50.5 Civil Dist. Planning Manual

Question 1

What are the three types of resistance during a civil disturbance?

Answer 1

Passive Resistance
Active Resistance
Assaultive Resistance
(2-3)

Question 2

What are the five basic tactical formations/movements?

Answer 2

Column of files
Line formation
Encirclement
Separation formation
Crossbow Formation

Question 3

What size is a Mobile Field Force (MFF) in a mutual aid request?

Answer 3

Mobile Field Force is defined as a minimum of 52 CHP uniformed personnel, to be dispatched in 14 general purpose patrol vehicles, unless otherwise specified in writing by the requesting agency.

Question 4

How do we maintain readiness for a civil disturbance?

Answer 4

The policy contained in Chapter 2, Operational Guidelines, of this manual is reviewed quarterly by each uniformed employee.

All uniformed employees annually display knowledge of all tactical formations described in Chapter 5, Tactical Formations and Mobile Tactics, of this manual. All uniformed employees annually display proficiency in the distraction/arrest and control techniques for demonstrators engaging in civil disobedience described in this manual.

Question 5

How big is a squad?

Answer 5

A squad is usually composed of a squad leader (preferably a sergeant) and 11 officers. The size of a squad should allow for transportation in four patrol vehicles (three officers per vehicle).