3.540 Multi-Assault Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities Flashcards
Active Assailant
One or more persons random/systematically involved in using deadly force; will not stop without IMMEDIATE and DIRECT law enforcement intervention.
Overriding objective appears to be mass murder or terror.
Hot Zone
Area with the known threat. Only law enforcement attempting to isolate, contain, and neutralize hostile threats allowed.
Cold Zone
Command Post Triage/Treatment/Transport
Staging Area
Areas have been cleared, secured w/ designated law enforcement protecting.
Casualty Collection Point
At the scene of the incident where injured victims are taken prior to formal TTT.
Managed by fire branch of the Unified Command.
MACTAC Incident
Extraordinary incident and/or unusual occurrence which exceeds conventional law enforcement tactics and resources.
MACTAC Notification
A general notification for area command which ARE NOT AFFECTED.
Do not respond to rally points. Orient themselves in the event placed on alert.
MACTAC Alert
MACTAC incident is occurring. In-the-Box squads placed on alert.
MACTAC Activation
Confirmed, compelling and the affected area command responds directly.
MACTAC Response
A CONTROLLED, AGRESSIVE employment of law enforcement to in-progress and life-threatening situation.
Any delay will result in serious injury or death to innocent persons.
In the Box Squads
vs.
Stay at Home Squads
- Pre-designated patrol squad at each area command. Pre-identified 24/7.
- Assigned to area command priorities, critical infrastructure and offset multiple attacks.
Resource Team
Composed of 4-5 officers brought together as a tactical response. Call sign is based on mission objective.
Limited Resource Response
One, two or three officers responding to an active assailant whom the need to interrupt outweighs the time to weight for the 4th and 5th team members.
Assault Team
Aim is to isolate, contain, or neutralize threat to create a warm zone.
Containment Teams
Assigned to prevent threat from expanding or retreating from the initial point of engagement.
Rescue Team
Officer-down/citizen-down rescue
Force Protection
Protective details for the incident command post, staging area, fire and medical response teams as dictated by the Incident Commander.
Rescue Task Force
Mission assignment consists of four (4) law enforcement and four (4) fire/medical personnel.
- enter the WARM zone
- begin medical intervention
- sifting/sorting of patients
LVMPD MACTAC goes beyond recommended two (2) officers by Southern Nevada Fire Operations Hostile Event policy.
Reconnaissance Team
Obtain information about SUSPECT ACTIVITIES and RESOURCES (i.e. two-man teams either reviewing available cameras or moving to a position to oversee the field).
Quick Reaction Force
Capable of RAPIDLY RESPONDING force with necessary equipment. Staged away from area but close enough to respond quickly and mitigate a threat.
Transition Area
A delineation point between CLEAN and DIRTY areas of an event.
Officers are sweeping ALL persons for weapons.
Injured to TTT (triage, treatment, transport)
Uninjured/witnesses to Refuge Area.
Lieutenant for the affected area command will be IC.
Watch Commander will be notified.
- IC request an 8-Tac channel and a dispatcher.
- Notify all responding units of the 8-Tac channel to be used for the duration of the incident.
Units within the area command may self-dispatch.
Officers within the area command or immediate area should respond directly to the threat unless
otherwise directed by as supervisor.
Units from neighboring area commands (may/may not) self dispatch
may not
unless the incident occurs within reasonable proximity to the border between area commands.
First arriving supervisor considerations
Second arriving supervisor considerations
Make entry with the initial officers, providing direction and overall command and control.
CONTAIN
CONTROL
COMMUNICATE
COORDINATE
Establish a formal Incident Command Post.
Arrival of fire personnel, establish NCORE TAC and Unified Command. c
Determine need for additional general staff.
Watch Commander notification.
Area Lieutenant Responsibilities
- Confirm MACTAC parameters
- Additional resources through MACTAC Alerts or MACTAC Activations
- Ensure all regional, state, or federal resources are made through Emergency Management Section.
- Complete the After Action Report within 10 calendar days.
