Notice early
Slow down, turn media off, brief passengers.
Emergency preparedness · 24 min
Checkpoints and civilian conduct
Notice early, communicate calmly and avoid sudden or ambiguous action.
Checkpoints can be tense and locally variable. This lesson does not teach bypassing them. It presents general de-escalating principles: follow instructions, keep hands visible, announce movement and keep documents organised.
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Decision compass
Decide safely
Four questions lead from observation to a clear, safer action.
What needs to be clarified now?
What must I notice first?
- Record household needs, dependencies, current official information and available safe locations.
- Agree responsibilities, communication rules and a fallback before time pressure develops.
Remember: Observe → assess → choose a safer option → act.
Preparation reduces surprising movement and misunderstanding.
EXPLANATORY GRAPHIC · PRACTICAL GUIDE
FIGHTandSURVIVEPredictable civilian sequence
Visible calm actions reduce dangerous misunderstandings.
Stop
Hands visible; passengers do not reach into bags.
Communicate
Briefly, slowly and truthfully; state special needs.
Announce movement
“ID is in my inner pocket”—wait for instruction.
Documents
Organised and presented only when requested.
RESULT / SAFETY CHECKDo not film, escalate, reach suddenly or bypass. This does not teach evasion.
Learning goals
- Approach in an orderly way
- Announce movement and document access
- Communicate calmly when uncertain
Before reaching the point
Slow down, stop loud media and keep hands visible. Passengers remain calm and do not all reach into bags. Keep documents organised but hand them over only when instructed.
Brief communication
Follow clear instructions, speak slowly and answer briefly and truthfully. Announce necessary movement, such as reaching for an identity document. Avoid arguments, jokes, covert recording, sudden gestures and weapon-like items.
Special needs
Calmly mention children, hearing difficulty, language barriers, medication or limited movement. A card with essential medical facts and translated phrases may help. Local law and instructions can change and take priority over general course principles.
Practical check
- Slow early
- Keep hands visible
- Announce movement
- Organise documents
- Brief passengers beforehand
Important
- Do not film or bypass checkpoints
- Do not wear false insignia
- Do not reach suddenly for documents
Decision training
Your identification is inside a jacket. What is correct?
- AReach quickly without speaking
- BKeep hands visible, explain where it is and wait or announce the movement
- CStart filming
Show answer
Correct: B. Predictable movement reduces dangerous misunderstanding.