What is the training goal of ICAT?

• A. Slow things down
• B. Increase speed
• C. Heighten force
• D. Expand training duties

Answer: (A)

Tempo management in high-stress encounters is what ICAT emphasizes. The training goal is to slow things down so you can observe, think, and communicate before taking action. ICAT walks you through identifying the situation, communicating with others, assessing threats and options, and deciding the best response. Slowing the tempo gives you time to gather information, check assumptions, and consider de-escalation or lower-force options rather than rushing to a decisive move. This approach helps reduce misinterpretation and overreaction in the moment. Faster action or more force would shift the focus away from careful decision-making, and expanding training duties isn’t about the incident pace at all.