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Officer Survival
Christensen, Miller class
10
Other
Professional
11/21/2015

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Term
What are the three aspects of officer survival?
Definition

Emotional

 

Physical

 

Mental

Term
What is the purpose of Officer Survival?
Definition
Increase survivability through preparation & personal commitment
Term
What is the most potent weapon in regards to officer survival?
Definition
the mind
Term
What percent of 'luck' is involved when an officer is unprepared for officer survival?
Definition
75%
Term

What are the five elements on the Awareness Spectrum?

 

"Cooper's Colors"

Definition
White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Black
Term
Define Critical Incident
Definition
Any event with sufficient impact to produce a significant emotional reaction immediately following the incident or at a later point in time
Term
What are the five key points to consider during contact and confrontation?
Definition

Be alert; expect the unexpected

 

Keep distance

 

maintain cover

 

get backup

 

never underestimate the opponent

Term
What are the three key elements of tactical thinking?
Definition

Analyze the Situation

 

Anticipate what problems might occur

 

Make a plan for controlling action

Term
Name four types of stress response (sympathetic nervous system).
Definition

Startle response

 

thought distraction

 

sensory distortion

 

physical distress

Term
What is the foundation of the survival triangle?
Definition
mental conditioning
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