Situational Unit (SU) and Operations Unit (OU) Watchstander Qualification Practice Test

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• Where are the High Seas located?
• What is the primary purpose of a Security Zone?
• Which agencies are members of the Regional Coordinating Mechanism (ReCoM)?
• What is a Special Interest Vessel (SIV)?
• What are the two main asset categories under AMO?
• During a Marine Casualty, what is the time limit for alcohol testing?
• Which inland spill size category is defined as Minor?
• Which of the following is a division under the Prevention department?
• How is a deserter defined?
• Which statement about the Right of Visit (ROV) is correct?
• NAMSI provides an operational relationship among which entities?
• Which step in the force continuum comes after Verbal Commands?
• Which programs fall under the COTP's administration?
• Which BAC pair correctly distinguishes commercial vessels and pleasure crafts?
• Where can mariners obtain licensing information or credentials guidance?
• What distance defines State Waters?
• Which is Step 3 in the vessel on vessel Use of Force sequence?
• What should you do if an unauthorized vessel enters a restricted area?
• Which event qualifies as a reportable casualty due to environmental hazard or navigation hazard with significant damage?
• The MOU regarding hot gas at SCI authorizes hot gas for which missions?
• What information should you withhold when releasing information to the public?
• What distance defines the Territorial Seas from the Baseline?
• Can you release the names of individuals rescued before a case is closed?
• The Local Tactical Picture is developed and evaluated to provide which of the following?
• When is MSRAM used?
• What best describes Operation Stonegarden?
• Under CG policy, at what amount does medical marijuana stop being personal use?
• Which statement correctly maps a time point to its event?
• Tracking and identifying TOIs results in alerts to which units?
• What are the chatroom usernames used for official discussions?
• Baja Tempestad involvement is focused on countering the drug and migrant smuggling threat in waters off which location?
• Which sequence correctly lists the events in chronological order?
• At what time is Information Dissemination scheduled?
• Which Harbor security group is part of the Marine Task Force composition?
• What is a NOFI according to the provided material?
• Where can you find briefing thresholds for notifying district?
• During a Marine Casualty, what is the time limit for drug testing?
• Which statement best describes the FOIA's purpose?
• Which resource is used to verify the status of arriving vessels?
• Which resources are available to verify the status of arriving vessels?
• How long does the mariner have to complete the 2692 form?
• Who determines if an incident is critical during the Initial Report?
• What is an absconder?
• SMC stands for which?
• Where do you find sensitive sites in the SSD Area of Responsibility (AOR)?
• Which of the following is NOT a migrant category listed for Coast Guard encounters?
• Which communications channel handles Information Dissemination?
• Who should be contacted regarding hot gas at SCI?
• Which action should be taken first after receiving an NRC report?
• What are the three ACP 9800 categories used to classify Sensitive Sites?
• Which facility is associated with the designation Long Rifle?
• Which vessels are required to submit an ANOA?
• Baja Tempestad is best described as which collaboration?
• Which is the second step in the force continuum?
• FMSC stands for which?
• Which statement best describes the purpose of the Regional Coordinating Mechanism (ReCoM)?
• The Marine Task Force is comprised of Harbor Police officers who counter which threats?
• COTP actions refer to which authority?
• Which statement correctly matches the first two steps with their channels?
• What is the highest level on the force continuum?
• Which policy states that 'Excessive force shall never be used'?
• What does BP stand for in the CBP branches?
• A Letter of Deviation is required when a vessel has what condition?
• Which ACP category corresponds to Extremely Sensitive, the highest level of concern?
• Which inland spill size is defined as Major?
• What are routine tasks expected on an SU day and mid watch?
• What is the right of visit (ROV) under international law?
• Which of the following is a SAR event that would raise suspicion in regard to law enforcement?
• Which AMO asset is an air asset?
• What are the combined time limits for alcohol and drug testing after a Marine Casualty?
• Which is not a sensor for AIS vessel movement?
• In the coastal spill size classification, Major spills are defined as exceeding how many gallons?
• Which statement describes the Right of Approach (ROA)?
• What is the maximum flight time allowed for the duty crew?
• Who should be called for submarines and aircraft carrier escorts?
• In maritime jurisdiction, at what point is the baseline established for measuring territorial seas?
• Starburst refers to which range and location?
• What is the purpose of the Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF)?
• What is the National Command Center's role in this process?
• Which option is NOT listed as a Security Zone in the AOR?
• Which organization sends out the Critical Incident Report?
• What does MDA stand for in maritime operations?
• What is a Blue Dart Message used for?
• What is the Contiguous Zone and its legal purpose?
• What is the legal BAC limit for pleasure crafts?
• Which spill size category is defined as Minor?
