(1) TB 81- Body armor Flashcards

1
Q

LAFD Body armor is not designed to protect against ____ fire.

A

Rifle

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2
Q

Body armor shall be worn prior to responding to what type of incidents?

A

• Assaults With a Deadly Weapon (ADW)
• Domestic Violence/Family Disputes
• Shootings
• Stabbings/Cuttings
• Sniper Incidents/Police Standbys
• Other Violent Crimes or Conditions
• Tactical Alerts
• Incidents in known “trouble areas”

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3
Q

If a body armor vest should need any repairs to the outer shell, they may be made by _____

A

Mobile turnout repairman

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4
Q

Damaged body armor ballistic panels shall be sent to _______ for replacement or repair

A

S&M

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5
Q

Body Armor is very effective in protecting from:
-blunt force trauma
-sharp objects
-low and medium energy handgun bullets
-shotgun pellets
-“slashing” type knife attacks

Body armor will provide a Threat Level or Protection Level of _____

A

IIA

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6
Q

A temporary vest may be obtained on loan from the BATTALION OFFICE while your assigned vest is being washed and dried.

What product should you NEVER USE to clean body armor?

A

Bleach

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7
Q

A body armor vest should not be worn in a fashion that allows it to be seen by a potential attacker.

It should be covered by?

A

brush jacket or the firefighting turnout coat.

(Also states: For sanitary reasons, only members who are assigned a vest may wear it under their jumpsuit or standard uniform.)

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