Definitions And Need To Know Flashcards
Cover
Cover provides physical ballistic protection.
Concealment
Concealment provides only visual protection
Due regard
Being aware of surroundings and that of your target and beyond so as to not injure innocent bystanders
Hostile act
An attack or other use of force against the United States, us forces, or other designated persons or property. It also includes forces issued directly to preclude or impede the mission and/or duties of US forces, including the recovery of is personnel or vital USG property.
Hostile intent
The imminent threat of the use of force against the US, us forces or other designated persons or property. It also includes the threat of forces to preclude or impede the mission and/or duties of US forces, including the recovery of US personnel or vital USG property.
Proper equipment for handling evidence
Rubber gloves, things, plastic bag, paper bag and medical mask if available.
Proper equipment for wet/bloody evidence.
Rubber gloves, tongs, medical mask are necessary in handling wet/bloody items. Evidence of this type must be placed in a paper bag to dry and preserve the evidence DO NOT completely seal bag with evidence tap.
Inspection
An examination of the whole or part of a unit, organization, installation, vessels, aircraft or vehicle, including and examination conducted at entrance and exit points. Unlawful weapons, contraband or other evidence of a crime located during an inspection may be seized.
Search and seizure
The procedure to obtain authority for searches; documentation requirements for authorization and evidence, determination of the scope of a search and articles subject to search and seizures, searches; search procedures, safety and security measures; and chain of custody.
Evidence
Used to prove or disprove a fact, whether testimonial or physical.
Evidence
Used to prove or disprove a fact, whether testimonial or physical.
Contraband
Property which may not lawfully be possessed. ( I.e. narcotics, weapons, etc.)
Tools of a crime
Any items used in the commission of a crime.
Fruits of a crime
Any items obtained in the commission of a crime (I.e. money, jewelry, etc.)
Fruits of a poisonous tree
Evidence seized as a result of an illegal search
