191-376-5151 - Control Access to a Military Installation
Prevent unauthorized personnel, packages, and/or vehicles from
entering the installation
Posted : Monday, January 01, 2000 Last Update March 14, 2012
Conditions: You are
on duty performing installation access control. You are given a reflective
vest, a duty uniform, the local standing operating procedure (SOP), and a
directive to check all pedestrians and persons in vehicles without proper
identification (ID) (also check packages or items they are carrying) and
vehicles without a Department of Defense (DOD) decal as a condition for entry
onto the installation.
Standards: Prevent unauthorized personnel, packages, and/or vehicles
from entering the installation.
Evaluation Preparation:
Setup: Provide the soldier with a training site that is suitable for
access control operations and is well-lit. Use vehicles in the DOD inventory
with a DOD decal if no civilian vehicle with a DOD decal are available.
Identify role players to act as either a driver or a pedestrian attempting
entry onto the installation. If role players are in a vehicle, ensure that they
are authorized to operate the equipment prior to beginning this task. Instruct
role players to comply with instructions given by the soldier being tested. The
tester will determine what type of ID card the role players use.
Brief soldier: Tell the soldiers they can familiarize themselves with the local SOP
before they perform the task and refer to the SOP during the task, if needed.
The tester will play the role of the supervisor or military police, if needed.
Tell the soldier to conduct this task as outlined in the performance steps and
that the role players are compliant and will obey their instructions.
Performance Steps
1. Determine if the person attempting entry is a pedestrian or is in a vehicle.
NOTE: If the individual is a pedestrian, skip to step 7.
2. Perform a visual check of the
exterior front of the vehicle as it approaches.
a. Look at the windshield or bumper and verify that the DOD decal
is visible and valid.
b. Observe the approach of the vehicle for anything that would
arouse suspicion and indicate foul play or terrorist activity.
3. Stop the vehicle by using hand-and-arm signals.
DANGER: ALWAYS POSITION
YOURSELF SO THAT YOU ARE HIGHLY VISIBLE TO TRAFFIC WITH GOOD APPROACH SIGHT
DISTANCE, AND WEAR A REFLECTORIZED VEST SO THAT THE VEHICLE DRIVER CAN SEE
YOU EASILY. NEVER STEP INTO THE PATH OF AN APPROACHING VEHICLE TO DIRECT
MOVEMENT OR STOP THE VEHICLE.
a. Position yourself so you are on the driver's side (where the
center line of the road would be) of the approaching vehicle.
b. Assume the basic stance.
(1) Stand with your feet about shoulder
width apart so that your weight is evenly distributed. Do not lock your
knees or tense your body.
(2) Let your arms hang naturally.
(3) Hold your head and body erect, but not stiff.
c. Direct the vehicle to stop.
(1) Look toward the vehicle.
(2) Extend your left arm up and out to the
front, parallel to the ground. Ensure that your hand is straight and fingers
extended, with the palm of the hand facing the oncoming
traffic.
4. Identify the driver and vehicle occupants.
a. Identify each occupant by physically taking possession of and
looking at their military or DOD ID card, state driver's license, or another
form of a state or federal government-issued photo ID card.
(1) Compare the photo to the person and inspect the ID card
to ensure that it is valid and has not been tampered with.
(2) Notify your supervisor and the military
police if the photo does not match the person, if you are unsure that the ID
card you are being shown is valid, or if you suspect that the ID card has
been tampered with.
b. Maintain eye contact with the driver and observe all occupants
throughout the interview, and report suspicious behavior to your
supervisor.
5. Determine if the vehicle and occupants are authorized access.
a. Determine if the vehicle has a DOD decal. If it does not,
direct the driver to pull to the inspection lane to be checked.
b. Determine if an unidentified person can produce an authorized
form of a state or federal government-issued photo ID card. If not direct
them to the access control operations center to possibly be searched, to be
checked against the barred persons list, to be vouched for by an authorized
person on the installation, or to be denied access to the installation.
