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PHOTOCOPY
DATE OF COPY
AUTHORISATION
OF
USE OF SMALL ARMS
ANNEX 'A' TO
RULES OF ENGAGEMENT dated 28th May 1980
1.
It is proposed that the following rules, based on Police
General Orders and the Army Yellow Card, be promulgated to all HK
maritime security forces.
GENERAL RULES
2.
Never use more force than the minimum necessary to enable,
you to carry out your duties.
3.
Personnel must practise the greatest forbearance in all
situations and should not resort to the use of firearms unless
there is no lesser alternative.
4.
Whenever possible, warning should always be given of the
intention to use firearms and the nature and degree of force which
will be used.
5.
If you act honestly and carefully and your action is
justified, you are protected by the law and have nothing to fear.
HOW TO FIRE
6.
should
If it is essential and legally justifiable to fire, you
(a) Fire one aimed und; +
When practical
(b) Aim to disable and not to kill;
人
(c) Not fire more rounds than are necessary to achieve
the object; and
(a) Never fire in a crowded street or enclosed area, or
any other place where it is probable that an innocent
person may be injured.
CONFIDENTIAL
/P. 2
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