NTOA SWAT TL Test

Question 1

Warrior’s Creed

Answer 1

Out of every 100 men, 10 shouldn’t be there, 8 are just targets, 9 are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back- Heraclitis 500 B.C.

Question 2

The NTOA says there is no need to have a policy, SOP or standards for SWAT operators because it can be too confusing for SWAT Teams. T/F?

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Training skill sets should be broken down into four time line categories. They are…

Answer 3

Annual, bi-annual, quarterly, monthly

Question 4

The 3 intervention options for hostage rescue are open air, mobile and

Answer 4

Stronghold

Question 5

There are (#) general theories of liability

Answer 5

7

Question 6

The key term “Deliberate Indifference” comes from which Supreme Court Case?

Answer 6

Canton v. Harris

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 general theories of general liability?

Answer 7

Negligent Support

Question 8

SMEAC acronym stands for:

Answer 8

Situation; Mission; Execution; Admin and Support; Command, Control and Signal

Question 9

When a SWAT TL is considering a deliberate rescue plan during a hostage call, the TL should want 4 things present:

1. Floor Plan
2. _____
3. _____
4. The Entry team must be able to reach the hostage quickly

Answer 9

1. Entry team must be in position to intervene quickly

2. Sufficient personnel to dominate geography

Question 10

Tactical training plus tactical experience equals:

Answer 10

Tactical Competence

Question 11

CS/OC are the generally accepted types of chemical agents use by LE SWAT teams across the country . T/F

Answer 11

True

Question 12

When planning a mission for SWAT, the TL should only use info obtained from Detectives, Patrol Officers, or CI’s. T/F

Answer 12

False

Question 13

Name at least 3 contingencies the TL of the emergency/arrest team should consider and discuss when moving the team into position on a criminal barricade with no hostages.

Answer 13

arrest
less lethal deployment
contained positions

Question 14

The reason that police tactical principles are ignored is because tactical operations occupy only a small percentage of the total efforts of the agency. T/F

Answer 14

True

Question 15

By tactically deploying chemical agents in a methodical and planned manner we can create an escape route for the suspect toward the E-Team or Emergency Entry Team (ETT). T/F

Answer 15

True

Question 16

A tactic used to deprive an individual or group space within a structure is referred to as: (commonly used with gas deployment)

Answer 16

Space Denial or Aerial Denial or Space Deprivation

Question 17

____ is a set of circumstances or facts which are created by the suspect or officers that allows for the successful deployment of a less lethal option.

Answer 17

Less Lethal Opportunity

Question 18

As a leader you increase the likelihood of tactical success by maintaining the initiative and creating tactical dilemmas for the suspect. T/F

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Tactical leadership is the ability to influence others to accomplish a given mission under tense, uncertain and rapidly evolving circumstances. T/F

Answer 19

True

Question 20

To be a good TL, you should be TECHNICALLY and TACTICALLY proficient. T/F

Answer 20

True

Question 21

A good TL should keep team members informed. T/F

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Name 5 methods of search warrant service:

Answer 22

1. Surveillance and take-down away (from target site)
2. Contain and callout
3. Breach and hold(Breach and fade)
4. Limited Penetration
5. Controlled Entry/Deliberate Movement

Question 23

There is no need to have LL options on SWAT, only on patrol. T/F

Answer 23

False

Question 24

And Emergency Entry Team (EET) on a hostage situation should be comprised of a minimum of __ SWAT team personnel.

Answer 24

6

Question 25

After the room has been cleared by a mirror, there is no need to enter and physically clear the room. T/F

Answer 25

False

Question 26

Name 3 red flags for an entry team at the breach point of a warrant entry.

Answer 26

Compromised on approach Failed/delayed breach shots fired

Question 27

As a TL handling the EET on a barricaded incident with hostages, name at least 3 contingencies that should be planned for and discussed within the team.

Answer 27

suspect surrender crisis entry hostage comes out

Question 28

This court case moved deadly force under the fourth amendment.

Answer 28

TN v. Garner

Question 29

Hostage Rescue is the most ___ ____ intensive operation that a SWAT team can undertake.

Answer 29

man power

Question 30

List 3 methods of breaching

Answer 30

pick and ram porting shotgun breach explosive breach

Question 31

The reasonable officer standard was set forth in what Supreme Court case?

Answer 31

Graham v. Connor

Question 32

In Hostage Rescue operations, SWAT's primary goal is to secure the crisis area as quickly as possible. T/F

Answer 32

False

Question 33

During a hostage situation, the Tactical Commander should delegate nothing because there can be no mistakes. T/F

Answer 33

False

Question 34

A chemical agent team consists of a minimum of (#) SWAT personnel

Answer 34

3

Question 35

If a SWAT team is on scene, negotiators are in direct communication with the hostage-taker and the Incident Commander is monitoring the situation, then the police are in complete control of the situation. T/F

Answer 35

False

Question 36

Incident Command helps organize resources and define the mission. T/F

Answer 36

True

Question 37

The first SWAT operator on the scene of a hostage situation will assume ___ ____.

Answer 37

Tactical Command

Question 38

The ___ ____ is responsible for the management of all tactical decisions at the incident site.

Answer 38

SWAT commander

Question 39

Operators should be prepared mentally to __ a life to ___ a life.

Answer 39

take a life to save a life.

Question 40

The test for Graham rest on the __ __ __ ___ known to the officer at the time the force was employed.

Answer 40

totality of the circumstances

Question 41

OODA stands for

Answer 41

observe, orient, decide, act

Question 42

During a hostage rescue operation, the SWAT commander should delegate the following tasks (4 tasks)

Answer 42

Deliberate Rescue Plan Crisis Entry Plan Mobile Plan Negotiations w/CNT

Question 43

Name some hazards for the use if an interior FSDD during a warrant service

Answer 43

fire, elderly and children

Question 44

CP stands for:

Answer 44

Command Post

Question 45

CNT stands for

Answer 45

Crisis Negotiations Team

Question 46

TOC stands for

Answer 46

Tactical Operations Center

Question 47

Name the 5 elements of a tactical entry.

Answer 47

``` Approach Breach Clear (movement) Control Stand Down Procedures ```

Question 48

Name the 4 safety priorities that assist TL's and Commander with making tactical decisions

Answer 48

``` Hostages/Victim Innocent Public Safety Suspect (Evidence) ```

Question 49

Name the 3 areas of leadership of a TL should should control and contribute to while running a SWAT team

Answer 49

Administrative Training Tactical

Question 50

What is the 5 step tactical decision making process?

Answer 50

``` Priorities (safety) Information and Intel Environment and Terrain Tools, Tactics, Technology and Team Officer Instincts ```

Question 51

SWAT Operators are commonly tasked with handling ___, ___ and ___ evolving situations

Answer 51

tense, uncertain and rapidly

Question 52

SWAT's mission is to __ __

Answer 52

Save lives