Control & Restraints C&R
Course Outline
The PPCT Defensive Tactics course is the first subject control system developed through tactical, legal, and medical research. Tactically, the system addresses the most common types of resistance officers encounter, allowing the instructor to maximise training on job related techniques. Legally, the PPCT System teaches a simple use of force continuum which clarifies the appropriate force level for every level of resistance. Medical research was conducted on every PPCT technique to refine technique efficiency and to ensure the medical implications were proportional to the level of resistance.
Learning outcomes:
On successful completion the student will be able to:
- Have an understanding of survival stress and behavioural traits when in a stressful situation.
- Identify need to use empty hand techniques in accordance with the use of force continuum.
- Apply defensive techniques and isolate subject with proportional force to the level of resistance.
- Evaluate response of offender and contain appropriately.
Course Subjects
Survival Learning Research: This unit examines research from educational psychology, motor learning science and neurobiology, and applies the research to the design of use of force systems. The unit explains why simple gross motor skills and systems with few techniques, are more compatible to use of force training.
PPCT Control Principles: The foundation of the PPCT training systems is based upon a series of training principles. This unit examines the PPCT Force Continuum, principles of control, survival reaction time and tactical positioning.
Pressure Point Control Tactics: This unit will address a system of controlling subjects by applying as little as 2 pounds of finger touch pressure to selected pressure points on the head and neck. The application of these pressure points is to control passive or defensive resistance and are highly effective no matter what the size or strength level of the officer.
Joint Locks: Escort position resistance is one of the four most common types of resistance officers encounter. This unit provides officers with two joint locks designed specifically to control escort position resistance.
Defensive Counterstrikes: The defensive counterstrike unit teaches reflexive reaction to a physical attack when impact weapons or firearms are not appropriate. The student will learn to neutralise an aggressive assault with a basic system of blocks, punches, and kicks, designed to control a subject with minimal chance of injury.
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