Maritime Enforcement Specialist Chief (MEC) SWE Practice Test

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• How many authorized characters are there in a SITREP?
• What lighting concepts are best used for facility security?
• Who are the candidates for a Senior Enlisted Continuation Board?
• Which piece of equipment is NOT considered LE gear?
• What is an advantage of having mobile posts in maritime operations?
• How many zones are present in a security zone?
• How many total LEIs will a PAL with 31-50 have?
• What must be done before the disposal of unserviceable equipment?
• What is the purpose of COMDTINST M3510.8 (series)?
• What is the MOU between the Coast Guard and the Department of Commerce based on?
• Which two broad categories classify the types of resources available?
• What is the maximum operating temperature of the alco sensor 4?
• A PAL with 16-30 will have how many LEIs?
• What is the angle of approach to a ECP/ACP?
• From where does PWCS authority and jurisdiction derive?
• How is an enclosed space defined?
• Which group does the red diplomatic ID card apply to?
• Where is the location for a needle decompression?
• What rating would a score of 26-50 on a port vulnerability survey give you?
• What is included in Part 2 of a case package?
• In an initial ECP briefing, which three topics should be covered?
• When must the results of the LEAF visit be completed?
• What Act did Congress pass in 2002 to enhance maritime security?
• What does the LEAF consist of?
• Which of these is NOT a lighting system type?
• Which of the following represents the four light systems?
• What are the requirements for a Notice of Arrival (NOA)?
• Which of the following is NOT a column of the HIV Matrix?
• Which rank is required for an individual to qualify as a Law Enforcement Instructor (LEI)?
• How long is facility security plan good for?
• Which agency is primarily responsible for maritime security assessments?
• What color represents a permanent competency in the TMT?
• What is the statute for the Coast Guard assistance authority?
• Who is the approving official for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)?
• What is the boundary distance for a naval vessel protection zone?
• What are the three types of posts in maritime enforcement?
• Landside security serves as an interior guard function to respond to what type of situation?
• To whom is a green diplomatic ID card assigned?
• When must a Use of Force report be completed?
• What is the first step in determining equipment availability?
• What are the three foundational elements of patrol activity?
• Which of the following would most likely require a security zone?
• Who is deemed competent to certify a confined space as clear?
• Who is responsible for providing a comprehensive plan for an operation?
• Who issues load line certifications?
• In maritime security, what does MARSEC stand for?
• Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives are classified as which type of area?
• What are the two types of deterrence in maritime security?
• Which type of post is considered stationary and often provides a constant presence?
• What is the main purpose of the ISPS Code?
• What is required of all barriers in a security context?
• Which type of post typically handles non-field operations, such as planning and coordination?
• The Physical Security Checklist can be found in which document?
• How long does a member have to appeal their marks?
• What requirement is a name on a PFD?
• What is a primary function of the Facility Security Officer?
• What is one responsibility of CG-MLE in terms of training?
• What term describes the intended outcome of an operation?
• A ladder has what type of fatal funnel?
• Which of the following is an example of a Limited Access Area (LAA)?
• What are the three types of restricted areas?
• Who does High Year Tenure (HYT) affect?
• What is the primary purpose of conducting a pre-brief in maritime enforcement?
• Shipboard perimeters vary based on what factor?
• Which are the three species of marijuana?
• CG-MLE is responsible for which of the following functions?
• What is the time limit for completing a boarding report?
• In which area do MFPUs primarily operate within the Coast Guard?
• What does CPG stand for?
• Vulnerability is a measure of which two factors?
• What does MLE stand for in the context of maritime law enforcement?
• What color ID card is used for consular staff?
• What does the concept of 'natural barriers' include?
• Which article outlines the right of the accused in UCMJ?
• What color ID card is issued to diplomatic agents and their families?
• When is a Use of Force (UoF) report required to be submitted?
• What is the minimum required height for a chain link fence?
• What is a primary function of the Captain of the Port (COTP)?
• What qualification is necessary for an LEI regarding professional experience?
• What defines a mobile post in maritime enforcement?
• What two types of members must be part of a Law Enforcement Qualifications Board (LEQB)?
• How do fixed posts contribute to the overall effectiveness of maritime enforcement?
