Shoulder pin restraints
Combat psychology
Tactical Principles
100

What are the 2 types of neck restraints?

Vascular neck restraints, respiratory next restraints 

100

The average officer has between ________ seconds of peak performance to control a threat

10 to 15 seconds

100

What is the minimum distance for the reactionary gap?

6 feet

200

What type of neck restraint is the shoulder pin restraint?

Vascular neck restraint

200

List 5 symptoms of SNS activation

1. Rapid breathing

2. Cotton mouth

3. Muscular tremors

4. Increased heart rate

5. Sweaty palms

6. Visual difficulty 

7. Loss of concentration 

8. Loss of bowel control

200

What are the 5 areas of risk for an officer?

1. Hands

2. Weapons

3. Friends and associates

4. Escape route

5. Environment 

300

What are the 4 physilogical factors of the vascular neck restraint?

Venous compression, vagus stimulation, carotid compression, valsalva maneuver

300

The perception of a threat is based on what 4 factors?

1. Proximity of the threat

2. Time it takes to control the threat

3. Confidence in your abilities

4. Amount of experience with the threat

300

What are the 4 most common types of resistance?

1. Resistance duering handcuffing

2. Passive actions 

3. Escort position resistance

4. Assaultive

400

What are the 5 technical aspects of the shoulder pin restraint?

Approach, arm placement, grip, compression, takedown procedure

400

Name 2 ways PNS backlash symptoms can be managed?


1. Lying horizontally to equalize blood pressure

2. Ingest carbohydrates

400

What are the 7 tactical principles?

1. Winning mentality

2. Cover and concealment 

3. Time:distance ratio

4. One plus one rule

5. Threat cues

6. De-escalation

7. Verbal commands

500

What are the 2 common myths in regards to carotid compression during a shoulder pin restraint?

1. The carotid arteries are the only source of blood to the brain

2. A forearm can create enough compression to achieve 80% compression of the carotid arteries

500

Name 7 ways an officer can manage/overcome SNS activation?


1. Fitness

2. Diet

3. Belief system

4. Confidence factor

5. Motor skills selection

6. Imagery drills

7. Tactical breathing

500

What are the 4 purposes of loud verbal commands?

1. Mentally shock the subject

2. Create witnesses

3. Deliver clear, concise commands to a subject

4. Take control of a situation