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Deadly Force |
A force that is likely to cause, or that a person knows or should know would create a substantial risk of causing death, or serious bodily harm or injury |
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When is deadly force authorized? |
When lesser means exhausted Inherent right to self defense Defense of others Assets vital to national security Inherently dangerous property National critical infrastructure Serious offense against person arrest or apprehension/ escape |
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Warning shots are only authorized over |
Water |
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What is the deadly force triangle? |
Opportunity- when the weapon is within range to kill you Capability- the ability/means to inflict death or serious bodily harm Intent- willingness to do the harm is demonstrated |
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6 steps for escalation of force |
Presence Verbal Soft controls Hard controls Intermediate weapons (oc) Deadly force |
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Purpose of SROE? |
To provide implementation guidance on the application of force for mission accomplishment and exercising the inherent right to self defense. Per JCOS |
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What is a combatant? |
Armed forces: uniformed and armed; participating directly in armed conflict during hostilities. A threat |
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What is a non combatant? |
Civilians. Unarmed. Medics and chaplins |
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What are violations of LOAC? |
Offenses against non combatants, wounded, sick, POWS, pillaging Acts committed against the Geneva convention |
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What is Open Fire? |
Fire if you have a clear field of fire |
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What is Cease Fire? |
Stop shooting |
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What is Check fire? |
Ensure you are on target |
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How to respond to commands? |
Repeat back to coxswain |
