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What is the primary purpose of the Firearms Training Simulator in the shooting decisions lesson?
What is the primary purpose of the Firearms Training Simulator in the shooting decisions lesson?
What is the primary consideration for determining whether to use an intermediate weapon or escalate to the use of a firearm?
What is the primary consideration for determining whether to use an intermediate weapon or escalate to the use of a firearm?
When should a recruit consider using verbal commands or a verbal challenge?
When should a recruit consider using verbal commands or a verbal challenge?
What is a key consideration in determining whether to use cover in response to a given scenario?
What is a key consideration in determining whether to use cover in response to a given scenario?
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What is the primary consideration for determining whether deadly force was justified?
What is the primary consideration for determining whether deadly force was justified?
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How are the scenarios designed for the Firearms Training Simulator?
How are the scenarios designed for the Firearms Training Simulator?
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What is the primary purpose of the FATS equipment in the training scenarios?
What is the primary purpose of the FATS equipment in the training scenarios?
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What type of scenarios are included in the FATS training program?
What type of scenarios are included in the FATS training program?
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What is the purpose of the simulated cover (portable wall unit) in the FATS training program?
What is the purpose of the simulated cover (portable wall unit) in the FATS training program?
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How do instructors provide feedback to recruits after each scenario?
How do instructors provide feedback to recruits after each scenario?
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What is the focus of the critiques provided by instructors after each scenario?
What is the focus of the critiques provided by instructors after each scenario?
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What is the ultimate goal of the FATS training program?
What is the ultimate goal of the FATS training program?
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Study Notes
Firearms Training Simulator
- The Firearms Training Simulator is equipped with simulated pistols, shotguns, and OC spray.
- Recruits will participate in scenarios that test their decision-making skills, including:
- Determining whether to use an intermediate weapon or escalate to a firearm
- Deciding when to draw a firearm based on the threat presented
- Deciding when to fire a weapon or restrain from firing
- Using verbal commands or challenges
- Using cover in response to a scenario
- Avoiding reckless gunfire
Scenario Objectives
- The scenarios are designed to test each of the objectives listed above
- Scenarios are adjustable to emphasize strong and weak points
- Scenarios include:
- Known risk calls
- Unknown scenarios to create realistic surprises
- Scenarios with one or multiple subjects (good guys and bad guys)
- Scenarios that encourage recruits to prematurely drop their guard
- Scenarios that require recruits to decide when to draw and which weapon to draw
Training Simulator Features
- The simulator uses laser-equipped firearms and a mace spray canister simulator
- Role-playing exercises are incorporated into the scenarios
- The computer-generated scenarios include realistic simulations of law enforcement situations
- Recruits are encouraged to treat screen images as real people
- Instructors provide constructive critiques on the recruits' performance after each scenario
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Description
This quiz assesses the decision-making skills of law enforcement recruits in simulated firearms scenarios, including the use of intermediate weapons and escalation protocols.
