SERE 100.2 Flashcards

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  1. What does SERE stand for?
  2. The Code of Conduct describes your basic responsibilities and obligations from isolation to captivity resolution. True or False?
  3. How many articles are in the Code of Conduct?
  4. What does Article I of the Code of Conduct state?
  5. What does Article II of the Code of Conduct state?
  6. During military operations outside declared hostilities, what does Article II allow?
  7. What does Article III of the Code of Conduct state?
  8. What does Article IV of the Code of Conduct state?
  9. If held in captivity, you must remember to give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to your comrades. This is an example of what?
  10. What does Article V of the Code of Conduct state?
  11. What information are you required to provide if captured, per Article V?
  12. What does Article VI of the Code of Conduct state?
  13. What does the acronym SCORE stand for in captivity guidance?
  14. What does the acronym PAID-E stand for?
  15. Resistance is a 'Battle of Wits' with your captor. True or False?
  16. What is an Evasion Plan of Action (EPA)?
  17. What should you ensure about your communication devices before deploying or executing a mission?
  18. What document should you use to record personal authentication information?
  19. What are the three consumable sources of water in a survival situation?
  20. What are the approved methods to purify water in a survival situation?
  21. The three basic food sources during isolation are packed rations, animals and insects, and plants. True or False?
  22. What are the criteria for selecting a shelter site?
  23. What are appropriate means for leaving evidence of your presence during evasion?
  24. What actions should you take when capture is imminent?
  25. What evasion aids are used for making contact with the local population?
  26. What is a Blood Chit?
  27. What is a Pointee-Talkee?
  28. What are de-escalation strategies when in contact with hostile or potentially hostile persons?
  29. What techniques are used to control bleeding in a survival situation?
  30. How should you prevent overheating when wearing protective clothing?
  31. What should you communicate with a captor if detained?
  32. What are the two types of reporting for isolating events?
  33. One way to gain acceptance from the local population after making contact is to discuss similarities between religions to show you are peaceful. True or False?
  34. What should you do with sensitive documents and equipment if capture is imminent?
  35. What is the primary survival priority in order?
  36. What is the Geneva Convention's protection for prisoners of war?
  37. What information must a captor provide under the Geneva Convention?
  38. What agency assists military personnel after release from captivity?
  39. What is the universal distress signal?
  40. What natural navigation methods can be used during evasion?
  41. What are the key principles of evasion movement?
  42. What should you do first if you become isolated?
  43. What role does resistance play in captivity?
  44. What exploitation techniques might a captor use?
  45. What is the senior ranking officer's (SRO) role in captivity?
  46. Can you accept parole from the enemy if captured?
  47. What is the purpose of SERE training?
  48. What survival signaling devices might be available to isolated personnel?
  49. What are indicators that a plant may be poisonous?
  50. How should you approach water procurement in a survival situation?
  51. 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.
  52. Unlike a wartime situation, where the senior ranking member takes command of all prisoners, in a hostage situation, the most capable member must take command to ensure survivability.
  53. When providing proof of life what information should you include?
  54. You should attempt to provide proof of life during any audio or video recording or written documents?
  55. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. The Code of Conduct is your moral guide from isolation to captivity resolution
  58. Continuously learning about your captivity environment and the captor is known as ___________________.
  59. As part of your resistance posture you should portray ______ at all times.
  60. What evasion aid is tailored to cover an individual operational area, combining standard navigation charts and maps with evasion and survival information?
  61. The two types of reporting isolating events are observer-reported and media reporting.
  62. Identify elements of Article II of the Code of Conduct.
  63. Identify some posture and resistance constants of an effective resistance posture.
  64. The Code of Conduct is a ____________ for military members when isolated or held against their will by entities hostile to the U.S.
  65. In the event of isolation during operations other than war, the reasons to delay contact with legitimate authorities include.
  66. Which evasion aids can assist you with making contact with the local population?
  67. The Evasion Plan of Action (EPA) provides recovery forces the following information should you become isolated.
  68. 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.
  69. Which Code of Conduct article articulates the emotional connection between the Service member and the concept of sacrifice, as a requirement for honorable military service?
  70. What are some techniques you can use to help cope with the psychological effects of captivity?
  71. While in captivity you should avoid the following topics when interacting with the media.
  72. Which of the following are suggested means of preparation for isolation?
  73. The acronym SCORE is used to help guide your behavior in captivity. What does SCORE stand for?
  74. According to Article V of the Code of Conduct, which of the following topic are you authorized to discuss in all captivity situations?
  75. Your resistance goals include which of the following?

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