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QUESTION 1

Upon your release, a DoD Public Affairs Officer (PAO) will be available to help you. Their goal is to_______________________________________. (Select all that apply)

ANSWER

help you regain control over your life coordinate your interactions with the media

QUESTION 2

The Evasion Plan of Action (EPA) provides recovery forces the following information should you become isolated. (Select all that apply)

ANSWER

It helps them to anticipate your actions and intentions Your evasion intentions and key recovery information Details the methods and procedures you intend to use to communicate with recovery forces

QUESTION 3

To which article of the Code of Conduct does the following statement refer? If captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

ANSWER

Article III

QUESTION 4

Which evasion aids can assist you with making contact with the local population? (Select all that apply) [Remediation Accessed :N]

ANSWER

Pointee-Talkee Blood Chit

QUESTION 5

The Code of Conduct describes your basic responsibilities and obligations from isolation to captivity resolution.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 6

Limiting the amount of personal information available to others includes reducing your ______________ footprint, and personal information items not required for your operational mission such as credit cards and other identifiable items in your wallet or purse.

ANSWER

social media

QUESTION 7

The Code of Conduct ____________ for military members when isolated or held against their will by entities hostile to the U.S.

ANSWER

describes basic responsibilities and obligations

QUESTION 8

One way to gain acceptance from the local population after making contact is to discuss the similarities between your religions. This helps to show you are peaceful and mean no harm.

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 9

Identify some posture and resistance constants of an effective resistance posture. (Select all that apply)

ANSWER

Stall Control emotions Bounce back

QUESTION 10

Which of the following are criteria for selecting a shelter site? (Select all that apply)

ANSWER

Sufficient materials are available for constructing a shelter Provides natural protection from environment, hazards, and threats The area is large enough for you and your equipment

QUESTION 11

Identify elements of Article II of the Code of Conduct. (Select all that apply)

ANSWER

Military members are never authorized to surrender During military operations outside declared hostilities you may delay contact with local authorities

QUESTION 12

The three basic food sources during isolation are packed rations, animals and insects, and plants.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 13

When are personnel ALWAYS authorized to escape?

ANSWER

When in physical or mortal danger

QUESTION 14

The two types of reporting isolating events are observer-reported and media reporting.

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 15

You should attempt to provide proof of life during any audio or video recording or written documents?

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 16

The weakened state of the captives' ____________reduces their capacity to collectively resist adversary exploitation efforts. Acceptance of special favors also provides an opening for an adversary's future exploitation efforts against you.

ANSWER

organization

QUESTION 17

As part of your resistance posture you should portray ______ at all times.

ANSWER

innocence

QUESTION 18

Actions to take when capture is imminent include: (Select all that apply)

ANSWER

Leave evidence of presence at capture point Try to retain your personal cell phone Sanitize personal or sensitive materials Communicate your situation

QUESTION 19

What evasion aid is tailored to cover an individual operational area, combining standard navigation charts and maps with evasion and survival information?

ANSWER

Evasion chart

QUESTION 20

Should your captors provide an opportunity to communicate using written, oral, or video means, you should:

ANSWER

Provide proof of life

QUESTION 21

Selecting a signaling site and putting your signal in a suitable location is critical. A signaling site is defined as any site, based on your situation that enhances signaling efforts and the likelihood for the signal to be detected by friendly forces. What is a signaling site criterion? (Select all that apply

ANSWER

Recovery possible from/near site Site hidden from potential enemy observation and ground fire Sufficient materials for signal construction

QUESTION 22

During a direct action recovery, you should pick up a weapon and assist the recovery team.

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 23

During a hole-up what is your primary concern?

ANSWER

Security

QUESTION 24

When providing proof of life what information should you include? (Select all that apply)

ANSWER

Your health and welfare You and your fellow captives' identities A verifiable date

QUESTION 25

Continuously learning about your captivity environment and the captor is known as ___________________.

ANSWER

situational awareness

QUESTION 26

The senior ranking military member should never take command of all prisoners, in all captivity situations, to ensure survivability.

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 27

What should you do during USG negotiations for your release? (Select all that apply)

ANSWER

Maintain your honor and communicate your innocence Have faith in the USG Remain professional and avoid exploitation

QUESTION 28

Tactical hand-held radio transceivers, cell phones, satellite phones, and personal locator beacons (PLBs) are devices you could use for electronic communication.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 29

What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to discourage captor violence? (Select all that apply)

ANSWER

Maintain a low profile Be conscious of your body language

QUESTION 30

Which of the following are used to control bleeding? (Select all that apply)

ANSWER

Apply direct pressure Use a tourniquet Elevate and immobilize

QUESTION 31

Leaving evidence of your presence supports U.S. Government effort to locate, identify and recover you.

ANSWER

True

QUESTION 32

To which article of the Code of Conduct does the following statement refer? When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.

ANSWER

Article V

QUESTION 33

Identify steps in building a fire. (Select all that apply)

ANSWER

Carefully place small, dry kindling over the burning tinder Use a platform Prepare adequate amounts of tinder, kindling, and fuel

QUESTION 34

In the event of isolation during operations other than war, the reasons to delay contact with legitimate authorities include: (Select all that apply)

ANSWER

Contact friendly forces Gain situational awareness

QUESTION 35

What are the goals of using a disguise? (Select all that apply)

ANSWER

Prevent recognition Pass initial scrutiny

QUESTION 36

What pre-deployment document requires you to provide, four personal authentication statements, full front and right side photographs, and fingerprints?

ANSWER

DD Form 1833 Isolated Personnel Report (ISOPREP)

QUESTION 37

What are some methods to purify water? (Select all that apply)

ANSWER

Chemically treating water with chlorine or iodine Boiling vigorously for at least one minute Purifying with a commercial micro filter

QUESTION 38

Resistance to exploitation is a BATTLE OF WITS with your captor.

ANSWER

False

QUESTION 39

You should limit your communication with the captor to which of the following? (Select all that apply

ANSWER

State the innocent circumstances leading to capture Ask to be returned to U.S. control Address health and welfare concerns Identify yourself

QUESTION 40

An effective memory tool that can assist you with using situational awareness during an isolating event is the acronym PAID-E, which stands for perceive, ______________, interpret, decide, and execute.

ANSWER

analyze

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