171-300-0011 - Employ Progressive Levels of Individual Force When Confronting Civilians
Assessed the situation and, if possible, reported it immediately to your section/team leader. Isolated hostile civilians and used no more force than was necessary to control the situation.

   1.  Assess the situation by identifying the level of hostile civilian threat.

           a.  Verbal.

           b.  Physical without weapons (touching, pushing).

           c.  Physical with weapons (rocks, clubs, spitting).

           d.  Physical with firearms shown.

           e.  Physical with firearms used.

   2.  Report the situation immediately to the section/team leader.

   3.  Isolate hostile civilian(s), if possible.

   4.  Employ no more force than is necessary to control the situation using graduated response measures.

           a.  Avoid confrontation if possible. Do not deliberately instigate, threaten, provoke, or bluff.

           b.  Speak sternly to the civilian and state the peaceful intent of your mission.

           c.  Tell the civilian to "STAND BACK" and warn him that you may have to use force.

           d.  If the civilian places his hands on your body, use your riot baton or MP club to brush back the civilian.

           e.  If the civilian attempts to inflict bodily harm, use any authorized materials (e.g., water hoses, chemical gases) to impede his movement.

            f.  Use your individual weapon in self-defense only and fire to wound or disable if possible.

   5.  Establish and maintain control of the situation.

           a.  Comply with the rules of engagement (ROE)/rules of interaction (ROI), any host-nation requirements, applicable international treaties and operational agreements.

NOTE: ROE are politically imposed restrictions on military operations. ROE are directed by higher military authorities based on the political and tactical situations and the level of threat. ROI encompasses an array of interpersonal communication skills, such as persuasion and negotiation. ROI are based on the applicable ROE for a particular operation. Everyone must understand the ROE and be prepared to execute them properly in every possible confrontation.

           b.  Minimize casualties and damage.

           c.  Maintain professional demeanor and appearance.

   1.  Assessed the situation by identifying the level of hostile civilian threat.

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   2.  Reported the situation immediately to the section/team leader.

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   3.  Isolated hostile civilian(s), if possible.

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   4.  Employed no more force than was necessary to control the situation.

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   5.  Established and maintained control of the situation.

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