ALICE Counter Strategies 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In ALICE training, 'Counter' is best described as which type of action?
- A last-resort, proactive response to disrupt a shooter (Correct answer)
- The first action responders should always take
- Waiting for law enforcement to counter the threat
- Hiding behind furniture to counter visibility
Correct answer: A last-resort, proactive response to disrupt a shooter
Counter is a last-resort option when other options are unavailable, involving proactive disruption of the shooter.
Question 2: Which of the following best explains why creating noise and chaos is a Counter tactic in ALICE?
- It distracts and disrupts the shooter's ability to aim accurately (Correct answer)
- It signals police to enter the building faster
- It causes the shooter to drop their weapon
- It activates the building's alarm system automatically
Correct answer: It distracts and disrupts the shooter's ability to aim accurately
Noise and chaos disrupt the shooter's focus and accuracy, making it harder to engage targets effectively.
Question 3: When a group decides to Counter a shooter, what is the recommended approach regarding teamwork?
- Multiple people should act simultaneously from different angles (Correct answer)
- One designated leader should act alone while others watch
- Team members should take turns engaging one at a time
- Only trained security personnel should participate
Correct answer: Multiple people should act simultaneously from different angles
Swarming from multiple directions simultaneously overwhelms the shooter and reduces the risk to any single individual.
Question 4: What role does commitment play in a Counter response according to ALICE principles?
- Half-hearted efforts can increase danger; full commitment is essential (Correct answer)
- Partial engagement is safer because it allows retreat
- Commitment level does not affect the outcome significantly
- Only the team leader needs to be fully committed
Correct answer: Half-hearted efforts can increase danger; full commitment is essential
A half-hearted Counter attempt may alert the shooter without stopping them, increasing danger to participants.
Question 5: Which improvised item is commonly taught in ALICE Counter training as a throwing distraction?
- Books, bags, or any available object (Correct answer)
- Fire extinguisher chemicals only
- Water bottles filled with sand
- Only items weighing over five pounds
Correct answer: Books, bags, or any available object
Any available object such as books or bags can be thrown to distract and disorient a shooter.
Question 6: In the context of ALICE Counter tactics, what is 'swarm' technique?
- Multiple individuals rushing the shooter together from various directions (Correct answer)
- A single trained responder subduing the shooter
- Surrounding the shooter in a circle while staying stationary
- Law enforcement technique not applicable to civilians
Correct answer: Multiple individuals rushing the shooter together from various directions
The swarm technique involves multiple people simultaneously rushing the shooter to overwhelm and disarm.
Question 7: After successfully countering a shooter, what should survivors do immediately?
- Secure the weapon and move away from the area, then follow law enforcement instructions (Correct answer)
- Hold the weapon and wait in place for police to arrive
- Leave the building immediately without touching anything
- Take photos of the scene for documentation
Correct answer: Secure the weapon and move away from the area, then follow law enforcement instructions
Securing the weapon prevents further harm, but survivors should then evacuate and comply with responding law enforcement.
ALICE Counter Strategies 2
In ALICE training, 'Counter' is best described as which type of action?