108 - Deadly Force, Use of Force, ROE and LOAC Flashcards
What are the 6 steps of the Escalation of Force?
- Presence
- Verbal/Visual
- Soft Controls (escort or handcuffs)
- Hard Controls (takedowns or OC spray)
- Non-lethal weapons (baton)
- Lethal weapons
What is a Lawful Combatant?
member of regular armed forces (uniformed)
What is the purpose of Standard Rules of Engagement (SROE)?
Establish fundamental policies and procedures governing the actions taken during all military operations.
What is a noncombatant?
- members who do not take part in hostilities
- medical personnel
- chaplains
What is an Unlawful Combatant?
enemies that violate the laws and customs of war during armed conflict
What is LOAC?
Laws of Armed Conflict
What are the Fire Control Commands?
Open Fire - deliver fire on target
Cease Fire - stop firing
Check Fire - check effectiveness of shots
When is Deadly Force authorized?
- Self-defense and the defense of others
- assets involving National Security
- assets NOT involving National Security but Inherently Dangerous to others
- Serious Offenses Against Persons
- Protect public health or safety
- Escape
What is a combatant?
a person engaged in hostilities agains the United States
What is the Deadly Force Triangle?
- Opportunity
- Capability
- Intent
What are violations of LOAC?
- Offenses against POW (killing, torture, inhumane Tx)
- Offenses against civilians (killing, rape, torture, etc.)
- Offenses against sick and wounded
- Offenses against combatants who surrendered
- Offenses against survivors of ships and aircrafts
- Distractions of cities, towns and villages
- Deliberate attack upon Medical Facilities
Define DEADLY FORCE
force used causing substantial risk of serious bodily harm or death
What do you do when a fire control is spoken?
repeat each element as it is received
