SWAT/Active Shooter Study Guide with
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Difference between SWAT and an active shooter call - Answer -have time, barricaded;
in progress ("hot"), has to be dealt with immediately, don't have time.
position names and responsibilities for those in a diamond formation - Answer -point-call
out openings, forward cover
flanks- clear rooms, throw blocks,squad leader
purpose for each of the positions listed above - Answer -long cover, squad leader
how a team leader is normally established - Answer -most tactically sound person;
training & skill
two basic room entry techniques used - Answer -cross-over & button-hook
what is a "fatal funnel" and it's importance to "clear it" as soon as possible - Answer -
main entrance into room, not to clog door; easier/bigger target in front of door
how do officers in a "stack" indicate they are ready to make an entry - Answer -tap
down, tap up
if officers are involved in a shooting during an active shooter/SWAT situation, when is
medical attention given to the vicitim - Answer -as soon as it is safe to do so
what does it mean when a flank "throws a block" - Answer -provide cover over an
opening square to door (vest)
tactic used to clear a corner slowly - Answer -slice the pie
what situation began the need for departments to train for active shooter situations -
Answer -columbine high school shooting in Colorado.
after clearing a room, how do officers that clear the room notify their teammates that it is
clear - Answer -yell "clear, coming out" make sure teammates echo what they say for
confirmation
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