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OS2 SWE EXAM NEWEST 2024 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 300 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND
NEW VERSION!!
What is the boarding team size required for a vessel greater than 300GT? - ANSWER- For non-Security Boardings and for Security Boardings less than 300 gross tons teams shall be comprised of a minimum of two qualified armed LE personnel, at least one of whom shall be a certified Coast Guard Boarding Officer.
For Security Boarding's greater than 300 gross tons, teams shall be comprised of a minimum of 6 qualified armed LE personnel, at least one of whom shall be a certified Coast Guard Boarding Officer.
How far out does the U.S. contiguous zone extend? - ANSWER- 12NM
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What is the process by which a Coast Guard Flag Officer informs a subordinate commander that the flag officer downs not object to the proposed use of the subordinate commander's lawful discretion and authority? - ANSWER- Statement of No Objection (SNO) process and identify when required
What US Code addresses penalty for simply possession? -
ANSWER- 21 USC 844
What US Code addresses possession on board vessels? -
ANSWER- 21 USC 955
What US Code sections address maritime drug law enforcement? - ANSWER- 46 USC 70501-70507
What US Code is the primary Federal statue prohibiting the illegal transport of controlled substances by vessels and provides for only criminal penalties? - ANSWER- 46 USC App. 1903
What does DTVIA stand for? - ANSWER- Drug Trafficking Vessel Interdiction Act
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What US Code prohibits possession or transportation of controlled substances aboard vessels arriving in or departing from the U.S.? - ANSWER- 21 USC 955
What does CFIVSA stand for? - ANSWER- Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act
What Act establishes a national program for the conservation and management of the fishery resources to prevent over fishing, rebuild over-fished stocks, and facilitate long-term protection of essential fishing habitats? - ANSWER- Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSFCMA),
16USC 1801-1883
What is the Use of Force USCG Policy? - ANSWER- Only that force reasonably necessary under the circumstances may be used. Excessive force may never be used. Force shall not be used where assigned duties can be discharged without it.Nothing in the application of the USCG Use of Force Policy shall be construed as to necessarily require personnel to meet force with equal or lesser force.
PEACE Model: - ANSWER- Used to identify hazards.
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· Planning: All resources and equipment used to properly plan
and execute the mission (i.e. CG and non-CG resources, SAROPS, etc.). Multiple resource operation - Air assets requiring air space deconfliction? Subsequent searches and relief assets planned ahead of time?
· Event Complexity: Personnel capable and properly trained to
execute the mission.
· Asset Selection: Ensure the right asset is available for the
mission (Boat, cutter, aircraft, and personnel).
· Communications: Frequencies established and maintained with
SMC, OSC and SRUs prior to arrival on scene. Comms maintained with the person(s) in need of assistance.
· Environment
Conditions: How will conditions affect the mission or situation?
How long will conditions remain the same?
STAAR Model: - ANSWER- Used to identify options.
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