Which of the following is one of JAPO's four elements of force?

Which of the following is one of JAPO's four elements of force?

• A. Jeopardy
• B. Approach
• C. Distance
• D. Tempo

Answer: (A)

Jeopardy is the element that represents the level of threat or danger that justifies a response. In JAPO’s four elements of force, jeopardy is the trigger you assess to determine how much force, if any, is appropriate. When there’s an imminent threat to you or others, the jeopardy level is high and you’re justified in taking decisive action within policy to protect lives. The other elements—Approach, Distance, and Tempo—describe how you carry out your response: your positioning and commands (Approach), the amount of space you maintain (Distance), and the timing or rhythm of your actions (Tempo). They guide how you execute a response that is proportional to the threat, but jeopardy is the factor that signals that a force option may be needed in the first place.

Jeopardy is the element that represents the level of threat or danger that justifies a response. In JAPO’s four elements of force, jeopardy is the trigger you assess to determine how much force, if any, is appropriate. When there’s an imminent threat to you or others, the jeopardy level is high and you’re justified in taking decisive action within policy to protect lives. The other elements—Approach, Distance, and Tempo—describe how you carry out your response: your positioning and commands (Approach), the amount of space you maintain (Distance), and the timing or rhythm of your actions (Tempo). They guide how you execute a response that is proportional to the threat, but jeopardy is the factor that signals that a force option may be needed in the first place.