Flash cards MA

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the lecture notes.

Universal Weapons Safety Rule 1

Treat every weapon as if it were loaded.

Universal Weapons Safety Rule 2

Never point your weapon at anything you do not intend to shoot.

Universal Weapons Safety Rule 3

Keep your finger straight and off the trigger until you are ready to fire.

Universal Weapons Safety Rule 4

Keep your weapon on safe until you intend to fire.

M18 Condition 1

Slide forward, magazine inserted, round in chamber, weapon on safe.

M18 Condition 3

Slide forward, magazine inserted, no round in chamber, weapon on safe.

M18 Condition 4

Slide forward, no round in chamber, no magazine inserted, weapon on safe.

M4 Condition 1

Bolt forward, round in chamber, magazine inserted, ejection port closed, safety on.

M4 Condition 3

Bolt forward, no round in chamber, ejection port closed, safety on.

M4 Condition 4

Bolt forward, no round in chamber, no magazine inserted, ejection port closed, safety on.

M500 Condition 1

Action forward, round in chamber, magazine tube filled, safety on.

M500 Condition 3

Action forward, no round in chamber, magazine tube filled, safety on.

M500 Condition 4

Action forward, no round in chamber, magazine tube empty, safety on.

M18 Max Effective Range

50 meters.

M4 Max Effective Range

500 meters.

M18 Max Range

1800 meters.

M4 Max Range

3600 meters.

M500 Max Range

604 meters.

M500 Max Effective Range

46 meters.

MA Creed

Master-at-Arms: allegiance to country, devotion to duty, and personal integrity above all; authority with dignity; promotes high standards of conduct.

Deadly Force

Force likely to cause death or serious bodily harm, or injury.

Deadly Force Triangle – Opportunity

Weapon or explosive within effective range to cause death or serious bodily harm.

Deadly Force Triangle – Capability

Ability or means to cause death or serious bodily injury.

Deadly Force Triangle – Intent

Willingness of an individual to cause death or serious bodily harm through aggressive actions or lack of compliance.

Use of Force Continuum

Range of responses from professional presence to deadly force to control a situation.

Professional Presence

First level of the continuum: deter or influence without using force.

Verbal Commands

Verbal instructions used to gain compliance.

Soft Controls

Non-kinetic methods (gestures, posture) to gain control.

Hard Controls

Physical methods to restrain or control a person.

Intermediate Weapons

Tools used before deadly force to gain control (e.g., less-lethal options).

Deadly Force (Continuum step)

Use of lethal means when other steps fail or are inappropriate.

Justification – Self-defense & defense of DOD personnel

Use deadly force in self-defense or in defense of others as authorized.

Justification – Defense of others

Use deadly force to defend others when necessary.

Justification – Protecting assets vital to national security

Use deadly force to protect assets vital to national security.

Justification – Protecting inherently dangerous property

Use deadly force to protect inherently dangerous property.

Justification – Protecting National Critical Infrastructure

Use deadly force to protect critical infrastructure.

Justification – Arrest or apprehension and preventing escape

Use deadly force when arrest or preventing escape is necessary.

Justification – Defense against animals

Use deadly force to defend against dangerous animals.

General Order 1

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

General Order 2

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

General Order 3

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

General Order 4

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.

General Order 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

General Order 6

To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the deck and officers and petty officers of the watch only.

General Order 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

General Order 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

General Order 9

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

General Order 10

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

General Order 11

To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

General Order 1

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

General Order 2

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

General Order 3

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

General Order 4

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.

General Order 5

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

General Order 6

To receive, obey and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the deck and officers and petty officers of the watch only.

General Order 7

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

General Order 8

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

General Order 9

To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions.

General Order 10

To salute all officers and all