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What is the definition of "Deadly Force"?

Deadly force is that force that a person uses causing, or that person knows or should now, would create a substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily harm or injury.

When are servicemembers authorized to use deadly force?

As a last resort when all lesser means have failed or cannot be reasonably employed

What are the parts of the "Deadly Force Triangle"?

1 - Opportunity - an individual must be present, in place, or otherwise have the opportunity of causing death or serious bodily harm to you or another person


2 - Capability - the individual must possess the actual means to inflict death or serious bodily harm to you or another person


3 - Intent - the individual must indicate he/she is an actual threat with the means he/she is wielding. The individual must commit and over action with the weapon(s), such as aiming a gun, wielding a knife, swinging a club, etc

Describe the "Escalation of use of force" continuum (ladder)

1 - Presence - on watch


2 - Verbal commands - communication skills


3 - Soft controls - basic escort, handcuffs


4 - Hard controls - takedowns, OC spray, strikes


5 - Intermediate Weapons - baton strikes


6 - Deadly Force - Firearms, unleashed military working dog

Are warning shots authorized?

Not in CONUS

What does intelligence provide to a commander?

A threat assessment based on full range of adversary capabilities and likely intentions

What are the four threat levels and their definitions?

1 - Low - no terrorist group is detected, or group activity is non-threatening


2 - Moderate - terrorist groups are present, but there is no indication of anti-US activity. Operating environment favors the host nation/US


3 - Significant - an anti-US terrorist group is active and are expected to attack personnel, large casualty-producing attacks preferred, but capability limited. Neutral operating environment


4 - High - anti-US terrorist group is active and uses large casualty-producing attacks. Substantial DoD presence, operating environment favors the terrorist

What are the five FPCONs (Force Protection Conditions)?

1 - Normal - general global threat of terrorist attack exists and warrants a routine security posture


2 - ALPHA - increased general threat, measures that are capable of being maintained indefinitely


3 - BRAVO - increased and specific threat exists. Sustained measures may affect operational capability and relations with local authorities


4 - CHARLIE - incident has occurred, or intel indicates attack is likely. Prolonged measures may create hardship and affect unit and personnel


5 - DELTA - a terrorist attack has occurred in immediate area, or intel indicates attack is imminent. Not sustainable for substantial periods.

What is the difference between "Threat Levels" and FPCONs?

FPCONs are not aimed at specific threats, but are sustained postures designed to increase a unit's level of defense against attacks, whereas threat levels are analyses of threat potential and likelihoods of attack

What are the 16 elements in AT planning and response plans?

1 - Intel


2 - Info and planning


3 - Installation AT plan


4 - Installation perimeter access


5 - Security system technology


6 - Personnel protection


7 - Mail handling system


8 - Comms


9 - Incident response and recovery


10 - Firefighting


11 - HAZMAT handling


12 - Health and medical services


13 - Security


14 - Resource Support


15 - Mass care


16 - Public Works

What are the four facets of AT planning effectiveness?

1 - Manpower


2 - Policies/procedures/plans


3 - Equipment


4 - Training

Definite "intervention" as it relates to civil disturbances

PotUS is empowered to direct Federal intervention in order to:


1 - Respond to state requests for aid in restoring order


2 - Enforce the laws of the US


3 - Protect civil rights of citizens


4 - Protect Federal property


5 - Suppress rebellion

What is the purpose of "guard mount"?

Standardize watch turnover and establish proper mindset in watchstanders. Run by Watch Commander, ensures all watchstanders have proper gear and uniform, as well as check knowledge levels on relevant subjects.


*ATTWOs are expected to be present for each Guard Mount (0515 and 1715 daily)*

Discuss the elements of a guard mount brief and inspection

WC, COG, or supervisor briefs on:


1 - ROE/RUF guidelines


2 - SOFA


3 - Intel updates


4 - Previous/upcoming events


5 - Current FPCON


6 - Post-specific orders


7 - Chain of Command


8 - Comms procedures (callsigns, prowords, signals)

What is a RAM, and why are they important?

Random Anti-terrorism Measures


- Random, multiple security measures that serve to disguise actual security procedures in effect. RAMs deny terrorist surveillance teams the opportunity to accurately predict security actions.

What are the concepts of surveillance detection?

All suspicious activity must be reported, and all personnel must have heightened SA of their surroundings.

What are the five objectives that a successful AT/FP plan will accomplish?

1 - Deter - create a hard target, disrupt terrorist cycle of ops


2 - Detect - recognize surveillance, attempts to test security posture


3 - Defend - protect critical assets; ID, classify, neutralize threats through well-rehearsed PPRs


4 - Mitigate - minimize consequences of terrorist attacks; contain incidents, thwart secondary attacks


5 - Recover - restore mission effectiveness and operational capabilities

What are the phases of terrorist surveillance?

1 - Target Selection


2 - Surveillance


3 - Final Selection


4 - Planning


5 - Final Surveillance


6 - Deployment


7 - Attack

What are the two types of basic surveillance operations?

