Control Access to a Military
Installation
191-376-5151 (SL 1)
Force Protection
Day 1
Control Access to a Military
Installation (SL 1)
– 191-376-5151
Supervise Installation Access
Control Point (SL 3)
– 191-378-5315
Terminal Learning Objective
Task: Control Access to a Military
Installation 191-376-5151 (SL 1)
Terminal Learning Objective
Conditions: Given an individual
attempting to enter an installation by vehicle
or as a pedestrian, local SOP and standard
military police equipment. You are on duty
performing installation access control. The
installation commander has directed that all
pedestrian-carried packages and vehicles that
do not have a DOD decal be inspected as a
condition for entry onto the installation.
Remember, a civilian can refuse any attempt
to be inspected and should never be
inspected over his refusal.
The installation commander has further
directed that any vehicle in which someone is
unable to show a valid form of governmentissued picture ID be directed to the vehicle
inspection lane where the vehicle will be
inspected and the unidentified person's name
be checked against the barred person(s) list
and vouched for by someone authorized
access to the installation prior to being
granted access.
Terminal Learning Objective
Standards: Safeguard a military
installation, protect government
property, and prevent unauthorized
personnel, packages, and/or vehicles
from entering the installation.
Evaluation: You will be evaluated by
a hands on Performance Test. A NO
GO on the test will result in being
retrained and retested at a later date
Performance Steps
1. Identify if person attempting
entry is in a vehicle or a
pedestrian. IF THE INDIVIDUAL
IS A PEDESTRIAN, SKIP TO STEP
7.
Performance Steps
2. Perform a visual check of the exterior
front of the vehicle as it approaches.
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Look at front license plate year/month decal to
ensure it has not expired.
Look at windshield or bumper and verify
Department Of Defense decal is visible and has
not expired.
Ensure there is nothing obvious about the
approach that would arouse suspicion indicating
an impaired driver or terrorist activity.
3. Stop the vehicle using hand and
arm signals.
NOTE: Always position yourself so that
you are highly visible to traffic with
good approach sight distance and wear
brightly colored vests or hats so the
vehicle's driver can see you easily.
4. Interview driver and vehicle
occupants.
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Identify each occupant by physically
taking possession of and looking at
military or DOD identification (ID) card,
state drivers' license or other form of
government issued photo ID. Compare
the photo to the person and inspect the
ID to ensure it is valid and has not been
tampered with.
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Maintain eye contact with driver
throughout interview and report
suspicious behavior to your
supervisor.
NOTE: The MP at the installation entry point is
acting as a sentinel safeguarding a military
installation and protecting government
property while preventing theft. The
installation commander has the authority to
direct a search or an inspection at Access
Control Points (ACP) to his installation and
on the installation.
5. Determine if vehicle and occupants are
authorized access.
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If there is no DOD decal on the vehicle then
direct the vehicle to the inspection lane where it
will be checked before access is granted.
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NOTE: Local SOP will dictate whether a
temporary vehicle pass is issued. See local SOP
for further guidance.
If an unidentified person cannot produce an
authorized form of government issued photo
identification then direct them to the Visitor's
Center to possibly be searched, and be checked
against the barred person(s) list and vouched onto
the installation by an authorized person (see note
below) or denied access. An MP response is to
simply deny access. Remember, these are
security measures, not legal measures to obtain
"evidence." Without probable cause, a civilian can
refuse any attempt at searching or inspecting him
or his vehicle.
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 to
the suspect.
6. Grant or Deny Access to the installation
using hand and arm signals.
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If the vehicle has a decal and everyone in the
vehicle has been identified with a government
issued photo ID, then grant access to the
installation.
If the driver or occupants lack identification or
DOD sticker and refuse to report to the vehicle
inspection lane and Visitor's Center, then deny
access to the installation.
• NOTE: Always position yourself so that you
are highly visible to traffic with good
approach sight distance and wear brightly
colored vests or hats so the vehicle's driver
can see you easily.
7. Perform a visual check of the
person approaching the pedestrian
gate.
• Look to see if person is carrying a
briefcase, box, or any item that should
be inspected.
• Ensure person does not have unusual
bulges in clothing and is not dressed
inappropriately for the time of year or
season (example: long jacket in hot
weather, etc) Have the person open
the hand-carried item and reveal the
contents. As the person to open his
coat and visually inspect for unusual or
suspicious items.
Ensure there is nothing obvious about the
person approaching that would arouse
suspicion indicating terrorist activity.
Recognize auditory manifestations of the "fight
or flight" mechanism.
Recognize potential terrorists through force
protection training.
Recognize physical manifestations of the "fight
or flight" mechanism.