• How many words or less should a subject line in a correspondence manual contain?
• What does the Safe Port Act mandate regarding facility inspections?
• What is America's Waterway Watch?
• Which post type typically has the best mobilization capabilities during emergencies?
• How many sections are included in the LECQI?
• What does CEA or JEA stand for in the context of maritime enforcement?
• What is the form used for an Offensive Investigation Report?
• What is the classification for asylum requests?
• What is one of the goals of conducting security zone inspections?
• How long must you serve as a Boarding Officer before being designated as a Law Enforcement Instructor (LEI)?
• MFPUs remain under which authority of their respective COTPs?
• What defines a confined space?
• What does TWIC stand for?
• Which of the following is a primary focus of maritime enforcement training?
• Requests for incidental DoD support should be made via direct liaison between which parties?
• Which agency is involved in the signing of the MOA concerning USCG capabilities?
• What is the maximum acceptable time frame to complete a report of a boarding action?
• In what year was the Maritime Operations Threat Response (MOTR) enacted?
• What is the form number for a NFA (tax paid) from the ATF?
• A PAL with 51-75 is expected to have how many LEIs?
• What does the acronym JUFE stand for in relation to competences?
• What is the MOU between the Coast Guard and the FAA based on?
• What are the critical points on a waterway that significantly affect access?
• During which phase of a BUI is the vessel in motion?
• What is the duration of the CLEAR team cycle for unit assessments?
• How many different types of training are provided in the Coast Guard?
• What is the maximum number of characters allowed per line in a communication message?
• Active deterrence in maritime security often involves which of the following?
• What does TSI stand for in maritime security terminology?
• Which element is critical for maintaining patrol effectiveness?
• Which characteristic best describes operational objectives?
• What are the two general types of barriers used for security?
• Which position is responsible for program management of law enforcement training officer's council (LETOC)?
• In what year was the Espionage Act created?
• What does MSRAM stand for?
• What is the shortest length allowed for a long gun?
• Which of the following is considered a specialized security force?
• Which type of area usually requires the highest level of security measures?
• Which step involves monitoring the situation in the ORM process?
• Which of the following responsibilities would typically NOT fall under an administrative post?
• What is the recommended needle size for a needle decompression?
• What term refers to the assessment of a potential threat on maritime transportation?
• How many properly trained and qualified members are needed for shoreside patrol?
• What is a MAW carriage?
• A training board consists of which individuals?
• What document outlines the process for MOU/MOA in maritime operations?
• What role does a fixed post often play in maritime law enforcement?
• What does the ABC rule emphasize in communication?
• In maritime enforcement, how often are LEDETs deployed?
• What does the term phasing refer to in operational planning?
• What critical component is evaluated during a pre-brief session?
• What rank must a Command Security Officer hold?
• What is the primary reference for Military Outload Protection operations?
• What does a 4 gas analyzer alert one for?
• What number is added to the score of a facility located in a mountainous area?
• What is the submission time frame for a Law Enforcement Situational Report (LE SITREP)?
• What are the 4 categories of LE gear systems?
• What is a critical function of administrative posts?
• What is the role of the COTP in maritime operations?
• What is a primary characteristic of a fixed post?
• What is WEBTAS?
• In what circumstances may members be involuntarily extended during High Year Tenure?
• What is the maximum time allowed to respond to a correspondence, without an interim reply?
• What formula is used in ORM to assess risk?
• Which of the following is part of the LEAF assessment?
• What is defined as the interface between off facility road and facility?
• Who issues a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)?
• When do the semi-annual and annual periods end?
• After identifying critical assets, what is the next step?
• On what date was the MOA between DoD/DHS regarding the use of USCG capabilities signed?
• On what date were MFPUs commissioned as per the USCG/USN MOU/A?
• How often should security lighting be checked?
• Which of the following is true about the security barrier requirements?
• Which authority establishes a security zone?
• What are CAT 1 units?
• Which Coast Guard Cutter sank a submarine in WW2?
• Where is hot pursuit of a foreign fishing vessel typically terminated?
• What are the three patrol phases in maritime enforcement?
• In the absence of exigent circumstances, who makes the decision regarding LEDET personnel in offensive operations?
• Law enforcement detachments must prepare evidence packages according to which COMDTINST?
