Regardless of the profession, complicated tasks are mastered through practice and the development of proper techniques.  In theory, while a skill may seem very easy to perform in reality it requires significant coordination and complex decision making to execute. We are given an example of this through the live action video of an El Cajon, CA police officer who was shot in the head after responding to a domestic violence call. After collapsing, the officer's rookie partner runs to his aid and attempts to drag him to safety. The difficulty the "rookie" partner has dragging his medium sized partner to safety further exasperates situation. During the rescue, the injured officer and rookie have their backs to the shooter exposing both to more gun fire. The rookie has to holster his weapon to grasp his partner and can no longer engage further threats. The attempt to drag the wounded officer is unsuccessful. It takes two Good Samaritans assisting to finally get the wounded officer to the safety of cover and putting all three at risk. The difficulty of the "man down" drag is again seen during the extraction phase of the rescue. One large framed officer attempts to drag his wounded colleague into the back of a patrol vehicle. Despite the size and strength of an officer, the video clearly shows how difficult the task is. Technique is key to increasing success and officer safety. Strength is not the main factor for success. Positioning and technique developed through consistent practice are the elements of success. Through live simulation training, these skills can be mastered where all elements are incorporated. Body positioning, use of cover or concealment, ability to address a deadly threat and skills to prevent further injuries are all teachable components of a successful man down drill that can be mastered with crisis management simulation training.