SD/LET: PPCT Exam Complete
Questions & Answers
(1) Approach to contact
(2) Control upon touch
(3) Speed of application - ANSWER What are the tactical considerations of
handcuffing?
Total control theory - ANSWER Which force/control continuum is based on the use of
intermediate weapons to counter all resistance/ force?
One-Plus-One Theory - ANSWER Which force/ control continuum is based on the use
of one level of force higher than the level of resistance used by the subject?
On the side of the neck, to the rear, where the trapezius muscles meet the neck -
ANSWER Where is the superscapular nerve?
Bruce K. Siddle - ANSWER Who developed PPCT?
1. Combat Anxiety (before event)
2. Survival stress (during event)
3. Combat Stress (after event) - ANSWER What are the mental states of combat?
1. Standing
2. Kneeling
3. Iron wrist-lock takedown
4. Prone - ANSWER What are the handcuffing techniques we have learned?
1. Pain compliance
2. Stunning distraction technique
3. Balance displacement
4. Motor dysfunction - ANSWER What are the PPCT "Principles of Controlling Resistive
Behavior"?
1. Sympathetic
2. Parasympathetic - ANSWER What are the branches of the autonomic nervous
system?
1. Techniques used INSIDE the reactionary gap.
2. Techniques used ON THE EDGE of the reactionary gap. - ANSWER What are the
categories of defensive counterstrikes?
, False, the potentially uncooperative subject is the most dangerous. - ANSWER TRUE
OR FALSE: The totally uncooperative subject is most dangerous.
1. Dizziness
2. Excessive bleeding
3. Symptoms of shock
4. Exhaustion
5. Muscle tremors - ANSWER What are some symptoms of parasympathetic nervous
system backlash?
1. Confidence, through good training.
2. Motor skill selection
3. Tactical breathing
4. Visualization drills
5. Faith factor - ANSWER What are some ways to reduce survival stress?
1. Mindset
2. Motor Skill Selection
3. Nutrition and hydration
4. Fitness and energy
5. Belief systems - ANSWER What are the combat performance variables?
Touch, pressure and striking - ANSWER In PPCT, what are the methods of application?
Soft empty- hand techniques - ANSWER If someone uses passive resistance against
you, what level of force should you use against them?
10 to 15 seconds - ANSWER In an incident, how long does it take for the initial burst of
energy to burn out?
Muscle - ANSWER Motor equals..
Under the ear lobe - ANSWER Where is the mandibular angle?
Deadly force - ANSWER If someone tries to stab you in the head with a knife, what level
of force should you use against them?
Soft empty hand techniques - ANSWER If someone uses mild defensive resistance
against you, what level of force should you use against them?
Hard empty hand techniques - ANSWER If someone uses defensive resistance against,
what level of force should you use against them?
Intermediate weapons - ANSWER If someone uses active aggression against you, what
level of force should you use against them?
Questions & Answers
(1) Approach to contact
(2) Control upon touch
(3) Speed of application - ANSWER What are the tactical considerations of
handcuffing?
Total control theory - ANSWER Which force/control continuum is based on the use of
intermediate weapons to counter all resistance/ force?
One-Plus-One Theory - ANSWER Which force/ control continuum is based on the use
of one level of force higher than the level of resistance used by the subject?
On the side of the neck, to the rear, where the trapezius muscles meet the neck -
ANSWER Where is the superscapular nerve?
Bruce K. Siddle - ANSWER Who developed PPCT?
1. Combat Anxiety (before event)
2. Survival stress (during event)
3. Combat Stress (after event) - ANSWER What are the mental states of combat?
1. Standing
2. Kneeling
3. Iron wrist-lock takedown
4. Prone - ANSWER What are the handcuffing techniques we have learned?
1. Pain compliance
2. Stunning distraction technique
3. Balance displacement
4. Motor dysfunction - ANSWER What are the PPCT "Principles of Controlling Resistive
Behavior"?
1. Sympathetic
2. Parasympathetic - ANSWER What are the branches of the autonomic nervous
system?
1. Techniques used INSIDE the reactionary gap.
2. Techniques used ON THE EDGE of the reactionary gap. - ANSWER What are the
categories of defensive counterstrikes?
, False, the potentially uncooperative subject is the most dangerous. - ANSWER TRUE
OR FALSE: The totally uncooperative subject is most dangerous.
1. Dizziness
2. Excessive bleeding
3. Symptoms of shock
4. Exhaustion
5. Muscle tremors - ANSWER What are some symptoms of parasympathetic nervous
system backlash?
1. Confidence, through good training.
2. Motor skill selection
3. Tactical breathing
4. Visualization drills
5. Faith factor - ANSWER What are some ways to reduce survival stress?
1. Mindset
2. Motor Skill Selection
3. Nutrition and hydration
4. Fitness and energy
5. Belief systems - ANSWER What are the combat performance variables?
Touch, pressure and striking - ANSWER In PPCT, what are the methods of application?
Soft empty- hand techniques - ANSWER If someone uses passive resistance against
you, what level of force should you use against them?
10 to 15 seconds - ANSWER In an incident, how long does it take for the initial burst of
energy to burn out?
Muscle - ANSWER Motor equals..
Under the ear lobe - ANSWER Where is the mandibular angle?
Deadly force - ANSWER If someone tries to stab you in the head with a knife, what level
of force should you use against them?
Soft empty hand techniques - ANSWER If someone uses mild defensive resistance
against you, what level of force should you use against them?
Hard empty hand techniques - ANSWER If someone uses defensive resistance against,
what level of force should you use against them?
Intermediate weapons - ANSWER If someone uses active aggression against you, what
level of force should you use against them?
