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Which evasion aids can assist you with making contact with the local population? (Select all that apply)
Which evasion aids can assist you with making contact with the local population? (Select all that apply)
- Pointee-Talkee (correct)
- Flare Gun
- Smoke Signals
- Cultural Smart Cards (correct)
When are personnel ALWAYS authorized to escape?
When are personnel ALWAYS authorized to escape?
When in physical or mortal danger
What information does the Evasion Plan of Action (EPA) provide to recovery forces?
What information does the Evasion Plan of Action (EPA) provide to recovery forces?
- Key recovery information (correct)
- Physical description of captors
- Existing local laws
- Your evasion intentions (correct)
The Code of Conduct is your moral guide from isolation to captivity resolution.
The Code of Conduct is your moral guide from isolation to captivity resolution.
As part of your resistance posture you should portray ______ at all times.
As part of your resistance posture you should portray ______ at all times.
What should you do during USG negotiations for your release? (Select all that apply)
What should you do during USG negotiations for your release? (Select all that apply)
What are some methods to purify water?
What are some methods to purify water?
The weakened state of the captives' __________ reduces their capacity to collectively resist adversary exploitation efforts.
The weakened state of the captives' __________ reduces their capacity to collectively resist adversary exploitation efforts.
You should limit your communication with the captor to which of the following? (Select all that apply)
You should limit your communication with the captor to which of the following? (Select all that apply)
During a hole-up, what is your primary concern?
During a hole-up, what is your primary concern?
What is a signaling site criterion? (Select all that apply)
What is a signaling site criterion? (Select all that apply)
What are some reasons to delay contact with legitimate authorities during operations other than war?
What are some reasons to delay contact with legitimate authorities during operations other than war?
Leaving evidence of your presence supports U.S. Government efforts to locate, identify, and recover you.
Leaving evidence of your presence supports U.S. Government efforts to locate, identify, and recover you.
To which article of the Code of Conduct does the following statement refer? If captured, I will continue to resist by all means available.
To which article of the Code of Conduct does the following statement refer? If captured, I will continue to resist by all means available.
Identify steps in building a fire. (Select all that apply)
Identify steps in building a fire. (Select all that apply)
Upon your release, a DoD Public Affairs Officer (PAO) will be available to help you. Their goal is to____________________________.
Upon your release, a DoD Public Affairs Officer (PAO) will be available to help you. Their goal is to____________________________.
To which article of the Code of Conduct does the following statement refer? I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability.
To which article of the Code of Conduct does the following statement refer? I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability.
You should attempt to provide proof of life during any audio or video recording or written documents.
You should attempt to provide proof of life during any audio or video recording or written documents.
The three basic food sources during isolation are packed rations, animals and insects, and plants.
The three basic food sources during isolation are packed rations, animals and insects, and plants.
Resistance is a BATTLE OF WITS with your captor.
Resistance is a BATTLE OF WITS with your captor.
When providing proof of life, what information should you include? (Select all that apply)
When providing proof of life, what information should you include? (Select all that apply)
What are the goals of using a disguise? (Select all that apply)
What are the goals of using a disguise? (Select all that apply)
Limiting the amount of personal information available to others includes reducing your ______________ footprint.
Limiting the amount of personal information available to others includes reducing your ______________ footprint.
The two types of reporting isolating events are observer-reported and media reporting.
The two types of reporting isolating events are observer-reported and media reporting.
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.
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.
Should your captors provide an opportunity to communicate using written, oral, or video means, you should:
Should your captors provide an opportunity to communicate using written, oral, or video means, you should:
During a direct action recovery, you should pick up a weapon and assist the recovery team.
During a direct action recovery, you should pick up a weapon and assist the recovery team.
The Code of Conduct is a ____________ for military members when isolated or held against their will by entities hostile to the U.S.
The Code of Conduct is a ____________ for military members when isolated or held against their will by entities hostile to the U.S.
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.
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.
What evasion aid is tailored to cover an individual operational area, combining standard navigation charts and maps with evasion and survival information?
What evasion aid is tailored to cover an individual operational area, combining standard navigation charts and maps with evasion and survival information?
Identify some posture and resistance constants of an effective resistance posture. (Select all that apply)
Identify some posture and resistance constants of an effective resistance posture. (Select all that apply)
What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to discourage captor violence?
What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to discourage captor violence?
Tactical hand-held radio transceivers, cell phones, satellite phones, and personal locator beacons (PLBs) are devices you could use for electronic communication.
Tactical hand-held radio transceivers, cell phones, satellite phones, and personal locator beacons (PLBs) are devices you could use for electronic communication.
