ALERRT
CQB - Answer-Close Quarters Battle
Goal - Answer-To aid the first responder in their abilities to effectively isolate, distract, and neutralize an
active shooter
Active shooter - Answer-an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined
or populated area
Priority of life scale - Answer-1) innocent civilians; 2) 1st responders; 3) actors/suspects; 4) property
5 C's of hostage situation - Answer-Control; Contain; Communicate; Call SWAT; Create a plan
Preferred minimum size of contact team - Answer-2
Maximum size of contact team - Answer-5
6 concepts and principles of active shooter contact - Answer-1) stay together as much as possible; 2)
540° coverage around team; 3) Communication; 4) Cover the angles; 5) threshold evaluation; 6) speed of
movement
3 places for gun fight - Answer-From the hallway, in a doorway, in a room
ABC's of cover - Answer-Accurate fire; body armor; hard cover
