Warrior Skills Level 1 - Leader Development for Army Professionals

Performance Steps
d. Position yourself behind the subject and stay balanced, with your front
foot forward and rear foot to the outside of the subject's feet.
e. Search the subject's headgear.
(1) Remove the headgear in a careful manner.
(2) Bend the seams of the headgear, before crushing, to determine if
razor blades or similar items are hidden inside.
(3) Complete the search of the headgear, and place it on the ground.
f. Search the subject using the pat-and-crush method in the following
sequence:
Note: Visualize dividing the body into two parts, and repeat the search for both sides in the
same sequence, overlapping areas in the center.
(1) The head and hair.
(2) The selected side from arm to shoulder.
(3) The neck and collar. Bring any neckwear worn by the subject to
the back, and inspect with care for weapons or contraband.
(4) The selected side of the back to the waist.
(5) The selected side of the chest to the waist.
Note: When searching females, the bra is checked by pulling out the center enough to allow
any concealed weapons or contraband to fall out.
(6) The waistband (the front to the middle of the back).
(a) Bend the material and then crush it to detect razor blades.
(b) Check between the belt and the pants, pants and the
undergarment, and undergarment and skin.
(7) The selected side of the buttocks.
Note: Squat, rather than bend, when searching the lower half of the subject's body, so you
are not placed in an unbalanced position.
(8) The selected side hip, abdomen, and crotch.
(9) The selected side leg from the crotch to the top of the shoe.
(10) The selected side shoe. Check the top edge of the boot or shoe by
inserting a finger, with care, in the top edge to feel for evidence of weapons.
g. Reverse the position of your feet and search the opposite side.
3. Conduct a stand-up search without handcuffs.
Note: The decision to place handcuffs on the subject before searching must be based on the
situation and according to the local provost marshal office (PMO) policy. It is always safer
to have the subject restrained before searching, but in some instances, you may not be
authorized. Obtain guidance from your local PMO if you are unsure.
a. Direct the subject to—
(1) Raise his/her arms above his/her head, lock his/her elbows, and
spread his/her fingers with the palms facing you.
(2) Turn so that his/her back is towards you.
(3) Spread his/her feet apart (more than shoulder width) with his/her
toes pointed out.
(4) Interlock his/her fingers and place his/her hands on the crown of
his/her head.
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