Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

FA Week > Exam Flashes > Flashcards

Exam Flashes Flashcards

1
Q

What are the safety features of the SAP?

A
  1. Loaded chamber indicator
  2. Out of battery
  3. Magazine disconnect
  4. Striker block safety
  5. Release trigger safety
  6. Sear deactivation lever
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the 4 safety principles of gunhandling?

A
  1. Treat all firearms as if they are loaded.
  2. Never let your muzzle cross anything you aren’t willing to destroy.
  3. Keep your finger off trigger until you have formed the intention to fire.
  4. Be sure of your intended target, threat and what is behind it.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the definition of a safe direction?

A

A direction in which any unintentionally fired shot would be safely stopped and contained without injury and at most minimal property damage.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are the fundamentals of a shooting stance?

A
  1. Feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Reaction side foot forward.
  3. Both feet generally pointed towards the threat.
  4. Weight even balanced on the balls of the feet, not heels.
  5. Knees slightly bent.
  6. Upper torso slightly leaning forward, shoulders squared up to threat not bladed away.
  7. Ears forward of shoulders. Shoulders forward of ankles or nose over toes.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the VICPOL SAP policy?

A

“Police Officer should only discharge a firearm when they believe it is necessary to protect life or prevent serious injury”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is the Prevention of Suicide section?

A

Section 463B “Every person is justified in using such force as may reasonably be necessary to prevent the commission of suicide or of any act which he believes on reasonable grounds would, if committed, amount to suicide”.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the Use of Force section?

A

Section 462A. “A person may use such force not disproportionate to the objective as he believes on reasonable grounds to be necessary to prevent the commission, continuance or completion of an indictable offence or to effect or assist in effecting the lawful arrest of a person committing or suspected of committing any offence.”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the purpose of being armed?

A
  1. To protect ourselves and the community.

2. Lawful destruction of animals.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is the Police Challenge in drawing a Firearm?

A

“Police! Don’t move!”

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is a SLUD?

A

Safe Loading and Unloading Device.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is the VICPOL SAP philosophy?

A

The success of an operation will be primarily judged by the extent in which the use of force is avoided and or minimised.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the maximum effective range (ammunition)?

A

50m

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the max lethal range (ammunition)?

A

> 1km

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the projectile weight?

A

165 grams.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the calibre (ammunition)?

A

.40 Smith & Wesson

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the muzzle velocity? (ammunition)

A

342 m/s.

17
Q

What are we checking for when conducting an inspection?

A
  • Correct type
  • Primers seated correctly
  • Not mouldy/ corroded
  • Not dented/ damaged
  • Load your own magazine
  • Rotate every 12 months
  • Characteristics
  • Projectile primer
18
Q

What are the fundamentals of pistol shooting?

A
  1. Stance
  2. Grip
  3. Sight alignment
  4. Trigger control
19
Q

What are the main pistol components?

A
  1. Slide
  2. Captive recoil spring + guide
  3. Barrel
  4. Frame
20
Q

What is the appropriate use of force?

A
  • Disciplinary
  • Criminal
  • Civil
21
Q

What are the stoppage definitions?

A
  1. Failure to feed
  2. Failure to fire
  3. Failure to extract
  4. Failure to eject
22
Q

What are the minimum carriage requirements?

A
  1. Belt
  2. SAP
  3. Handcuffs
  4. OC Spray
  5. Baton
  6. Torch
23
Q

What are elements 1-5 of the hot range format?

A
  1. Firearms are only to be drawn from the holster on command from the instructor.
  2. All firearms will be initially loaded only under the command of the instructor.
  3. Eye and ear protection must be worn during all loading and unloading procedures.
  4. Once loaded. It is the members responsibility to ensure that the firearm is reloaded as required during the course of fire.
  5. Loading/unloading is only to be undertaken on the firing lines, or as otherwise directed by an instructor.
24
Q

What are elements 6-10 of the hot range format?

A
  1. Firearms are only to be pointed down the range (eg. towards target)
  2. Members are not to leave or turn on firing line or pick up anything without being instructed by the instructor.
  3. Ammunition point is to be established in a safe location above ground (if possible) and away from the firing line.
  4. Any person may make a “cease fire” or “stop” call

FA Week (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions