DEADLY FORCE, USE OF FORCE, ROE & LOAC

Question 1

Define deadly force:

Answer 1

Force that a person uses causing or that a person knows or should know would create a substantial risk of causing, death or serious bodily harm

Question 2

When firing a weapon are warning shots allowed?

Answer 2

No, warning shots are prohibited

Question 3

What are the three components of the deadly force triangle?

Answer 3

COI – capability, opportunity, intent

Question 4

What are the six steps/use of force options in regards to the escalation of force?

Answer 4

Presence, verbal & visual warnings, soft physical pressure, hard physical pressure, non lethal weapons, lethal weapons

Question 5

What is the purpose of Standing Rules of Engagement (SROE)?

Answer 5

To provide implementation guidance on the application of force for mission accomplishment and the exercise of self defense

Question 6

Under LOAC, what is a combatant?

Answer 6

All persons in uniform, carrying a weapon or participating in any way in military operations or activities

Question 7

Under LOAC, what is non-combatant?

Answer 7

Civilians, medical personnel, and chaplains

Question 8

What is the purpose of fire control commands?

Answer 8

Used to initiate, control, and synchronize fires

Question 9

What are the four fire control commands?

Answer 9

Open fire, cease fire, check fire, response to commands

Question 10

What is the purpose of response to fire commands?

Answer 10

To limit errors in transmission, the person receiving the commands repeats each element as it is received