USMC USE OF FORCE
In Graham V. Connor, the supreme court determined that all us of force claims against law enforcement shall be analyzed using ________________ reasonableness standard. Drag the correct word or phrase into the box .
an objective
"Armed personnel" are defined as Marine Corps military and civilian law enforcement/security personnel when in possession of _________. Drag the correct word or phrase into the box below.
both firearm for assigned duties and ammunition for the firearm.
Deadly Force is that force which a person uses causing, or a person knows or should know would create a ________. Drag the correct word or phrase into the box.
substantial risk of causing death or serious bodily harm or injury.
You must qualify with your duty firearm every ____________ months. Drag correct word or phrase into the box below. 12 3 18 6
12
Link the edges of the following reasonable perception of resistance with the reasonable response.
Compliant - Verbal Commands Resistant (Passive) - Contact controls Resistant (Active) - Compliance Techniques Assaultive (Bodily Harm) - Defensive Tactics Assaultive (Serious Bodily Harm) - Deadly Force
While conducting a security check on a facility that contains classified documents vital to national security, you notice a side door open with signs of forced entry. it is after duty hours and you are alone. You notify dispatch and request backup. Dispatch replies and states that K-9 patrol will be there in two minutes. shortly after K-9 unit arrives, a man carrying a briefcase walks out the door and upon seeing you, takes off running across an open field. You yell, "Stop, Police" but the man continues to run. What is the next level of force you should use?
Deadly Force is authorized because the facility contains classified documents vital to national security, but lesser means such as releasing the K-9 are available
You are dispatched to the Youth Center for a pit-bull attacking a child. Upon arrival, you see no one in the area, and a large pit-bull walking around in front of the building with people watching out of the doors. The dog appears to have blood on him and is still agitated. As you exit you parked vehicle to check on the kids inside, the pit-bull charges toward yo barking and growling. choose the best reasonable response to this situation.
Deadly Force is authorized for self-defense. Remain in your vehicle and continue to observe the dog. If the dog poses an imminent threat to the safety of persons in the area, shoot it. Otherwise, wait for animal control to respond.
While at a domestic disturbance in base housing, a man runs out of the back bedroom with a knife in his hand. When he sees you across the room, he turns and runs toward you in an aggressive manner. You draw your firearm and command him to halt but he continues to run towards you. Choose the best reasonable response to this situation.
Deadly Force is authorized. The man has failed to comply with commands to halt. He has demonstrated opportunity, intent, and capability.
You respond to a disturbance in a barracks parking lot . Upon arrival, you see a crowd. As you move through the crows giving commands, you observe a man place a bayonet against the neck of an unconscious person on the ground. You command the suspect to drop the bayonet but he ignores you. The suspect leans in towards the victim with the bayonet. It appears he will stab the unconscious person on the ground within seconds. Choose the best reasonable response to this situation.
Deadly Force is authorized. You are protecting a helpless person against death or serious bodily harm. However, you must consider the crowd and determine weather or not using deadly force will endanger innocent bystanders.
To prevent escape, it is permissible to handcuff suspects to objects. (T/F)
False
When n the shotgun is carried, the law enforcement/security officer will carry the weapon with a fully loaded magazine tube, round in the chamber, bolt forward, safety on, and at least five additional round. (T/F)
False
Whenever force is used, to include the use of handcuff , baton, Taser or OC, a Statement of Force form does NOT have to be completed. (T/F)
False
You must use every level of force on the force continuum beginning with the lowest force first. If that force fails, you must then use the next level of force and are NOT authorized to skip a level of force. This continues until the suspect complies. (T/F)
False (Situation dictates)
Warning shots are authorized. (T/F)
False (Warning shots are never authorized).
Identify the Marine Corps Order concerning Deadly Force.
MCO 5510.6G
In which of the following situations does MCO 5500.6H not apply.
Military operations subject to DoD rules of Engagement
What three pre-conditions must be present before deadly force is authorized?
Opportunity, Capability, Intent
Waivers for arming personnel can only be granted by _______. Drop the correct word or phrase into the box.
PP&O (PS) or the chief of a diplomatic mission.
Deadly force is authorized when it reasonably appears to be necessary to prevent the sabotage of national critical infrastructure. (T/F)
True
In accordance with MCO 5500.6H, Deadly Force is justified only under conditions of extreme necessity, as a resort, after all lesser means have failed or cannot reasonably be employed. (T/F)
True
Shooting a vicious animal is permitted in self-defense. (T/F)
True
The United States Supreme Court in Tennessee V. Garner (1985) held that apprehending a fleeing felon was a seizure and has to comply with the reasonableness requirements of the Fourth Amendment, (T/ F)
True
The United States Supreme Court, in the landmark case Graham V. Connor (1989) applied a three-part test on the reasonableness of police use of force; this test requires analysis of the specific facts and circumstances surrounding the incident, specifically: 1. The severity of the offense suspected; 2. Suspect posed an immediate threat to the officer or other; 3. Suspect was actively resisting or attempting to evade arrest by flight. (T/F)
True
The Use Of Force order is specific to personnel with firearms, but the principles apply equally to personnel armed with weapons or equipment (such as MWD) which could cause death or serious bodily harm. (T/F)
True
When a firearm is discharged, it will be fired with the intent of rendering the person(s) at whom it was discharged incapable of continuing the activity or course of behavior the prompted the officer to shoot. (T/F)
True
When force is warranted, only the minimum amount of force necessary to reach the objective will be used. (T/F)
True
When the M9 (9MM) pistol is ,a the law enforcement/security officer will carry the weapon with a full magazine inserted, round in chamber, slide forward, hammer down, safety on, and at least on additional fully loaded magazine. (T/F)
True
While on duty, only government owned weapons and ammunitions are authorized to be carried by Security and Law Enforcement personnel. (T/F)
True
You do NOT have to be fired at in order to be justified to use deadly force. (T/F)
True
What are the five levels of force from lowest to the highest?
Verbal commands, Contact controls, Compliance techniques (OC spray, pain compliance, restraints with and without baton), defensive tactics (punches/kicks and baton blocks/strikes), Deadly force