Actions to take when capture is imminent include. (Select all that apply)
Actions to take when capture is imminent include. (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are used to control bleeding? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are used to control bleeding? (Select all that apply)
Continuously learning about your captivity environment and the captor is known as ___________________.
Continuously learning about your captivity environment and the captor is known as ___________________.
Identify elements of Article II of the Code of Conduct. (Select all that apply)
Identify elements of Article II of the Code of Conduct. (Select all that apply)
One way to gain acceptance from the local population after making contact is to discuss the similarities between your religions.
One way to gain acceptance from the local population after making contact is to discuss the similarities between your religions.
Which of the following are criteria for selecting a shelter site? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following are criteria for selecting a shelter site? (Select all that apply)
What pre-deployment document requires you to provide four personal authentication statements, full front and right side photographs, and fingerprints?
What pre-deployment document requires you to provide four personal authentication statements, full front and right side photographs, and fingerprints?
Flashcards
Evasion Aids
Evasion Aids
Tools to help contact local populations during evasion.
Cultural Smart Cards
Cultural Smart Cards
Evasion aids used to connect with locals.
Pointee-Talkee
Pointee-Talkee
Evasion aid for interacting with locals.
Escape Authorization
Escape Authorization
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EPA (Evasion Plan of Action)
EPA (Evasion Plan of Action)
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Code of Conduct
Code of Conduct
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Resistance (Captivity)
Resistance (Captivity)
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De-escalation
De-escalation
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Water Purification
Water Purification
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Communication Limits
Communication Limits
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Signaling Site
Signaling Site
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Proof of Life
Proof of Life
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Food Sources
Food Sources
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Fire Building
Fire Building
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Social Media Caution
Social Media Caution
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Personal Device Retention
Personal Device Retention
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Situational Awareness
Situational Awareness
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PAID-E
PAID-E
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Shelter Selection
Shelter Selection
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ISOPREP
ISOPREP
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Command Leadership
Command Leadership
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Religious Similarity
Religious Similarity
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Study Notes
Evasion Aids and Cultural Awareness
- Evasion aids like Cultural Smart Cards and Pointee-Talkee assist in making contact with local populations.
Escaping Regulations
- Personnel are always authorized to escape when in physical or mortal danger.
Evasion Plan of Action (EPA)
- The EPA informs recovery forces of your intentions and key recovery details.
- It includes methods and procedures for communication to anticipate actions if isolated.
Code of Conduct
- Serves as a moral guide throughout isolation to captivity resolution.
- Article III states that if captured, you must resist and not accept favors from the enemy.
Resistance and De-escalation
- Always maintain an innocent portrayal during captivity.
- Communication during negotiations should express faith in the government and assert innocence.
- De-escalation strategies to discourage captor violence include body language awareness and maintaining a low profile.
Water Purification Methods
- Can be purified using commercial micro filters, chemical treatments (chlorine or iodine), or boiling for at least one minute.
Communication with Captors
- Limit communication to personal identification, health concerns, and circumstances of capture.
Signaling and Recovery
- A suitable signaling site should allow recovery, have materials for construction, and remain hidden from enemy observation.
- Leaving evidence of presence aids the government in locating and recovering individuals.
Proof of Life
- Provide proof of life through verifiable date, identities, and health information when possible.
Food Sources During Isolation
- Basic food sources include packed rations, animals and insects, and plants.
Guidelines for Fire Building
- Gather adequate tinder, kindling, and fuel, positioning small kindling over burning tinder.
Personal Security Measures
- Use social media minimally to reduce personal information exposure.
- In emergency capture situations, actions include retaining personal devices and sanitizing sensitive materials.
Situational Awareness
- Continuously learn about captivity environments and captors to maintain situational awareness.
- Use the acronym PAID-E (Perceive, Analyze, Interpret, Decide, Execute) as a memory tool during isolating events.
Shelter Selection Criteria
- Choose a shelter site with enough materials for construction, space for equipment, and natural protection.
Documentation and Reporting
- DD Form 1833 (ISOPREP) requires personal authentication statements, photographs, and fingerprints for pre-deployment.
Misconceptions
- In hostage situations, command should not rely solely on the senior ranking member; the most capable individual should take charge.
- Discussing religious similarities to gain acceptance from the local population is not viable.
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Description
Test your knowledge on SERE 100.2 Level A concepts related to evasion aids and the Code of Conduct. This pre-test covers important information you need to know for effective training and awareness under duress. Prepare yourself for personnel authorization and the Evasion Plan of Action.
