IAHSS BASIC OFFICER
CERTIFICATION PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ The acceptance of _____ undermines cohesiveness and morale among
captives, weakening the captives' organization..
Answer: special favors
◍ How should a family handle the media (including social media) in the event
their service member is captured?.
Answer: Recognize that they are not obligated to interact with mediaLimit
what they say in regards to a quick return, the captive's health and welfare,
and nothing else.
◍ What does the acronym SERE stand for?.
Answer: Survival Evasion Resistance Escape
◍ Article II.
Answer: I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will
never surrender the members of my command while they still have the
means to resist.
◍ When questioned, should you become a prisoner of war, the Geneva
Conventions, requires, but does not prohibit, you from identifying yourself
to your captors. Which Principle of Behavior does the statement above
refer?.
Answer: Principle IV
◍ In the event of isolation during operations other than war, the reasons to
delay contact with legitimate authorities include. (Select all that apply).
, Answer: Gain situational awareness Contact friendly forces
◍ Identify steps in building a fire.
Answer: Carefully place small, dry kindling over the burning tinderPrepare
adequate amounts of tinder, kindling, and fuelUse a platform
◍ When providing proof of life what information should you include?.
Answer: A verifiable dateYou and your fellow captives' identitiesYour
health and welfare
◍ What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to discourage
captor violence? (Select all that apply).
Answer: Maintain a low profileBe conscious of your body language
◍ Which reintegration phase moves the recovered person to the Continental
United States (CONUS)?.
Answer: Phase III
◍ Which of the following concepts is NOT included in the Principles of
Behavior?.
Answer: Direct the captor's attention to a fellow captive for interrogation
◍ Atricle III.
Answer: If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I
will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept
neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
◍ Actions to take when capture is imminent include. (Select all that apply).
Answer: Leave evidence of presence at capture point Try to retain your
personal cell phone Sanitize personal or sensitive materials
◍ 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?.
Answer: Site hidden from potential enemy observation and ground
fireRecovery possible from/near siteSufficient materials for signal
CERTIFICATION PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ The acceptance of _____ undermines cohesiveness and morale among
captives, weakening the captives' organization..
Answer: special favors
◍ How should a family handle the media (including social media) in the event
their service member is captured?.
Answer: Recognize that they are not obligated to interact with mediaLimit
what they say in regards to a quick return, the captive's health and welfare,
and nothing else.
◍ What does the acronym SERE stand for?.
Answer: Survival Evasion Resistance Escape
◍ Article II.
Answer: I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will
never surrender the members of my command while they still have the
means to resist.
◍ When questioned, should you become a prisoner of war, the Geneva
Conventions, requires, but does not prohibit, you from identifying yourself
to your captors. Which Principle of Behavior does the statement above
refer?.
Answer: Principle IV
◍ In the event of isolation during operations other than war, the reasons to
delay contact with legitimate authorities include. (Select all that apply).
, Answer: Gain situational awareness Contact friendly forces
◍ Identify steps in building a fire.
Answer: Carefully place small, dry kindling over the burning tinderPrepare
adequate amounts of tinder, kindling, and fuelUse a platform
◍ When providing proof of life what information should you include?.
Answer: A verifiable dateYou and your fellow captives' identitiesYour
health and welfare
◍ What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to discourage
captor violence? (Select all that apply).
Answer: Maintain a low profileBe conscious of your body language
◍ Which reintegration phase moves the recovered person to the Continental
United States (CONUS)?.
Answer: Phase III
◍ Which of the following concepts is NOT included in the Principles of
Behavior?.
Answer: Direct the captor's attention to a fellow captive for interrogation
◍ Atricle III.
Answer: If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I
will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept
neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
◍ Actions to take when capture is imminent include. (Select all that apply).
Answer: Leave evidence of presence at capture point Try to retain your
personal cell phone Sanitize personal or sensitive materials
◍ 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?.
Answer: Site hidden from potential enemy observation and ground
fireRecovery possible from/near siteSufficient materials for signal