Fixed - one point of observation, relying on target movement


Mobile - following targeted individuals

What are the four basic firearm safety rules?

1 - Treat every weapon as if it were loaded


2 - Never point a weapon at anything you don't intend to shoot


3 - Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire


4 - Keep weapon on safe until you intend to fire

What are the four basic weapon conditions?

1 - Round chambered, weapon loaded, safety on


2 - Not applicable for our weapons


3 - Ammo ready to load, chamber empty, safety on


4 - Ammo removed, chamber empty, safety on

What is the muzzle velocity for the M9

1230 FPS

What is the maximum effective range of the M9

50 meters

What is the maximum range of the M9?

1800 meters

What is the muzzle velocity of the M500 shotgun (#00 buck)?

1375 FPS

What is the maximum effective range for #00 buck in the M500 shotgun?

46 meters

What is the maximum range for #00 buck in the M500 shotgun?

604 meters

What is the muzzle velocity for 5.56 from the M16?

3100 FPS

What is the maximum effective range for the M16?

550 meters

What is the maximum range for the M16?

3600 meters

What is the maximum effective range of the M240 machine gun?

800 meters

What is the maximum range of the M240 machine gun?

3725 meters

What is the maximum effective range of the M2 .50 caliber machine gun?

1829 meters

What is the maximum range of the M2 .50 caliber machine gun?

6767 meters

What does the weapon handling command "Load" mean?

Take weapon from condition 4 to condition 3

What does the weapon handling command "Make Ready" mean?

Take weapon from condition 3 to condition 1

What does the weapon handling command "Load and make ready" mean?

Take weapon from condition 4 to condition 1

What does the weapon handling command "Unload" mean?

Take weapon from condition 1 or 3 to condition 4

What does the weapon handling command "Show Clear" mean?

Show supervisor no ammo is present before placing in condition 4

What does the weapon handling command "Weapons Release" mean?

Shall be given at earliest possible time after target has been identified

What does the weapon handling command "Check Fire? mean?

Temporarily halt fire, track target

What does the weapon handling command "Fire On A Target" mean?

Shoot identified target

What is "Defense In Depth"?

- Intercept contact while maintaining full protective coverage


- Tactically block contact with intercepting boat, maintain position between contact and HVA



What are the "Defense In Depth" zones?

1 - Assessment Zone - outermost zone, not typically patrolled, where security forces detect and ID contacts, inform craft they are nearing a restricted area


2 - Warning Zone - challenge unauthorized craft, determine hostile intent


3 - Threat Zone - innermost layer around HVA, where lethal actions can be taken by security forces

What are the "Security Zones"?

1 - Reaction Zone - 1000 yards from HVA - where contacts are engaged with increasing levels of forces


2 - Intercept Zone - 1000 yards from outer boundary of Reaction Zone


3 - Assessment Zone - extends from perimeter of Intercept Zone to as far as sensors extend

What are things that can be done to deter swimmers?

1 - Security Boat patrols


2 - Turn screws


3 - Take sea suction


4 - Shift rudders


5 - Activate SONAR


6 - Use MK3A2 concussion grenade

What is the sequence of actions if an IED is detected?

1 - Communicate presence of item to watch team


2 - Alert COG *WITHOUT USING RADIOS*


3 - Command suspect to move away from item


4 - Take control of suspect


5 - Move suspect away from bystaners


6 - Search suspect


7 - Secure ECP

What types of PPRs do we have?

1 - Bomb Threat


2 - Pedestrian IED


3 - Vehicle IED


4 - Active Shooter


5 - Small Boat Attack


6 - Hostage


7 - Swimmer Attack


8 - Light Aircraft Attack


9 - Suspicious Package


10 - Protest


11 - Alarm Response


12 - ECP penetration/unauthorized personnel


13 - Armory Response


14 - Surveillance


15 - Floating Object

What is "Inherent Right To Use Of Force"?

Self-Defense: Unit Commanders always retain inherent right to exercise self-defense in response to a hostile act or demonstrated hostile intent

What are the justifications for use of deadly force?

1 - Self-defense


2 - Defense of others


3 - Prevent theft/sabotage of assets vital to national security


4 - Prevent theft/sabotage of inherently dangerous assets


5 - Prevent theft/sabotage of national critical infrastructure


6 - Prevent serious offense against persons


7 - Prevent escape of prisoner or perpetrator


8 - To arrest/apprehend of prevent escape of perpetrator

What is the difference between a "Hostile Act" and "Hostile Intent"?

Hostile Intent - imminent threat of use of force




Hostile Act - an attack or use of force

What is the ATO, and what are his duties?

Anti-Terrorism Officer


- POC responsible to the CO for all matters dealing with AT/FP

What is the ATTWO, and what are his duties

Ant-Terrorism Tactical Watch Officer


- Reports to CDO


- Employs assets to defend unit against terrorist attack when in port


- In-port analog of TAO


- COG and other security watchstanders report to ATTWO


- Coordinates all waterborne/airborne assets

What is the WC and what are his duties?

Watch Commander


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