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
- ) Taking a bribe
- ) Miss use of G-ride/G-card
- ) Use of authority for personal gain
2
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What is the definition of “Bias”?
A
A Belief that shapes your behavior
3
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What is the definition of “Discrimination”?
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The act of prejudicial thought (a preconceived notion)
4
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What are two things that can make you vulnerable as an Federal Agent?
A
- ) The Uniform
2. ) The Authority you carry
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.
6
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Who do you call if you feel like another agent is being corrupt?
A
The Joint Intake Center (The JIC)
7
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What should you NOT do if you think some one is corrupt?
A
Do not confront them directly
8
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Name one thing that could possibly be a sign of an agent being corrupt.
A
- ) Working extra shifts
- ) Lavish lifestyle changes
- ) Coming in alot on their days off
9
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What happens when you are caught being corrupt as a Federal Agent?
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- ) Loss of Job
2. ) Possible Criminal Charges
10
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Who is negatively affected by you being a corrupt agent?
A
- ) My Family
2. ) The Agency
11
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What are the 3 components of CBP?
A
- ) Office of Field Operations (OFO)
- ) Office of Border Patrol (OBP)
- ) Office of Air and Marine (OAM)
12
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What is the mission of OAM?
A
To prevent Terrorism
13
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What are some responsibilities of OAM?
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- ) Interdiction
- ) Domain Awareness
- ) Promote and help US Trade and economic growth
14
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Who is the Top Dog of OAM?
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Assistant Commissioner for CBP
15
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How many regions are there in CBP?
A
3 Regions:
- ) Northern Border
- ) South Western Border
- ) South Eastern Border
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.
17
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What OAM asset(s) monitor all aircraft traffic in the United States?
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- ) AMOC (Key West, FL)
2. ) CAMOC (San Juan, PR)
18
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Where do OAM Pilots train?
A
The National Aviation Training Center (NATC)
19
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What primary marine asset does OAM use for deep water operations?
A
The Midnight Express
20
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Which OAM aircraft does NASO operate?
A
- ) P-3 Orions
- ) Dash 8
- ) UAS
21
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What aircraft does OAM operate for Urban Environments?
A
The Eurocopter AS-350
22
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What aircraft does OAM operate for over water operations?
A
- ) Dash 8
- ) King Air
- ) P-3 Orion
23
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Which aircraft in the OAM Fleet has the longest flight endurance?
A
the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)
24
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The CBP work place is free of _________?
A
Discrimination
25
What is the role of the Diversity & Recruitment Comity?
To actively recruit targeted people through hosting parties and events.
26
What aircraft does OAM operate for rural Environments?
The Cessna 206/210
27
What is some examples of a Civil Liberty?
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
28
Unlawful discrimination is base on ______?
1. ) Race
2. ) Nationality
3. ) Religion
29
A Reasonable Accommodation Request begin granted is based on ___________?
If it is reasonable to grant it. This means as long as the accommodation will not result in undue hardship to CBP.
30
Conversations held during Mediation are _________?
Confidential
31
The Diversity & Inclusion Committees are comprised of whom?
Everyone (ex. co-workers, supervisors, etc...)
32
If you lock someone up because their last name is "Rodriguez" it is considered __________?
Racial Profiling
33
How much time does someone have to file an EEO Race Discrimination Compliant?
45 days
34
How do you start an informal EEO Complaint?
Speak to your local DCR Officer
35
When you commit racial profiling it is primarily base on __________?
Race
36
What is one protected EEO activity covered under a basis of reprisal?
The filing of a previous EEO compliant
37
Whom do you go through if you wish to request a Reasonable Accommodation Request?
1. ) Your local DCR Officer
| 2. ) Your Supervisor
38
CBP's diversity committee is comprised of whom?
Everyone
39
Which Federal Agency has been around the longest?
U.S. Customs
40
Which were previously under the Department of Justice?
1. ) U.S. INS
| 2. ) U.S. BP
41
What year was US Customs & Borders Protection founded?
2003
42
What year was US Dept. of Homeland Security founded?
2002
43
What year was the "Articles of Confederation" written?
1783 or 1777???
44
Who was the first Commissioner of CBP?
Bonner
45
What are the Core Values of CBP?
1. ) Vigilance
2. ) Service
3. ) Integrity
46
Soft Body Armor protects against what type of projectile?
Standard Projectiles (.308 pistol and below)
47
What is the Highest Body Armor rating?
3A
48
Body Armor protects your internal organs from what during a vehicle accident?
Blunt Force Truama
49
What Body Armor level rating protects the wearer from shotgun slugs?
Level 3
50
Name the two categories of Body Armor.
1. ) Concealable
| 2. ) Semi-rigid
51
According to the Marine Operations Handbook (MOH) when is Body Armor required to be worn?
1. ) Boarding Operations
| 2. ) SBIP Operations
52
When is the wearing of Body Armor considered optional?
When driving a G-Ride
53
During On-Duty hours your Body Armor must be _______?
readily available
54
Wearing of Body Armor is mandatory during which operations?
1. ) High Risk Transport (Narco & Personnel)
2. ) While on the firing range
3. ) SBIP
4. ) Boat Boarding Operations
55
What physical dangers are there to the human body when wearing body armor?
Heat Stroke
56
What do you NOT do when in a stressful situation and wearing body armor?
Do not take off the Body Armor
57
Body Armor normally last how long?
5 years, unless torn, worn, or high impact has occurred.
58
How is body armor required to be stored?
On a flat dry surface that is out of the sunlight.
59
What other natural factors can damage body armor?
UV exposure
60
Use of Force must be ___________?
1. ) Reasonable
2. ) Necessary
(Graham vs. O'Connor)
61
The 4th Amendment declares the "Use of Force" as being _________?
