A tactic used by parents in our society and used by Police as well when they commend you to do something, i.e., the first level of force. Add in your appropriate character and presence your voice can deescalate or at least warn that attacking you is not a good thing. This is an avoidance training tactic and should be an important part of your syllabus.
Remember tho, just speaking low but loud voice is not all there is to it and neither is proper presence and character but the actual words and intonations used, i.e., your tone, content in words and intent as well as your body language through character and presence matter. If your words are inappropriate you can still escalate the conflict.
Your command voice also attracts attention and those paying attention can be witnesses for you. Again, how and what you say contributes to witnesses as well as phone video’s, it is an important strategy and tactic.
Lastly, your command voice does not reduce or preclude the use of other tactical options. You can command, shout and retreat all at the same time, might be a good idea for training. You can also display force as the situation dictates.
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| Marine Sergeant command presence/voice practice at Drill Instructor school. |
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