Building Approach, Entry and Search Flashcards
Colour Codes for Buildings
White side: Front of the building
Red Side: Right side if you are looking at it
Black is the rear side (opposite of white)
Green Side: Left side as you are looking at it
Approach to the location
(i) Switch off warning devices
(ii) Slow down to reduce engine noise, avoid excessive braking. A slow approach speed also ensures you can stop where it is most suitable.
(iii) Switch off headlights
(iv) Turn down the volume of the police radio
Tactical Movement (5 sluts and a mole)
- Shape
- Shadow
- Silhouette
- Surface
- Spacing
- Movement
Define Cover
Anything that provides protection from hostile fire
Define Concealment
Is protection from hostile observation.
How fast should police move (deliberate movement)
Only as fast as you can think and shoot
ABC’s of Cover
Accurate fire, Body Armour, Cover from hostile fire
The Six concepts and Principles of Team Movement
Stay together as much as possible 720 degrees of coverage where possible Communication Cover the angles Threshold Evaluation Speed of movement