USMC Use of Force Questions and
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What is the first step before applying any level of force?
✔✔ Identify and assess the threat
What term describes the minimum amount of force needed to control a situation?
✔✔ Reasonable force
What must always be considered before using deadly force?
✔✔ All lesser means have failed or are not feasible
When is the use of deadly force authorized under USMC policy?
✔✔ When there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm
What should a Marine do immediately after using force in a security role?
✔✔ Report the incident to the chain of command
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, What does the continuum of force illustrate?
✔✔ The levels of force from verbal commands to deadly force
What is the role of verbal commands in the use of force continuum?
✔✔ To gain compliance before escalating force
When should a Marine disengage from applying force?
✔✔ When the threat is neutralized or compliance is achieved
What documentation is required after a use of force incident?
✔✔ A detailed incident report
Why is proportionality important in use of force decisions?
✔✔ It ensures the level of force matches the level of threat
What is the definition of non-lethal force?
✔✔ Force not intended to cause death or serious harm
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Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 |
Correct & Verified
What is the first step before applying any level of force?
✔✔ Identify and assess the threat
What term describes the minimum amount of force needed to control a situation?
✔✔ Reasonable force
What must always be considered before using deadly force?
✔✔ All lesser means have failed or are not feasible
When is the use of deadly force authorized under USMC policy?
✔✔ When there is an imminent threat of death or serious bodily harm
What should a Marine do immediately after using force in a security role?
✔✔ Report the incident to the chain of command
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, What does the continuum of force illustrate?
✔✔ The levels of force from verbal commands to deadly force
What is the role of verbal commands in the use of force continuum?
✔✔ To gain compliance before escalating force
When should a Marine disengage from applying force?
✔✔ When the threat is neutralized or compliance is achieved
What documentation is required after a use of force incident?
✔✔ A detailed incident report
Why is proportionality important in use of force decisions?
✔✔ It ensures the level of force matches the level of threat
What is the definition of non-lethal force?
✔✔ Force not intended to cause death or serious harm
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