What documented research does this system have to validate the techniques and training
components? correct answers Tactical Research, Medical Research, Legal Research, Survival
Stress Research, Motor Learning Research
What is the basic philosophy of the system; control self-defense, martial arts? correct answers
The HFRG system evolves this standard by adding survival stress (physiology) research and
motor learning research as stand-alone design modules.
What medical research has been conducted on the selection of the techniques? correct answers 6
medical studies examining the safety and medical implications of HFRG subject control system.
Conducted by vascular surgeons, dental surgeons, neurosurgeons and orthopedic surgeons, with
additional input from chiropractors.
What research has been conducted on the practicality of an officer having to execute a technique
in stressful environments? correct answers Tactical Research
How does the most recent stress research apply to the design of the system? correct answers The
research provides a science-based explanation or many of the unexpected behaviors of criminal
justice officers under stress. It also provides the framework for the design of the use of force
system.
Identify the predictable physical levels/actions of resistance. correct answers
Identify the predictable level of stress the officer is exposed to during different types of
resistance and threats. correct answers
Select control techniques that are conducive to predictable levels of resistance. correct answers
, Verify the medical implications of techniques as being proportional to the level of resistance.
correct answers
Identify the "theory of application" for each technique. correct answers
Identify the mental states in combat. correct answers Combat anxiety "the anticipation of
danger", survival stress "Deadly force threat perception that initiates the SNS discharge", combat
stress "post event mental and physiological systems that are a result of the SNS activation and
the sudden return to the PNS.
Define the autonomic nervous system including its two branches, their functions, and the balance
between the two. correct answers ANS is the organs of our body, such as the heart, stomach, and
intestines, are regulated by a part of the nervous system called ANS. The two branches are PNS
and SNS (SNS "fight or flee" PNS "rest and digest". The balance between the two is called
homeostasis. During this stage there is a high level of cerebral cortex processing, which allows a
person to be smart, deliberate and precise.
Identify the Sympathetic Nervous System triggers. correct answers Objective threat perceptions,
objective fear perceptions, physical exhaustion, startle response.
Identify the physiological changes caused by SNS Activation. correct answers Increased adrenal
activity, which will affect heart rate and respiration. A second set of changes occurs in the blood
vessels which affects certain types of motor skills. The contour of the eye lens changes and the
pupils become dilated. Auditory exclusion may occur.
Identify how SNS activation affects combat performance. correct answers Can drive the heart
rate from normal range of 60-80 BPM to over 200 BPM.
Define perceptual narrowing. correct answers Each of the perceptual senses, (sight, sound, touch,
taste, smell and the six senses), provides the brain with a constant flow of information.