Statutory Basis
What is the Specific Statutory basis for the CG Law Enforcement mission?
The Specific statutory basis for the Coast Guard’s law enforcement mission, Title 14 U.S. code (U.S.C.) 2.
What should you do (or attempt to) prior to applying Deadly Force?
Ensure the use of Deadly Force does not create an undue risk to anyone else other than the suspect.
Identify yourself as an LE Officer.
Issue an order to stop.
Arrest Definition
The seizure or taking into custody of a person, believed to have committed a crime that occurs by use of physical force or display of official authority to which the person submits.
Explain the Elements of the Deadly Force Triangle
Weapon The physical means of causing death or serious Bodily Injury.
Opportunity-Unrestricted access: Exists when there is nothing to stop a subject and a weapon.
Maximum Effective Range: Exists when the subject is close enough that the threat poses an imminent threat
Action Due to the subjects’ actions, a reasonable and prudent person would believe Death or
Serious Bodily Injury is imminent.
What is the angle of the CG stripe?
64 degrees. Red bar right of a narrow blue bar, with CG emblem centered in the red. By 1967, the famous slash appeared throughout the CG.
What is the Principle Source of MLE Authority?
(14 U.S.C. 89a)
Define Contact and Cover.
Contact is the LE Officer that does the communicating. Cover is the LE Officer(s) that stands by as defense.
Explain Exclusive flag state jurisdiction
One of the fundamental concepts of customary international law is the principle of exclusive flag state jurisdiction. This principle means that a vessel exercising freedom of navigation in international waters is subject only to the jurisdiction of the flag state. Such vessels are not subject to boarding, search, seizure or arrest by any nation other than their flag state. Unless one of the flag state’s jurisdictional exceptions apply.
What is....
Coast Guard unit is operating under DOD TACON, outside U.S. territorial seas (seaward of the outer boundary of the 12 NM territorial Sea), and not conducting law enforcement missions.
Air and Maritime homeland defense missions conducted by the Coast Guard units under DOD TACON, regardless of location, unless otherwise directed by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF); and
When engaged in National Self-defense, as authorized by an authority designated in the
Applicability of Standing Rules of Engagement (SROE)
(SROE, CJCSI, 3121.01)
The standing rules of engagement shall be adhered to under the following conditions:
What is not a reason to appeal to your marks?
No recommended for advancement
According to MLEM Chapter 4, whom can conduct Coast Guard Law Enforcement Missions?
Define Reasonable Suspicion.
A belief that would lead a Reasonable and Prudent person to believe that something has happened based on observation and the totality of the situation.
What are the Use of Forcer Guiding Principles?
Only that force reasonably necessary under the circumstance may be used. Force SHALL 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 shall be construed as to require personnel to meet force with equal or lesser force.
All are examples of what?
For individual and unit self defense
To compel compliance with an order the Coast Guard has authority to issue
To prevent a Federal Crime or, where authorized, a serious state or foreign crime for which the Coast Guard has authority to act on behalf of that state or foreign Gov’t.
Rules Governing the Use of Force (How many Elements are there in total?
What title of the U.S. Code cites that the Coast Guard is a military service?
Title 14
What does the Principle Source of MLE Authority
(14 U.S.C. 89a) Allow the Coast Guard to do?
SEAS II Searches, Inquries, Examinations, Arrests, Seizures and Inspections upon the high seas and waters over which the U.S. has jurisdiction for the PREVENTION, DETECTION, and SUPPRESSION of violations of laws of the United States.
Define Arrest and explain its 4 Elements.
An arrest is the taking into Custody to answer a Criminal Charge. The 4 Elements are:
Authority – In the Officer to Arrest
Intent – Of the Officer to Arrest
Knowledge – In the Subject knowing they are to be arrested
Compliance – On the part of the Subject being arrested.
How would a Coast Guard LE team preserve Jurisdiction while engaged in Hot Pursuit?
In order to preserve jurisdiction the Law Enforcement vessel or aircraft must give a visual or auditory signal to the suspect vessel to heave to while within the relevant coastal zone of jurisdiction, and the suspect vessel must fail to heave to, and be continuously pursued. If the pursuit in not continuous, (visual or radar), or if the pursued vessel enters foreign territorial waters, the pursuit must cease. To clarify, hot pursuit of a foreign flag vessel or aircraft can proceed seaward from the coastal state’s territorial sea for virtually any violation of coastal state’s laws.
What is the Use of Force Continuum & it's elements?
1. Officer Presence
2. Verbal Commands
3. Control Techniques
4. Aggressive Response Techniques
5. Intermediate Weapon
6. Deadly Force
What article of the UCMJ is used for failure to obey an order or regulation?
Article 92
(Statement of No Objection)
The means by which a Coast Guard Flag Officer informs a subordinate commander that the flag officer does not object to the proposed use of the subordinate commander’s lawful discretion and authority.
What is a SIA (Search Incident to Arrest)?
A detailed Search of a subject for:
1) Weapon
2) Means of Escape
3) Evidence
What is a Federally Registered Title II Form & it's purpose?
Federally Registered Title Two Form-to sell, and an ATF Form 4 (transfer of registration) with $200 tax stamp to purchase. The restrictions apply to certain firearms, explosive munitions, and other devices which are federally regulated by the NFA. Any violation of the NFA is a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Per the National Rifle Association's Summary of Gun Control Act of 1968.
***Self Defense Articulation (MLEM B.4c.1.)***
Subject to the guiding principles above, deadly force may be used in individual self-defense ONLY WHEN...
The officer has a reasonable belief that the subject of such force poses an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury to the officer or another person.
IDA LEWIS was on what lighthouse?
When was the CG reserve established, and where was the first unit?
Lime Rock Station, and she served 39 years, saving 18 lives.
Under the CG Reserve and Auxiliary Act of 19 FEB 1941. BOSTON!