Warrior Skills Level 1 - Leader Development for Army Professionals

Performance Steps
b. Perform Step 2b.
c. Position yourself for the search. Perform step 2d.
d. Search the headgear.
(1) Direct the subject to raise his/her interlocked hands off his/her
head.
(2) Remove the headgear.
(3) Direct the subject to return his/her interlocked hands to his/her
head.
(4) Perform step 2e (2) and (3).
e. Search the subject.
(1) Grasp two fingers of the subject's right hand, or both of the
interlocked hands with your left hand, apply pressure, and pull the subject a little
backward to keep the subject off balance.
(2) Search the suspect by performing step 2f.
f. Reverse the search to the subject's opposite side.
(1) Without releasing the subject's right fingers, grasp two fingers of
his/her left hand with your opposite hand (or grasp the interlocked hands with
both hands).
(2) Reverse the position of your feet.
(3) Search the opposite side of the subject's body in the same manner
as the right side.
4. Conduct a frisk search.
a. Position the subject. Perform step 3a.
b. Perform step 2b.
c. Conduct the frisk similar to the stand-up search, except use the
massaging method rather than the crushing method, locating any weapons.
Note: Although the main intent of a frisk is to ensure that the subject is not carrying a
weapon, which does not mean that other contraband found cannot be used against the
subject. However, be prepared to justify your actions in any legal proceedings resulting
from your search.
(1) Conduct the frisk by searching the outside of the garments.
(2) Do not search the subject's pockets or waistband unless the pat
down suggests the presence of a weapon.
(3) Ask for permission to search any items the subject is carrying,
such as a purse or backpack. If given permission, search the items in a manner
consistent with looking for weapons. If the subject refuses permission to search
the items, or if you are unsure if you are authorized to search these items, contact
the military police desk sergeant for further guidance.
(4) Stop the search if a weapon is found, and take whatever measures
necessary for your safety before continuing the search.
5. Conduct a prone search.
a. Position the subject.
(1) Command the subject to face you, to raise his/her arms above
his/her head, lock his/her elbows, and spread his/her fingers with the palms
facing you.
(2) Look at the subject's hands for evidence of weapons.
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