• What action must be taken if the duty air crew is forecast to surpass 4.5 hours of flight time?
• Which of the following groups works for the Deputy?
• Under what conditions are we able to use SCI for hot gas?
• OCMI stands for which?
• A private space is defined as what?
• What does NAMSI stand for?
• Who enforces state law within the San Diego Bay?
• Which statement best summarizes the Coast Guard's enforcement authority under the law of the high seas?
• PEACE relates to identifying hazards in which areas?
• Where would you reference the regulations for Limited Access Areas in SSD AOR?
• What is hot pursuit?
• Explain the importance of using QRCs and check sheets.
• What is the approved method for SU to coordinate with FACSFAC?
• What is the primary purpose of the Jurisdictional Triangle?
• Which definition best describes a stowaway?
• Which term describes the area beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline where freedom of navigation applies under international law?
• Which statement is true about Information Dissemination?
• What are the three elements of the Jurisdictional Triangle?
• What time does the Follow-on Conference Call occur?
• Which asset is a marine asset under the AMO?
• What do you do if the TACLAN system goes down?
• Which AMO asset category includes Mike Boats?
• GAR stands for what concept in risk assessment?
• Which of the following is an LE consideration when conducting a MEDEVAC?
• How many steps are there in the Coast Guard's force continuum?
• Which role is responsible for disseminating the Critical Incident Report?
• Which of the following is NOT a stated justification for deadly force?
• Bigfoot is a designation used to control airspace for what purpose?
• Which statement best describes the Posse Comitatus Act?
• Under 14 USC 89A, what authority does the Coast Guard have on the high seas and waters subject to U.S. jurisdiction?
• Under 14 USC 2, what is the Coast Guard's enforcement role?
• Which duty involves acting as a liaison for all OGAs to contact?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) from other maritime zones?
• What is the purpose of NAMSI?
• Which list fully represents the authorities under Sector CO?
• COTP stands for which?
• Which groups are encompassed by NAMSI's scope?
• Which statement describes the COTP's responsibility?
• Which statement describes the initial report's purpose?
• At what level of Use of Force shall a message be released VIA CGMS?
• Which of the following is NOT an inland spill size category?
• What is a Target of Interest (TOI)?
• Which application is NOT monitored on SIPR?
• Which list correctly identifies inland lakes in the SSD AOR?
• How is Force Majure defined in the maritime context?
• Which statement best reflects FOIA's core right for the public?
• Under NAMSI, standard procedures for communications, training, procedures, and operations are coordinated among which groups?
• Kraken is the designation for which training area?
• Which form is required to be completed for a marine casualty?
• How far does the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) extend from the Baseline?
• What is the right of approach (ROA) under international law?
• Which inland lake is NOT listed as part of the SSD AOR?
• Which of the following is a reportable Marine Casualty?
• Beaver control is a term for which facility?
• What is the legal BAC for commercial vessels?
• Which agency is NOT listed as a member of ReCoM?
• Which chat room is NOT monitored?
• What is the core principle of the Coast Guard Commandant's Use of Force Policy?
• Which authorities are delegated by the Sector CO?
• What is the target time after the trigger for the Initial Report?
• Kraken is the designation for which training area?
• What does CIC stand for?
• TOI in this context refers to what?
• When should you open a SAR case in MISLE?
• Under a NOV, liability can be up to what amount or multiple of cleanup cost?
• ASSA stands for?
• Do the Duty PRs respond to sewage spills?
• Which statement best describes the role of the Regional Exam Center (RCC) in licensing?
• FOSC stands for which?
• Which of the following is a Security Zone in the AOR?
• What is the primary purpose of establishing a Safety Zone?
• Which set correctly identifies a Target of Interest (TOI)?
• In Step 2 of vessel on vessel Use of Force, which action is described?
• Which action is listed as something the SU can do to aid the OU during a SAR case?
• STAAR identifies options including which of the following?
• How many steps are there in the ORM process?
• Which option is a Security Zone location in the AOR?
• To which office should the form be submitted?
• Which communications channel handles the Initial Report?
• A spill of 25,000 gallons falls into which spill size category?
• What is a Safety Zone?
• Where do mariners wishing to obtain mariner licensing and credentials go?
• Where are the QRCs located?
• Which of the following is an AMO air asset?
• Which act authorizes designation of Security Zones under federal law?
• What is a Notice of Violation (NOV) as described in the material?
• Which agency responds to sewage spills?
• What is a Security Zone?
• Which authority designates Security Zones under the Magnuson act?
• Starburst refers to SCORE located at which site?
• Which duty best describes a Situations Unit watchstander’s responsibility?
• The Critical Incident Report is issued with what level of importance?
• What does Basic Initial Safety Sweep (BISS) involve?