SERE 100

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) Site near major transportation route for access of recovery vehicle Recovery possible from/near site Sufficient materials for signal construction Site hidden from potential enemy observation and ground fire

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

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

Situational Awareness

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.

Social Media

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.

Analyze

Which of the following are used to control bleeding? (Select all that apply) Clean with water Elevate and immobilize Use a tourniquet Apply direct pressure

Apply direct pressure Use a tourniquet Elevate and immobilize

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.

Article I

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

Article V

Identify some posture and resistance constants of an effective resistance posture. (Select all that apply) Respond quickly Bounce back Control emotions Stall

Control emotions Stall Bounce back

Upon your release, a DoD Public Affairs Officer (PAO) will be available to help you. Their goal is to_______________________________________. (Select all that apply) help you regain control over your life protect any classified information get the true story out to the world coordinate your interactions with the media

Coordinate your interactions with the media Help you regain control over your life

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

DD Form 1833 Isolated Personnel Report (ISO PREP)

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

Describes basic responsibilities and obligations

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

TRUE

TRUE or FALSE: The Code of Conduct describes your basic responsibilities and obligations from isolation to captivity resolution

TRUE

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

True

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

True

TRUE or FALSE: The three basic food sources during isolation are packed rations, animals and insects, and plants

True

Identify steps in building a fire. (Select all that apply) Use a platform Once the tinder is burning, add large amounts of fuel Carefully place small, dry kindling over the burning tinder Prepare adequate amounts of tinder, kindling, and fuel

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

When are personnel ALWAYS authorized to escape?

When in physical or mortal danger

When providing proof of life what information should you include? (Select all that apply) You and your fellow captives' identities Your health and welfare A verifiable date Your religious beliefs

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

The Evasion Plan of Action (EPA) provides recovery forces the following information should you become isolated. (Select all that apply) Details the methods and procedures you intend to use to communicate with recovery forces Your evasion intentions and key recovery information It helps them to anticipate your actions and intentions The disposition of hostile forces

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

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

Evasion chart

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

FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: 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.

False

TRUE or FALSE: Resistance to exploitation is a BATTLE OF WITS with your captor.

False

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

False

TRUE or FALSE: The two types of reporting isolating events are observer-reported and media reporting.

False

In the event of isolation during operations other than war, the reasons to delay contact with legitimate authorities include: (Select all that apply) Lack of control Gain situational awareness Contact friendly forces Prevent recognition

Gain situational awareness Contact friendly forces

You should limit your communication with the captor to which of the following? (Select all that apply) Identify yourself Address health and welfare concerns Ask to be returned to U.S. control State the innocent circumstances leading to capture

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

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

Innocence

What are some de-escalation strategies personnel can use to discourage captor violence? (Select all that apply) Surprise the captors Maintain a low profile Speak quickly Be conscious of your body language

Maintain a low profile Be conscious of your body language

Identify elements of Article II of the Code of Conduct. (Select all that apply) During military operations outside declared hostilities you may delay contact with local authorities Surrender is permissible if your life is in jeopardy Military members are never authorized to surrender Commanders are authorized to surrender their units in all circumstances

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

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.

Organization

What are the goals of using a disguise? (Select all that apply) Keep warm Pass as a Red Cross member Pass initial scrutiny Prevent recognition

Pass initial scrutiny Prevent recognition

Which evasion aids can assist you with making contact with the local population? (Select all that apply) Blood Chit Signaling devices Camouflage Pointee-Talkee

Pointee-Talkee Blood Chit

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

Provide proof of life

Which of the following are criteria for selecting a shelter site? (Select all that apply) The area is large enough for you and your equipment Sufficient materials are available for constructing a shelter Provides natural protection from environment, hazards, and threats The area is large enough to stand in

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

What are some methods to purify water? (Select all that apply) Filtering water with tightly woven material Chemically treating water with chlorine or iodine Purifying with a commercial micro filter Boiling vigorously for at least one minute

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

What should you do during USG negotiations for your release? (Select all that apply) Have faith in the USG Maintain your honor and communicate your innocence Remain professional and avoid exploitation Sign a parole agreement for release

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

Actions to take when capture is imminent include: (Select all that apply) Leave evidence of presence at capture point Sanitize personal or sensitive materials Try to retain your personal cell phone Communicate your situation

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

During a hole-up what is your primary concern?

Security