SERE 100.2 LEVEL A SERE ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS| ALREADY GRADED A+
Question 1
Upon your release from captivity, a DoD Public Affairs Officer (PAO) will be available to assist
you. What is the primary goal of the PAO?
A) To interrogate you about your experience for intelligence purposes
B) To provide medical treatment and psychological counseling
C) To help you regain control over your life and coordinate your interactions with the media
D) To ensure you do not speak to your family until a debrief is complete
E) To process your travel vouchers and back pay
Correct Answer: C) To help you regain control over your life and coordinate your
interactions with the media
Rationale: Following an isolating event, the media will likely have a high interest in your
story. The PAO is there to protect you from being overwhelmed by media requests, to
ensure that you do not inadvertently release classified information, and to help you manage
your public image so that you can reintegrate into normal life at your own pace.
Question 2
What is the primary purpose of the Evasion Plan of Action (EPA)?
A) To list the gear you have in your survival kit
B) To provide recovery forces with your intentions and the methods you will use to communicate
if isolated
C) To serve as a legal document for your life insurance
D) To provide a map of every enemy base in the region
E) To document your medical history for the recovery team
Correct Answer: B) To provide recovery forces with your intentions and the methods you
will use to coordinate with recovery forces
Rationale: The EPA is a critical document that helps recovery forces "find" you. It tells
them where you plan to go, what signaling methods you intend to use (like specific infrared
signals or radio frequencies), and what your travel intentions are. Without an EPA,
recovery forces are forced to guess your actions, which significantly decreases the
likelihood of a successful rescue.
Question 3
Which Article of the Code of Conduct states, "If captured, I will continue to resist by all means
available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape"?
A) Article I
B) Article II
C) Article III
D) Article IV
E) Article V
Correct Answer: C) Article III
Rationale: Article III addresses the requirements of a U.S. military member once capture
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has occurred. It mandates continued resistance against the captor’s exploitation and
establishes the duty to escape. Furthermore, it prohibits the acceptance of "parole"
(agreements to stop fighting in exchange for freedom) or "special favors" from the enemy,
as these undermine the organization of the captives.
Question 4
Which evasion aids are specifically designed to assist you in making contact and communicating
with the local population in an area where you do not speak the language?
A) GPS and Satellite Phone
B) Evasion Chart and Signal Mirror
C) Blood Chit and Pointee-Talkee
D) Personal Locator Beacon and Compass
E) Infrared Strobe and Flare Gun
Correct Answer: C) Blood Chit and Pointee-Talkee
Rationale: A Blood Chit is a notice in several languages identifying you as an American and
promising a reward to those who help you. A Pointee-Talkee is a list of common phrases in
the local language with the English translation; you can point to the phrase to
communicate needs like "I am hungry" or "I am hurt" to locals who may be willing to
help.
Question 5
Which statement best describes the function of the Code of Conduct?
A) A set of laws that, if broken, result in immediate court-martial
B) A guide for administrative procedures during a deployment
C) A description of your basic responsibilities and obligations from isolation to captivity
resolution
D) A training manual for building fire and finding water
E) A checklist for inspecting survival equipment
Correct Answer: C) Describes basic responsibilities and obligations
Rationale: The Code of Conduct is a moral and professional guide for all members of the
Armed Forces. It provides a standard of behavior for when a service member is isolated or
held by a hostile entity, ensuring that they maintain their honor and fulfill their duty to the
United States even under extreme duress.
Question 6
Limiting the amount of personal information available to others before deployment includes
reducing which of the following?
A) Your physical fitness level
B) Your professional training record
C) Your social media footprint and personal items in your wallet
D) Your knowledge of the mission
E) Your communication with your commanding officer
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Correct Answer: C) Your social media footprint and personal items in your wallet
Rationale: Captors use personal information to exploit you or your family. By cleaning up
your social media (removing photos of your house, family, or unit) and removing non-
essential items from your wallet (like credit cards or gym memberships), you reduce the
amount of leverage an adversary has to use against you during interrogation.
Question 7
What is a key constant in maintaining an effective "Resistance Posture" during captivity?
A) Arguing with the captors at every opportunity
B) Controlling your emotions and using stalling techniques
C) Trying to befriend the guards to get better food
D) Memorizing the names of every enemy soldier
E) Remaining silent and refusing to speak at all, even for health concerns
Correct Answer: B) Control emotions and Stall
Rationale: Resistance is not about being a "tough guy" or being overtly aggressive, which
often leads to violence. An effective posture involves staying calm, being polite but firm,
and using "stalling" techniques to buy time or avoid answering exploitative questions. By
controlling your emotions, you prevent the captor from finding psychological weaknesses to
exploit.
Question 8
When selecting a shelter site during an evasion scenario, what is the most important
consideration?
A) Proximity to a major road for easy pickup
B) A site that provides natural protection from the environment and is hidden from enemy
observation
C) A site that is at the highest elevation possible
D) A site that is clearly visible to passing aircraft
E) A site that is large enough to build a permanent house
Correct Answer: B) Provides natural protection from environment, hazards, and threats and
is hidden
Rationale: Survival and evasion require a balance between protection and concealment.
