over.Stealth to Breach Point: The concept of using stealth to breach point is valuable in largebuilding insertions, as it allows the entry team to position themselves in an advantageouslocation where dynamic tactics are necessary. When using the stealth to breach conceptthe interior breach point is determined prior to entry into the stronghold. Once anundetected entry into the stronghold is accomplished the entry team moves in stealth tothe predetermined dynamic breach point. The concept of stealth to breach point is oftenused in large building insertions and during hostage rescues.Flashlights: There are advantages and disadvantages to using the flashlight. Theadvantages of using the flashlight includes allowing an officer to establish whether asubject is hostile or not, to determine whether or not it is a shoot or no shoot situation,and to define an opponent’s vital areas for shot placement. The greatest disadvantage offlashlight use is that it identifies an officer’s position. The tactic known as ‘targetidentification’ advocates using the flashlight in bursts and shooting while the light is on. Once having fired, the light is distinguished and the officer moves laterally, eliminating hisopponents point of reference. If flashlights are used continuously during a stealth searchthe weapons point of aim should be elevated slightly. This will have the maximum effectsagainst suspects attempting to observe the teams exact movements.DYNAMIC MOVEMENTSDynamic tactics are often refereed to as going ‘hard and fast’. This referred to theaggressiveness and speed of the officers. Once an entry team has gone dynamic they haveeliminated their element or surprise. Consequently, it is advantageous to maintain thesame high level of energy and aggressiveness through out the dynamic assault.Entry: Dynamic entries are used to surprise and disorient, and are characterized byexplosive breaches and the deploymen...
