108 Deadly Force, ROE Flashcards
Define Deadly Force
Out of extreme necessary or the following circumstances:
- lesser means have been exhausted or unavailable
- self defense or defense of others
- National Security
- Arrest or apprehension
- Escape
Discuss additional requirements for the use of firearms
- Warning Shots prohibited?
- If when discharged it will discontinue the targets current activity
- shots fired in regard to innocent bystanders
- holstered until needed
- DOD heads can establish additional guidance
What are the components of the “Deadly Force Triangle”
- Opportunity
- Capability
- Intent
List the (6) steps in the escalation of force
1st Presence 2nd Verbal/Visual warning 3rd Soft physical pressure 4th Hard physical pressure 5th Non-lethal weapons 6th Lethal weapons
Discuss the purpose of SROE
-policies and procedures governing the actions for force commanders, if a military attack on USA
Define COMBATANT
- Known hostile
- With weapon and wearing a uniform
Define NON-COMBATANT
- Unarmed civilian
- Medical
- Chaplain
List examples of violations of the LAW of Armed Conflict (LOAC)
- Offenses against POW
- Offenses against civilian inhabitants or occupied territory
- Offenses against Sick & Wounded
- Denial of quarters
- Offenses against survivors of ships/aircraft
- Deliberate attack against medical facilities
Define the following fire control commands: Open Fire, Cease Fire, Check Fire and Response to commands
Open Fire - begin the course of fire
Cease Fire - stop the course of fire
Check Fire - check effectiveness
Response to commands - verbal persuasion be used,
with every level of force
Circumstances that Deadly force is authorized
if any of the following apply:
- Self-Defense & Defense of others
- Assets involving National Security
- Assets NOT involving National Security but dangerous to others
- Serious offenses Against Persons
- To Protect public health and Safety
