Which of the following best describes the Full Mount Position?

• A. A ground control position where one person sits on top of the other
• B. A standing stance with balanced posture
• C. A kneeling recovery position
• D. A prone control technique

Answer: (A)

Full mount is a ground control position where one person sits on top of the other, typically straddling the torso and placing weight on the chest to control the upper body. This setup gives the top person leverage to limit the bottom person’s movement, protect the head and arms, and prevent strikes or escapes. It makes sense as a top-dominant position on the ground, not a stance taken while standing, kneeling, or lying prone. In the context of law enforcement training, recognizing this description helps you understand the dominant control dynamic and the safety considerations involved, such as monitoring airway and ensuring a quick, safe disengagement if the situation allows. The other described postures—standing, kneeling for recovery, or being in a prone control—do not describe the top-on-bottom, chest-weighted control that defines full mount.