SERE PRE-TEST QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Should your captors provide an opportunity to communicate using written, oral, or video
means, you should: - Answers - provide proof of life
Selecting a signaling site and putting your signal in a suitable location is critical. A
signaling site is defined as any site, based on your situation that enhances signaling
efforts and the likelihood for the signal to be detected by friendly forces. What is a
signaling site criterion? (Select all that apply) - Answers - recovery possible from/near
site
site hidden from potential enemy observation and ground fire
sufficient materials for signal construction
During a direct action recovery, you should pick up a weapon and assist the recovery
team. - Answers - false
During a hole-up what is your primary concern? - Answers - security
When providing proof of life what information should you include? (Select all that apply)
- Answers - your health and welfare
a verifiable date
you and your fellow captives' identity
Continuously learning about your captivity environment and the captor is known as
___________________. - Answers - situational awareness
The senior ranking military member should never take command of all prisoners, in all
captivity situations, to ensure survivability. - Answers - false
What should you do during USG negotiations for your release? (Select all that apply) -
Answers - maintain your honor and communicate your innocence
remain professional and avoid exploitation
have faith in the usg
Tactical hand-held radio transceivers, cell phones, satellite phones, and personal
locator beacons (PLBs) are devices you could use for electronic communication. -
Answers - true
What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to discourage captor
violence? (Select all that apply) - Answers - be conscious of your body language
maintain a low profile
ACCURATE ANSWERS
Should your captors provide an opportunity to communicate using written, oral, or video
means, you should: - Answers - provide proof of life
Selecting a signaling site and putting your signal in a suitable location is critical. A
signaling site is defined as any site, based on your situation that enhances signaling
efforts and the likelihood for the signal to be detected by friendly forces. What is a
signaling site criterion? (Select all that apply) - Answers - recovery possible from/near
site
site hidden from potential enemy observation and ground fire
sufficient materials for signal construction
During a direct action recovery, you should pick up a weapon and assist the recovery
team. - Answers - false
During a hole-up what is your primary concern? - Answers - security
When providing proof of life what information should you include? (Select all that apply)
- Answers - your health and welfare
a verifiable date
you and your fellow captives' identity
Continuously learning about your captivity environment and the captor is known as
___________________. - Answers - situational awareness
The senior ranking military member should never take command of all prisoners, in all
captivity situations, to ensure survivability. - Answers - false
What should you do during USG negotiations for your release? (Select all that apply) -
Answers - maintain your honor and communicate your innocence
remain professional and avoid exploitation
have faith in the usg
Tactical hand-held radio transceivers, cell phones, satellite phones, and personal
locator beacons (PLBs) are devices you could use for electronic communication. -
Answers - true
What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to discourage captor
violence? (Select all that apply) - Answers - be conscious of your body language
maintain a low profile