Your shelter must protect you from extreme weather (to prevent hypothermia or heat
stroke) while remaining invisible to the enemy. A site that is easy to see might get you
rescued, but it will more likely get you captured if you are in hostile territory.
Question 9
Under Article II of the Code of Conduct, which of the following is true?
A) You are authorized to surrender if you are out of ammunition
B) You may delay contact with local authorities during operations outside of declared hostilities
C) You must immediately identify yourself to the first civilian you see
D) You are authorized to surrender if your commanding officer is killed
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E) You should surrender if the enemy promises you safe passage
Correct Answer: B) During military operations outside declared hostilities you may delay
contact with local authorities
Rationale: Article II states that a member of the Armed Forces should never surrender of
their own free will. However, in "Operations Other Than War" (like a peacekeeping
mission), if you become isolated, you may delay contacting local authorities to gain
situational awareness or wait for a U.S. recovery team, as long as you do not "surrender."
Question 10
What are the three basic food sources you should look for during an isolation event?
A) Grocery stores, gardens, and farms
B) Packed rations, animals/insects, and plants
C) Canned goods, bread, and milk
D) Only animals and fish
E) Only fruits and vegetables
Correct Answer: B) Packed rations, animals and insects, and plants
Rationale: In a survival situation, your primary source is your survival kit (rations). Once
those are gone, you must rely on the environment. Insects and small animals often provide
high protein, while many plants provide vitamins and carbohydrates. Knowing how to
identify and process these three sources is fundamental to long-term survival.
Question 11
When are personnel ALWAYS authorized to attempt an escape from captivity?
A) Only when a rescue team is in the building
B) When they are in physical or mortal danger
C) When the food quality becomes poor
D) Only when they are told to by the Senior Ranking Member
E) Never; you must wait for a diplomatic release
Correct Answer: B) When in physical or mortal danger
Rationale: While escape should be planned carefully to ensure success, if you believe your
life is in immediate danger (e.g., execution is imminent or you are being tortured to death),
you are authorized to take any risk necessary to escape. This is an extension of the duty to
survive and return to U.S. control.
Question 12
If you have the opportunity to provide "Proof of Life" during a video or audio recording for your
captors, what should you include?
A) Your mission details and unit location
B) Your home address and phone number
C) A verifiable date and your identity
D) A list of your captors' names
E) A request for specific ransom amounts
DETAILED ANSWERS| ALREADY GRADED A+
Question 1
Upon your release from captivity, a DoD Public Affairs Officer (PAO) will be available to assist
you. What is the primary goal of the PAO?
A) To interrogate you about your experience for intelligence purposes
B) To provide medical treatment and psychological counseling
C) To help you regain control over your life and coordinate your interactions with the media
D) To ensure you do not speak to your family until a debrief is complete
E) To process your travel vouchers and back pay
Correct Answer: C) To help you regain control over your life and coordinate your
interactions with the media
Rationale: Following an isolating event, the media will likely have a high interest in your
story. The PAO is there to protect you from being overwhelmed by media requests, to
ensure that you do not inadvertently release classified information, and to help you manage
your public image so that you can reintegrate into normal life at your own pace.
Question 2
What is the primary purpose of the Evasion Plan of Action (EPA)?
A) To list the gear you have in your survival kit
B) To provide recovery forces with your intentions and the methods you will use to communicate
if isolated
C) To serve as a legal document for your life insurance
D) To provide a map of every enemy base in the region
E) To document your medical history for the recovery team
Correct Answer: B) To provide recovery forces with your intentions and the methods you
will use to coordinate with recovery forces
Rationale: The EPA is a critical document that helps recovery forces "find" you. It tells
them where you plan to go, what signaling methods you intend to use (like specific infrared
signals or radio frequencies), and what your travel intentions are. Without an EPA,
recovery forces are forced to guess your actions, which significantly decreases the
likelihood of a successful rescue.
Question 3
Which Article of the Code of Conduct states, "If captured, I will continue to resist by all means
available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape"?
A) Article I
B) Article II
C) Article III
D) Article IV
E) Article V
Correct Answer: C) Article III
Rationale: Article III addresses the requirements of a U.S. military member once capture
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has occurred. It mandates continued resistance against the captor’s exploitation and
establishes the duty to escape. Furthermore, it prohibits the acceptance of "parole"
(agreements to stop fighting in exchange for freedom) or "special favors" from the enemy,
as these undermine the organization of the captives.
Question 4
Which evasion aids are specifically designed to assist you in making contact and communicating
with the local population in an area where you do not speak the language?