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. Local SOPs will dictate whether the occupants of
a vehicle not possessing a DOD decal be issued a temporary visitor's pass.
See the local SOP for further guidance.
6. Grant or deny the vehicle and occupants access to the installation by using hand-and-arm
signals.
a. Grant access if the vehicle and occupants are authorized access to the installation.
(1) Extend your right arm up and out to the right side parallel to the ground.
Ensure that your hand is straight, palm up, and fingers extended and together.
(2) Rotate your right forearm across the
front of your body so that your hand stops just below your chin with the
palm facing down, your elbow is a fixed axis. Do not move any other part of
your body.
(3) Complete the signal by dropping your arm smartly and resuming the basic stance.
b. Deny access to the installation if the vehicle does not have a
DOD decal and the occupants do not have proper ID. Notify your supervisor
and the military police of any suspicious activity.
7. Perform a visual check of the person approaching the pedestrian gate.
a. Look to see if the person is carrying a briefcase, box, or any
item that should be checked according to the local SOP.
b. Observe the person for unusual bulges in clothing and for
being dressed inappropriately for the time of year or season (for example, a
long jacket in hot weather).
c. Observe the person approaching for anything that would arouse
suspicion or indicate terrorist activity.
8. Stop the person by using a verbal command and/or hand-and-arm signals.
9. Interview the person.
a. Identify each person by physically taking possession of and
looking at their military or DOD ID card, state driver's license, or another
form of a state or federal government-issued photo ID
card.
(1) Compare the photo to the person and
inspect the ID card to ensure that it is valid and has not been tampered
with.
(2) Notify your supervisor and the military
police if the photo does not match the person, if you are unsure that the
identification you are being shown is valid, or if you suspect that the ID
card has been tampered with.
b. Inquire about the contents of any briefcase, package, or container.
c. Maintain eye contact with the person throughout the interview
and report suspicious behavior to the supervisor.
10. Determine if the person is authorized access.
a. Determine if the unidentified person can produce an authorized
form of a state or federal government-issued photo ID card. If not, direct
them to the access control operations center to be checked against the
barred persons list, to be vouched for by an authorized person on the
installation, or to be denied access to the installation.
b. Direct any unidentified person that has a briefcase, package,
or another container to the access control operations center, to have them
and the carried package checked.
11. Grant or deny the person access to
the installation by using a verbal command and/or hand-and-arm
signals.
a. Grant access if the person is authorized access to the
installation.
(1) Extend your right arm up and out to the
right side parallel to the ground. Ensure that your hand is straight, palm
up, and fingers extended and together.
(2) Rotate your right forearm across the
front of your body so that your hand stops just below your chin with the
palm facing down, your elbow is a fixed axis. Do not move any other part of
your body.
(3) Complete the signal by dropping your
arm smartly and resuming the basic stance.
b. Deny the person access to the installation if they do not have
proper ID. Notify your supervisor and the military police of any suspicious
activity.
Performance Measures
GO NO GO
1. Determined if the person
attempting entry was a pedestrian or was in a vehicle. --- ---
2. Performed a visual check of the
exterior front of the vehicle as it approached. --- ---
3. Stopped the vehicle by using
hand-and-arm signals. --- ---
4. Identified the driver and vehicle
occupants. --- ---
5. Determined if the vehicle and
occupants were authorized access. --- ---
6. Granted or denied the vehicle and
occupants access to the installation by using hand-and-arm
signals. --- ---
7. Performed a visual check of the
person approaching the pedestrian gate. --- ---
8. Stopped the person by using a
verbal command and/or hand-and-arm signals. --- ---
9. Interviewed the person. --- ---
10. Determined if the individual was
authorized access. --- ---
11. Granted or denied the person
access to the installation by using a verbal command or hand-and-arm
signals. --- ---
Evaluation Guidance: Score the soldier a
GO if all measures are passed (P). Score the soldier NO-GO if any measure is
failed (F). If the soldier fails any measure, show him how to do it correctly.