Impact Munitions Instructor Recertification

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Even though no signs of injury might be present, it is a good practice to consider medical treatment for any individual who has been struck with a high energy impact munition (1 point):

True

False

In terms of expected kinetic energy, which round would you expect to “hit” with the most energy (1 point)?

a. 37/40 “bean bag” round

b. 12 gauge “Bean Bag” round

c. SAGE LE K01 round

d. FN 303 marking round

e. Lightfield Superstar

The concept of “Tactical Aim Points” takes into consideration more than just the launcher’s capabilities (1 point).

True

False

Past problems (lessons learned) from the use of less lethal force include which of the following (1 point):

a. Creating jeopardy

b. Improper selection or mistaken use of lethal round

c. Leaving cover after a suspect falls out of sight

d. All of the above

e. None of the above

37mm and 40mm projectiles have the following characteristics, except (1 point):

a. Have a wide variety of payloads

b. Some combine kinetic energy with chemical agent dispersion

c. Are less expensive than 12 gauge projectiles

d. None of the above

Inadequate training may serve as the basis for a 1983 action, where the failure to train amounts to deliberate indifference to the rights of a person (1 point).

True

False

Some level of pain and injury can be expected when a SIMS projectile is used to gain compliance from a suspect (1 point).

True

False

In terms of expected kinetic energy, which round would you expect to “hit” with the least energy (1 point)?

a. 37/40 “bean bag” round

b. 40 mm “sponge-nose” round

c. SAGE LE K01 round

d. FN 303 marking round

e. Lightfield Superstar

Space and time is the concept relating to the proximity of the officer to the suspect and the brain’s ability to appropriately identify and respond to a potential threat (1 point):

True

False

The primary concerns of a long-range engagement with a SIMS include all of the following, except (1 point):

a. Potentially too much energy

b. Not as effective due to lessened energy

c. Not as accurate at longer distances

d. Higher potential for SBI or death due to lessened accuracy

The main case law that covers the problem of officers leaving a position of cover and concealment (tactical advantage) and creating a deadly force confrontation (jeopardy) in a suicidal incident is contained in (1 point):

a. Adams et al v City of Reinot

b. Allen v Muskogee

c. Quezada v Bernalillo

d. Tennessee v Garner

While the impact from a round from the PepperBall system is on the lower end of the kinetic energy scale, the system has several benefits including all of the below, except (1 point):

a. Can deploy chemical agents at distance

b. High capacity

c. No training is required to use since it is similar to a paint-ball gun

d. Quick multiple shot potential

e. Can be effective by direct impact or skip fired

Non-flexible projectiles are designed to conform to the contour of the suspect’s body (1 point).

True

False

While cost is certainly a consideration for the development and on-going maintenance of a Less Lethal program, the main focus should be (1 point):

a. Training and equipment for every contingency

b. Minimal re-certification time and cost

c. Training and equipment for incidents most likely to occur at your agency

Every less lethal operator and contact team member should be prepared for potential failures when deploying SIMS. These failures could include all of the following, except (1 point):

a. In-effective on the suspect

b. The round misses the suspect

c. The suspect is struck but not incapacitated and presents a lethal threat

d. None of the above

At a distance of 40 feet, which round would you expect would be most accurate (1 point)?

a. 37 mm “bean bag” round (bright yellow)

b. 40 mm “stinger” round

c. 40 mm “sponge-nose” round

d. 12 gauge square (ravioli) “bean bag” round

A Less Lethal program should include an understanding and incorporation of which of the following concepts/ideas (1 point):

a. Your Agency’s mission and values

b. Reliance on contemporary and continuous training

c. Law, policy, and ethics

d. All of the above

e. None of the above

A standard 37mm drag-stabilized projectile has the following weight and velocity (1 point).

a. 98 grams @ 220 ft./s

b. 40 grams @ 280 ft./s

c. 80 grams @ 400 ft./s

d. 50 grams @ 650 ft./s

The “Contact Team” concept stresses that regardless of the size of the contact team, the Team Leader should be responsible for any less lethal SIMS deployments because they are trained to a higher standard and skill level (1 point).

True

False

The concept of “Opportunity” incorporates the following ideas, except (1 point):

a. Once contingency plans are in place, being ready to deploy the SIMS because a second opportunity may never come again

b. Providing the Less Lethal operator with a lethal cover officer

c. Knowing the capabilities of the SIMS launcher and projectile

d. Getting command approval prior to launching a SIMS

Less lethal tactical decision making does not rely on the understanding of the Safety Priorities (1 point).

True

False

As a LL instructor, you are only required to train on the technical components of the system you deploy (1 point).

True

False

Some injury (however slight) to the suspect caused by an impact from a SIMS should be expected to achieve compliance, gain control, or incapacitate a threat (1 point).

True

False

Deployment distances can greatly impact the effectiveness and accuracy of all Less Lethal SIMS (1 point).

True

False

A standard 12 gauge drag-stabilized projectile has the following weight and velocity (1 point).

a. 80 grams @ 250 ft./s

b. 40 grams @ 280 ft./s

c. 40 grams @ 380 ft./s

d. 20 grams @ 500 ft./s

The primary concerns of a close-range engagement with a SIMS include all of the following, except (1 point):

a. Potentially too much energy

b. Not as accurate

c. Space and Time issues

d. Higher potential for SBI or death

The tactical aim point of a high-energy SIMS round for an unarmed suspect who is acting in a non-aggressive manner should always be “center mass” (1 point).

True

False

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Thursday, January 11

Mitch Javidi