A) GPS and Satellite Phone
B) Evasion Chart and Signal Mirror
C) Blood Chit and Pointee-Talkee
D) Personal Locator Beacon and Compass
E) Infrared Strobe and Flare Gun
Correct Answer: C) Blood Chit and Pointee-Talkee
Rationale: A Blood Chit is a notice in several languages identifying you as an American and
promising a reward to those who help you. A Pointee-Talkee is a list of common phrases in
the local language with the English translation; you can point to the phrase to
communicate needs like "I am hungry" or "I am hurt" to locals who may be willing to
help.
Question 5
Which statement best describes the function of the Code of Conduct?
A) A set of laws that, if broken, result in immediate court-martial
B) A guide for administrative procedures during a deployment
C) A description of your basic responsibilities and obligations from isolation to captivity
resolution
D) A training manual for building fire and finding water
E) A checklist for inspecting survival equipment
Correct Answer: C) Describes basic responsibilities and obligations
Rationale: The Code of Conduct is a moral and professional guide for all members of the
Armed Forces. It provides a standard of behavior for when a service member is isolated or
held by a hostile entity, ensuring that they maintain their honor and fulfill their duty to the
United States even under extreme duress.
Question 6
Limiting the amount of personal information available to others before deployment includes
reducing which of the following?
A) Your physical fitness level
B) Your professional training record
C) Your social media footprint and personal items in your wallet
D) Your knowledge of the mission
E) Your communication with your commanding officer
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Correct Answer: C) Your social media footprint and personal items in your wallet
Rationale: Captors use personal information to exploit you or your family. By cleaning up
your social media (removing photos of your house, family, or unit) and removing non-
essential items from your wallet (like credit cards or gym memberships), you reduce the
amount of leverage an adversary has to use against you during interrogation.
Question 7
What is a key constant in maintaining an effective "Resistance Posture" during captivity?
A) Arguing with the captors at every opportunity
B) Controlling your emotions and using stalling techniques
C) Trying to befriend the guards to get better food
D) Memorizing the names of every enemy soldier
E) Remaining silent and refusing to speak at all, even for health concerns
Correct Answer: B) Control emotions and Stall
Rationale: Resistance is not about being a "tough guy" or being overtly aggressive, which
often leads to violence. An effective posture involves staying calm, being polite but firm,
and using "stalling" techniques to buy time or avoid answering exploitative questions. By
controlling your emotions, you prevent the captor from finding psychological weaknesses to
exploit.
Question 8
When selecting a shelter site during an evasion scenario, what is the most important
consideration?
A) Proximity to a major road for easy pickup
B) A site that provides natural protection from the environment and is hidden from enemy
observation
C) A site that is at the highest elevation possible
D) A site that is clearly visible to passing aircraft
E) A site that is large enough to build a permanent house
Correct Answer: B) Provides natural protection from environment, hazards, and threats and
is hidden
Rationale: Survival and evasion require a balance between protection and concealment.
Your shelter must protect you from extreme weather (to prevent hypothermia or heat
stroke) while remaining invisible to the enemy. A site that is easy to see might get you
rescued, but it will more likely get you captured if you are in hostile territory.
Question 9
Under Article II of the Code of Conduct, which of the following is true?
A) You are authorized to surrender if you are out of ammunition
B) You may delay contact with local authorities during operations outside of declared hostilities
C) You must immediately identify yourself to the first civilian you see
D) You are authorized to surrender if your commanding officer is killed
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E) You should surrender if the enemy promises you safe passage
Correct Answer: B) During military operations outside declared hostilities you may delay
contact with local authorities
Rationale: Article II states that a member of the Armed Forces should never surrender of
their own free will. However, in "Operations Other Than War" (like a peacekeeping
mission), if you become isolated, you may delay contacting local authorities to gain
situational awareness or wait for a U.S. recovery team, as long as you do not "surrender."
Question 10
What are the three basic food sources you should look for during an isolation event?
A) Grocery stores, gardens, and farms
B) Packed rations, animals/insects, and plants
C) Canned goods, bread, and milk
D) Only animals and fish
E) Only fruits and vegetables
Correct Answer: B) Packed rations, animals and insects, and plants
Rationale: In a survival situation, your primary source is your survival kit (rations). Once
those are gone, you must rely on the environment. Insects and small animals often provide
high protein, while many plants provide vitamins and carbohydrates. Knowing how to
identify and process these three sources is fundamental to long-term survival.
Question 11
When are personnel ALWAYS authorized to attempt an escape from captivity?
A) Only when a rescue team is in the building
B) When they are in physical or mortal danger
C) When the food quality becomes poor
D) Only when they are told to by the Senior Ranking Member
E) Never; you must wait for a diplomatic release
Correct Answer: B) When in physical or mortal danger
Rationale: While escape should be planned carefully to ensure success, if you believe your
life is in immediate danger (e.g., execution is imminent or you are being tortured to death),
you are authorized to take any risk necessary to escape. This is an extension of the duty to
survive and return to U.S. control.
Question 12
If you have the opportunity to provide "Proof of Life" during a video or audio recording for your
captors, what should you include?
A) Your mission details and unit location
B) Your home address and phone number
C) A verifiable date and your identity
D) A list of your captors' names
E) A request for specific ransom amounts
