50.6, Special Response Team

Question 1

The ______________ provides the Department with a flexible, rapid, and coordinated response to a variety of events having the potential to inflict harm to human life or damage to property or state infrastructure.

Answer 1

Special Response Team

HPM 50.6, Chapter 1

Question 2

The Special Response Team (SRT) shall be utilized at the discretion of the _____________.

Answer 2

Division commander

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Question 3

The Special Response Team ___________ defines strategies, tactics, and the overall operational goals of the SRT.

Answer 3

Tactical Commander

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Question 4

The SRT Tactical Commander is usually the rank of ___________.

Answer 4

Assistant Chief

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Question 5

The SRT ______________ will be assigned to supervise an 11-officer tactical squad.

Answer 5

Squad Leader

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Question 6

The SRT ____________ assists the Squad Leader with maintaining the integrity of the line, communicating squad leader directions, control/arrest of aggressive demonstrators, and filling in gaps in the line when necessary.

Answer 6

Linebacker

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Question 7

The SRT squad should have a complement of ________ officers trained to ensure enough trained personnel are available for deployment.

Answer 7

15

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Question 8

An SRT __________ is an officer or sergeant who has been specifically trained in the use of specialty munitions and chemical agents.

Answer 8

Grenadier

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Question 9

________ Emergency Medics should be assigned to each SRT.

Answer 9

Two

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Question 10

One or more officers may be assigned as __________ to document the actions of the SRT.

Answer 10

Scribes

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Question 11

All mutual aid requests for SRT assistance from allied agencies shall be elevated through channels to the ___________.

Answer 11

Commissioner

HPM 50.6, Chapter 1

Question 12

Officers interested in becoming members of the Division SRT shall submit a CHP 51, Memorandum, through channels to the _____________.

Answer 12

Area commander

HPM 50.6, Chapter 2

Question 13

Personnel selected for SRT should possess above-average knowledge in what three categories?

Answer 13

1) Use of force
2) Physical methods of arrest
3) Civil disturbance operations

(HPM 50.6, Chapter 2)

Question 14

What are the five characteristics that SRT members should possess?

Answer 14

1) Excellent work ethic
2) Adaptability
3) Assertiveness
4) Patience
5) Esprit de corps

(HPM 50.6, Chapter 2)

Question 15

Following initial certification training, how often are SRT members required to complete recertification training?

Answer 15

Annually

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Question 16

How often are SRT members required to participate in team training?

Answer 16

Quarterly

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Question 17

A __________ form must be completed during annual SRT recertification training.

Answer 17

CHP 193, Special Response Team Certification Checklist

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Question 18

A __________ is a uniformed employee specifically trained in the use of the specialty munitions and chemical agents.

Answer 18

Grenadier

HPM 50.6, Chapter 3

Question 19

Certified grenadiers are authorized to deploy specialty weapons to overcome ____________.

Answer 19

Assaultive resistance

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Question 20

When using specialty munitions, what target areas shall be avoided?

Answer 20

1) Head
2) Neck
3) Throat
4) Spine

(HPM 50.6, Chapter 3)

Question 21

True or False: grenadiers shall not attempt control holds or arrest techniques with an unslung weapon.

Answer 21

True

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Question 22

The 37mm launcher shall remain _________ and ________ until called into use.

Answer 22

Unloaded; slung

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Question 23

Target-specific specialty weapons are only authorized to deploy against a direct threat when the grenadier has a __________________ and is reasonably sure innocent bystanders will not be struck.

Answer 23

Clear unobstructed target

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Question 24

Announcements (such as “unlawful assembly” and “use of force”) ____________ (should/shall) be video recorded.

Answer 24

Should

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Question 25

The on-scene SRT manager __________ (should/shall) ensure warnings are given in a language that is reasonably understood by members of the crowd.

Answer 25

Shall

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Question 26

True or False: CS chemical agents may be used to deny access to buildings or aid in the removal of subjects from a structure.

Answer 26

True

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Question 27

CS chemical agents ___________ (should/shall) not be used in close proximity to occupied schools, hospitals, or convalescent homes.

Answer 27

Should

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Question 28

All grenadiers and alternates shall successfully complete the ________ hour Chemical Agent/Specialty Munitions Familiarization Training Course, as well as the Grenadier Training Course before performing the duties of a grenadier.

Answer 28

Eight hour

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Question 29

The SRT cadre shall maintain a roster of each completed Grenadier Training Course for a period of ______ years.

Answer 29

Five

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Question 30

The ________________ is a specialized element of the SRT with members trained an equipped to safely and effectively extricate individuals from protester devices.

Answer 30

Disentanglement team

HPM 50.6, Chapter 4

Question 31

Sleeping dragons, bear claws, iron maidens, lock boxes, tripods, and bicycle locks are examples of _____________.

Answer 31

Protester improvised devices

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Question 32

A Division Disentanglement Team must be approved by _________.

Answer 32

Assistant Commissioner, Field

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Question 33

A disentanglement team is composed of ___________.

Answer 33

1) One team leader (sergeant)
2) Seven team members (officers)
3) Three alternates (one sergeant and two officers)

(HPM 50.6, Chapter 4)

Question 34

Each disentanglement team must successfully complete an initial _______ hour Field Force Extrication Course.

Answer 34

24 hour

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Question 35

Disentanglement teams must attend recertification training how often?

Answer 35

Annually

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Question 36

In order to maintain in “active” status, disentanglement team members must attend a minimum of _______ quarterly training sessions in a 12-month period.

Answer 36

Three

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