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02a - Un Conduct Vehicle Search
02a - Un Conduct Vehicle Search
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Terminal Learning Objective
ACTION: Conduct a vehicle search CONDITION: Following United Nations Guidelines and procedures STANDARD: Conduct a proper vehicle search in accordance with United Nations guidelines.
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Enabling Learning Objective (ELO) A ACTIONS: Reasons for searching a vehicle CONDITIONS: Given standardized United Nations guidelines STANDARD: Explain reasons to conduct a vehicle search in accordance with UN guidelines
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During Peacekeeping Operations you will have to conduct a vehicle search for a number of reasons. Some of the reasons for searching vehicles are: a. Impede the flow of traffic in a direction. b. Protect UNPKO and Allied personnel and equipment. c. Check and inspect traffic for contraband such as weapons, narcotics etc. d. Suspicious personnel
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Enabling Learning Objective (ELO) B ACTIONS: Vehicle search procedures CONDITIONS: Given standardized United Nations guidelines STANDARD: Explain procedures for searching the interior, trunk and exterior of a vehicle in accordance with UN guidelines
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Vehicle searches must methodically include the following areas:
vehicle interior:
-- sun visors -- under seats -- seat backs -- beneath floor mats -- door pockets -- under dash board -- in glove box -- potential hiding pockets in ceiling/padded roof -- battery box -- any cargo area
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Cargo compartments or vehicle trunks: -- false doors or other potential hiding place areas, e.g., in spare tire well -- inspect cargo, and all personal baggage or suspicious items. Questions pertaining to search within containers should be brought to the attention of the OIC/NCOIC. -- Use the driver to open everything while you observe. -- Make driver open the hood. Look for booby traps, and check all areas from the top to bottom. The air breather is an area which requires special attention.
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Enabling Learning Objective (ELO) C ACTIONS: Planning guidelines for search operations CONDITIONS: Given standardized United Nations guidelines STANDARD: Explain planning guidelines for searching a vehicle in accordance with UN guidelines
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Planning guidelines for search operations
Search authority. Conduct of the search. Search rates. Use of force. Courtesy.
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Search authority. Checkpoint personnel perform searches to apprehend suspects or confiscate contraband only in areas within their military jurisdiction (or where otherwise lawful). Proper use of search procedures gains the respect and support of the local population, enhances credibility, and demonstrates impartiality. Conversely, misuse of search authority can undermine the credibility of forces conducting operations in the area; it can also affect future operations. Checkpoint personnel must ensure that search procedures are conducted in accordance with established guidelines and the applicable ROE.
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Conduct of the search. All checkpoint personnel must thoroughly understand the instructions issued for the conduct of searches. Instructions may cover, but are not limited to, the following points: Personnel, vehicles, and/or items allowed to pass through the checkpoint. Personnel and/or vehicles not allowed to pass through the checkpoint. Procedures for detaining vehicles or personnel. Items to be confiscated.
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Search rates. Search operations are conducted slowly enough to allow for a thorough search but rapidly enough to prevent the insurgents from reacting to the threat of the search. Use of force. In accordance with established ROE, minimum essential force is used to eliminate any active resistance encountered during the search. Courtesy. Search personnel should remain polite and considerate at all times.
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Enabling Learning Objective (ELO) D ACTIONS: Vehicle search Dos and Donts CONDITIONS: Given standardized United Nations guidelines STANDARD: Explain what to do and not do when searching a vehicle in accordance with UN guidelines
DO NOT take these actions during a search operation: Show disrespect or give any hint of dislike. Put your head or arm in through the side window or open the door without permission. Shout or show impatience. Male, personnel Frisk women or tell them to put their hands up. Point your weapon directly at people unless essential for security reasons. Become involved in a heated argument. Use force unless force is used against you. Use the minimum force necessary. Become careless or sloppy in appearance. Establish a routine pattern of operations. This will allow the enemy to take advantage of the checkpoint operations.
ACTION: Conduct a vehicle search CONDITION: Following United Nations Guidelines and procedures STANDARD: Conduct a proper vehicle search in accordance with United Nations guidelines.
TRUE OR FALSE During vehicle searches you must always have your weapon pointed at the vehicle being searched? FALSE: Point your weapon directly at people only when it is essential for security reasons. When speaking with the driver, do not place your head in windows? TRUE: Do not put your head or arm in through the side window or open the door without permission.
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