9. Interview the Individual.
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Identify individual by physically taking
possession of and looking at military or
DOD identification (ID) card, state drivers'
license, or other form of governmentissued photo ID. Compare the photo to
the person and inspect the ID to ensure it
is valid and has not been tampered with.
Determine contents of briefcase, package,
or container.
Maintain eye contact with the individual
throughout interview and report suspicious
behavior to your supervisor.
10. Determine if individual is authorized
access.
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If an unidentified person cannot produce an
authorized form of government issued photo
identification then direct them to the Visitors
Center to possibly be checked, and be checked
against the barred person(s) list and vouched
onto the installation or denied access. An MP
response is to simply deny access. Remember,
these are security measures, not legal measures
to obtain "evidence." Without probable cause, a
civilian can refuse any attempt at searching or
inspecting him or his vehicle. Just deny
"access," that is all.
NOTE: Local SOP will dictate
whether a temporary visitor's pass
is issued. See local SOP for further
guidance.
If the person has a briefcase, package or
other container then direct the unidentified
person to the Visitor's Center to have the
carried package checked, and have his or
her person checked.
11. Grant or Deny Access to the
installation.
If the person has been identified with
an authorized government issued photo
ID and has no briefcase, bag, or
container to search, then grant access
to the installation.
If the person lacks identification and
refuses to report to the Visitor's Center
then deny access to the installation.
Supervise an Access Control Point
191-378-5315 (SL 3)
Conditions: Given an Access Control Point,
personnel, appropriate equipment, current
force protection threat level, Local SOPs,
access control rosters, AR 190-13 and AR
525-13.
Standards: Supervise Access Control
Personnel at an installation access control
point IAW Local SOPs, AR 190-13 and AR
525-13.
PERFORMANCE STEPS
1. Ensure that the Special Guard
Orders include execution
instructions for such items as:
Sign-in procedures.
Access rosters.
Emergency vehicles.
Processing of authorized identification card
holders.
Contact roster for key personnel.
Map of installation.
Phone numbers for the key organizations
of the installation being guarded.
Random AT measures for FPCON guidance.
Use of force guidance.
List of personnel barred from the
installation.
2. Conduct Guard Mount.
3. Ensure initial communication
checks are made with the MP Desk,
both telephonic (Class C line and
direct line) and radio checks.
4. Ensure the equipment inventory
is conducted and discrepancies
reported prior to taking
responsibility of the inventory.
5. Ensure the traffic control
devices are employed IAW each
gate special orders.
Operational gate (electronic).
Barriers.
Directional signs.
Portable lighting.
Traffic cones.
6. Inspect conditions of the
facilities (gate house, visitors
center) and surrounding areas.
Ensure facilities are functioning properly
(doors, lighting, rest rooms).
Ensure surrounding areas are properly
maintained, free of debris and public
hazards (ice on walkways and road
surfaces).
Inspect conditions of the facilities
(gate house, visitors center) and
surrounding areas. Cont’d.
Visitor's Center and other public access
facilities present a neat and organized
appearance.
7. Ensure all gate discrepancies
and facility deficiencies are
annotated for record or reported.
Communication failures.
All work orders.
Immediately report all deficiencies that
effect access control operations.
8. Supervise Preliminary
Investigation reports generated on
violations identified by Access
Control personnel.
9. Ensure appropriate interaction
by personnel with the public.
Idle conversation impeding the flow of
vehicle or foot traffic.
Personnel maintain military bearing (Polite
and courteous).
10. Supervise immediate gate closure
procedures.
Alarm activations.
IAW FPCON level and SOP.
11. Ensure gate equipment inventory
was conducted, and facility inspected
prior to the end of shift.
WHY ARE WE DOING THIS??
Many of the forces that conduct Access
Control are not Law Enforcement
personnel. This is even truer at higher
FPCON levels.
IPC Skills – What Are They?
You are performing gate duties. Your first
concern is to protect and help the Military
community. You know that to have the full
support of the community you must practice
good ethical behavior that is above reproach.
You know the needs and values of the
community. You know your individual
capabilities and responsibilities for fulfilling
your role as assistor and protector of the
Military community.
You know that good communication among
people can have a positive influence on the
outcome of any situation. You use good IPC
skills daily to encourage the public to
cooperate with you and with each other. You
set an example of good behavior for others
through your courteous manners, concern for
others and firm but fair way of carrying out
your duties
Standards.
You must carry out your duties in a fair and
courteous manner under the previous listed
conditions by using the IPC skills outlined in the
following performance measures. Your manner
creates a positive perception of the Security Force
by others.
IPC skills directly influence attitudes and
behaviors. Behaviors most often displayed
will be trust, anger, fear, hurt, concern, and
unconcern. These behaviors may overlap.
