PPCT DEFENSIVE TACTICS FINAL PAPER
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS PACKAGE
●● What is the basic philosophy of the system; control self-defense,
martial arts?
Answer: The HFRG system evolves this standard by adding survival
stress (physiology) research and motor learning research as stand-alone
design modules.
●● What medical research has been conducted on the selection of the
techniques?
Answer: 6 medical studies examining the safety and medical
implications of HFRG subject control system. Conducted by vascular
surgeons, dental surgeons, neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons, with
additional input from chiropractors.
●● What research has been conducted on the practicality of an officer
having to execute a technique in stressful environments?
Answer: Tactical Research
●● How does the most recent stress research apply to the design of the
system?
,Answer: The research provides a science-based explanation or many of
the unexpected behaviors of criminal justice officers under stress. It also
provides the framework for the design of the use of force system.
●● Identify the predictable physical levels/actions of resistance.
Answer:
●● Identify the predictable level of stress the officer is exposed to during
different types of resistance and threats.
Answer:
●● Select control techniques that are conducive to predictable levels of
resistance.
Answer:
●● Verify the medical implications of techniques as being proportional
to the level of resistance.
Answer:
●● Identify the "theory of application" for each technique.
Answer:
●● Identify the mental states in combat.
, Answer: Combat anxiety "the anticipation of danger", survival stress
"Deadly force threat perception that initiates the SNS discharge", combat
stress "post event mental and physiological systems that are a result of
the SNS activation and the sudden return to the PNS.
●● Define the autonomic nervous system including its two branches,
their functions, and the balance between the two.
Answer: ANS is the organs of our body, such as the heart, stomach, and
intestines, are regulated by a part of the nervous system called ANS. The
two branches are PNS and SNS (SNS "fight or flee" PNS "rest and
digest". The balance between the two is called homeostasis. During this
stage there is a high level of cerebral cortex processing, which allows a
person to be smart, deliberate and precise.
●● Identify the Sympathetic Nervous System triggers.
Answer: Objective threat perceptions, objective fear perceptions,
physical exhaustion, startle response.
●● Identify the physiological changes caused by SNS Activation.
Answer: Increased adrenal activity, which will affect heart rate and
respiration. A second set of changes occurs in the blood vessels which
affects certain types of motor skills. The contour of the eye lens changes
and the pupils become dilated. Auditory exclusion may occur.
●● Identify how SNS activation affects combat performance.
PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS PACKAGE
●● What is the basic philosophy of the system; control self-defense,
martial arts?
Answer: The HFRG system evolves this standard by adding survival
stress (physiology) research and motor learning research as stand-alone
design modules.
●● What medical research has been conducted on the selection of the
techniques?
Answer: 6 medical studies examining the safety and medical
implications of HFRG subject control system. Conducted by vascular
surgeons, dental surgeons, neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons, with
additional input from chiropractors.
●● What research has been conducted on the practicality of an officer
having to execute a technique in stressful environments?
Answer: Tactical Research
●● How does the most recent stress research apply to the design of the
system?
,Answer: The research provides a science-based explanation or many of
the unexpected behaviors of criminal justice officers under stress. It also
provides the framework for the design of the use of force system.
●● Identify the predictable physical levels/actions of resistance.
Answer:
●● Identify the predictable level of stress the officer is exposed to during
different types of resistance and threats.
Answer:
●● Select control techniques that are conducive to predictable levels of
resistance.
Answer:
●● Verify the medical implications of techniques as being proportional
to the level of resistance.
Answer:
●● Identify the "theory of application" for each technique.
Answer:
●● Identify the mental states in combat.
, Answer: Combat anxiety "the anticipation of danger", survival stress
"Deadly force threat perception that initiates the SNS discharge", combat
stress "post event mental and physiological systems that are a result of
the SNS activation and the sudden return to the PNS.
●● Define the autonomic nervous system including its two branches,
their functions, and the balance between the two.
Answer: ANS is the organs of our body, such as the heart, stomach, and
intestines, are regulated by a part of the nervous system called ANS. The
two branches are PNS and SNS (SNS "fight or flee" PNS "rest and
digest". The balance between the two is called homeostasis. During this
stage there is a high level of cerebral cortex processing, which allows a
person to be smart, deliberate and precise.
●● Identify the Sympathetic Nervous System triggers.
Answer: Objective threat perceptions, objective fear perceptions,
physical exhaustion, startle response.
●● Identify the physiological changes caused by SNS Activation.
Answer: Increased adrenal activity, which will affect heart rate and
respiration. A second set of changes occurs in the blood vessels which
affects certain types of motor skills. The contour of the eye lens changes
and the pupils become dilated. Auditory exclusion may occur.
●● Identify how SNS activation affects combat performance.
