MACTAC

Question 1

Once Squads leave the rally points they are now Considered

Answer 1

MACTAC squads and can be broken down further into strike teams and buddy teams.

Question 2

Team Missions

1. Assault 1 of 5

Answer 2

First responders on scene moving to neutralize the immediate threat to save lives.
o Assist teams already in contact with suspects.
o SWAT teams will assume primary responsibilities upon arrival unless otherwise directed by the incident or tactical commander

Question 3

Team Missions

2. Rescue 2 of 5

Answer 3

Downed officer Rescue techniques per LVMPD

Casualty collection point. Set up or evacuation as directed by the IC

Question 4

Team Missions

3. Containment 3 of 5

Answer 4

Teams assigned to prevent the threat from expanding/ retreating from an area of initial threat or contained area.
These teams should be no smaller than a buddy team

Question 5

Team Missions

4. Force Protection 4 of 5

Answer 5

Protective details for Incident Command location, Staging Area, Fire and Medical response teams (Rescue Task Force), or for additional detail as dictated by the Incident Commander

Question 6

Team Missions

5. Reconnaissance 5 of 5

Answer 6

Reconnaissance operations are undertaken to obtain information about the activities and resources of a suspect or potential suspect. (Example: Moving a two officer element to a location where they could monitor security cameras or being placed in a location where they could provide over-watch to the area of operation or incident command area.

Question 7

What are the Four “A’s”

Answer 7

1. Assess
2. Announce
3. Assemble
4. Act

Question 8

What are the Four “C’s”

Answer 8

1. Contain
2. Control
3. Communicate
4. Coordinate

Question 9

During convoy to the incident the SGT/Team leader may get addition information. How should he relay this information to his/her team.

Answer 9

Pull over to the side of the road.

Question 10

What is the S.A.L.U.T.E. report.

Answer 10

Size – How many suspects are there?
Activity – What are they doing? (Active Assailant, Hostage, Barricade, etc.)
Location – Where are they now or direction they are moving towards?
Uniform – What is the suspect’s description? (Clothing, language, etc.)
Time –Is it real time information or when did it occur? How timely is the information?
Equipment – What type of weapons or explosives do the suspects have