• What is the maximum height vegetation can be on the inside of a restricted zone?
• At what step in the ORM process do you evaluate the risk versus gain?
• What does the acronym SVSB stand for in maritime enforcement?
• Who must approve CG assistance beyond the realm of normal operations?
• What is the objective of conducting regular equipment inventory checks?
• What does KPA stand for?
• What is 21 USC 844 primarily concerned with?
• In maritime enforcement, what is the main focus of mobile posts?
• What is the law associated with Failure to Heave to?
• What are the two types of CASEVAC?
• What is the primary focus of a shoreside patrol?
• What is a primary focus of the port vulnerability survey?
• What is the definition of "Unserviceable"?
• What is the SSIC used on LE SITREPs?
• What does the ashore FST battery consist of?
• Which section is NOT part of the LECQI?
• What is a main goal of shoreside patrols?
• MOU/MOA (Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement) can be found in what COMDTINST?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of post in maritime enforcement?
• Who is responsible for designating a chairman of the board in a maritime enforcement context?
• How far in advance must a CO be notified of a CLEAR visit?
• Who is responsible for a units medical plan?
• Where can the port vulnerability survey be located?
• When should a boarding event be recorded in MISLE?
• How frequently should emergency lighting systems be tested?
• LEDETs are primarily deployed aboard vessels from which countries?
• Which is not one of the steps of the DHS THIRA Model?
• Which of the following is not a component of the ICS structure?
• What is MSRAM used for?
• Who has the authority to order changes to the MARSEC level?
• What is the minimum distance for a clear zone outside a perimeter?
• When establishing two lines of barriers, what is the minimum required separation between them?
• What is the SEAWEB system?
• What is the MOU for providing maritime instruction based on?
• What is one of the sections within the LECQI?
• What is the definition of a Positive Control Measure (PCM)?
• What is the highest classification for message requests for DoD support?
• An unarmed facility inspection team will carry out which type of inspection?
• Which phase is NOT part of the BUI process?
• When assessing vulnerabilities, which consideration is most relevant?
• When may High Year Tenure not be imposed?
• Which type of post is primarily responsible for logistical support in operations?
• Under which regulation can personal ID credentials be accepted for maritime enforcement?
• Why is a minimum two-person team required for each node in maritime enforcement?
• Which of the following is an example of a country that is no longer in existence?
• How many LEIs is a PAL with 0-15 expected to have?
• Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Coast Guard in a military outload operation?
• Which group of people has the highest degree of immunity?
• Coast Guard personnel stationed abroad must conform to the weapons policy prescribed by whom?
• How frequently should units engage in defensive tactics training?
• What event requires a Use of Force report to be filed according to the specified conditions?
• What is the purpose of a LEQB?
• What USC allows LEDETs to be required on all US Navy ships that transit a counter drug area?
• Which section of the LECQI focuses on initial training for Boarding Officers?
• What is the number of LEIs for a PAL with 76 or more?
• What is the minimum points required for a boarding to be initiated on the HIV Matrix?
• How many steps are in the ORM process?
• What does Part 1 of a case package consist of?
• Which of the following is a focus area for the LMR section of LECQI?
• What are the two levels of access for TMT/AOPS?
• What is the primary function of Notice of Arrival (NOA)?
• What is cocaine primarily composed of?
• What is the significance of the 33 CFR Section 101.515 regulation?
• What is the height of an ACP?
• Which Article of the UCMJ authorizes Non-Judicial Punishment (NJP)?
• In the Correspondence Manual, originals of correspondence must be written in what color ink?
• Who is primarily responsible for carrying out the facility security plan?
• Which agency is designated to take the lead in Incident Command System (ICS) for terrorism-related incidents?
• Under the ICS management, who is responsible for directing patrol teams?
• Which of the following agencies is excluded from the Other Government Agencies (OGA) category?
• What does ORM stand for in maritime operations?
• What does FPDP stand for?
• During a security boarding, when is a FIR required?
• What challenge is typically associated with administrative posts?
• How soon must CLEAR engage a host unit before arriving?
• What does the seated FST battery consist of?
• What is the operating temperature range of the alco sensor 3?
• What vital resource is primarily identified after recognizing critical assets?
• What do MFPUs primarily operate under?