Movement and Clearing

Question 1

Principles of Movement over Open Ground

M.I.T.E. T.I.D

Answer 1

1. Movement should always be with cover
2. Identify what affords you “cover from fire” or “cover from view”
3. Try to maintain a visual/audible distance from your partner
4. Ensure situational and spatial awareness
5. Try to avoid bunching or crowding cover
6. Identify your point of cover before you move
7. Do not unwillingly move past uncleared space

Question 2

Principles of Systematic Venue Clearance

S.M.S. P.T. M.C.P

Answer 2

1. Work from space you already own
2. Minimise your profile and presentation
3. See as much of the room as possible before crossing the threshold
4. Work at a pace you can process information
5. Where possible keep threats ahead of you
6. Maintain awareness and cover in a 360 degrees environment
7. Control the pace of the search
8. Prioritise your threat areas - Move to known threats expediently

Question 3

Prioritise threats in this order

K.O.S O.C.C

Answer 3

1. Known threats (Offender)
2. Other People (Victims)
3. Immediate surroundings - open areas
4. Open Doors
5. Closed Doors
6. Cupboards, Roof Spaces and other low priority areas