30 Questions
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Department's mission?
To protect vital structures
What should be included in the Area Standing Plans?
Primary and alternate Code ALPHA locations
What should first responding officers do within the first 15 minutes of a MACTAC incident?
Assemble into contact teams and announce what is occurring
Why should the Department avoid over-deploying its resources to a single incident during a MACTAC event?
To minimize response delays and unnecessary risks
What are the necessary actions that should be taken to facilitate a coordinated response at a MACTAC incident?
Assess, Announce, Assemble, and Act
According to the text, what is the purpose of the MACTAC concept?
To mitigate the severity of terrorist actions
What does the MACTAC concept provide for multiple agencies and jurisdictions?
Common nomenclature and tactics
What should Department personnel do once a terrorist act is identified as a MACTAC incident?
Await direction from their supervisors
What is one of the essential functions of the MACTAC concept?
Stop or interrupt the deadly actions of the suspects
What may be required in response to a MACTAC incident?
The response of other agencies, departments, and jurisdictions
Which team designation would be given to the first contact team at the Staples incident?
Staples 1-1
What is the priority mission of the contact teams involved in assault?
To make contact with the suspect(s) to stop the deadly behavior
What is the priority mission of the contact teams involved in support?
To provide cover fire
What is the priority mission of the contact teams involved in security?
To secure the squad's rear and flanks
What is the priority mission of the contact teams involved in rescue?
To conduct rescues of victims
According to the text, what is the purpose of the Department-wide broadcast?
To inform sworn employees of a verified MACTAC event
According to the text, what should personnel do if the Code ALPHA location is inaccessible?
Respond to the next closest Code ALPHA location
What is the recommended state of readiness for Department personnel in relation to a MACTAC event?
Maintain a constant state of readiness
What is the purpose of configuring into four-officer contact teams at the Code ALPHA location?
To establish perimeter security
According to the text, what is the role of MACTAC tactics in a tactical encounter?
Provide superior maneuverability
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
What is the definition of a Platoon according to the text?
A group consisting of three to five squads
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
What is the definition of a Hot Zone according to the text?
An area of most danger. Contact with the suspect is likely
What is the definition of a Staging Area according to the text?
An area established for the temporary location of available resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Test your knowledge on responding to MACTAC events and coordinating with law enforcement agencies in this quiz. Learn how to effectively handle Code ALPHA locations and prepare for potential additional attacks.
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