OS - DEFTAC Flashcards
The 10 Fatal Errors
(R.M.S. F.F.F. T.T. P.L.)
-Relaxing too soon
-Making False Assumptions
-Sleepy or Asleep on the Job
-Failure to Handcuff
-Failure to watch Hands
-Failure to Recognise Danger Signs
-Taking a Bad Position
-Tombstone Courage
-Poor or No Search
-Lack of knowledge, apathy and/or complacency
Tactical Options Model
(C.O.W. A.T. C.O.B. F.C.)
- Communication
- Officer presence
- Weaponless conrol
- Active armed offender tactics
- Contain & negotiate
- OC Spray
- Baton
- Firearm
- Conducted electrical weapon
Control Theory
The goal is control of the situation.
You need advantage for control.
Evaluate the propensity for control -v- injury.
(Reasonable force).
Ability to disengage, de-escalate the situation or respond to Escalation is imperative.
Officer/Subject Factors
- Age
- Gender
- Size
- Fitness
- Skill Level
- Multiple Officers/Subjects
Special Circumstances
(P.I.G.S. D.I.D. M.olly)
- Proximity to a Weapon
- Imminent Danger
- Ground Position
- Special Knowledge
- Disabillity
- Injury or Exhaustion
- Drugs/Alcohol
- Mental State
Communication
Is the hub of the wheel and therefore should be used as a component of all other tactical options.
Defensive Spray (OC) min. and max. distance
Min. 90cm
Max. 3.5m
OC Consideration for Deployment INDOORS:
- Room size
- Exits
- Air Conditioners
OC Consideration for Deployment OUTDOORS:
- Wind
- Rain
- Fog
OC Spray Tactical Movement
Spray - Move - Assess
Seven Steps of OC Spray Decontamination
(C.I.R.R. D.M.O.)
- Control
- Instructions
- Removal
- Reassurance
- Decontaminate
- Medical
- Observe
Primary Srike area for Baton
The leg, from below the hip to the toes.
Secondary Strike area for Baton
The arm, from the point of the shoulder to the fingertips.
Non advised strike area for Baton
- Head
- Neck
- Groin
Handcuff Principles
Apply
Adjust
Double Lock
Check
BAE&S Coulour Coding a Building
–The WHITE front of the premises.
– The RED right side of the premises
– The BLACK side is the rear of the premises
– The GREEN side is the left side of the premises
Doors and Windows are counted from…
Left to Right
Tactical Movement
(5S’ & M)
- Shape
- Shadow
- Silhouette
- Surface
- Spacing
- Movement
Cover v Concealment
Cover – Anything that provides protection from hostile fire.
Concealment - Is protection from hostile observation.
Principle of Room Entry (Triangle of Success)
Speed - Suprise - Violance of Action
ABC’s of Cover
- Accurate Fire
- Body Armour
- Cover from Hostile Fire
6 Conceps & Principles of Team Movement:
720 degrees of coverage where posssible
Stay together as much as possible
Communication
Cover the angles
Threshold Evaluation
Speed of movement
Motor Vehicle Stop
(CIW SCAR)
- Contact
- Isolation
- Warning
- Stop
- Check
- Action
- Resolution
Positional Asphyxia
Symptoms:
-Wild, threatening, bizarre behaviour with mania or psychosis
- Violent resistance
- Violent behaviour
Persons handcuffed should not be placed in a prone position face down for extended periods of time.
More common if:
- Drug and alcohol used by the individual.
- Male gender
- Large build/obesity.
5 Steps of Tactical Communication
Ask
Why
Options
Confirm
Action
Edged Weapon Defence Principle
- Protect your body
- Create distance from the threat
- Stop the continuation of the threat
Search Principles
- Slow
- Systematic
- Thorough
2 types of search methods
- Crush Method
- Blade of the Hand
H.O.T Principle
- Hidden
-Obviously Suspicious - Typical (of area)
Bombs do NOT…
Touch
Tilt
Tamper
