USMC USE OF FORCE questions and
answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
The United States Supreme Court in Tennessee V. Garner (1985) held that apprehending a fleeing felon
was a seizure and has to comply with the reasonableness requirements of the Fourth Amendment, (T/
F)
- correct answer True
Identify the Marine Corps Order concerning Deadly Force.
- correct answer MCO 5510.6G
You do NOT have to be fired at in order to be justified to use deadly force. (T/F)
- correct answer True
Deadly force is authorized when it reasonably appears to be necessary to prevent the sabotage of
national critical infrastructure. (T/F)
- correct answer True
Warning shots are authorized. (T/F)
- correct answer False
(Warning shots are never authorized).
You must qualify with your duty firearm every ____________ months. Drag correct word or phrase into
the box below.
12
3
18
6
- correct answer 12
, In which of the following situations does MCO 5500.6H not apply.
- correct answer Military operations subject to DoD rules of Engagement
What three pre-conditions must be present before deadly force is authorized?
- correct answer Opportunity, Capability, Intent
What are the five levels of force from lowest to the highest?
- correct answer Verbal commands, Contact controls, Compliance techniques (OC spray, pain
compliance, restraints with and without baton), defensive tactics (punches/kicks and baton
blocks/strikes), Deadly force
While conducting a security check on a facility that contains classified documents vital to national
security, you notice a side door open with signs of forced entry. it is after duty hours and you are alone.
You notify dispatch and request backup. Dispatch replies and states that K-9 patrol will be there in two
minutes. shortly after K-9 unit arrives, a man carrying a briefcase walks out the door and upon seeing
you, takes off running across an open field. You yell, "Stop, Police" but the man continues to run. What
is the next level of force you should use?
- correct answer Deadly Force is authorized because the facility contains classified documents vital to
national security, but lesser means such as releasing the K-9 are available
The United States Supreme Court, in the landmark case Graham V. Connor (1989) applied a three-part
test on the reasonableness of police use of force; this test requires analysis of the specific facts and
circumstances surrounding the incident, specifically: 1. The severity of the offense suspected; 2. Suspect
posed an immediate threat to the officer or other; 3. Suspect was actively resisting or attempting to
evade arrest by flight. (T/F)
- correct answer True
"Armed personnel" are defined as Marine Corps military and civilian law enforcement/security
personnel when in possession of _________. Drag the correct word or phrase into the box below.
- correct answer both firearm for assigned duties and ammunition for the firearm.
In Graham V. Connor, the supreme court determined that all us of force claims against law enforcement
shall be analyzed using ________________ reasonableness standard. Drag the correct word or phrase
into the box .
- correct answer an objective
answers 2025\2026 A+ Grade
The United States Supreme Court in Tennessee V. Garner (1985) held that apprehending a fleeing felon
was a seizure and has to comply with the reasonableness requirements of the Fourth Amendment, (T/
F)
- correct answer True
Identify the Marine Corps Order concerning Deadly Force.
- correct answer MCO 5510.6G
You do NOT have to be fired at in order to be justified to use deadly force. (T/F)
- correct answer True
Deadly force is authorized when it reasonably appears to be necessary to prevent the sabotage of
national critical infrastructure. (T/F)
- correct answer True
Warning shots are authorized. (T/F)
- correct answer False
(Warning shots are never authorized).
You must qualify with your duty firearm every ____________ months. Drag correct word or phrase into
the box below.
12
3
18
6
- correct answer 12
, In which of the following situations does MCO 5500.6H not apply.
- correct answer Military operations subject to DoD rules of Engagement
What three pre-conditions must be present before deadly force is authorized?
- correct answer Opportunity, Capability, Intent
What are the five levels of force from lowest to the highest?
- correct answer Verbal commands, Contact controls, Compliance techniques (OC spray, pain
compliance, restraints with and without baton), defensive tactics (punches/kicks and baton
blocks/strikes), Deadly force
While conducting a security check on a facility that contains classified documents vital to national
security, you notice a side door open with signs of forced entry. it is after duty hours and you are alone.
You notify dispatch and request backup. Dispatch replies and states that K-9 patrol will be there in two
minutes. shortly after K-9 unit arrives, a man carrying a briefcase walks out the door and upon seeing
you, takes off running across an open field. You yell, "Stop, Police" but the man continues to run. What
is the next level of force you should use?
- correct answer Deadly Force is authorized because the facility contains classified documents vital to
national security, but lesser means such as releasing the K-9 are available
The United States Supreme Court, in the landmark case Graham V. Connor (1989) applied a three-part
test on the reasonableness of police use of force; this test requires analysis of the specific facts and
circumstances surrounding the incident, specifically: 1. The severity of the offense suspected; 2. Suspect
posed an immediate threat to the officer or other; 3. Suspect was actively resisting or attempting to
evade arrest by flight. (T/F)
- correct answer True
"Armed personnel" are defined as Marine Corps military and civilian law enforcement/security
personnel when in possession of _________. Drag the correct word or phrase into the box below.
- correct answer both firearm for assigned duties and ammunition for the firearm.
In Graham V. Connor, the supreme court determined that all us of force claims against law enforcement
shall be analyzed using ________________ reasonableness standard. Drag the correct word or phrase
into the box .
- correct answer an objective
