Warrior Skills Level 1 - Leader Development for Army Professionals

Performance Steps
d. Identify any unusual odor indicating that containers may contain fuel.
e. Look for foreign objects in the air filter cavity.
f. Look for the cold air filter.
g. Look for fresh painted areas, new welds, shiny bolts, or sheet metal
work on firewalls.
h. Check for a clean engine in a dirty car.
i. Check the hood to see if it feels heavy when opened and closed. Have
the driver open the hood, but move the hood up and down yourself.
j. Look for a false wall or modified fender compartment.
k. Identify any clean or wiped areas.
8. Search the trunk compartment, if applicable.
a. Check for a new trunk mat and/or carpet.
b. Check for caulk, glue, or any other strange smells.
c. Check the trunk lid to see if it feels heavy when opened and closed.
d. Look for a raised floor.
e. Identify any strange odors from the spare tire.
f. Listen for nonhollow or inconsistent sounds in the walls.
g. Look for an unusual space between the back seat and trunk wall.
h. Look to see if the spare tire is not flush with the floor.
9. Search the interior of the vehicle.
a. Search the dash, including—
(1) Electrical components. See if the components function or if the
light emitting diode is on when the vehicle power is off.
(2) New, damaged, or scratched screws.
(3) Plugged air vents.
(4) Broken or missing blowers.
b. Look for a false compartment in the glove box.
c. Look for unusual lumps or bulges in the front and/or rear seats.
d. Feel for rigid front and/or rear seats.
e. Look for a false or modified ceiling.
f. Look for an unusual thick floor.
g. Look for stress cracks in the windshield (no stone impact mark).
10. Take action when the search reveals suspected explosive devices or
prohibited items in the vehicle.
a. Search for explosive devices.
(1) Never attempt to handle or disarm suspected explosive devices.
(2) Suspend all radio and cellular phone traffic for 100 meters around
the vehicle.
(3) Secure the driver and all occupants of the vehicle and notify the
supervisor and military police.
(4) At once evacuate the surrounding area.
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