USMC Policy and Deadly Force Flashcards

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What is the USMC policy on alcohol abuse?

Eliminate alcoholism. (correct)

Ignore alcohol abuse issues.

Identify, treat, and return alcoholics to full duty. (correct)

Provide funding for alcohol-related programs.

Define deadly force.

Force used to cause death or serious bodily harm.

When is deadly force authorized? (Select all that apply)

As a first option.

Under conditions of extreme necessity. (correct)

When told by a superior officer.

As a last resort. (correct)

Identify the justifications for using deadly force.

Defense of property dangerous to others. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of tactical communications in the MAGTF?

Enable information flow throughout all levels of command in a MAGTF. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Commander's Intent?

Purpose of the operation (WHY), method of exploitation (HOW), end state (WHAT). Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Red Cross?

To protect and assist victims of war. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the components of military correspondence.

Standard letter. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the three risk controls used to mitigate hazards.

Administrative controls. Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of war?

War is timeless and ever-changing; the nature of war is constant, but means and methods continuously evolve. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the 9 Law of Armed Conflict principles.

Treat all civilians humanely. Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps in risk management?

<ol> <li>Identify hazards. 2. Assess hazards. 3. Develop controls. 4. Implement controls. 5. Supervise.</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What is a hazard?

A source of danger or risk due to adverse presence. Signup and view all the answers

Identify the role of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.

Gives interest-free loans and grants. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

USMC Policy on Alcohol Abuse

Objective: Identify, treat, and return alcoholics to duty while eliminating alcoholism.

Definition of Deadly Force

Defined as force employed to cause death or serious bodily harm.

Authorization of Deadly Force

Authorized under extreme necessity, as a last resort, and when all other means have failed.

Justifications for Deadly Force

Self-defense and defense of others.
Defense of property involving national security and property posing danger to others.
Preventing serious offenses against individuals and apprehension of suspects to prevent escape.

Role of Tactical Communications in MAGTF

Facilitates information flow at all command levels within a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF).

Command and Control in Maneuver Warfare

Essential for effectively handling uncertainty and managing time during operations.

Duties of Users of Cryptographic Controlled Items

Familiarity with Electronic Key Management System (EKMS), including handling, accountability, storage, inventorying, and disposition of Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI).

Commander’s Intent

Articulates purpose (why), method (how), and end state (what) of an operation.

Role of the Red Cross

Aims to protect and assist war victims.

Role of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society

Provides worldwide emergency assistance, educational programs, interest-free loans, grants, scholarships, and counseling.

Marine Corps Family Service Centers

Offer resource information and training for personal and family matters.

Horizontal Themes of Marine Leadership

Exemplary character, commitment to leadership, decision-making amid chaos, warrior ethos, mental resilience, and physical toughness.

Definition of Combat

Engaging the enemy or being exposed to enemy fire.

Types of Military Correspondence

Includes standard letters, endorsements, memorandums, business letters, talking papers, emails, and administrative action forms.

Prioritization of Casualties for CASEVAC

Casualties categorized as urgent, priority, and routine.

Nature of War

Defined as timeless and ever-evolving; while the nature remains constant, methods and means are continually changing.

Levels of War

Strategic, operational, and tactical levels are key to military operations.

Maneuver Warfare Concepts

Principles include friction, uncertainty, fluidity, complexity, the human dimension, and decentralized command.

Purpose of Marginal Information on Maps

Utilized for identification, interpretation, and evaluation of environments.

Map Feature Color Codes

Black: Man-made features.
Red-brown/Gray: Cultural features and contour lines.
Blue: Water features.
Green: Vegetation.
Brown: Contour lines on older map editions.
Red: Populated areas and roads.

Eight-Digit Grid Example

TH 8603 6358 serves as a locational reference.

Converting Azimuth Acronym

LARS: Left Add, Right Subtract for azimuth conversions.

Two Point Intersection Process

Steps include orienting the map, identifying known positions, determining distances, plotting, repeating with another known point, and using a protractor for intersection.

Hazards to Mitigate Risks in Training

Risks include injury, illness, death, equipment damage, and mission degradation.

Definition of a Hazard

A source of danger or risk attributable to adverse circumstances.

Risk Control Measures

Engineering controls (design changes), administrative controls (procedures), and physical controls (personal protective equipment).

Assessing Effectiveness of Risk Controls

Evaluated by suitability, feasibility, and acceptability.

Origins of the Law of War

Stem from the recognition that unlimited warfare was counterproductive.

Principles of the Law of Armed Conflict

Directives include fighting only enemy combatants, protecting those who surrender, caring for the wounded, treating civilians humanely, and reporting violations.

Marine Corps Hazing Policy

Strictly prohibits hazing behaviors.

Definition of Sexual Harassment

Encompasses unwelcome sexual advances, requests for favors, and any verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature.

Security Classifications of Materials

Top Secret: Exceptionally grave danger;
Secret: Serious damage;
Confidential: Identifiable damage.

Role of Electronic Keying Material Systems Manager

Responsible for managing classified communication materials like key tapes and operation codes.

Definition of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Information that can trace or identify an individual's identity.

Definition of Espionage

Involvement with national defense information that could harm the U.S.

Purposes of the Law of War

Aim to prevent unnecessary suffering, ensure fundamental human rights, and restore peace.

Principle of Proportionality

Weighs military advantage against potential civilian harm.

Handling of Enemy Prisoners of War (EPWs)

Structured approach includes search, silence, safeguarding, segregation, tagging, and speeding up processes.

Protected Places in Conflict

Specific sites include hospitals, churches, and mosques.

Principles of Self-Defense

Necessity, de-escalation, and proportionality are key in self-defense scenarios.

Steps in Risk Management Process

Identify hazards, assess hazards, develop controls, implement controls, and supervise outcomes.

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Test your knowledge of the USMC policies on alcohol abuse and the use of deadly force with this set of flashcards. Each card focuses on key definitions and guidelines that are essential for understanding military regulations and responses in critical situations.