FM 3-19.4 - Army Electronic Publications & Forms - U.S. Army

FM 3-19.4
6-88 Area Security
6-264. MP must remain alert at all times and provide
constant security to the protected person. MP provide
security by—
• Restricting the circulation of unauthorized
•
personnel around the protected person.
Remaining a short distance from the protected
person.
• Taking positions where they can observe
•
everything and everyone near the protected
person.
Securing the facility of the protected person, but
notenteringiftheprotectedpersondoes.
• Maintaining
higher HQ.
constant communications with
6-265. When required to secure a designated person
while moving, the mode of transportation must be
guarded at all times. Vehicle security normally requires
a protected vehicle to transport the designated person,
security vehicles to react to threats, and an advance
team to travel ahead of the motorcade to provide early
warning of threats or hazards before the main body is
affected.
6-266. Regardless of the method of transportation, each
situation must be evaluated to determine the degree of
security that is practical and necessary. Good judgment
on the part of the OIC will be necessary in solving the
various situations that may exist. Refer to FM 3-19.30
for more information about the security of designated
personnel.