Antiterrorism Gouge

Question 1

What is deadly force according to DOD DIRECTIVE 5210.56?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

What is Level 1 of the use of force continuum?

Answer 2

Professional Presence: Professional presence to include body language, demeanor, and verbal and nonverbal communication that creates an atmosphere of compliance.

The drawing of a personal defense weapon (PDW), a chemical irritant, expandable baton, or handcuffs is classified as a LEVEL 1 use of force.

Question 3

What is Level 2 of the use of force continuum?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What is Level 3 of the use of force continuum?

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

What is Level 4 of the use of force continuum?

Answer 5

Aggressive Response Techniques: Proper use of kicks, punches, chemical agents, joint manipulation, pressure-point applications, and take-down techniques likely to result in damage.

Question 6

What is Level 5 of the use of force continuum?

Answer 6

Intermediate Weapons: Use of impact weapons, military working dogs, and authorized less-than-lethal munitions with a high probability to cause damage.

Question 7

What is Level 6 of the use of force continuum?

Answer 7

Deadly Force: Use of a firearm or any force that has a reasonable likelihood of causing death or serious bodily harm.

Question 8

What does FPCON stand for?

Answer 8

Force Protection Condition: A system of protective measures used by the Department of Defense.

Question 9

What is FPCON NORMAL?

Answer 9

General threat.

Question 10

What is FPCON ALPHA?

Answer 10

Increased general threat.

Question 11

What is FPCON BRAVO?

Answer 11

Increased or more predictable threat.

Question 12

What is FPCON CHARLIE?

Answer 12

Incident occurs or intelligence is received.

Question 13

What is FPCON DELTA?

Answer 13

Terrorist attack has occurred or is imminent.

Question 14

What are Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAM)?

Answer 14

Security measures that, when activated, serve to disguise the actual security procedures.

Question 15

What is a Security Alert?

Answer 15

An emergency inside the lifelines that requires an immediate response to protect ESSEX’s internal security.

Question 16

What is a Force Protection Alert?

Answer 16

An emergency situation directed against ESSEX from outside the lifelines that requires an immediate response to protect ESSEX and its assets.

Question 17

What are the causes for a Security Alert?

Answer 17

1) Surveillance 2) Civil Disturbance 3) Entry Control Point/Pier Penetration 4) PCIED 5) VBIED 6) Unattended/Suspicious Package 7) Bomb Threat 8) Active Threat 9) Waterborne/Floating Object 10) Standoff Attack 11) Low Flying Aircraft Attack 12) CBRN Assault 13) Hostage/Barricaded Subject 14) Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems 15) Ship Penetration/Confrontation 16) Unexpected Power Loss.

Question 18

What are the causes for a Force Protection Alert?

Answer 18

1) Failure to identify inbound air or watercraft. 2) Intelligence of prevailing threat. 3) Threat to ESSEX’s pier Entry Control Point. 4) When ordered by higher authority. 5) Any situation outside the lifelines threatening ESSEX’s Sailors or assets.

Question 19

What is the purpose of Pre-Planned Responses (PPR)?

Answer 19

Written planned responses to certain incidents that have a probability to occur.

Question 20

What are the duties of the Security Reaction Force (SRF)?

Answer 20

2 personnel respond to a situation within 5 minutes.

Question 21

What are the duties of the Backup Reaction Force (BRF)?

Answer 21

6 personnel respond to the situation within 10 minutes ready to assist.

Question 22

What are the duties of the Reserve Force (RF)?

Answer 22

4 personnel respond in 10 minutes if SRF and BRF are eliminated or cannot respond.

Question 23

What is the role of the Flight Deck Rover?

Answer 23

Conducts surveillance of established sectors of fire and reacts to incidents on the water front and pier.

Question 24

What is the role of the Quarter Deck Sentry?

Answer 24

Armed personnel assigned to control ship access and unauthorized intrusion.

Question 25

What is the role of the Antiterrorism Tactical Watch Officer (ATTWO)?

Answer 25

Reports to the command duty officer and tactically employs command assets to defend against terrorist attacks.

Question 26

What is the role of the Chief of Guard (COG)?

Answer 26

Responsible for supervising security personnel on the pier.

Question 27

What are the four firearm safety rules?

Answer 27

1) Treat every weapon as if it were loaded. 2) Never point a weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot. 3) Keep finger straight and off the trigger until ready to fire. 4) Keep the weapon on SAFE until ready to fire.

Question 28

What are the 11 General Orders of the Sentry?

Answer 28

1) To take charge of this post and all government property in view. 2) To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert. 3) To report all violations of orders. 4) To repeat all calls from posts more distant. 5) To quit my post only when properly relieved. 6) To receive, obey, and pass on all orders. 7) To talk to no one except in the line of duty. 8) To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder. 9) To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions. 10) To salute all officers and colors. 11) To be especially watchful at night and during challenging.