Use Of Force

Question 1

UOF Policy

Answer 1

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, nothing 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 2

Level 1 UOF

Answer 2

Officer Presence

Is appearance demeanor and verbal and non verbal communication that create an atmosphere of compliance

Question 3

Level 2 UOF

Answer 3

Verbal Commands

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

Question 4

Level 3 UOF

Answer 4

Control Techniques

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

Question 5

Level 4 UOF

Answer 5

Aggressive Response Techniques

Are techniques or actions likely to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations to the skin, broken bones or irritation to the skin,eyes, and or mucous membranes.

Question 6

Level 5 UOF

Answer 6

Intermediate Weapons

Include techniques or actions with a high probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations to the skin or broken bones

Question 7

Level 6 UOF

Answer 7

Deadly Force

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

Question 8

Passive Compliant

Answer 8

follows the officer’s task direction and verbal commands; will not harm the officer

Question 9

Passive Resistor

Answer 9

does not follow the officer’s request or verbal directions but offers no physical resistance to the officer’s attempt to gain control

Question 10

Active Resistor

Answer 10

subject does not follow the officer’s request or verbal directions, offers physical resistance that prevents the officer of gaining control

Question 11

Active Aggressor

Answer 11

does not follow the officer’s requests or verbal directions, attempts to harm the officer

Question 12

Non Deadly UOF Situations

Answer 12

1. Individual 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 foreign government
4. To affect a lawful arrest or prevent an escape when there is probable cause that the suspect committed a federal crime (or non-federal crime if lawfully acting under non-federal authority).
5. To prevent the theft of, intentional damage to, or destruction of property (including information) that the Coast Guard has authority to protect.

Question 13

Deadly Force Situations

Answer 13

1. Individual self-defense
2. Effecting a lawful arrest or preventing an escape
3. Protection of property
4. Protection of hazardous materials or deadly weapons
5. Deadly force in vessel on vessel situations
6. Deadly force and airspace security

Question 14

UOF Policy for Joint Boardings

Answer 14

When the Coast Guard acts in cooperation with, or in support of another agency, the District Commander may allow Coast Guard participation so long as the UOF policies of all participating agencies are appropriately aligned.

Question 15

UOF Report

Answer 15

A Use of Force report is required when anything over level two of the UOF continuum is used to gain compliance except for the normal application of restraint devices.