MA ESSENTIAL STUDY INFO

Question 1

General Order of A Sentry #1

Answer 1

To take charge of this post and all government property in view

Question 2

General Order of A Sentry # 2

Answer 2

To Walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

Question 3

General Order of A Sentry #3

Answer 3

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce

Question 4

General Order of A Sentry #4?

Answer 4

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.

Question 5

General Order of A Sentry #5?

Answer 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved

Question 6

General Order of A Sentry #6?

Answer 6

To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only.

Question 7

General Order of A Sentry #7?

Answer 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

Question 8

General Order of A Sentry #8?

Answer 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder

Question 9

General Order of A Sentry #9?

Answer 9

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions

Question 10

General Order of A Sentry #10?

Answer 10

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased

Question 11

General Order of A Sentry #11?

Answer 11

To be especially watchful at night, and, during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

Question 12

When is deadly force justified

Answer 12

Deadly force is justified only under conditions of extreme necessity, and when lesser means have been exhausted, and unavailable, or cannot be reasonably employed.

Question 13

Deadly force conditions

Answer 13

1. Inherent right of self-defense
2. Defense of others
3. Assets Vital to National Security
4. Inherently dangerous property
5. National critical infrastructure
6. Serious offenses against persons
7. Escape
8. Arrest of apprehension

Question 14

Deadly Force Triangle

Answer 14

For the use of deadly force to be appropriate three conditions must exist:

1. Capability
2. Opportunity
3. Intent

Question 15

Use of Force Continuum.

Levels of force to be used with a passive subject

Answer 15

Level 1: Presence
Level 2: Verbal Commands
Level 3: Soft Controls (Restraining and Detaining) I.e. Handcuffs, flexi-cuffs…

Question 16

Use of Force Continuum:

Levels of force that may be used with an active subject

Answer 16

Level 4: Hard Controls (Compliance Techniques); I.e. Takedowns, empty hand techniques such as punches, strikes, kicks…
Level 5: Non-Lethal Force; I.e. OC, expandable baton, military working dog…
Level 6: Deadly Force; I.e. Firearms.

Question 17

What is the single most important trait required to effectively employ the Use of Force Continuum?

Answer 17

Sound Judgement

Question 18

Mindset; five levels?

Answer 18

White: Total vulnerability.
Yellow: non-specific alert
Orange: Specific threat
Red: Mentally prepared to use deadly force
Black: Sensory overload, mental facilities shut down

Question 19

Universal Weapon Safety Rule #1

Answer 19

Treat every weapon as if it was loaded

Question 20

Universal Weapon Safety Rule #2

Answer 20

Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot

Question 21

Universal Weapon Safety Rule #3

Answer 21

Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire

Question 22

Universal Weapon Safety Rule #4

Answer 22

Keep the weapon on safe until you intend to fire