USE OF FORCE (UOF)

Question 1

Where the Commandant’s Use of Force Policy be found?

Answer 1

Chapter 4, Maritime Law Enforcement Manual (MLEM) M16247

Question 2

What are the Guiding Principles of the UOF Policy (Verbatim)

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, 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 3

Four Types of Subjects

Answer 3

Passive Compliant, Passive Resistor, Active Resistor, Active Aggressor.

Question 4

Define Passive Compliant Subject

Answer 4

a subject who follows the officer’s requests or verbal directions; (1-3 level)

Question 5

Define Passive Resistor Subject

Answer 5

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. (1-3 level)

Question 6

Define Active Resistor Subject

Answer 6

a subject who does not follow the officer’s requests or verbal directions, offers physical resistance that prevents or may prevent the officer from gaining control, but does not attempt to harm the officer (e.g., bracing or pulling away, attempting to flee); (4-6 level)

Question 7

Define Active Aggressor Subject

Answer 7

a subject who attempts to harm or attack the officer. (4-6 level)

Question 8

Define Level 1 of UOF Continuum (verbatim)

Answer 8

-Officer Presence-

is appearance, demeanor, and verbal and non-verbal communication that create an atmosphere of compliance.

Question 9

Define Level 2 of UOF Continuum (verbatim)

Answer 9

-Verbal Commands-

task direction with consequences aimed at the subject.

Question 10

Define Level 3 of UOF Continuum (verbatim)

Answer 10

-Control Techniques-
TECHNIQUES OR ACTIONS with a “LOW” probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin or broken bones. These techniques include the proper use of restraint devices (normal application) and pain compliance and strength techniques.

Question 11

Define Level 4 of UOF Continuum (verbatim)

Answer 11

-Aggressive Response Techniques-
TECHNIQUES or ACTIONS “LIKELY” to result in connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin, or broken bones or that will produce irritation of the skin, eyes, and/or mucous membranes. These techniques include the proper use of kicks, stuns, punches, takedowns, and chemical irritants (OC).

Question 12

Define Level 5 of UOF Continuum (verbatim)

Answer 12

-Intermediate weapons-
are techniques or actions with a high probability of causing connective tissue damage, lacerations of the skin or broken bones. i.e. expandable baton.

Question 13

Define Level 6 of UOF Continuum (verbatim)

Answer 13

-Deadly force-

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

Question 14

Acronym used to go UP the UOF Continuum

Answer 14

"SAFER"
Safety/Security
Attack
Flight
Excessive Reps
Revised Priorities

Question 15

Acronym used to go DOWN the UOF Continuum

Answer 15

"LEAPS"
Listen
Empathize
Ask
Paraphrase
Summarize

Question 16

What is Serious Physical Injury? (Deadly Force)

Answer 16

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

Question 17

What are the Deadly Force Situations

Answer 17

Self Defense,
Lawful Arrest,
Prevention Escape,
Protection of Property,
Protection of HAZMAT,
Protection of Deadly Weapons.

Question 18

What is the Deadly Force (Attack) Triangle.

Answer 18

Weapon, Opportunity, Subject’s Actions.