CPO General VII

Question 1

Give 6 pieces of equipment useful for a route recce

Answer 1

• OS maps
• Compass
• GPS
• Mobile phone
• Radio
• Internet

Question 2

What should you take into consideration when doing a Route Reconaissance ? (7)

Answer 2

• Choke points
• Traffic lights
• Slow Area Traffic
• Hospitals
• LUP
• Safe Havens
• Black Spots

Question 3

Other things to consider on a route recce ? (3)

Answer 3

• Principal’s preferences
• Who is driving ?
• Type of vehicle

Question 4

There are three steps in the Route Reece/selection process______

Answer 4

Before
During
After

Question 5

BEFORE a transport recce you must Identify

Answer 5

• The To and From locations.
• Type of destination and motif for visit
• Who’s is traveling in the vehicle ?
• Map Check and possible routes
• Reece route @ similar time of day
• Restart milage of car

Question 6

DURING a transport recce you must record

Answer 6

• Time of departure
• Junctions/Roundabouts
• Turns
• Traffic lights
• Black spots
• Distance from location

Question 7

AFTER a transport recce

Answer 7

• Have chosen what route is best and safest

- Draw a “Line Card”

Question 8

What must a CPO consider when choosing a vehicle for a security operation?

Answer 8

• The threat level
• High Profile or Low profile Security Operation
• Vehicle Size
• Quantity of vehicles needed

Question 9

To secure a vehicle you must check_____

Answer 9

• Tyres: Lining the bolts
• Fuel Tank: Only let operatives fill the tank
• Daily checks
• Alarm systems
• CCTV
• Never leave the vehicle unattended

Question 10

Give ways to ensure Principal’s comfort and security in the vehicle

Answer 10

• Magazines/Newspapers/Films/Music
• Refreshments (small size)
• Temperature
• First Aid Kit
• Tool kit
• Weapons

Question 11

What is spot mapping ?

Answer 11

Technique used to code locations and names of venues. This is done to keep locations covert.

Question 12

What is covert labelling ?

Answer 12

• Colors, numbers, Alphabet

Question 13

What is the difference between an INCIDENT and a DILEMMA ?

Answer 13

• An incident is a situation that requires immediate action.

- A dilemma is a situation that requires a resolution

Question 14

Should an incident occur, give 6 actions on drills that should be considered

Answer 14

• Respond
• Clear
• Confirm
• Cordon
• Control
• Assess Situation

Question 15

How do you report an incident? Give 8 infos

Answer 15

• Date
• Time
• Location
• People (A-H)
• Vehicles (info)
• Nature of Incident
• Details of Incident
• Imagery