SC Criminal Justice Academy PPCT (2025) – Study Guide and Defensive Tactics
Training Revision Material
History of PPCT - correct answer ✔✔Founded in 1979 by Bruce Siddle. PPCT Systems provides
research-based training for LE that is designed to minimize the risk of liability.
Components of Acceptability - correct answer ✔✔Tactical-easy to learn and retain, kept to a
minimum, 3 minute rule, commonality in technique
Medical-potential medical implications, techniques into two categories: 1) normal use-
techniques used at normal speed, no resistance, 2)Accelerated use-done at full speed, full
resistance
Legal-ppct has developed a force continuum based upon existing non-lethal and lethal force
case law. Designed to teach officers what methods of control are reasonable for specific types of
resistance.
Hick's Law - correct answer ✔✔"Less is best"
Stimulus Response Training - correct answer ✔✔Determines one's actions under stress
Static-gross muscle movement taught without any stimulus initiating action.
Fluid-practicing a technique that is accompanied by simulated but relaxed resistance.
Dynamic-duplicates actual resistance
3 categories of motor skills - correct answer ✔✔Gross-large muscle movement, explosive or
strength events, pushing or pulling, 5 or less reps needed.
Fine-Small muscle movement, dexterity skills and accuracy skills, fingers and hands
Complex-series of movements, hand/eye coordination skills
SIDS - correct answer ✔✔Sudden in-custody death syndrome
Training Revision Material
History of PPCT - correct answer ✔✔Founded in 1979 by Bruce Siddle. PPCT Systems provides
research-based training for LE that is designed to minimize the risk of liability.
Components of Acceptability - correct answer ✔✔Tactical-easy to learn and retain, kept to a
minimum, 3 minute rule, commonality in technique
Medical-potential medical implications, techniques into two categories: 1) normal use-
techniques used at normal speed, no resistance, 2)Accelerated use-done at full speed, full
resistance
Legal-ppct has developed a force continuum based upon existing non-lethal and lethal force
case law. Designed to teach officers what methods of control are reasonable for specific types of
resistance.
Hick's Law - correct answer ✔✔"Less is best"
Stimulus Response Training - correct answer ✔✔Determines one's actions under stress
Static-gross muscle movement taught without any stimulus initiating action.
Fluid-practicing a technique that is accompanied by simulated but relaxed resistance.
Dynamic-duplicates actual resistance
3 categories of motor skills - correct answer ✔✔Gross-large muscle movement, explosive or
strength events, pushing or pulling, 5 or less reps needed.
Fine-Small muscle movement, dexterity skills and accuracy skills, fingers and hands
Complex-series of movements, hand/eye coordination skills
SIDS - correct answer ✔✔Sudden in-custody death syndrome
