Which description matches Position 2 in the tactical contact positions?

Which description matches Position 2 in the tactical contact positions?

• A. Position 1
• B. Position 2: 6 foot gap, cover officer to either side of the subject, body bladed with gun away from subject.
• C. Inside position
• D. Position 3

Answer: (B)

Position 2 emphasizes controlled distance, flank protection, and weapon discipline. The six-foot gap keeps the subject at a safe, workable distance where the officer can maneuver, respond, or disengage if needed, without getting too close. Having a cover officer on either side creates a protective corridor, reduces exposure to multiple angles, and allows rapid cross-coverage if the subject shifts position. Blading the body to the side narrows the officer’s silhouette and presents a smaller target, while keeping the firearm oriented away from the subject enhances safety and control. This combination of distance, flank cover, angular stance, and gun placement is what defines Position 2.

Position 2 emphasizes controlled distance, flank protection, and weapon discipline. The six-foot gap keeps the subject at a safe, workable distance where the officer can maneuver, respond, or disengage if needed, without getting too close. Having a cover officer on either side creates a protective corridor, reduces exposure to multiple angles, and allows rapid cross-coverage if the subject shifts position. Blading the body to the side narrows the officer’s silhouette and presents a smaller target, while keeping the firearm oriented away from the subject enhances safety and control. This combination of distance, flank cover, angular stance, and gun placement is what defines Position 2.