U.S. COAST GUARD EXAM 2026
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
True or False: The Coast Guard is prohibited by law (Titles 10 and 14) from performing military
and law enforcement services simultaneously. - ANSWER --False
The Coast Guard's mission is to protect the public ______________. Select all that apply. -
ANSWER --1. in the Nation's ports
2. on the Nation's waterways
3. along the Nation's coasts
4. on international waters
Which of the following are among the Coast Guard's core roles? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER --1. Maritime Safety
2. Maritime Security
3. Maritime Stewardship
The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist the Coast Guard with its missions except direct law
enforcement and - ANSWER --military operations
The Auxiliary Manual COMDTINST M 16790.1 9 (series) is best decribes as - ANSWER --the
policy manual for every Auxiliarist
The modern Coast Guard was created in ______________ and celebrates its anniversary on
August 4th. - ANSWER --1915
, True or False: When it was created, the Coast Guard was envisioned to "...be a military service
and a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States at all times." - ANSWER --True
The Coast Guard is a military service that normally operates under the ______________. -
ANSWER --Department of Homeland Security
True or False: During times of war, the President can direct the Coast Guard to operate under
the Department of Defense within the Navy. - ANSWER --True
True or False: The Coast Guard's legislative mandate under Title 14 of the U.S. Code is to
enforce-or to assist in the enforcement of-applicable state and local laws on, under, and over
the high seas. - ANSWER --False
The Coast Guard's eleven specific mission programs are grouped into which of the following
categories? Select all that apply. - ANSWER --1. DHS Missions
2. Non-DHS Missions
Which of the following are Coast Guard Area Commands? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER --1. Atlantic Area
2. Pacific Area
The Coast Guard divides its Area Commands into ______________ for regional focus. -
ANSWER --districts
Coast Guard Sector Commanders maintain operation centers to facilitate command and control
functions at the ______________ level. - ANSWER --tactical
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
True or False: The Coast Guard is prohibited by law (Titles 10 and 14) from performing military
and law enforcement services simultaneously. - ANSWER --False
The Coast Guard's mission is to protect the public ______________. Select all that apply. -
ANSWER --1. in the Nation's ports
2. on the Nation's waterways
3. along the Nation's coasts
4. on international waters
Which of the following are among the Coast Guard's core roles? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER --1. Maritime Safety
2. Maritime Security
3. Maritime Stewardship
The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist the Coast Guard with its missions except direct law
enforcement and - ANSWER --military operations
The Auxiliary Manual COMDTINST M 16790.1 9 (series) is best decribes as - ANSWER --the
policy manual for every Auxiliarist
The modern Coast Guard was created in ______________ and celebrates its anniversary on
August 4th. - ANSWER --1915
, True or False: When it was created, the Coast Guard was envisioned to "...be a military service
and a branch of the Armed Forces of the United States at all times." - ANSWER --True
The Coast Guard is a military service that normally operates under the ______________. -
ANSWER --Department of Homeland Security
True or False: During times of war, the President can direct the Coast Guard to operate under
the Department of Defense within the Navy. - ANSWER --True
True or False: The Coast Guard's legislative mandate under Title 14 of the U.S. Code is to
enforce-or to assist in the enforcement of-applicable state and local laws on, under, and over
the high seas. - ANSWER --False
The Coast Guard's eleven specific mission programs are grouped into which of the following
categories? Select all that apply. - ANSWER --1. DHS Missions
2. Non-DHS Missions
Which of the following are Coast Guard Area Commands? Select all that apply. -
ANSWER --1. Atlantic Area
2. Pacific Area
The Coast Guard divides its Area Commands into ______________ for regional focus. -
ANSWER --districts
Coast Guard Sector Commanders maintain operation centers to facilitate command and control
functions at the ______________ level. - ANSWER --tactical
