.
Which levels of the UOF Continuum are designed for controlling passive subjects? -
correct answer Levels 1, 2, and 3
Which levels of the UOF Continuum are designed for controlling active subjects? -
correct answer Levels 4, 5, and 6
Which level of the UOF Continuum is always used with level 3 and higher? - correct
answer Level 2: verbal commands
2027) Questions & Answers {Grade A}
100% Correct
What is the Use of Force Policy? - correct answer Only the force reasonably necessary
under the circumstances may be used. Force shall not be used where assigned duties
can be discharged without it. Excessive force may never be used.
Are BTMs authorized to fire warning shots? - correct answer NO
Name the 3 types of self defense and their definitions. - correct answer 1. Individual:
defending oneself or other persons from imminent danger
2. Unit: defending a particular unit of US military forces or law enforcement agencies
,3. National: defense of U.S., U.S. forces, and, in certain circumstances, U.S. persons and
their property, and/or U.S. commercial assets from a hostile act or demonstration of
hostile intent
What chapter in the MLEM is Use of Force Policy found? - correct answer Chapter 4
What are the 4 types of subjects? - correct answer 1. Passive compliant: follows the
officer's task direction and verbal commands; will not harm the officer
2. Passive resistor: does not follow the officer's request or verbal directions but offers
no physical resistance to the officer's attempt to gain control
3. Active resistor: subject does not follow the officer's request or verbal directions,
offers physical resistance that prevents the officer of gaining control
4. Active aggressor: does not follow the officer's requests or verbal directions,
attempts to harm the officer
,What is the use of force continuum? - correct answer 1. Officer presence
2. Verbal commands
3. Control techniques
4. Aggressive response techniques
5. Intermediate weapons
6. Deadly force
What is officer presence? - correct answer Appearance, demeanor, verbal and non-
verbal communication that create an atmosphere of compliance
Why was the Use of Force Continuum created? - correct answer To show the different
levels of force authorized when receiving certain types of resistance; the subject's
actions primarily determine the appropriate level of force that can be used in a specific
situation.
, What are some factors that must be evaluated when moving up or down the UOF
Continuum? - correct answer 1. Physical size and capabilities of the law enforcement
team member compared to the subject
2. Number of subjects
3. The physical condition of both the member and the subject
4. The environmental conditions.
Which levels of the UOF Continuum are designed for controlling passive subjects? -
correct answer Levels 1, 2, and 3
Which levels of the UOF Continuum are designed for controlling active subjects? -
correct answer Levels 4, 5, and 6
Which level of the UOF Continuum is always used with level 3 and higher? - correct
answer Level 2: verbal commands
