Defensive Spray (OC)

Question 1

The OC defensive sprays selected for issue to operational personnel are:
(only one you need to know for exam)

Answer 1

Maximum range of 3.5 metres

Question 2

What is the Tactical Movement?

Answer 2

SPRAY > MOVE > ASSESS

Question 3

Seven Steps of Defensive Spray Decontamination:

Answer 3

1. Control
2. Instructions
3. Removal
4. Reassurance
5. Decontaminate
6. Medical
7. Observe

Question 4

Fill in the blank:
The minimum distance, where practicable, when spraying OC at a subject’s face is ____ centimetres to ensure effect coverage on the subject and to avoid secondary contamination it has nothing to do with avoiding injury to the subject eyes. The maximum effective range of OC spray is ________.

Answer 4

90 centimetres and 3.5 metres