Deadly Force/Use Of Force

Question 1

Define deadly force

Answer 1

Force that a person uses causing death or serious bodily harm.

Question 2

When is deadly force authorized

Answer 2

Lesser means have been exhausted

there is risk of death or injury to innocent people

Question 3

What are the components of the deadly force triangle

Answer 3

Opportunity
Capability
Intent

Question 4

Opportunity

Answer 4

The person must have the ability to cause serious harm by being present

Question 5

Capability

Answer 5

The individual must have the actual ability to inflict harm

Question 6

Intent

Answer 6

The person must indicate their intent to cause harm

Question 7

List the 6 steps in the escalation of force

Answer 7

1. Presence
2. Verbal/Visual warnings
3. Soft control
4. Hard control
5. Non lethal weapons
6. Lethal weapons

Question 8

Define Combatant

Answer 8

People engaged in hostilities during an armed conflict

Question 9

Define Lawful Enemy Combatants

Answer 9

Members of the regular armed forces of a state

Question 10

Define Unlawful Enemy Combatants

Answer 10

Persons not entitled to combatant immunity who engage in acts against the US

Question 11

Define non combatants

Answer 11

Members who don’t take part in conflict

(chaplain/medical personnel)

Question 12

List examples of violations of the LOAC

Answer 12

Offenses against combatants who have surrendered, prisoners of war, civilians, and the wounded.

Question 13

Define the command “Open Fire”

Answer 13

Deliver fire on target

Question 14

Define “cease fire”

Answer 14

Stop firing

Question 15

Define “check fire”

Answer 15

Check effectiveness of your shooting

Question 16

How do you respond to the last 3 commands listed?

Answer 16

Repeat each command as it is received.