Hosage Cordon

Question 1

What do we call the two sections of a hostage cordon

Answer 1

There are two sections called the inner and outer cordon

Question 2

What is the first thing u do in a hostage cordon?

Answer 2

Determine range of weapons used
Environmental conditions
Cover and concealment

Question 3

What is the 8 primary roles in the inner cordon of a hostage cordon

Answer 3

Containment
Info gathering
# of hostages
Location of hostages/hostage takers
Weapons used
Demands
Rooms occupied
License plates of vehicle outside

Question 4

What is the 3 primary roles of the outer cordon of the

Answer 4

Only to be posted by SF personnel
Keep personnel out of the affected area
Direct all media to PA