Active Shooter Survival Virtual Course
What is the second phase of Disaster Response?
Deliberation
Without mental or physical rehearsal you are able to think clearly under extreme stress.
False
Which answer below bests describes our human brain, or Neo-Cortex?
Reflective, Flexible, Rational, Slow, the Thinking Brain
Which of the two brains described in the course is designed for our survival?
Lizard brain
What are the primary responses to threats that our Lizard brain is designed to implement?
Freeze, Flight, or Fight
Within the Deliberation phase of the Disaster Response, there are techniques described in the course to keep our human brain engaged as long as possible. Which of the below techniques were described in the course?
Calm Yourself, Combat Breathing, Shift Your Emotion, Stay Physically Fit
There will be a time that you are under so much stress that your human brain will not be able to function. In order to train your lizard brain to take correct measures, we must mentally script and practice often before an Active Shooter even ever occurs.
True
In the Decisive Moment stage of the disaster response, it is important to choose the most perfect action because your life will depend on how correct you act?
False
The best community response option(s) that you have available to increase your chance of survival is or are:
All of the above
Being situationally aware means that you are not only aware of what is going on around you but also where the exits are.
True
Some options available for consideration when executing your escape are: (choose all that apply).
All of the above
When initiating the Barricade option, you should accomplish which of the following?
All of the above
When using a physical barricade in a room where the doors open outward and you cannot lock the door you should:
Use ropes, cables, belts, tactical cinches, etc..
When you barricade yourself into a room, you are safe and simply stand by for Security Forces to arrive.
False
Once a room is barricaded and you have no other options, you should position yourself in such a manner that will allow you to rapidly and violently ambush the shooter if he/she enters the room.
True
If the shooter enters a room you are in and you are prepared for an ambush, what should you go for first?
The gun and attempt to take it away from the shooter and do not let go
Which of the following can be used as makeshift weapons followed by an immediate assault?
All of the above
When striking the shooter, strike with as much force as you can muster. What areas are most vulnerable on the shooter?
Neck, groin, eyes, throat
You should use violent acts such as screams, yells, and you must be more violent than the shooter and do not stop until the threat is neutralized.
True
The Community Response options of Escape, Barricade, and Fight was in order of precedence.
False