Seizures
62
What document governs our authority & limitations as Federal Agents?
US Constitution
63
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?
Another reasonable and well trained officer
64
How long after you commit a "Deadly Use of Force" event to you have to notify your Supervisor
1 hour, or until your first practical chance.
65
What is the Customs Form 318?
It is a "Use of Force" report.
66
After committing a "Intermediate Use of Force event" how long do you have to submit a report?
A WRITTEN report is due to your supervisor within 10 days of the event.
67
Once you have committed a "Deadly Use of Force" event, what are you prohibited from doing?
Submitting a written report. You must VERBALLY notify your Supervisor of the event.
68
What is an example of a "Compliance Technique"?
1. ) OC Spray
2. ) Baton
3. ) Electronic Control Devices
4. ) Takedowns
5. ) Strike pressure points
6. ) Joint Manipulation
69
After the arrest what should you do if your suspect displayed "Pre-assult Indicators"?
Articulate the facts in your report.
70
An "Immediate Threat Analysis" should be evaluated how?
1. ) In its Totality
| 2. ) In regards to what weapons are available
71
When articulating Use of Force that you have applied you should...
Articulate that you used the "reasonable amount necessary to gain compliance"
72
Name one reason that you could de-escalate a situation that escalated from compliance to non-compliance.
Suspect became compliant again.
73
What agency performs Line Watch
Border Patrol (OBP)
74
How should you respond to a sensor that has been triggered?
Never respond to the exact location of the sensor
75
Which Law allows US Border Patrol to Line Watch?
INA 287
76
What agency is responsible for protecting the US Borders?
Dept. of Homeland Security
77
What section of the INA allows CBP Agents to enter private lands?
INA 287 (a)(3)
78
What status is granted to all CBP Officers
They are considered Immigration Officers
79
What type of authority is given to CBP
Statutory Authority
80
How are locations of sensor deployments determined?
Via Intelligence that has been gathered (mainly form the agents in the field)
81
Why does US Border Patrol employee the use of sensors?
because it is a Use of Force Multiplier
82
What force can distort the age of a sign?
Weather
83
What is the best times of day to cut sign?
Dawn & Dusk
84
When speaking on the radios...
Speak in plain English
85
What is the definition of "Sign Cutting"?
The detection and interpretation of sign.
86
With regards to sign cutting, what is not normally found occurring naturally in the environment?
Regularity
87
Who normally performs "Back Filling"?
Illegal aliens
88
What is the definition of "Brush Out"?
The act of trying to hide your path by brushing away your foot prints after they are made.
89
What device do Illegal Aliens use to cover their feet?
Booties
90
What is the name of vehicle used to go over the border fence?
Ramp Trucks
91
If you loose the sign, while sign cutting, what should you do?
Cut a 30* arch to reacquire the sign.
92
Information that would cause "Grave" damage to the US is classified as what level?
Top Secret
93
Information that would cause "Serious" damage to the US is classified as what level?
Secret
94
Information that would cause "Damage" to the US is classified as what level?
Confidential
95
Confidential Information being sent via registered mail...
May not go through or stop in a foreign country.
96
No copies of classified information may be made unless you have permission from whom?
You Security Officer
97
Classified Material must be stored only in...
an approved safe
98
The "Third Party" Policy states...
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
What did the Security Act establish?
Computer security protocols for all Federal computers
100
The Security Act applies to whom?
All Federal Computers
101
Name the two types of software that are prohibited from being loaded on a Federal Computer.
1. ) Freeware
| 2. ) Shareware
102
With regards to computer security what should you always do when backing up information to a storage device?
Right protect the data.
103
Whom do you contact if you wish to make an EEO Retaliation?
The Joint Intake Center (The JIC)
104
Whom do you contact if you wish to report a security breach?
The Joint Intake Center (The JIC)
105
For any questions about the DHS Computer Security Policy...
Contact the Director of IT Security
106
What is the Directive number for the "Terrorism Directive" which outlines the priority mission of CBP?
CBPD 3340-021B
107
List one example of Terrorism.
1. ) Sabotage
2. ) Hijacking
3. ) Bombing
108
What is our main job as CBP-OAM Agents?
Stop Terrorist or Instruments of Terror from entering the United States.
109
Name one overseas initiative that CBP has started to make an offensive reach beyond our borders.
Container Security Initiative (CSI)
110
Do terrorist utilize asian females?
Yes
111
Terrorist view themselves as what?
Freedom Fighters
112
What are the two words that Obama will never use to describe terrorist?
Islamic Extremist
113
How do terrorist communicate with one another?
Main Stream Media
114
What tactic do terrorist use to avoid leaving paper trails?
They vary their travel plans
115
Do terrorist play the stock market?
1. ) No (for test answer only)
| 2. ) Yes (they played the stock market during the 9-11 attacks)
116
Do terrorist use agriculture to finance their operations?
1. ) No (for test answer only)
| 2. ) Yes (Osama bien Landen was one of the most successful honey farmers in the middle east)
117
What countries make up the "Golden Crescent"?
1. ) Afghanistan
2. ) Pakistan
3. ) Iran
118
Who has displaced the Columbian groups as the dominant cocaine traffickers in the world?
The Mexican Cartels
119
What are the three Fundamentalist Interpretations of Islam?
1. ) Wahhabism
2. ) Salafism
3. ) Deobandism
120
Who do Domestic Terrorist normally focus their attacks against?
1. ) Government
| 2. ) People
121
What are the OAM Uniform Classes?
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
In regards to report writing, what is the "power" formula?
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P-Plan
O-Organize
W-Write
E-Evalute
R-Re write
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