Control Access to a Military Installation

Control Access to a Military Installation 191-376-5151 (SL 1)

Force Protection Day 1 • Control Access to a Military Installation (SL 1) • 191-376-5151 • Supervise Installation Access Control Point (SL 3) • 191-378-5315

Terminal Learning Objective • Task: Control Access to a Military Installation 191-376-5151 (SL 1)

Terminal Learning Objective • Conditions: Given an individual attempting to enter an installation by vehicle or as a pedestrian, local SOP and standard military police equipment. You are on duty performing installation access control. The installation commander has directed that all pedestrian-carried packages and vehicles that do not have a DOD decal be inspected as a condition for entry onto the installation. Remember, a civilian can refuse any attempt to be inspected and should never be inspected over his refusal.

The installation commander has further directed that any vehicle in which someone is unable to show a valid form of government-issued picture ID be directed to the vehicle inspection lane where the vehicle will be inspected and the unidentified person's name be checked against the barred person(s) list and vouched for by someone authorized access to the installation prior to being granted access.

Terminal Learning Objective • Standards:Safeguard a military installation, protect government property, and prevent unauthorized personnel, packages, and/or vehicles from entering the installation.

Evaluation: You will be evaluated by a hands on Performance Test. A NO GO on the test will result in being retrained and retested at a later date

Performance Steps 1. Identify if person attempting entry is in a vehicle or a pedestrian. IF THE INDIVIDUAL IS A PEDESTRIAN, SKIP TO STEP 7.

Performance Steps 2. Perform a visual check of the exterior front of the vehicle as it approaches. • Look at front license plate year/month decal to ensure it has not expired. • Look at windshield or bumper and verify Department Of Defense decal is visible and has not expired. • Ensure there is nothing obvious about the approach that would arouse suspicion indicating an impaired driver or terrorist activity.

3. Stop the vehicle using hand and arm signals. NOTE: Always position yourself so that you are highly visible to traffic with good approach sight distance and wear brightly colored vests or hats so the vehicle's driver can see you easily.

4. Interview driver and vehicle occupants. • Identify each occupant by physically taking possession of and looking at military or DOD identification (ID) card, state drivers' license or other form of government issued photo ID. Compare the photo to the person and inspect the ID to ensure it is valid and has not been tampered with.

Maintain eye contact with driver throughout interview and report suspicious behavior to your supervisor.

NOTE:The MP at the installation entry point is acting as a sentinel safeguarding a military installation and protecting government property while preventing theft. The installation commander has the authority to direct a search or an inspection at Access Control Points (ACP) to his installation and on the installation.

5.Determine if vehicle and occupants are authorized access. • If there is no DOD decal on the vehicle then direct the vehicle to the inspection lane where it will be checked before access is granted. • NOTE: Local SOP will dictate whether a temporary vehicle pass is issued. See local SOP for further guidance.

If an unidentified person cannot produce an authorized form of government issued photo identification then direct them to the Visitor's Center to possibly be searched, and be checked against the barred person(s) list and vouched onto the installation by an authorized person (see note below) or denied access. An MP response is to simply deny access. Remember, these are security measures, not legal measures to obtain "evidence." Without probable cause, a civilian can refuse any attempt at searching or inspecting him or his vehicle.

NOTE: Keep in mind that the driver or other occupants of the vehicle may be under duress by the unidentified person. Because of this potential problem, local SOPs and Commanders may implement a duress code policy that would alert access controllers to the suspect.

6.Grant or Deny Access to the installation using hand and arm signals. • If the vehicle has a decal and everyone in the vehicle has been identified with a government issued photo ID, then grant access to the installation. • If the driver or occupants lack identification or DOD sticker and refuse to report to the vehicle inspection lane and Visitor's Center, then deny access to the installation.

NOTE: Always position yourself so that you are highly visible to traffic with good approach sight distance and wear brightly colored vests or hats so the vehicle's driver can see you easily.

7. Perform a visual check of the person approaching the pedestrian gate. • Look to see if person is carrying a briefcase, box, or any item that should be inspected.

Ensure person does not have unusual bulges in clothing and is not dressed inappropriately for the time of year or season (example: long jacket in hot weather, etc) Have the person open the hand-carried item and reveal the contents. As the person to open his coat and visually inspect for unusual or suspicious items.

Ensure there is nothing obvious about the person approaching that would arouse suspicion indicating terrorist activity. • Recognize auditory manifestations of the "fight or flight" mechanism. • Recognize potential terrorists through force protection training. • Recognize physical manifestations of the "fight or flight" mechanism.

9. Interview the Individual. • Identify individual by physically taking possession of and looking at military or DOD identification (ID) card, state drivers' license, or other form of government-issued photo ID. Compare the photo to the person and inspect the ID to ensure it is valid and has not been tampered with.

Determine contents of briefcase, package, or container. • Maintain eye contact with the individual throughout interview and report suspicious behavior to your supervisor.

