MCCCD Program Description

Detention Defensive Tactics

Course: LET141

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 4 Credit(s) 5 Period(s) 5 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T

Description: Defensive tactics training for Detention Officers. Covers defensive body mechanics, various defensive techniques, handcuffing, and search techniques as well as pressure points and the carotid control technique. Ground defense and survival skills, survival psychology, and physical fitness also included

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe defensive body mechanics. (I) 2. Practice various defensive body mechanic drills. (I) 3. Demonstrate ability to use force delivery techniques. (II) 4. Identify the phases of a physical encounter. (III) 5. Practice personal defense techniques. (III) 6. Practice break fall techniques. (IV) 7. Differentiate between various control techniques. (V) 8. Demonstrate ability to use control techniques. (V) 9. Explain handcuffing procedures. (VI) 10. Summarize search techniques. (VII) 11. Demonstrate the ability to handcuff and search. (VI, VII) 12. Identify and describe the various locations of pressure points. (VIII) 13. Summarize ground defense and the skills needed to survive. (IX) 14. Practice techniques for ground defense and survival. (IX) 15. Demonstrate the carotid ground escape and the knee drop escape. (X) 16. Summarize close quarter crisis management. (XI) 17. Summarize the psychological aspects of survival. (XII) 18. Use various defensive tactics. (I-XII) 19. Explain the importance of fitness in health and stress management. (XIII) 20. Explain the basic fitness principles of aerobic exercise, muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. (XIII) 21. Describe the role of fitness in job safety and performance. (XIII) 22. Identify the importance of and demonstrate proper stretching and warm-up techniques. (XIV) 23. Identify criteria for maintaining a target heart rate. (XIV) 24. Participate in an active physical training program to strengthen the cardiovascular system and improve overall conditioning. (XIV, XV) 25. Demonstrate physical strength and training skills to meet or exceed specified standards. (XV) 26. Identify and use prescribed training safety techniques. (XVI) 27. Develop a personal fitness-training program. (XIII-XVI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Defensive Body Mechanics A. Definitions B. Neutral Stance C. Centerline Tracking D. Drive/Brace Leg II. Force Delivery Techniques A. Overview B. Definitions C. Impact Push D. Striking Ranges and Angles E. Strike Types 1. Palm 2. Fist 3. Hammer Fist 4. Elbow 5. Knee F. Kicks 1. Front Thrust 2. Snap 3. Round III. Personal Defense Techniques A. Overview B. Phases of Encounter C. Attack Zones D. Reactive Guard-Cage Stance E. Speed Shield F. Power Shield IV. Break Fall Techniques A. Side Fall 1. Left 2. Right B. Front Fall C. Front Shoulder Roll V. Control Techniques A. Overview B. O`Donnel Continuous Control System (O.C.C.S.) Types 1. Escort Hold 2. Twist Lock 3. Straight Drop Take Down 4. Side Cast Take Down 5. Forward Cast Take Down 6. Standing Pin with Wrist Lock C. Escort Hold D. Arm Bar Control Hold E. Straight Arm/Take Down VI. Handcuffing A. Overview B. Nomenclature C. Weaknesses D. Types 1. O.C.C.S. Kneeling Speed 2. O.C.C.S. Standing 3. O.C.C.S. Prone VII. Search Techniques A. Overview B. Procedure Types 1. Standing 2. Prone VIII. Pressure Points A. Overview B. Utilization Methods C. Locations 1. Mandibular Angle 2. Infra-Orbital 3. Hypoglossal 4. Brachial Plexis (Origin) 5. Brachial Plexis (Clavical Notch) 6. Brachial Plexis (Tie In) 7. Suprascapular 8. Radial Nerve 9. Median Nerve 10. Femoral 11. Common Peroneal Nerve 12. Tibial Nerve D. Usage IX. Ground Defense and Survival A. Definitions 1. Ground Defense 2. Ground Survival 3. Ground Fighting B. Overview C. Ground Survival Position D. Ground Shield E. Force Delivery F. Thrust Kick G. Bicycle Kick H. Safe Recovery 1. One-Handed 2. Two-Handed X. Carotid Control Techniques A. Overview B. Carotid Ground Escape C. Knee Drop Escape XI. Close Quarter Crisis Management A. Overview B. Common Weapons C. Attack Methods D. Range, Distance and Reaction Time E. Neutralize and Disrupt F. Body Shield G. Edged Weapon Defense and Impact XII. Survival Psychology A. Emotional Survival B. Mental Survival C. Physical Survival D. Psychological Intimidation E. Overcoming Intimidation XIII. Physical Fitness A. Definition B. Benefits 1. Stress Management 2. Job 3. Personal C. Principles 1. Aerobic 2. Strength 3. Endurance 4. Flexibility XIV. Physical Fitness Training Components A. Warm-Up Exercises B. Warm-Up Stretching C. Aerobic 1. Conditioning 2. Heart Rate D. Strength E. Endurance F. Flexibility G. Body Composition XV. Physical Fitness Training Guidelines A. Aerobic 1. Frequency 2. Intensity 3. Type 4. Time B. Strength and Endurance 1. Frequency 2. Intensity 3. Type 4. Time C. Flexibility 1. Frequency 2. Intensity 3. Type 4. Time D. Pain Factor XVI. Fitness Training Safety A. Overview B. Techniques

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/22/2007

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