To become skilled you must understand what
makes people act and respond to others as
they do. Response to a person’s behavior
can be influenced by age, race, experience,
training, circumstances of the incident. It is
important that you understand your own
prejudices and experiences.
THE GOD COMPLEX
“ Sir, do not confuse your rank with my
authority”
Definition:
All knowing
All seeing
Thinking you are better than others due to
your job
Treat people in a fair and courteous manner
regardless of their rank.
Security Officers are not exempt from extending
proper Military Customs & Courtesies.
Do no display an attitude of “unconcern” when
somebody reports a problem to you.
Treat everyone’s problem as though it is the highest
priority on your list of concern.
The tone of your voice can escalate or
defuse a situation.
You must remain “in charge” of a scene
but in a manner that does not compromise
your ability to use your IPC Skills.
BODY LANGUAGE
Body language is non-verbal
communication in the form of:
Facial expressions: smiles, frowns, raised
eyebrows
Gestures: tapping fingers, clenching fists,
middle finger
Body positions: crossed arms, fighting
stance, hugging themselves
Recognize behaviors being exhibited by
people and react accordingly:
TRUST: cooperation, submission, compliance,
respect, courtesy.
HURT: embarrassment, withdrawn, sadness,
grief.
ANGER: aggression, hostility, sarcasm,
uncooperative, frustration.
FEAR: Sweating, nausea, running away, froze in
place, nervousness, over-cooperative.
Recognize behaviors being exhibited by
people and react accordingly:
Concern: offering aid & comfort,
listening, acts of caring
Unconcern: not listening, uncaring
Listening is an important part of your IPC skills.
Employ the below listed guidelines when
dealing with persons.
Do not be a “surface” or “selective” listener.
Be an active listener.
Keep your mind open as well as your ears.
Listen for the real message in the words of
the speaker.
Your attitude is an important part of your IPC
skills.
Attitude is everything. Show you care even if
you do not.
Do not let your personal opinions, biases and
prejudices deflect you from the problem at
hand.
You should possess an “ I am here for you”
attitude.
Be responsive to the person’s body
language
Make eye contact with the speaker
Do not interrupt unless necessary
Fort Leonard Wood
Access Control Conditions
Provide information and guidance on FLW policies
regarding Force Protection at Condition BRAVO,
CHARLIE and DELTA.
Force Protection
Condition:
BRAVO
DOD FPCON BRAVO: applies when
an increased or a more predictable threat
exists. Implementation of BRAVO measures
can be maintained for several weeks without
causing undue hardship to personnel.
BRAVO - ACCESS TO FLW IS
CONTROLLED
Force Protection
Condition:
CHARLIE
DOD FPCON CHARLIE: applies when
an incident occurs or intelligence is received
indicating imminent terrorist action.
Implementation of CHARLIE measures can
be held for a short period of time without
causing hardships on personnel and unit
actives.
CHARLIE – SECOND HIGHSET
LEVEL OF SECURITY FOR FLW
Force Protection
Condition:
DELTA
DOD FPCON DELTA: Applies when a
terrorist attack has occurred, or intelligence
indicates likely terrorist action against a
specific location. Implementation of DELTA
cannot be maintained for a extended period
of time due to the hardship on personnel and
units.
DELTA – The HIGHEST LEVEL OF
SECURITY for FLW
GATE LAYOUTS AND
INSPECTION AREAS
GATE OPERATIONS
North Gate
NORTH GATE
GUARD
“LANES”
9000
PASS
LANE
NORTH GATE
Security Officer
Placement
9000
SOG
NORTH GATE
VEHICLE
INSPECTION
AREA
9000
PASS
LANE
NORTH GATE
PARKING AREA
FAR REAR
9000
GRAVEL LOT
NORTH GATE
PASS ISSUE
LOCATION
9000
Pass Issue – North Gate
Inside the information center (bldg 9000), patrons
may obtain a pass with all valid documents available.
NORTH GATE
TRUCK
INSPECTION
AREA
(Shoulder of the
Road)
9000
NORTH GATE
“CHASE”
VEHICLE
LOCATION
(When Provided)
9000
GATE OPERATIONS
South Gate
SOUTH GATE
VEHICLE
INSPECTION
“LANE”
INSTALLATION
SOUTH GATE
GUARD SHACK
AND PASS ISSUE
LOCATION
INSTALLATION
SOUTH GATE
“CHASE”
VEHICLE
LOCATION
(When Provided)
INSTALLATION
SOUTH GATE
MP
PLACEMENT
INSTALLATION
GATE OPERATIONS
East Gate
Currently 0400-2200
Monday - Friday
INSTALLATION
GATE OPERATIONS
West Gate