Tactical mode procedure - PN435

Question 1

Tactical Mode Procedure

What is Tactical Mode Oscar?

Answer 1

Oscar = Offensive

This is where the operation is being tackled from within the perceived hazard area

Question 2

Tactical Mode Procedure

What is Tactical Mode Delta?

Answer 2

Delta = Defensive

This is where the operation is being tackled from outside the perceived hazard area

Question 3

Tactical Mode Procedure

Who should an IC inform when a tactical mode has been declared?

Answer 3

Brigade Control & all personnel at the incident must be made aware of the declared tactical mode by their IC or Sector Commander and be advised of any changes

Question 4

Tactical Mode Procedure

Who has responsibility for declaring or changing a tactical mode?

Answer 4

The IC has responsibility for determining the tactical mode of the incident and sectors. At no time can tactics be changed from defensive to offensive without the IC’s authorisation except where that responsibility has been delegated to an Operations Commander

Question 5

Tactical Mode Procedure

When should a sector or incident be declared offensive?

Answer 5

Deciding to commit a crew into a relatively hazardous area, supported by appropriate equipment and training, because the potential benefit outweighs the identified risk is an offensive action.

Question 6

Tactical Mode Procedure

When should a sector or incident be declared ‘Defensive’?

Answer 6

A ‘Defensive’ approach is appropriate when, no matter how many additional measures are put in place, the risks are unacceptable

Question 7

Tactical Mode Procedure

When is a tactical mode declaratioin not required?

Answer 7

When a coded ‘Stop’ message is sent with no informative message, the incident will be deemed to have been dealt with offensively

Question 8

Tactical Mode Procedure

When should an tactical mode message be sent?

Answer 8

With the exception of a coded stop message, the first message sent to Brigade Control must include confirmation of the tactical mode in use. The tactical mode is to be stated in all further messages

Question 9

Tactical Mode Procedure

When can a Sector Commander change a tactical mode without permission from the IC?

Answer 9

Sector Commanders must react immediately to risk critical events which require a change from offensive to defensive in their sector, informing the incident commander of their actions without delay

Question 10

Tactical Mode Procedure

When does a Sector Commander need the IC’s permission to change tactical mode?

Answer 10

Sector Commanders must not change from defensive to offensive tactics without the direct authorisation of the incident commander or operations commander

Question 11

Tactical Mode Procedure

The key to effective use of the tactical mode procedure is………?

Answer 11

Speed of application.

(Policy 435, 4.5)