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4. WHIPA – A simple memory device will be used to help scan and asses
suspected threats;
b. SHOW Weapon.
– Displaying Weapons to Signal your Intent
– Weapons Orientation*
– Positioning Crew Served Weapons or Combat Vehicles
– In Iraq – Pistols can be more “powerful” due to Saddam-era party
practices
c. SHOVE physically restrain, block access, or detain.
– Non-Deadly force to stop, slow, force compliance with commands, ID
suspicious behavior, or to maintain dominance
– Physical Barriers/Serpentines/Stop Strips
– Vehicular blocking techniques in convoys
– Non Lethal Weapons systems
a. Local Rules of engagement will authorize the use of force to defend certain types
of people or property
b. Level of force depends on the situation and the threat to the designated
Equipment/People
c. In accordance with international law and existing regulations, deadly force can be
used to defend
– State-designated property
– Property designated by the MCN or by ANHAM as subject to the contract
d. People
– __________ personnel and Host Nation Security Forces and Coalition
Forces
– Detainees (you must protect them)
– Civilians
– Other Personnel designated by the mission
Remember that under the Law of War, we should not engage protected
persons or places unless we Positively Identify that they are a threat or that we
are being threatened by someone at that location; protected places and persons
include –
a. Handling:
– You must carry proof of weapons authorization.
– You will maintain a current weapons training record.
– You may not join Coalition or Multi-national Forces in combat operations
except in self-defense or in defense of persons as specified in your contracts.
– You must follow Coalition or Multi-national Force weapons condition
rules for loading and clearing.
b. Firing:
– Fire only aimed shots.
– Fire with due regard for the safety of innocent bystanders.
– Immediately report incident and request assistance.