Use of Force

Question 1

Where can the Coast Guard Use of Force Policy be found?

Answer 1

Chapter 4 of the MLEM

Question 2

Coast Guard Use of Force Guiding Principals.

Answer 2

Only that force reasonably necessary under the circumstances may be used. Force shall not be used where assigned duties can be discharged without it. Excessive force may never be used; however, nothin in the application of the Coast Guard Use of Force Policy shall be construed as to require personnel to meet force with equal or lesser force.

Question 3

What are the 3 types of self defense?

Answer 3

Individual
Unit
National

Question 4

Individual Self Defense

Answer 4

The act of defending oneself or other persons from imminent danger.

Question 5

Unit Self Defense

Answer 5

The act of defending a particular unit of U.S. military forces or law enforcement agency assets from imminent danger.

Question 6

National Self Defense

Answer 6

Defense of the U.S. U.S. Forces, and, in certain circumstances, U.S. persons and their property, and/or U.S. commercial assets from hostile act or demonstration of hostile intent.

Question 7

Explain the Use of Force Continuum.

Answer 7

A model that organizes levels of force into a graduated seal of risks and outcomes, and provides the officer with a system for determining appropriate levels of force to be applied when governed by the Coast Guard Use of Force Policy, except for those situations to compel a vessel to stop.

Question 8

Level One

Answer 8

Officer Presence:

Appearance, demeanor, verbal, and non-verbal communication that creates an atmosphere of compliance.

Question 9

Level Two

Answer 9

Verbal Commands:

Verbal commands in the form of task direction with consequences aimed at the subject.

Question 10

Define L.E.A.P.S.

Answer 10

Listen
Empathize
Ask questions
Paraphrase
Summarize

Question 11

Level Three

Answer 11

Control Techniques:
Techniques or actions with a low probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations to the skin, or broken bones.

Question 12

Examples of Level Three

Answer 12

Normal application of handcuffs
Pressure points
Escorts
Bar Hammer Control

Question 13

Examples of Level One

Answer 13

Drawing of PDW
Drawing of OC, baton, or handcuffs
Long gun loaded and shouldered

Question 14

Level Four

Answer 14

Aggressive Response Techniques:
Techniques or actions likely to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations to the skin, or broken bones, or that will produce irritation to the skin, eyes, or mucus membranes.

Question 15

Examples of Level Four

Answer 15

Kicks
Punches
Stuns
Takedowns
Chemical Irritants

Question 16

Characteristics of Oleoresin Capsicum

Answer 16

No greater than 10% and no less than 5% concentration
Shall not exceed 0.2% capsacinoids
Water based
Non-flammable
Non-toxic
Straight stream
3 oz.
Thumb activated
Safety

Question 17

Takedowns

Answer 17

Arm Bar
Head Control
Teamwork
Takedown Transition

Question 18

Ground Officer Defense

Answer 18

Low Tackle Response

Grounded Officer Escapes

Question 19

Level Five

Answer 19

Intermediate Weapons:
Techniques or actions with a high probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations to the skin, or broken bones.

Question 20

Examples of Level Five

Answer 20

Baton

Less Lethal Munitions

Question 21

Characteristics of baton

Answer 21

Steel shaft
Silver in color
Corrosion resistant
No knurled or sharp edges
Non-slip grip
Rigid when deployed
15-22 inches when expanded
Not spring loaded or trigger activated

Question 22

Level Six

Answer 22

Deadly Force:

Any force that is likely to cause death or serious physical injury.

Question 23

Serious Physical Injury

Answer 23

Actual physical injury to the body that results in unconsciousness, protracted and obvious disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty.

Question 24

Six Situations When Deadly Force is Authorized

Answer 24

1. Self defense
2. Lawful arrest and prevention of escape
3. Protection of property
4. Protection of hazardous materials or deadly weapons
5. Vessel on vessel situations
6. Air space security

Question 25

Deadly Force Triangle

Answer 25

1. Weapon
2. Opportunity
   
   • Unrestricted access
   • Maximum effective range
3. Action

Question 26

Post Shooting Procedures

Answer 26

1. Secure the scene
2. Handcuff injured persons unless medically unadvisable
3. Call for medical assistance
4. Do not provide a statement to any person other than federal official investigating the incident.

Question 27

Policy on Warning Shots

Answer 27

Warning shots with a pistol are prohibited.

Question 28

Four Types of Subjects

Answer 28

1. Passive Compliant
2. Passive Resistor
3. Active Resistor
4. Active Aggressor

Question 29

Passive Compliant

Answer 29

A subject who follows the officer’s requests or verbal directions.

Question 30

Passive Resistor

Answer 30

A subject who does not follow the officer’s requests or verbal directions, but offers no physical resistance to the officer’s attempts to gain control.

Question 31

Active Resistor

Answer 31

A subject who does not follow the officer’s requests or verbal directions and offers physical resistance that prevents or may prevent the officer from gaining control, but does not try to harm the officer.

Question 32

Active Aggressor

Answer 32

A subject who attempts to harm or attack the officer.

Question 33

Levels of Force for Each Subject Type

Answer 33

Passive - Levels 1-3

Active - Levels 4-6

Question 34

Five Situations When Non-Deadly Force is Authorized

Answer 34

1. For individual and unit self defense
2. To compel compliance with an order the Coast Guard has authority to issue
3. To prevent a federal crime or, where authorized, a serious state or foreign crime for which the Coast Guard has authority to act on behalf of that state or federal government
4. To effect a lawful arrest or prevent an escape when there is probable cause that the suspect committed a federal crime
5. To prevent the theft of, intentional damage to, or destruction of property that the Coast Guard has authority to protect