Warrior Skills Level 1 - Leader Development for Army Professionals

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 unidentified persons can produce authorized forms of a
state or federal government-issued photo ID card. If not, direct them to the access
control operations center where they might be searched, checked against the
barred persons list, vouched for by an authorized person on the installation, or
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 as to what actions
to take.
6. Grant or deny the vehicle and occupants access to the installation by using a
verbal command and/or hand-and-arm signals.
Note: Local SOPs will dictate whether a vehicle not possessing a DOD decal may be issued
a temporary visitor's pass.
a. Grant access and signal the vehicle to proceed if the vehicle and
occupants are authorized access to the installation.
b. Deny access to the installation if the vehicle does not have a DOD
decal and/or 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
not proper 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. Identify each person by taking possession of and examining the military or
DOD ID card, state driver's license, or other form of state or federal governmentissued
photo ID card.
a. Compare the photo to the person and inspect the ID card to ensure that
it is valid and has not been tampered with.
b. Maintain eye contact with the person throughout the interview and
report suspicious behavior to the supervisor.
c. Inquire about the contents of any suspicious briefcase, package, or
container.
d. Notify your supervisor and the military police desk 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.
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