Terrorist related incidents - PN 259 Flashcards
Explain the UK threat levels
Low - attack is unlikely Moderate - attack is possible, but not likely Substantial - attack is a strong possibility Severe - attack is highly likely Critical - attack is expected imminently
How will a NILO be identified?
Red tabard Marked ‘NATIONAL INTER-AGENCY LIAISON OFFICER’
NILO’s is LFB tactical advisor for…(5)?
Conventional terrorism CBRN terrorism Firearms related incidents Public disorder Crisis management
What is VaWA?
Vehicles as a Weapon Attack
What is EOD?
Explosive Ordinance Disposal officers
EOD officers will expect the emergency service responders to follow the actions referred to as the five C’s. What are they?
Confirm - Location, position & characteristics are noted Clear - Public cleared away, nearest first Cordon - Evac of nrby premises considered - CBRN affected to safe area awaiting IOR/medical aid Control - Inform ctrl - RVP designated and searched Check - Cordoned areas are clear - Secondary devices & hazards considered - More resources considered
EOD officers will expect the emergency service responders to prepare answers to their questions, referred to as the five W’s. What are the 5 W’s?
What - What is is? Size, components & description Where - Where is it? Exact position. Map of approach route When - Exact time it was found - Has it been moved by anyone? Why - Why is it suspicious? - Any potential targets nearby (people or places) - Any suspects? Who - Who are the witnesses/informants Keep them available at the RVP point for the EOD officer
What is IVC?
Interagency Voice Communication The digital main scheme radio provides a number of talk-groups over which groups of radios can communicate. Some of these are common to radios from several agencies and are reserved for IVC.
Use of appliance and hand held comms subject to what minimum distance restrictions?
Appliance & Main Scheme - 50m Hand held - 10m
