RULES OF ENGAGEMENT FOR TACTICAL OPERATIONS
ROE form FM1-11/A
1. (U) Situation. Basic tactical operations routine order
2. (U) Mission. Basic tactical operations
3. (U) Execution.
a.(U) Concept of the Operation.
1.(U) If you are operating as a unit, squad, or other formation, follow the orders of your leaders.
2.(U) Nothing in these rules negates your inherent right to use reasonable force to defend yourself against dangerous personal attack.
3.(U) These rules of self-protection and rules of engagement are not intended to infringe upon your right of self defence. These rules are intended to prevent indiscriminate use of force or other violations of law or regulation.
4.(U) Commanders will instruct their personnel on their mission. This includes the importance of proper conduct and regard for the local population and the need to respect private property and public facilities.
5.(U) ROE cards will be distributed to each deploying Officer (see Annex A appendix).
b.(U) Rules of Self-Protection for all Officers employed on with the Armed Response Unit (ARU)
1.(U) ARU personal will protect themselves from threats of death or serious bodily harm. Deadly force may be used to defend your life, the life of another Police Officer, or the life of persons in areas under control. You are authorized to use deadly force in self-defence when--
a.(U) You are fired upon.
b.(U) Armed elements, mobs, and/or rioters threaten human life.
c.(U) There is a clear demonstration of hostile intent in your presence.
2.(U) Hostile intent of opposing forces can be determined by unit leaders or individual Officers if their leaders are not present. Hostile intent is the threat of imminent use of force against Police Officers or other persons in those areas under the control. Factors you may consider include--
a.(U) Weapons: Are they present? What types?
b.(U) Size of the opposing threat.
c.(U) If weapons are present, the manner in which they are displayed; that is, are they being aimed? Are the weapons part of a firing position?
d.(U) How did the opposing force respond to the Police Officers?
e.(U) How does the force act toward unarmed civilians?
f.(U) Other aggressive actions.
3.(U) You may detain persons threatening or using force which would cause death, serious bodily harm, or interference with mission accomplishment. You may detain persons who commit criminal acts in areas under control. Detainees should be given to tactical control as soon as possible for evacuation to central collection points (see paragraph d below).
4.(U) In situations where deadly force is not appropriate, use the minimum force necessary to accomplish the mission.
5.(U) Officers may use deadly force if fired upon or if they encounter acts which evidence a hostile and deadly intent. Non-lethal force or a show of force should be used if the security of Officers is not compromised by doing so. A graduated show of force includes--
(a) (U) An order to submit to Police Officers
(b) (U) Show of force/threat of force by Officers that is greater than the force threatened by the hostile elements.
(c) (U) Warning shots aimed to prevent harm to either innocent civilians or the hostile elements.
(d) (U) Other means of non-lethal force.
If this show of force does not cause the hostile element to abandon its hostile intent, consider if deadly force is appropriate.
6.(U) Use of Tactical aids on civilians is authorised.
7.(U) Unattended means of force are not authorized.
8.(U) If Officers are attacked or threatened by unarmed hostile elements, mobs, and /or rioters, Officers will use the minimum amount of force reasonably necessary to overcome the threat. A graduated response to unarmed hostile elements may be used. Such a response can include--
(a) (U) Verbal warnings to hostile elements in their native language.
(b) (U) Shows of force, including the use of riot control methods (see Annex A for information on using RCM's).
(c) (U) Warning shots fired over the heads of the hostile elements.
(d) (U) Other reasonable uses of force, to include deadly force when the element demonstrates a hostile intent, which are necessary and proportional to the threat.
9.(U) All weapons systems may be employed throughout operations unless otherwise prohibited. The use of weapons systems must be appropriate and proportional, considering the threat.
10.(U) Officers will not endanger or exploit the property of others without their explicit approval. Use of civilian property usually be compensated by contract or other form of payment. Property that has been used for the purpose of hindering our mission will be confiscated. Weapons may be confiscated.
11.(U) Operations will not be conducted outside of the landmass, airspace, and territorial seas of authorised areas.
c.(U) Use of riot control agents (RCM's). Use of RCM's requires the approval of the Tactical team leader. When authorized, RCM's may be used for purposes including, but not limited to--
(1) (U) Riot control in the area of operations, including the dispersal of civilians who obstruct Officers or otherwise impede operations after lesser means have failed to result in dispersal.
(2) (U) Targeted individuals deemed an obstruction to the mission.
(3) (U) Protection of persons and property.
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Annex A
ROE Card
Rules of Engagement
ARU Operational Duty
Nothing in these rules of engagement limits your right to take appropriate action to defend yourself and your unit.
1. You have the right to use force to defend yourself against attacks or threats of attack.
2. Hostile fire may be returned effectively and promptly to stop a hostile act.
3. When Officers are attacked by unarmed hostile elements, mobs, and/or rioters, Officers should use the minimum force necessary under the circumstances and proportional to the threat.
4. You may not seize the property of others to accomplish your mission.
5. Detention of civilians is authorized for security reasons or in self-defence.
Remember
Treat all persons with dignity and respect.
Use minimum force to carry out the mission.
Always be prepared to act in self-defence.
Rules of Engagement for
ARU Operations
(As Authorized by The Chief Constable
1. All operations will be conducted in accordance with the law.
2. The use of lethal force will be utilized as a measure of last resort only.
3. Nothing in these rules negates or otherwise overrides a commander's obligation to take all necessary and appropriate actions for his unit's self-defence.
4. ARU Officers will not fire unless fired upon unless there is clear evidence of hostile intent.
Hostile Intent - The threat of imminent use of force by a hostile individual or other, terrorist group, or individuals against the Police, other legitimate authority and/or public citizens. When the on-scene commander determines, based on convincing evidence, that hostile intent is present, the right exists to use proportional force to deter or neutralize the threat.
Hostile Act - Includes armed force directly to preclude or impede the missions and/or duties of authorised entities.
5. Response to hostile fire directly threatening ARU Officers shall be rapid and directed at the source of hostile fire using only the force necessary to eliminate the threat.
6. You may fire outside of the operational area in response to hostile fire.
7. You may fire into another units area of control in response to hostile fire only if the cognizant unit is unable or unwilling to stop that force's hostile acts effectively or promptly.
8. In the event Police Officers are attacked or threatened by unarmed hostile elements, mobs, or rioters, the responsibility for the protection of Police Officers rests with the Commanding Officer of each unit. The on-scene commander will employ the following measures to overcome the threat:
a.Warning to demonstrators.
b.Show of force, including the use of riot control methods.
c.Warning shots fired over the heads of hostile elements.
d.Other reasonable use of force necessary under the circumstances and proportional to the threat.
11. Use the following guidelines when applying these rules:
a.Use of force only to protect lives.
b.Use of minimum force necessary.
c.Pursuit will not be taken to retaliate; however, immediate pursuit may begin and continue for as long as there is an immediate threat to Police Officers, legitimate authorities and/or public citixens. In the absence of Tactical control approval, Officers should not pursue any hostile force into another Operational units area.
d.If necessary and proportional, use all available weapons to deter, neutralize, or prevent the threat as required.
Signed ….......
Rob “Rockape” Lee
Jamie “Balls” Barclay
