MacTac Flashcards
MACTAC) Definition of Hot Zone
Define by incident command, a hot zone is a geographic area with a known threat. Persons in
this area should only be law enforcement or armed personnel who are attempting to isolate, contain, or
neutralize any hostile threat(s).
Definition of Security Team
Compliant with National Incident Management System (NIMS), a strike team is comprised of 4-
5 officers brought together as a tactical response team.
Definition of Hot Zone
Answer- Define by incident command, a hot zone is a geographic area with a known threat. Persons in
this area should only be law enforcement or armed personnel who are attempting to isolate, contain, or
neutralize any hostile threat(s).
MACTAC) STAR Protocol vs. MACTAC slowed momentum vs. need for INTERMEDIATE
INTERVENTION
Answer- The MACTAC response policy cannot be used in conjunction with traditional STAR de-escalation
protocol. STAR de-escalation protocol emphasizes slowed momentum to gather resources whereas the
MACTAC response policy highlights the need for immediate intervention.
MACTAC) LIFE SAFETY is the absolute priority of MACTAC
Answer- It is a policy of this department to provide a standardized, regional response to an active
assailant, hostage siege, and/or terrorist attack in LVMPD jurisdiction, that prioritizes life safety.
ICS 100) Definition of Unity of Command
Answer- While chain of command related to the overall hierarchy of the organization, unity of command
deals with the fact that all individuals have a single designated supervisor they report to. Based on the
principle of unity of command, you will report to only one ICS supervisor and receive work assignments
only from your ICS supervisor.
(ICS 100/200) General Staff- (4 sections F/A, Logistics, Operations, Planning)
Answer- Incident command- Operations Sections, Planning Section, Logistics Section,
Finance/Administration Section.
(ICS 100 Span of Control is 3-7 with 1 Supervisor to 5 reporting elements preferred.
Answer- Span of control refers to the number of individuals or resources that one supervisor can
manage effectively during an incident. The optimal span of control is one supervisor to five subordinates
(1:5).
