SERE 100.2 LEVEL A COCT FOR
MILITARY-PRE-TEST EXAM
LATEST UPDATE 2026
Ensure you record data about your communication devices, i.e. cellular phone, survival radio,
and personal locator beacon on your ___________________ prior to deploying or mission
execution. - answer- EPA
Which of the following are consumable sources of water? - answer- -Rainfall
-Water from plants
-Melted snow
Which of the following actions are appropriate for treating a wound? - answer- All of the
above
If held in captivity you must remember to give no information or take part in any action which
might be harmful to your comrades. This is an example of _____________ under Article IV of
the Code of Conduct. - answer- keeping faith
Which of the following are procedures for the proper use of clothing? - answer- Prevent
overheating by removing layers before strenuous activities
What evasion aid is tailored to cover an individual operational area, combining standard
navigation charts and maps with evasion and survival information? - answer- Evasion
chart
,Which reintegration phase moves the recovered person to the Continental United States
(CONUS)? - answer- Phase I
Phase II
Phase III- ans. (?)
Phase IV
What escape planning factors can facilitate or hinder your escape. - answer- Welfare of
other captivities
Barriers outside of your holding facility (?)
Protect any classified information(?)
Tools required for an escape(?)
Which of the following are elements of the COLDER principle?(Select all that apply) - answer-
-Wear clothing loose and layered
-Keep clothing dry
-Repair clothing as necessary
-Keep clean
The traditional chain of command roles and responsibilities continue in all captivity
environments. The senior eligible military member assumes command over captives from all US
Military Departments. - answer- True
Which evasion aids can assist you with making contact with the local population? (Select all that
apply) - answer- Blood Chit
Pointee-Talkee
, When using a visual signal to support your recovery efforts, guidelines to follow include: (Select
all that apply) - answer- -Contrast
-Size
-Ratio
What are some techniques you can use to help cope with psychological effects of captivity?
(Select all that apply) - answer- -Have faith that the U.S. government will support your
family
-Reaffirm your will to live and focus on positive reasons to return home
-Keep your mind active by recalling fond memories or designing a house
Your resistance goals include which of the following? (Select all that apply) - answer- -
Focus on your authorized communications
-Resist providing a confession
While in captivity you should avoid the following topics when interacting with the media: (Select
all that apply) - answer- -Making statements that might bring harm to other captives
-Discussing sensitive matters
The first personnel recovery (PR) task is ____________. This task activates the execution portion
of the PR system. - answer- report
In the event of isolation during operations other than war, the reasons to delay contact with
legitimate authorities include: (Select all that apply) - answer- -Contact friendly forces
-Gain situational awareness
MILITARY-PRE-TEST EXAM
LATEST UPDATE 2026
Ensure you record data about your communication devices, i.e. cellular phone, survival radio,
and personal locator beacon on your ___________________ prior to deploying or mission
execution. - answer- EPA
Which of the following are consumable sources of water? - answer- -Rainfall
-Water from plants
-Melted snow
Which of the following actions are appropriate for treating a wound? - answer- All of the
above
If held in captivity you must remember to give no information or take part in any action which
might be harmful to your comrades. This is an example of _____________ under Article IV of
the Code of Conduct. - answer- keeping faith
Which of the following are procedures for the proper use of clothing? - answer- Prevent
overheating by removing layers before strenuous activities
What evasion aid is tailored to cover an individual operational area, combining standard
navigation charts and maps with evasion and survival information? - answer- Evasion
chart
,Which reintegration phase moves the recovered person to the Continental United States
(CONUS)? - answer- Phase I
Phase II
Phase III- ans. (?)
Phase IV
What escape planning factors can facilitate or hinder your escape. - answer- Welfare of
other captivities
Barriers outside of your holding facility (?)
Protect any classified information(?)
Tools required for an escape(?)
Which of the following are elements of the COLDER principle?(Select all that apply) - answer-
-Wear clothing loose and layered
-Keep clothing dry
-Repair clothing as necessary
-Keep clean
The traditional chain of command roles and responsibilities continue in all captivity
environments. The senior eligible military member assumes command over captives from all US
Military Departments. - answer- True
Which evasion aids can assist you with making contact with the local population? (Select all that
apply) - answer- Blood Chit
Pointee-Talkee
, When using a visual signal to support your recovery efforts, guidelines to follow include: (Select
all that apply) - answer- -Contrast
-Size
-Ratio
What are some techniques you can use to help cope with psychological effects of captivity?
(Select all that apply) - answer- -Have faith that the U.S. government will support your
family
-Reaffirm your will to live and focus on positive reasons to return home
-Keep your mind active by recalling fond memories or designing a house
Your resistance goals include which of the following? (Select all that apply) - answer- -
Focus on your authorized communications
-Resist providing a confession
While in captivity you should avoid the following topics when interacting with the media: (Select
all that apply) - answer- -Making statements that might bring harm to other captives
-Discussing sensitive matters
The first personnel recovery (PR) task is ____________. This task activates the execution portion
of the PR system. - answer- report
In the event of isolation during operations other than war, the reasons to delay contact with
legitimate authorities include: (Select all that apply) - answer- -Contact friendly forces
-Gain situational awareness
