VOL III TACTICAL COXN

Question 0

In order to maintain situational awareness, it is vital that a reliable communication plan between the tactical assets and ____________ is in place.

Answer 0

TACON

Question 1

The designated _____________ is responsible for developing plans that will use available resources to provide for the protection of a high value asset.

Answer 1

OPCON

Question 2

The _______________ primary responsibility is to continually update TACON with the on scene conditions and position available RBs in the most advantageous locations to ensure the HVA’s protected.

Answer 2

PATCOM

Question 3

If a security unit is experiencing difficulty with voice communications, the recommended sequence for reestablishing lost communications is as follows:

Answer 3

• try contacting any/all units
• try secondary and tertiary frequencies
• use alternate planned forms of communication
• use loudhailer or siren to contact other units
• use colored smoke, flares or signal flags

Question 4

When force is applied to compel compliance with a lawful order to stop, a mandatory checklist for stopping a ______________ applies.

Answer 4

NCV

Question 5

Use of force guidelines and approval to use weapons will be discussed in the ______________ prior to ________________ the evolution.

Answer 5

Pre-beief, starting

Question 6

Units are not required to go through the steps in the non-compliant vessel checklist before applying ______________ in __________________.

Answer 6

Force, self-defense

Question 7

Prior to the escort of an HVA, the planned _______________ should be _________________ for possible _________________.

Answer 7

Transit, inspected, hazards

Question 8

The pier area should be carefully inspected for possible _____________ explosive devices.

Answer 8

Improvised

Question 9

Security forces should be actively _________________ the route before and during the ________________ transit.

Answer 9

Patrol, HVA

Question 10

The ________________ is the area contained completely within the SZ, where vessels pose an imminent threat of death or serious physical injury shall not be allowed to enter.

Answer 10

Reaction Zone

Question 11

The __________________ tactic is conducted when the TOI is inside the SZ and previous attempts to stop or reroute the vessel have failed.

Answer 11

Warning munitions

Question 12

_________________ a vessel can lead to unintentional structural damage, vessel capsizing, or bodily injury.

Answer 12

Shouldering

Question 13

Weapons engagement may occur suddenly and without warning in this operational environment. RBs will be constrained in their ability to engage VPIT by a number of factors, including:

Answer 13

• lack of mobility in narrow/shallow waterways
• effects of tide and currents
• stability of RB
• distance to target
• danger of collateral damage
• firing arcs of installed weapons
• restricted fields of fire
• weather

Question 14

The boat TCOXN will use the following standard commands to control weapons employment:

Answer 14

• weapons tight
• weapons free
• weapons stowed
• weapons ready

Question 15

Tactical coxswains should make every attempt to maneuver their craft as to present a minimum ________________ while brining maximum ______________ to bear on the TOI.

Answer 15

Target, firepower

Question 16

The _________________ is the area contained completely within the SZ, where vessels and persons violating the SZ should be interdicted.

Answer 16

Intercept Zone