REVIEW: AMB EXAM 1 Flashcards

A review of all possible exam questions issued for Exam #1 at FLETC.

1
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What are some examples of corruption?

A
  1. ) Taking a bribe
  2. ) Miss use of G-ride/G-card
  3. ) Use of authority for personal gain
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2
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What is the definition of “Bias”?

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A Belief that shapes your behavior

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3
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What is the definition of “Discrimination”?

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The act of prejudicial thought (a preconceived notion)

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4
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What are two things that can make you vulnerable as an Federal Agent?

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  1. ) The Uniform

2. ) The Authority you carry

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5
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What is the definition of “Integrity”?

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Doing the right thing even when no one is watching you.

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6
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Who do you call if you feel like another agent is being corrupt?

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The Joint Intake Center (The JIC)

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7
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What should you NOT do if you think some one is corrupt?

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Do not confront them directly

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8
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Name one thing that could possibly be a sign of an agent being corrupt.

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  1. ) Working extra shifts
  2. ) Lavish lifestyle changes
  3. ) Coming in alot on their days off
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9
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What happens when you are caught being corrupt as a Federal Agent?

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  1. ) Loss of Job

2. ) Possible Criminal Charges

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10
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Who is negatively affected by you being a corrupt agent?

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  1. ) My Family

2. ) The Agency

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11
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What are the 3 components of CBP?

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  1. ) Office of Field Operations (OFO)
  2. ) Office of Border Patrol (OBP)
  3. ) Office of Air and Marine (OAM)
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12
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What is the mission of OAM?

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To prevent Terrorism

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13
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What are some responsibilities of OAM?

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  1. ) Interdiction
  2. ) Domain Awareness
  3. ) Promote and help US Trade and economic growth
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14
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Who is the Top Dog of OAM?

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Assistant Commissioner for CBP

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15
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How many regions are there in CBP?

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3 Regions:

  1. ) Northern Border
  2. ) South Western Border
  3. ) South Eastern Border
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16
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What is Mertin Cox’s job as Ex Director of Operations?

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He manages “projected” and “ongoing” OAM operations, and assigns personnel.

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17
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What OAM asset(s) monitor all aircraft traffic in the United States?

A
  1. ) AMOC (Key West, FL)

2. ) CAMOC (San Juan, PR)

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18
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Where do OAM Pilots train?

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The National Aviation Training Center (NATC)

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19
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What primary marine asset does OAM use for deep water operations?

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The Midnight Express

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20
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Which OAM aircraft does NASO operate?

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  1. ) P-3 Orions
  2. ) Dash 8
  3. ) UAS
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21
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What aircraft does OAM operate for Urban Environments?

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The Eurocopter AS-350

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22
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What aircraft does OAM operate for over water operations?

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  1. ) Dash 8
  2. ) King Air
  3. ) P-3 Orion
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23
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Which aircraft in the OAM Fleet has the longest flight endurance?

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the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)

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24
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The CBP work place is free of _________?

A

Discrimination

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25
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What is the role of the Diversity & Recruitment Comity?

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To actively recruit targeted people through hosting parties and events.

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26
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What aircraft does OAM operate for rural Environments?

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The Cessna 206/210

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27
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What is some examples of a Civil Liberty?

A
  1. ) Freedom of Religion
  2. ) Freedom of Speech
  3. ) Right to a Fair Trial
  4. ) Right to Privacy
  5. ) Right to own property
  6. ) Right to be free from unreasonable searches
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28
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Unlawful discrimination is base on ______?

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  1. ) Race
  2. ) Nationality
  3. ) Religion
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29
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A Reasonable Accommodation Request begin granted is based on ___________?

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If it is reasonable to grant it. This means as long as the accommodation will not result in undue hardship to CBP.

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30
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Conversations held during Mediation are _________?

A

Confidential

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31
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The Diversity & Inclusion Committees are comprised of whom?

A

Everyone (ex. co-workers, supervisors, etc…)

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32
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If you lock someone up because their last name is “Rodriguez” it is considered __________?

A

Racial Profiling

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33
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How much time does someone have to file an EEO Race Discrimination Compliant?

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45 days

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34
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How do you start an informal EEO Complaint?

A

Speak to your local DCR Officer

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35
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When you commit racial profiling it is primarily base on __________?

A

Race

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36
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What is one protected EEO activity covered under a basis of reprisal?

A

The filing of a previous EEO compliant

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37
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Whom do you go through if you wish to request a Reasonable Accommodation Request?

A
  1. ) Your local DCR Officer

2. ) Your Supervisor

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38
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CBP’s diversity committee is comprised of whom?

A

Everyone

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39
Q

Which Federal Agency has been around the longest?

A

U.S. Customs

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40
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Which were previously under the Department of Justice?

