MACTAC Flashcards
(MACTAC) When is MACTAC initiated/used? (3)
- When a single/multiple deadly force incident(s) occur simultaneously or concurrently
- A terrorist attack involving IEDs and high-powered weapons
- Hostage siege where the armed subjects have used/preparing to use deadly force on others and is an on-going dynamic situation
(MACTAC) What (2) area commands are always considered ‘In The Box’ squads but WILL NOT leave their area command should an ‘activation’ occur at a different area command?
CCAC and Airport
(MACTAC) Officers assigned to the ‘In The Box’ squads that do not arrive at the rally point prior to the squad leaving WILL or WILL NOT attempt to catch up or follow their squad?
WILL NOT
they will be reassigned to the ‘Stay At Home’ squad
(MACTAC) What are the (3) responsibilities of the ‘Stay at Home’ squad supervisor?
- Ensure units do not self-dispatch/respond to the incident without authorization.
- Protect key department infrastructure
- Respond to critical calls within the area command
(MACTAC) What are the (5) different missions for each strike team/squad? This may change as the situation evolves.
- Assault
- Rescue
- Containment
- Force Protection
- Reconnaissance
(MACTAC) What are the (4) C’s of MACTAC?
- Contain
- Control
- Coordinate
- Communicate
(MACTAC) What are the (4) A’s of MACTAC?
- Assemble
- Access
- Act
- Announce
(MACTAC) What does the acronym MACTAC mean?
Multi Assault Counter Terrorism Action Capabilities
(MACTAC) What does the salute report mean, for purposes of situation reporting? (S-A-L-U-T-E)
- Size
- Activity
- Location
- Uniform
- Time
- Equipment
(MACTAC) What is a MACTAC notification?
- A MACTAC incident is occurring and a notification through the communications bureau of the incident
- Initiated by a WC or the area Lt
- ‘In the Box’ squads will begin to head towards their rally points to start rally point procedures
(MACTAC) What is a MACTAC alert?
The ‘In-the-Box’ squad responds to the rally point location and, starts rally point procedures and stands-by for further information
(MACTAC) What is a MACTAC activation?
The ‘In-the-Box’ squad responds to the rally point location, starts rally point procedures and respond as instructed
(MACTAC) What are some things a Sergeant should do prior to a MACTAC incident?
- Occasionally conduct 5-15 min white board tactical training sessions
- Become familiar with the layout of critical infrastructure
- Meet with hotel and casinos in your area
- Conduct weekly inspections of your officers
- Establish a squad chain of command for a MACTAC incident
(MACTAC) Will non-uniform personnel respond to a MACTAC incident in the same area command as the occurrence?
Yes
-Must be aware of ‘Blue on Blue’ incidents during the event.
(MACTAC) During a MACTAC notification, will both the ‘In the Box’ Squad and the ‘Stay at Home’ squad clear from non-life threatening calls as soon as practical?
Yes
(MACTAC) What will CCAC/Airport area command officers do during a MACTAC notification/alert/activation outside their area command?
- All uniformed personnel will clear from non-life threatening calls and respond to their designated rally point locations.
- On-duty Lt, or senior Sgt in their absence will assign strike teams along LV Blvd or Airport critical areas.
- *Airport officers assigned to a post will stay to their assigned post**
(MACTAC) If communication is lost during a MACTAC situation, what should the ‘Stay at Home’ squad supervisor do?
- Contact officer(s) in the field by any other means of communication.
- Ensure units will respond to the area command for command, accountability and control.
(MACTAC) Upon arrival to a rally point, the ‘In the Box’ squad supervisor or the second arriving unit should call who?
-The dispatch supervisor to get the briefing.
(MACTAC) Upon leaving the rally point to be en-route to the MACTAC incident, the sergeant should….(2)
- Advise the area dispatcher “SEAC strike team leaving the area.”
- Administrative Message (AM) dispatch the call-signs only of officers actually leaving and heading to the incident (accountability).
(MACTAC) During the convoy to the MACTAC location, who should be in the lead vehicle?
The sergeant
with a designated driver
(MACTAC) How often are ‘In the Box’ assign patrol squads tested?
Bi-Annually
(MACTAC) Upon arrival to the staging area of the MACTAC incident, the sergeant should…
- Report to the staging manager, operations chief or incident commander
- Get the team’s assignment
- Consider providing the vehicle’s extra keys
(MACTAC) All area command uniformed and non-uniformed personnel within an area under attack in a MACTAC type of incident will immediately respond to the primary incident scene to ________, _______ and _______ the incident as quickly as possible.
Access, Contain and End
(MACTAC) What is listed under the ‘MACTAC Activation’/’Operational phase’?
- 4 A’s
- 4 C’s
- Deployment
- Planning
- Intelligence
(MACTAC) What is listed under the ‘Control phase’?
- ICS Formation
- Medical Triage
- Neutralize Devices
- Rescue
- Security
(MACTAC) What is listed under the ‘Investigative phase’?
- Investigation
- Evidence Gathering
- Debriefing
- Deactivation
- Grief Counseling
- Litigation
(MACTAC) A MACTAC squad is comprised of two or more _______ _______ and a squad leader.
- Strike Teams
* The squad leader (Sergeant) as two or more team leaders to lead their respective strike teams*
(MACTAC) Consideration should be made to requesting the minimum amount of resources needed to safely end or contain the incident. Use adjoining Area Commands ‘In The Box’ squads first. This will ensure a more timely response and leave additional resources if incident becomes a multiple attack situation _______ ______ _______.
Prevent Over Convergence
(MACTAC) What are the (4) MACTAC objectives?
- Immediately switch from community policing/patrolling to a rapid response in minutes, not hours
- Provide seamless coordination between all responding agencies
- Effectively deal with simultaneous incidents
- TO SAVE LIFES
(MACTAC) MACTAC squad and strike team operations: All officers must what? (7)
- Use teamwork
- Know your equipment
- Know the tactics of your department
- Work the plan
- Know your area of responsibility
- Trust your partners will do their job
- Avoid resource convergence
(MACTAC) What are the (2) break downs of a MACTAC squad?
Strike teams and buddy teams
- The MACTAC squad is comprised or two or more strike teams with a squad leader, and two or more strike team leaders*
- Once an area command’s ‘in-the-box’ squad leaves the area command they are considered ‘MACTAC’ squads*
(MACTAC) Strike teams that are assigned ‘Containment’ mission will operate at a minimum of _________.
Buddy Teams
Also teams assigned to prevent the threat from expanding/retreating from an area of initial threat or contained area
