246 Mobile Field Force

Question 1

Functions of the Mobile Field Force Unit

Answer 1

The Mobile Field Force is designed to provide rapid, organized, and disciplined responses to civil disorders, riotous crowds, or other emergency situations beyond the capabilities of normal patrol resources. The Mobile Field Force can be deployed to restore order, move crowds, rescue victims, and isolate problem areas. [

Question 2

For ______ incidents, an on-scene __________ or higher authority can request the Mobile Field Force by contacting the Assistant Chief of Specialized Patrol, who will determine if the incident meets the criteria for a Mobile Field Force Response.

Answer 2

unplanned

watch commander

Question 3

For __________ incidents or in preparation for an anticipated tactical situation, a __________ can request the Mobile Field Force by contacting the Assistant Chief of Specialized Patrol, who will determine if the incident meets the criteria for a Mobile Field Force response.

Answer 3

preplanned

zone commander

Question 4

Prior to the arrival of the Mobile Field Force, the responsibility of command for the incident remains with the on-scene ___________.

Answer 4

commanding officer

Question 5

Once the Mobile Field Force has arrived on scene, the authority to direct activity related to the incident is transferred to the _______________ member of the Mobile Field Force chain-of-command.

Answer 5

highest-ranking

Question 6

The Mobile Field Force chain-of-command is as follows: (5 people)

Answer 6

a. Director of Patrol & Enforcement;
b. Chief of Patrol Support;
c. Assistant Chief of Specialized Patrol;
d. Mobile Field Force Commander; and
e. Mobile Field Force Executive Officer.

Question 7

The Mobile Field Force consists of the following sworn police members: (8 people)

Answer 7

a. Three Mobile Field Force Commanders (lieutenants);
b. A Mobile Field Force Executive Officer (sergeant);
c. Squad Leaders (sergeants);
d. Line Officers;
e. Arrest Team Officers;
f. Shotgun / Rifle Officers;
g. Specialty Impact Munitions Officers; and
h. Chemical Munitions Officers.

Question 8

If two Mobile Field Force deployments occur at one time, the two groups will be referred to as ____________.

Answer 8

“Charlie” and “Delta.”

Question 9

Once a Mobile Field Force deployment has been approved, the on-scene commanding officer will: (4 things)

Answer 9

a. Establish a command post and staging area, relaying those locations to all involved personnel;
b. Notify the zone commander of the affected zone;
c. Ensure a chronological log of actions and significant events is kept; and
d. Request the use of a radio talk group, to be monitored by a Police Emergency Communications Officer (PECO).