Afi 31 117 Use Of Force
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AFI 31-117
Arming and use of force by Air Force personnel, objectively reasonable force
Officer perception
Intent, ability, and oppurtunity
Compliance tactics
Verbal, Physical, &a non lethal weapons
Deadly force
Using force that would cause serious bodily harm or death
Escalation or de-escalation of force
Goal is to gain and maintain 100% control
Application of force encompasses three elements
Tools, tactics and timing
Tools
Mechanical, physical or mental recourse used to gain control
Tactics
Application of tools in forms of techniques or procedures
Timing
Correlation of tools and tactics to produce timely and effective application
Use of deadly force - authority AFI 31-117 pre conditions
Self defense, defense of others, secure assets vital to national security
Security forces must require what for realizability
Require routine monitoring
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