MACTAC Response and Law Enforcement Coordination Quiz

According to the text, what is the purpose of the Department's mission?

To gather and disseminate intelligence
To protect vital structures (correct)
To interrupt the deadly actions of the suspects
To establish perimeter control

What should be included in the Area Standing Plans?

Information about the suspects
Primary and alternate Code ALPHA locations (correct)
Instructions for responding to a MACTAC event
Detailed instructions for protecting Department facilities

What should first responding officers do within the first 15 minutes of a MACTAC incident?

Quickly establish perimeter control and gather intelligence
Assess the situation and act based on the best available information
Disrupt the deadly actions of the suspects
Assemble into contact teams and announce what is occurring (correct)

Why should the Department avoid over-deploying its resources to a single incident during a MACTAC event?

To minimize response delays and unnecessary risks (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the necessary actions that should be taken to facilitate a coordinated response at a MACTAC incident?

Assess, Announce, Assemble, and Act (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of the MACTAC concept?

To mitigate the severity of terrorist actions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the MACTAC concept provide for multiple agencies and jurisdictions?

Common nomenclature and tactics (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should Department personnel do once a terrorist act is identified as a MACTAC incident?

Await direction from their supervisors (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the essential functions of the MACTAC concept?

Stop or interrupt the deadly actions of the suspects (B) Signup and view all the answers

What may be required in response to a MACTAC incident?

The response of other agencies, departments, and jurisdictions (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which team designation would be given to the first contact team at the Staples incident?

Staples 1-1 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority mission of the contact teams involved in assault?

To make contact with the suspect(s) to stop the deadly behavior (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority mission of the contact teams involved in support?

To provide cover fire (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority mission of the contact teams involved in security?

To secure the squad's rear and flanks (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the priority mission of the contact teams involved in rescue?

To conduct rescues of victims (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of the Department-wide broadcast?

To inform sworn employees of a verified MACTAC event (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what should personnel do if the Code ALPHA location is inaccessible?

Respond to the next closest Code ALPHA location (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended state of readiness for Department personnel in relation to a MACTAC event?

Maintain a constant state of readiness (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of configuring into four-officer contact teams at the Code ALPHA location?

To establish perimeter security (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the role of MACTAC tactics in a tactical encounter?

Provide superior maneuverability (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the minimum operating force for an Area Patrol MOF on the primary watches and midwatches for that day?

Two supervisors and essential station personnel (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Platoon according to the text?

A group consisting of three to five squads (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Rescue Task Force according to the text?

A team consisting of a minimum of two firefighter/EMS personnel and two law enforcement (LE) officers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Hot Zone according to the text?

An area of most danger. Contact with the suspect is likely (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a Staging Area according to the text?

An area established for the temporary location of available resources (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the definition of MACTAC?

A terrorist attack involving improvised explosive devices (IED), high powered weapons, or a hostage siege where the armed person(s) have used or are preparing to use deadly force on other persons. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 4 A's concept in MACTAC?

To help officers recall the necessary actions that should be taken to facilitate a coordinated response toward a given threat at a MACTAC event. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an active shooter?

An armed person who has used deadly force or is inflicting serious bodily injury and aggressively continues to do so while having unrestricted access to additional victims. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of cover fire in MACTAC?

To control and deliberate fire directed at a life-endangering threat where an officer reasonably believes the threat to be located. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Immediate Action/Rapid Deployment (IARD)?

The swift and immediate deployment of law enforcement resources to ongoing, life threatening situations where delayed deployment could result in death or serious bodily injury. (B) Signup and view all the answers