Safety Testing
What are the steps to making sure that the barrel is clear?
Place your thumb in the loading port and then visually check the barrel.
Why do we have LLS Munitions as as option on the UOF continuum?
To bring down or prevent the escalation of force.
On a report it should be documented that the use of LLS munitions where used why?
To avoid serious bodily injury and potential loss of life
What is the target of a flash-bang?
The flash-bang should be directed at the floor or ceiling.
How many situational stages are on the TJA ladder of force?
Four
What are the two ways that you can determine if your barrel will accommodate less than lethal munitions?
Go-No-Go Device
Dime Test
What does Less than Lethal munitions do for questionable lethal UOF situations?
It "Bridges the Gap" by giving officers other alternatives to using lethal force.
What are the types of ways to check the types of rounds?
Written on the side or the metal end or the munition
Clear Shell that shows the content
What are the two types of Flash-Bangs?
12GA and Throwables
What UOF stage does LLS Munitions?
Four-Less Lethal
What checks need to be conducted by the safety officer and the shooter?
Check the Receiver
Check the Barrel
Check the Loading Tube
Make sure that all checks are conducted physically and visually
What is the primary target for the than lethal munition and why would we ever alter from this target zone?
The primary target is the legs unless the situation escalates to lethal.
What are you mandated to do to the barrel prior to firing less than lethal munitions?
Look down the barrel
What can happen if you fire a flash-bang at a person within 10-15 feet?
Serious Injury or Death
What is the general rule that I mention during the the discussions of the Ladder of Force.
You use equal Force but legally allowed to use one step above. However, we are always trying to use the one below (Lesser Force).
Before any firing occurs in training what steps must be conducted by the shooter and the safety officer?
Check to make sure that the weapon is clear
Check to make sure the rounds are identified
Load only after the instructor tells you to.
Verbalize by both parties "Clear-Identified-Loaded"
What are the two types of less than lethal munition rounds and one example of each?
Flexible: Beanbag, tailfin, or gel rounds
Non flexible: Harden rubber rounds such as rubber balls, rockets, cylinders, etc.
What always has to be done before range activities?
Safety Checks
What are the three things that occur that make the flash-bang effective.
Loud Sound
Flash of Light
Concussion Wave
Name two Training for each situational stage.
Check the ladder of Force
What are the four reasons that we test and evaluate munitions for our department?
1. Check for Accuracy
2. Check for Manufacturer Range
3. Check for Impact Effectiveness
4. Determine Limitations
Name the four benefits of Less than lethal munitions.
1. Prevents costly litigation
2. Prevents loss of life
3. Prevents negative media coverage
4. It creates less hesitancy of use for the officer
What are at least four reasons that we follow range safety rules?
To prevent:
Injury or death to self
Injury or death to others
Getting kicked out and/or banned from range
Being sued or jailed
Being injured by range master
Getting sent home from the raining program
Are are flash-bangs classified as and what puts them in that classification?
Low explosive because they are less than +5000 degrees (2000 degrees) and under 25400 decibels, unlike high explosives.
Name each level of the situational stages from the lest to the greatest without looking at the paper.
Check the Ladder of force