A
  1. ) U.S. INS

2. ) U.S. BP

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41
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What year was US Customs & Borders Protection founded?

A

2003

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42
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What year was US Dept. of Homeland Security founded?

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2002

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43
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What year was the “Articles of Confederation” written?

A

1783 or 1777???

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44
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Who was the first Commissioner of CBP?

A

Bonner

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45
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What are the Core Values of CBP?

A
  1. ) Vigilance
  2. ) Service
  3. ) Integrity
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46
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Soft Body Armor protects against what type of projectile?

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Standard Projectiles (.308 pistol and below)

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47
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What is the Highest Body Armor rating?

A

3A

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48
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Body Armor protects your internal organs from what during a vehicle accident?

A

Blunt Force Truama

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49
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What Body Armor level rating protects the wearer from shotgun slugs?

A

Level 3

50
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Name the two categories of Body Armor.

A
  1. ) Concealable

2. ) Semi-rigid

51
Q

According to the Marine Operations Handbook (MOH) when is Body Armor required to be worn?

A
  1. ) Boarding Operations

2. ) SBIP Operations

52
Q

When is the wearing of Body Armor considered optional?

A

When driving a G-Ride

53
Q

During On-Duty hours your Body Armor must be _______?

A

readily available

54
Q

Wearing of Body Armor is mandatory during which operations?

A
  1. ) High Risk Transport (Narco & Personnel)
  2. ) While on the firing range
  3. ) SBIP
  4. ) Boat Boarding Operations
55
Q

What physical dangers are there to the human body when wearing body armor?

A

Heat Stroke

56
Q

What do you NOT do when in a stressful situation and wearing body armor?

A

Do not take off the Body Armor

57
Q

Body Armor normally last how long?

A

5 years, unless torn, worn, or high impact has occurred.

58
Q

How is body armor required to be stored?

A

On a flat dry surface that is out of the sunlight.

59
Q

What other natural factors can damage body armor?

A

UV exposure

60
Q

Use of Force must be ___________?

A
  1. ) Reasonable
  2. ) Necessary

(Graham vs. O’Connor)

61
Q

The 4th Amendment declares the “Use of Force” as being _________?

A

Seizures

62
Q

What document governs our authority & limitations as Federal Agents?

A

US Constitution

63
Q

Your “Use of Force” used on a suspect will be judged by whom to verify it was both reasonable and necessary in a court of law?

A

Another reasonable and well trained officer

64
Q

How long after you commit a “Deadly Use of Force” event to you have to notify your Supervisor

A

1 hour, or until your first practical chance.

65
Q

What is the Customs Form 318?

A

It is a “Use of Force” report.

66
Q

After committing a “Intermediate Use of Force event” how long do you have to submit a report?

A

A WRITTEN report is due to your supervisor within 10 days of the event.

67
Q

Once you have committed a “Deadly Use of Force” event, what are you prohibited from doing?

A

Submitting a written report. You must VERBALLY notify your Supervisor of the event.

68
Q

What is an example of a “Compliance Technique”?

A
  1. ) OC Spray
  2. ) Baton
  3. ) Electronic Control Devices
  4. ) Takedowns
  5. ) Strike pressure points
  6. ) Joint Manipulation
69
Q

After the arrest what should you do if your suspect displayed “Pre-assult Indicators”?

A

Articulate the facts in your report.

70
Q

An “Immediate Threat Analysis” should be evaluated how?

A
  1. ) In its Totality

2. ) In regards to what weapons are available

71
Q

When articulating Use of Force that you have applied you should…

A

Articulate that you used the “reasonable amount necessary to gain compliance”

72
Q

Name one reason that you could de-escalate a situation that escalated from compliance to non-compliance.

A

Suspect became compliant again.

73
Q

What agency performs Line Watch

A

Border Patrol (OBP)

74
Q

How should you respond to a sensor that has been triggered?

A

Never respond to the exact location of the sensor

75
Q

Which Law allows US Border Patrol to Line Watch?

A

INA 287

76
Q

What agency is responsible for protecting the US Borders?

A

Dept. of Homeland Security

77
Q

What section of the INA allows CBP Agents to enter private lands?

A

INA 287 (a)(3)

78
Q

What status is granted to all CBP Officers

A

They are considered Immigration Officers

79
Q

What type of authority is given to CBP

A

Statutory Authority

80
Q

How are locations of sensor deployments determined?

A

Via Intelligence that has been gathered (mainly form the agents in the field)

81
Q

Why does US Border Patrol employee the use of sensors?

A

because it is a Use of Force Multiplier

82
Q

What force can distort the age of a sign?

A

Weather

83
Q

What is the best times of day to cut sign?

A

Dawn & Dusk

84
Q

When speaking on the radios…

A

Speak in plain English

85
Q

What is the definition of “Sign Cutting”?

