Medical Ethics and Detainee Operations
Basic Course
You challenge an unlawful order, but your Supervisor refuses to rescind the
order. What do you do?
Follow the Chain of Command, proceed to Senior Leadership with the request to
rescind the order (correct)
When the Laws of War are broken (breached), there are simple and grave
breaches, depending on the severity of the violation. Which of the following is a
grave breach?
Torture (correct)
The Principles of Medical Ethics require healthcare personnel to avoid which of
the following acts?
Participate actively or passively in acts in an attempt to commit torture or other cruel,
inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment (correct)
Which of the following guidelines are applicable to body cavity searches and
exams?
Both of these answers are correct (correct)
Which of the following stipulations is TRUE regarding the verification of a
detainee as being impaired?
Two members of the medical staff must agree to the determination (correct)
Which of the following behaviors WOULD be considered rude or socially
unacceptable in Middle Eastern cultures? [Remediation Accessed :N]
Public displays of affection between a man and woman (correct)
The Qur'an is the holy book of Islam and it guides Muslims in the following areas:
All of the answers are correct (correct)
One of the detainees is an insulin-dependent diabetic, who has been moved from
level one security to level four for misbehaving. Now he is refusing his insulin
and has been admitted to the ward for monitoring. The medic needs to draw the
detainee's blood for baseline results but the patient refuses citing cultural and
religious conflicts. What should the medic do? Select all that apply.
You do not have informed consent, notify the MTF Commander of the situation (correct)
Explain to the patient the reason for drawing his blood and for administering insulin to
him (correct)
Prolong handshakes, kissing of the face, grasping elbows, and even prolonged
hand holding by two men in public is a sign of friendship and respect.
True (correct)
Key points about dealing with the language barriers include which of the
following?
All of the answers are correct (correct)
Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding ICRC visits to detainee
compounds. Select all that apply. [Remediation Accessed :N]
All ICRC findings are given to the authorities in charge of the detainee compound
(correct)
, You forward the request for access to the facilities through your Chain of Command
(correct)
Members of the ICRC arrive to perform an inspection of the medical treatment
areas of the detainee facility and ask to visit patients and view medical data. What
should you do?
You forward the request for access to the facilities through your Chain of Command
(correct)
13) Which of the following responsibilities are roles for security personnel?
Select all that apply. [Remediation Accessed :N]
Report detainee discipline problems (correct)
Control detainees (correct)
Discipline detainees (correct)
MPs provide valuable input regarding the medical care and concerns of
detainees. Which statement below is TRUE?
Military police know which detainees repeatedly do not come up for head count and can
point them out for medical evaluation (correct)
Which of the following statements is/are TRUE about the role healthcare
personnel would play in interrogations? Select all that apply.
Healthcare personnel are prohibited from assisting detainee interrogation teams
(correct)
Medical personnel who help interrogation team should not be a part of the healthcare
team (correct)
Which of the following statements is/are TRUE about the Behavioral Science
Support (BSS) personnel? Select all that apply.
They will not provide training in first aid, sanitation, or other health matters (correct)
They will not be used as a medical monitor or safety officer, or to supervise, conduct, or
direct detainee operations or intelligence interrogations (correct)
They are exclusively assigned as operational support to detainee operations and
intelligence interrogations in the DoD (correct)
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding separation of medical
care and security responsibilities? [Remediation Accessed :N]
Detainee security will be provided by designated medical personnel (correct)
Which of the following groups of people are NOT entitled to both medical and
dental care?
Civilian Population (correct)
When specialty care is available to coalition forces, specialty care should also be
available to detainees in theater.
True (correct)
When recommending treatment to a detainee, they have the right to refuse
treatment. If they do decline treatment, which documents does NOT need to be
completed?
DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data) (correct)
Which of the following is TRUE regarding detainee identification numbers?
All of the answers are correct (correct)
Basic Course
You challenge an unlawful order, but your Supervisor refuses to rescind the
order. What do you do?
Follow the Chain of Command, proceed to Senior Leadership with the request to
rescind the order (correct)
When the Laws of War are broken (breached), there are simple and grave
breaches, depending on the severity of the violation. Which of the following is a
grave breach?
Torture (correct)
The Principles of Medical Ethics require healthcare personnel to avoid which of
the following acts?
Participate actively or passively in acts in an attempt to commit torture or other cruel,
inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment (correct)
Which of the following guidelines are applicable to body cavity searches and
exams?
Both of these answers are correct (correct)
Which of the following stipulations is TRUE regarding the verification of a
detainee as being impaired?
Two members of the medical staff must agree to the determination (correct)
Which of the following behaviors WOULD be considered rude or socially
unacceptable in Middle Eastern cultures? [Remediation Accessed :N]
Public displays of affection between a man and woman (correct)
The Qur'an is the holy book of Islam and it guides Muslims in the following areas:
All of the answers are correct (correct)
One of the detainees is an insulin-dependent diabetic, who has been moved from
level one security to level four for misbehaving. Now he is refusing his insulin
and has been admitted to the ward for monitoring. The medic needs to draw the
detainee's blood for baseline results but the patient refuses citing cultural and
religious conflicts. What should the medic do? Select all that apply.
You do not have informed consent, notify the MTF Commander of the situation (correct)
Explain to the patient the reason for drawing his blood and for administering insulin to
him (correct)
Prolong handshakes, kissing of the face, grasping elbows, and even prolonged
hand holding by two men in public is a sign of friendship and respect.
True (correct)
Key points about dealing with the language barriers include which of the
following?
All of the answers are correct (correct)
Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding ICRC visits to detainee
compounds. Select all that apply. [Remediation Accessed :N]
All ICRC findings are given to the authorities in charge of the detainee compound
(correct)
, You forward the request for access to the facilities through your Chain of Command
(correct)
Members of the ICRC arrive to perform an inspection of the medical treatment
areas of the detainee facility and ask to visit patients and view medical data. What
should you do?
You forward the request for access to the facilities through your Chain of Command
(correct)
13) Which of the following responsibilities are roles for security personnel?
Select all that apply. [Remediation Accessed :N]
Report detainee discipline problems (correct)
Control detainees (correct)
Discipline detainees (correct)
MPs provide valuable input regarding the medical care and concerns of
detainees. Which statement below is TRUE?
Military police know which detainees repeatedly do not come up for head count and can
point them out for medical evaluation (correct)
Which of the following statements is/are TRUE about the role healthcare
personnel would play in interrogations? Select all that apply.
Healthcare personnel are prohibited from assisting detainee interrogation teams
(correct)
Medical personnel who help interrogation team should not be a part of the healthcare
team (correct)
Which of the following statements is/are TRUE about the Behavioral Science
Support (BSS) personnel? Select all that apply.
They will not provide training in first aid, sanitation, or other health matters (correct)
They will not be used as a medical monitor or safety officer, or to supervise, conduct, or
direct detainee operations or intelligence interrogations (correct)
They are exclusively assigned as operational support to detainee operations and
intelligence interrogations in the DoD (correct)
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding separation of medical
care and security responsibilities? [Remediation Accessed :N]
Detainee security will be provided by designated medical personnel (correct)
Which of the following groups of people are NOT entitled to both medical and
dental care?
Civilian Population (correct)
When specialty care is available to coalition forces, specialty care should also be
available to detainees in theater.
True (correct)
When recommending treatment to a detainee, they have the right to refuse
treatment. If they do decline treatment, which documents does NOT need to be
completed?
DD Form 93 (Record of Emergency Data) (correct)
Which of the following is TRUE regarding detainee identification numbers?
All of the answers are correct (correct)
