What two things are often guided by a hidden stimulus? Behaviors and physical
manifestations.
What is specialty impact munitions used for? To cause pain, and at time sufficient blunt
trauma to disorient or incapacitate and individual
Impact of a projectile that leaves the body surface intact, but causes sufficient injury? Blunt
Trauma
Designed to deliver minimal energy to cause slight physical discomfort or pain compliance or
mental distraction? Low Energy
Designed to deliver enough energy to inflict blunt trauma to cause greater physical discomfort
& possible incapacitation? High Energy (e,g. Less Lethal s.gun)
Energy transfer of a solid object that strikes on impact? Kinetic
The Re-action from pointing a firearm directly at an individual, or actually firing a projectile?
Anxiety
Not a desirable response as it may lead to less control of the subject or crowd? Panic
Specialty impact munitions may cause a powerful mental distraction of what? Fear
Zone 1 consists of what areas? Buttock, Thigh, Calf
Zone 2 consists of what areas? Muscle areas (Shoulder, Abdominal, Calf) / Skeletal areas
(Wrist, Elbows, Knees)
, Zone 3 consists of what areas? Chest, Groin, Spine, Lower back, Head & Neck.
What is one standard of impact weapon technique? They work on the street, not just in the
ideal setting of a classroom
What target areas should not be intentionally targeted (less lethal)? The head, neck, and
groin.
The goal of an officer in a confrontation is? Control of the subject
What's the use of the ASP tactical baton and what maintenance does it require? Designed to
be inconspicuous, yet effective in an operational setting. There is NO/little maintenance for the
baton and do not oil or lubricate the shaft of the baton with anything.
How must the ASP baton be carried? On either the reaction or weapon hand side of the
body and to be carried in the close mode.
7 components of power are? Balance, Endurance, Flexibility, Focus, Speed, Strength,
Simplicity
Do not target strikes on the______ when using the ASP. Head, spine, sternum, or groin.
ASP techniques are designed to deliver one or more strikes to the _______ of the presented
threat. Center mass
The strike of the ASP is performed at what degree angle? 45 degree angle
What is the striking surface of the ASP? The Tip