A

The detection and interpretation of sign.

86
Q

With regards to sign cutting, what is not normally found occurring naturally in the environment?

A

Regularity

87
Q

Who normally performs “Back Filling”?

A

Illegal aliens

88
Q

What is the definition of “Brush Out”?

A

The act of trying to hide your path by brushing away your foot prints after they are made.

89
Q

What device do Illegal Aliens use to cover their feet?

A

Booties

90
Q

What is the name of vehicle used to go over the border fence?

A

Ramp Trucks

91
Q

If you loose the sign, while sign cutting, what should you do?

A

Cut a 30* arch to reacquire the sign.

92
Q

Information that would cause “Grave” damage to the US is classified as what level?

A

Top Secret

93
Q

Information that would cause “Serious” damage to the US is classified as what level?

A

Secret

94
Q

Information that would cause “Damage” to the US is classified as what level?

A

Confidential

95
Q

Confidential Information being sent via registered mail…

A

May not go through or stop in a foreign country.

96
Q

No copies of classified information may be made unless you have permission from whom?

A

You Security Officer

97
Q

Classified Material must be stored only in…

A

an approved safe

98
Q

The “Third Party” Policy states…

A
  1. ) Can not confirm nor deny the existence of the material to anyone other than the issuing agency
  2. ) Notify the issuing agency of any request for the classified information from other outside sources
  3. ) If the issuing agency is going to allow you to release the classified information to another source on their behalf, then a “Release Form” must be filled out.
99
Q

What did the Security Act establish?

A

Computer security protocols for all Federal computers

100
Q

The Security Act applies to whom?

A

All Federal Computers

101
Q

Name the two types of software that are prohibited from being loaded on a Federal Computer.

A
  1. ) Freeware

2. ) Shareware

102
Q

With regards to computer security what should you always do when backing up information to a storage device?

A

Right protect the data.

103
Q

Whom do you contact if you wish to make an EEO Retaliation?

A

The Joint Intake Center (The JIC)

104
Q

Whom do you contact if you wish to report a security breach?

A

The Joint Intake Center (The JIC)

105
Q

For any questions about the DHS Computer Security Policy…

A

Contact the Director of IT Security

106
Q

What is the Directive number for the “Terrorism Directive” which outlines the priority mission of CBP?

A

CBPD 3340-021B

107
Q

List one example of Terrorism.

A
  1. ) Sabotage
  2. ) Hijacking
  3. ) Bombing
108
Q

What is our main job as CBP-OAM Agents?

A

Stop Terrorist or Instruments of Terror from entering the United States.

109
Q

Name one overseas initiative that CBP has started to make an offensive reach beyond our borders.

A

Container Security Initiative (CSI)

110
Q

Do terrorist utilize asian females?

A

Yes

111
Q

Terrorist view themselves as what?

A

Freedom Fighters

112
Q

What are the two words that Obama will never use to describe terrorist?

A

Islamic Extremist

113
Q

How do terrorist communicate with one another?

A

Main Stream Media

114
Q

What tactic do terrorist use to avoid leaving paper trails?

A

They vary their travel plans

115
Q

Do terrorist play the stock market?

A
  1. ) No (for test answer only)

2. ) Yes (they played the stock market during the 9-11 attacks)

116
Q

Do terrorist use agriculture to finance their operations?

A
  1. ) No (for test answer only)

2. ) Yes (Osama bien Landen was one of the most successful honey farmers in the middle east)

117
Q

What countries make up the “Golden Crescent”?

A
  1. ) Afghanistan
  2. ) Pakistan
  3. ) Iran
118
Q

Who has displaced the Columbian groups as the dominant cocaine traffickers in the world?

A

The Mexican Cartels

119
Q

What are the three Fundamentalist Interpretations of Islam?

A
  1. ) Wahhabism
  2. ) Salafism
  3. ) Deobandism
120
Q

Who do Domestic Terrorist normally focus their attacks against?

A
  1. ) Government

2. ) People

121
Q

What are the OAM Uniform Classes?

A

Ceremonial Uniforms:

  1. ) Class 1: Full Dress Uniform
  2. ) Class 2A: Ceremonial Long Sleeve
  3. ) Class 2B: Ceremonial Short Sleeve

Working Uniforms:

  1. ) Class 3: Tactical Enforcement Uniform (TEU)
  2. ) Class 4: Admin/ Support & Enforcement Polo
  3. ) Class 5: Flight Suits

Special Uniforms:

  1. ) Class 6: FLETC Uniform
  2. ) Class 7: Maternity Uniform
  3. ) Honor Guard
122
Q

In regards to report writing, what is the “power” formula?

A
P-Plan
O-Organize
W-Write
E-Evalute
R-Re write