OS Principles Flashcards
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.
Windows/doors & Multi story buildings and how they are counted:
Windows/doors are counted from left to right. Multi Story Buildings: - Level 3/etc. - Level 2. - Level 1. - Ground. - Basement.
Weaponless Defence Principles (Edged Weapons):
- Protect your body.
- Create distance.
- Stop continuation of the threat.
Tactical Options Model: (TOBACCO WTF):
T – Tactical Disengagement. O – Officer Presence. B – Baton. A – Active Armed Offender Tactics. C – Contain & Negotiate. C – CEW. O – OC Spray. W – Weaponless Control. T – Talking (Communication). F – Firearm.
Stress – When under stress, apply:
- GAIN control of your voice.
- KEEP your voice calm.
- CONTROL your breathing.
- KEEP your body in check.
- PLAN.
- ALWAYS be ready for alternative
action.
Enter with:
- Surprise.
- Violence of action.
- Speed of movement.
CRAPE – used when officer down:
C – Cover: check on officer/communicate.
R – Risk assessment: look for threats, cover, hidden areas.
A – Assess: Guns out in ready position/assessing.
P – Plan: who will cover? Who will retrieve?
E – Evacuate, & execute… (the plan, you sick fuck).
Building approach, entry & search –
6 Concepts of movement (720 SCATS):
- 720 degrees of coverage where possible. S – STAY together as much as possible. C – Communication. A – Cover the ANGLES. T – THRESHOLD evaluation. S – SPEED of movement.
ABC’s of cover:
A – Accurate fire.
B – Body armour.
C – Cover from hostile fire
Special Circumstances in offender encounters:
- PROXIMITY of weapon
- SPECIAL Knowledge
- INJURY/Exhaustion
- GROUND Position
- DISABILITY/mental state
- IMMINENT Danger
- DRUGS/Alcohol
10 Fatal Errors: (IMPORTANT)
- Lack of knowledge, apathy and/or complacency.
- Taking a bad position.
- Failure to recognise danger signs.
- Poor or No Search.
- Failure to Handcuff.
- Failure to Watch Hands.
- Relaxing too soon.
- Making False Assumptions.
- Tombstone Courage.
- Sleepy or Asleep on the Job.
H.O.T. Principle For suspicious items:
H – Hidden?
O – Obviously suspicious?
T – Typical (for the area)?
Tactical Movement (5 sugars & milk):
S – Shape S – Shadow. S – Silhouette. S – Surface. S – Spacing. M – Movement.
5 Steps to Tactical Communication:
- Ask.
- Why.
- Options.
- Confirm.
- Action.
AAO – Priorities:
- People.
- Open areas.
- Open doors.
- Closed doors.
