Warrior Skills Level 1 - Leader Development for Army Professionals

Performance Steps
4. Direct the occupants to exit the vehicle.
a. Use a flashlight and a mirror with care to inspect under the vehicle.
b. Check for indicators such as new frame welds, items taped or attached
to the frame, an unusual looking muffler, a fresh undercoating, and signs of
recent installation of components such as a fuel tank, muffler, or other items.
5. Search the undercarriage of the vehicle.
a. Use a flashlight and a mirror with care to inspect under the vehicle.
b. Check for indicators such as new frame welds, items taped or attached
to the frame, an unusual looking muffler, a fresh undercoating, and signs of
recent installation of components such as a fuel tank, muffler, or other items.
6. Search the exterior of the vehicle.
a. Check for general indicators of explosive devices or prohibited items
while searching the exterior of the vehicle. Check for the following:
(1) Anything unusual in factory-built compartments.
(2) New or shiny bolts and/or screws.
(3) Unusual scratches, which could have been made by screwdrivers,
wrenches, or similar tools.
(4) Signs of tampering, such as broken parts or bent sheet metal.
(5) Unusual looking clean or dirty components and areas.
(6) Wire and tape stored in the vehicle.
(7) New or broken welds.
(8) Unusual fingerprints of grease and/or oil in otherwise clean areas.
(9) Fresh bodywork (such as fresh fiberglassing and fresh paint).
(10) Fresh wiring and electrical tape.
(11) New caulking.
(12) A missing or altered vehicle identification number.
(13) False compartments that are not part of the vehicle design.
WARNING
Do not wear jewelry or other dangling items that can become
snagged on a vehicle. Always ensure that the engine is off and
the parking brake is set before beginning the inspection.
b. Check the exterior front, including—
(1) Headlights that are not working.
(2) A modified front grill or false compartment.
(3) No access to the front bumper cavity.
c. Check the exterior sides, including—
(1) Compartments, new welds, taped items, or fresh paint in the front
fender wells.
(2) Doors that feel heavy when swung.
3-242 2 May 2011 STP 21-1-SMCT