Chapter 2 (MLEM)
14 U.S.C. § 703 and 19 U.S.C. § 1401
Coast Guard petty officers, warrant officers, and commissioned officers are also customs officers.
When is the Coast Guard Use of Force Policy applicable?
The Coast Guard Use of Force Policy must be adhered to while conducting Coast Guard missions under Coast Guard TACON, individual self-defense, and unit self-defense.
what is the definition of search?
An entry or intrusion by a government agent on quest for evidence into an area where an individual has a reasonable expectation of privacy
Is there a flowchart for RAD level 1 operations
Yes, K-8
What is the name of the form that a person inquiring damage to property would receive?
SF 95
How many tiers are in the MARSEC system
3
What is level 4 of the use of force continuum?
Level 4: Aggressive Response Techniques
Define Search Incident to Arrest
A search incident to arrest (SIA) is a detailed "crush and feel" search of an arrested individual’s person and thorough search of outer clothing.
What page in the BOJAK is the stolen boat flowchart on?
H-6
What vessels are required to have a sound signaling device?
All vessels in use
Define the term “waterfront facility”
Means "all piers, wharves, docks, or similar structures to which vessels may be secured and naval yards, stations, and installations, including ranges; areas of land, water, or land and water under and in immediate proximity to them; buildings on them or contiguous to them and equipment and materials on or in them."
No Duty to Retreat/Disengage
Units and personnel do not have a duty to retreat to avoid LE situations justifying the use of force, including deadly force. However, retreat may be an option and may be the most reasonable choice under the circumstances.
What suspicion is required for a strip search and what 3 elements do you need to conduct a strip search?
A strip search may be conducted when there is a reasonable suspicion that a weapon, evidence, or means of escape is secreted on a person.
What form is not required to be with the weapon (but recommended) that is federally regulated?
ATF form 5320 also known as form 4
You are conduction a boarding on a 55ft sailing vessel. The Master says he has four 5-B fire extinguishers three are in kitchen area and the fourth is in his estate room but he informs you he doesn't want anyone going in there. Are you authorized to go into his estate room? (there are no bilge spaces in his estate room)
No the minimum required fire extinguishers are three 5-B.
Define the Magnuson Act
The primary authority for issuing Captain of the Port (COTP) orders regarding vessel and facility security is the Magnuson Act.
Coast Guards Use Of Force Guiding Principles (Verbdom)
Only that force reasonably necessary under the circumstances may be used. Force must not be used where assigned duties can be discharged without it. Excessive force may never be used; however, nothing in the application of the Coast Guard Use of Force Policy must be construed as to require personnel to meet force with equal or lesser force.
What suspicion is required to conduct a Search Incident to Arrest?
No suspicion is required for the search itself.
What are the requirements for inflatable PFD on a recreational vessel?
It must be worn at all times
Must have a full CO2 cylinder with no red or broken status indicators
Inflatable tubes are not blocked and are capable of holding air
All inflation lanyards or levers are accessible and aren't broken or missing
True or False
Is drawing of a PDW, chemical irritant, expandable baton, or handcuffs classified as a Level 1 use of force?
True
When can you conduct a frisk search?
When the officer suspects an individual may have a weapon that poses a threat to the boarding team or others.
What is considered a small amount of contraband?
A small amount is any amount that can be used before returning to port.