ALICE Counter Strategies 3

Question 1

How does ALICE's Counter strategy differ from traditional 'lockdown-only' school safety approaches?

Accepted Answer

ALICE empowers individuals to actively respond rather than remain passive

Answer

ALICE provides options including active Counter responses, whereas traditional lockdown-only models emphasize passive hiding.

Question 2

Which physical principle underlies the effectiveness of throwing objects at a shooter during Counter?

Accepted Answer

It forces the shooter to protect themselves, breaking their focus on targets

Answer

When a shooter must defend against thrown objects, their attention and aim shift away from intended victims.

Question 3

In an ALICE Counter scenario inside a classroom, what is the first step instructors recommend before physically engaging?

Accepted Answer

Create distance and barriers to buy time, then Counter only if the threat enters

Answer

Creating distance and barriers is always preferred; physical Counter is reserved for when the shooter breaches the space.

Question 4

What is the significance of 'violence of action' in ALICE Counter training?

Accepted Answer

Overwhelming, aggressive response that prevents the shooter from regaining control

Answer

Violence of action means an immediate, overwhelming response that denies the shooter the opportunity to react or recover.

Question 5

Why is it important to move toward the shooter's weapon arm rather than body center during a Counter attempt?

Accepted Answer

Controlling the weapon arm prevents the shooter from firing during the struggle

Answer

Controlling the weapon arm is the most critical step because it prevents the firearm from being aimed and fired.

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