SFTRG 1:16

A complete set of flashcards covering Air Force Security Forces User of Force definitions, Graham v. Connor factors, and response procedures based on the SFTRG 1 Chapter 16 notes.

What is objective reasonableness?

Judging force from the perspective of a reasonable officer on the scene.

What is totality of circumstances?

All circumstances related to the incident used to justify force decisions.

What is an immediate threat?

A threat requiring instant response.

What is an imminent threat?

A dangerous situation about to occur or unfolding.

What is force?

An effort to compel compliance, gain control, or overcome resistance.

What is non-lethal force?

Force unlikely to cause death or serious bodily injury.

What is justified force?

Force that is objectively reasonable based on circumstances.

What is excessive force?

Force that is not objectively reasonable.

What is deadly force?

Force creating substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury.

What is the goal of USAF use of force procedures?

Gain control or compliance using only reasonable force.

What Supreme Court case established objective reasonableness?

Graham v. Connor ($1989$).

What are the $3$ Graham v. Connor factors?

Severity of crime, immediate threat, and resistance/flight.

What is a threat assessment?

Identifying, mitigating, and preventing threats.

Name a pre-assault indicator.

Clenched fists, target glancing, or verbal threats.

What are the $3$ force response phases?

Escalation, stabilization, and de-escalation.

What is escalation?

Increasing force to gain control.

What is de-escalation?

Reducing force and increasing cooperation.

What is stabilization?

Restoring compliance through evaluation and tactics.

What are the $3$ elements of force application?

Tools, tactics, and timing.

What are tools in use of force?

Mechanical, physical, or mental resources used to gain compliance.

What are tactics?

Techniques and procedures used to apply tools.

What is timing?

Applying force at the appropriate moment.

What $3$ elements guide officer perception?

Ability, opportunity, and intent.

What is a compliant subject?

One who follows commands and cooperates.

What is a passive resistor?

A subject refusing commands without physical aggression.

What is an active resistor?

A subject physically resisting control.

What is assaultive bodily harm?

Aggression capable of causing injury but not death.

What is assaultive grievous bodily harm/death?

Actions capable of causing death or serious injury.

When should Defenders call for assistance?

Whenever safely possible before engaging in force.

Is the least intrusive force always required?

No, only objectively reasonable force is required.

What factors should be considered when evaluating force?

Threat level, number of aggressors, size, age, training, and available assistance.

When is deadly force authorized?

When objectively reasonable and authorized by law/policy.

What serious offense may justify deadly force?

An offense involving imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm.

What should be done before firing a weapon when feasible?

Give a HALT or STOP warning.

What post-use-of-force action is required after baton, OC, ECD, MWD, vehicle, or firearm use?

Request medical evaluation and attention.

What must be documented after a use-of-force incident?

Reason for contact, subject actions, force used, injuries, and justification.