VEHICLE SEARCHTerminal 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.

VEHICLE SEARCHEnabling 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

VEHICLE SEARCHDuring 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.

Check and inspect traffic for contraband such as weapons, narcotics etc.

Suspicious personnel

VEHICLE SEARCHEnabling 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

VEHICLE SEARCHVehicle 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

VEHICLE SEARCH

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.

VEHICLE SEARCHVehicle exterior (use the following sequence):

-- left front fender well and behind the wheel under the front bumper and behind the grill

-- right fender well and behind the wheel

-- underneath right side of body, back to and including right rear fender well, and behind wheel

-- under and behind rear bumper

-- left rear fender well and behind wheel

-- underneath the left side of body, back to left front fender well (use an improvised mirror or one provided for under vehicles)

-- top of vehicle, to include luggage carriers

- for larger vehicle's with multiple axles and dual rear wheel, pay particular attention to areas along length of the axle and between the dual wheels

VEHICLE SEARCHEnabling 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

VEHICLE SEARCHPlanning guidelines for search operations

Search authority.

Conduct of the search.

Search rates.

Use of force.

Courtesy.

VEHICLE SEARCHSearch 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.

VEHICLE SEARCHConduct 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.

Procedures for handling confiscated items.

VEHICLE SEARCHSearch 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.

VEHICLE SEARCHEnabling 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

VEHICLE SEARCHDOS and Donts

VEHICLE SEARCHSUMMARYTerminal 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.

VEHICLE SEARCHSUMMARYEnabling 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

VEHICLE SEARCHSUMMARYEnabling 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

VEHICLE SEARCHSUMMARYEnabling 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

VEHICLE SEARCHSUMMARYEnabling 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

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.