Authority And Jurisdiction

Question 1

Define Authority

Answer 1

The governments legal power to act

Question 2

UCMJ

Answer 2

Authority to apprehend is described in article 7, UCMJ (10 USC 807) and RCM 302

Question 3

CGPD Authority

Answer 3

14 USC 504 Primary use of authority

Question 4

Describe 14 USC 504

Answer 4

Grants the commandant general powers to maintain and operate a coast guard base and shore facilities

Question 5

Restricted area authority

Answer 5

18 USC 1382 (allows us to conduct searches)

Question 6

Authority off Duty

Answer 6

We do not have authority off duty

Question 7

Define Jurisdiction

Answer 7

The governments power to exercise its legal authority over its persons vessels or territories

Question 8

Exclusive Jurisdiction

Answer 8

One agency having jurisdiction over an area

Question 9

Concurrent Jurisdiction

Answer 9

Two or more agency’s having jurisdiction over one area

Question 10

Proprietary

Answer 10

When the federal government has a degree of ownership in the base, similar to a landowner/tenant, but has not obtained legislative over the area