 In particular, a graphical representation of a use of force continuum is useful to a jury when deciding whether an officer's use of force was reasonable.While the specific progression of force varies considerably (especially the wide gap between empty hand control and deadly force) among different agencies and jurisdictions, one example of a general use of force continuum model cited in a U.S. government publication on use of force is shown below.The U.S. Navy teaches a six-step model