What are the three stances used in this framework?

• A. Offensive, Defensive, Neutral
• B. 1) Field Interview 2) Precautionary 3) Conflict-Ready
• C. Observation, Approach, Control
• D. Contact, Detain, Release

Answer: (B)

This framework uses three engagement stances to describe how you position yourself and respond during encounters. The Field Interview stance is when you approach with an informational purpose, seeking identification or intent while keeping a non-threatening posture and safe distance to reduce risk and establish rapport. The Precautionary stance raises your alert level and readiness while maintaining controlled behavior; you tighten gaps, stay observant for escalation indicators, and prepare for a possible shift without committing to force. The Conflict-Ready stance signals full readiness to respond to imminent threat; your posture and options are oriented toward rapid movement to de-escalation or control, with safety as the priority. These stances provide a graduated path that matches how risk evolves, guiding communication, spacing, and readiness rather than prescribing a single sequence of actions.

Other groupings describe different concepts or steps (actions or processes) rather than the defined stances in this framework, so they don’t align with how these three stances are used.