10. Determine if individual is authorized access. • If an unidentified person cannot produce an authorized form of government issued photo identification then direct them to the Visitors Center to possibly be checked, and be checked against the barred person(s) list and vouched onto the installation or denied access. An MP response is to simply deny access. Remember, these are security measures, not legal measures to obtain "evidence." Without probable cause, a civilian can refuse any attempt at searching or inspecting him or his vehicle. Just deny "access," that is all.

NOTE: Local SOP will dictate whether a temporary visitor's pass is issued. See local SOP for further guidance. • If the person has a briefcase, package or other container then direct the unidentified person to the Visitor's Center to have the carried package checked, and have his or her person checked.

11.Grant or Deny Access to the installation. • If the person has been identified with an authorized government issued photo ID and has no briefcase, bag, or container to search, then grant access to the installation.

If the person lacks identification and refuses to report to the Visitor's Center then deny access to the installation.

Supervise an Access Control Point 191-378-5315 (SL 3)

Conditions: Given an Access Control Point, personnel, appropriate equipment, current force protection threat level, Local SOPs, access control rosters, AR 190-13 and AR 525-13. • Standards: Supervise Access Control Personnel at an installation access control point IAW Local SOPs, AR 190-13 and AR 525-13.

PERFORMANCE STEPS • 1. Ensure that the Special Guard Orders include execution instructions for such items as: • Sign-in procedures. • Access rosters. • Emergency vehicles. • Processing of authorized identification card holders.

Contact roster for key personnel. • Map of installation. • Phone numbers for the key organizations of the installation being guarded. • Random AT measures for FPCON guidance. • Use of force guidance. • List of personnel barred from the installation.

2. Conduct Guard Mount. • 3. Ensure initial communication checks are made with the MP Desk, both telephonic (Class C line and direct line) and radio checks.

4. Ensure the equipment inventory is conducted and discrepancies reported prior to taking responsibility of the inventory.

5. Ensure the traffic control devices are employed IAW each gate special orders. • Operational gate (electronic). • Barriers. • Directional signs. • Portable lighting. • Traffic cones.

6. Inspect conditions of the facilities (gate house, visitors center) and surrounding areas. • Ensure facilities are functioning properly (doors, lighting, rest rooms). • Ensure surrounding areas are properly maintained, free of debris and public hazards (ice on walkways and road surfaces).

Inspect conditions of the facilities (gate house, visitors center) and surrounding areas. Cont’d. • Visitor's Center and other public access facilities present a neat and organized appearance.

7. Ensure all gate discrepancies and facility deficiencies are annotated for record or reported. • Communication failures. • All work orders. • Immediately report all deficiencies that effect access control operations.

8. Supervise Preliminary Investigation reports generated on violations identified by Access Control personnel.

9. Ensure appropriate interaction by personnel with the public. • Idle conversation impeding the flow of vehicle or foot traffic. • Personnel maintain military bearing (Polite and courteous).

10. Supervise immediate gate closure procedures. • Alarm activations. • IAW FPCON level and SOP. • 11. Ensure gate equipment inventory was conducted, and facility inspected prior to the end of shift.

WHY ARE WE DOING THIS?? • Many of the forces that conduct Access Control are not Law Enforcement personnel. This is even truer at higher FPCON levels.

IPC Skills – What Are They?

You are performing gate duties. Your first concern is to protect and help the Military community. You know that to have the full support of the community you must practice good ethical behavior that is above reproach. You know the needs and values of the community. You know your individual capabilities and responsibilities for fulfilling your role as assistor and protector of the Military community.

You know that good communication among people can have a positive influence on the outcome of any situation. You use good IPC skills daily to encourage the public to cooperate with you and with each other. You set an example of good behavior for others through your courteous manners, concern for others and firm but fair way of carrying out your duties

Standards. • You must carry out your duties in a fair and courteous manner under the previous listed conditions by using the IPC skills outlined in the following performance measures. Your manner creates a positive perception of the Security Force by others.

IPC skills directly influence attitudes and behaviors. Behaviors most often displayed will be trust, anger, fear, hurt, concern, and unconcern. These behaviors may overlap. To become skilled you must understand what makes people act and respond to others as they do. Response to a person’s behavior can be influenced by age, race, experience, training, circumstances of the incident. It is important that you understand your own prejudices and experiences.

THE GOD COMPLEX “ Sir, do not confuse your rank with my authority”

Definition: • All knowing • All seeing • Thinking you are better than others due to your job

Treat people in a fair and courteous manner regardless of their rank. • Security Officers are not exempt from extending proper Military Customs & Courtesies. • Do no display an attitude of “unconcern” when somebody reports a problem to you. • Treat everyone’s problem as though it is the highest priority on your list of concern.

The tone of your voice can escalate or defuse a situation. You must remain “in charge” of a scene but in a manner that does not compromise your ability to use your IPC Skills.

Control Access to a Military Installation