Knowledge Flashcards
Gate Runner Choke Points:
(Quebec Units)
Quebec 1: Block intersection/roundabout of Lincoln Blvd. & Jefferson Ave. stopping traffic headed North towards SATCOM. Quebec 2: Block Arnold Cir. stopping all south bound traffic while observing traffic circle for vehicles or persons in question. Quebec 3: West Gate: Block Southwest Perimeter Road adjacent to bldg. 2398/Flight Kitchen. East or LVIS: Respond to Southeast Perimeter Road adjacent to bldg. 2251 & utilize vehicle to block the road as it passes through the USAFE Expeditionary Complex wall.
Gate Runner Choke Points
(Police Units)
Police 1: Respond towards installation gate searching for the vehicles or persons in question, then go mobile (concentrate focus on military family housing).
Police 2: Respond towards installation gate searching for vehicles or persons in question, then go mobile (concentrate focus on KMCC and HQ USAFE compound).
Police 3: Respond towards installation gate searching for vehicles or persons in question, then go mobile (concentrate focus Ramstein Enlisted Club, Bowling Center, Southside Fitness Center, and 86 MDG Complex).
In Flight Emergency Choke Points:
Quebec 2: Positions Southeast Perimeter Road staging adjacent to bldg. 2251/Combat Comm to stop all Northbound traffic. Quebec 3: Southwest Perimeter Road adjacent to bldg. 2398/Southside Flight Kitchen to stop all Northbound traffic. Sierra 5: Positions on North Crash Road & West Perimeter Road to stop all Southbound traffic (outside Flight Line access area). Sierra 1: Positions on Mitchell Rd & North Crash Road to stop all inbound traffic.
Police 3: Positions on T-intersection adjacent to LVIS Gate blocking all Southbound traffic.
Defender 4: Will make contact with Fire Chief.
DUI/DWI Phase III: Pre-Arrest Screening (1 Leg Stand)
One Leg Stand: Instructions Stage:
§ Stand with your feet together, arms at your side like this (Demo).
§ Do not start to perform the test until I tell you to do so.
§ Do you understand the instructions so far? (Yes or No)
One Leg Stand: Balance & Counting Stage:
§ When I tell you, raise one leg, either leg, approx. 6 inches (15 cm) off the ground, keep your raised foot parallel to the ground (Demo).
§ Keep both legs straight, with your arms at your sides and keep your eyes on the elevated foot.
§ While holding that position, count out loud in the following manner: one thousand one, one thousand two, one thousand three and so forth until told to stop (Demo)
Do you understand the instructions? (Yes or No) You may begin the test
DUI/DWI Phase III: Pre-Arrest Screening
(Walk & Turn)
Walk & Turn: Instructions Stage:
§ Place your left foot on the line, (Demo) place your right heel in front of your left against the toe of the left foot. (Demo)
§ Place your arms down at your sides. (Demo)
§ Maintain this position until I have completed the instructions. Do not start to
walk until told to do so. Do you understand? (Yes or No)
Walk & Turn: Walking Stage:
§ When I tell you to start, take nine heel-to-toe steps on the line, turn and take nine heel-to-toe steps back. (Demo 3 steps)
§ When you turn, keep your front foot on the line and turn by taking a series of small steps with your other foot. (Demo)
§ While you are walking, keep your arms at your sides, watch your feet at all times and count your steps out loud.
§ Once you start walking, do not stop until you have completed the test. DYU?
DUI/DWI Phase I: Vehicle in Motion
Vehicle in Motion: Observation made while driver is operating vehicle.
The visual clues are sorted into four driving behavior categories:
§ Problems Maintaining Proper Lane position:
§ Weaving; Weaving across lane lines; Straddling a lane
line; swerving; Turning with a wide radius; Drifting;
Almost striking object or vehicle.
§ Speeding and Breaking Problems:
Stopping problems (too far, too short, too jerky); Accelerating or Decelerating rapidly; Varying speed; slow speed (10mph+ under limit).
DUI/DWI Phase I: Vehicle in Motion con’t
§ Vigilance Problems:
§ Driving in opposing lanes or wrong way on one-way streets; Slow
response to traffic signals; Slow or failure to respond to Officer’s signals; Stopping in lane for no apparent reason; Driving without headlights at night; Failure to signal or signal inconsistent with action.
§ Judgement Problems:
§ Improper or unsafe lane change; Illegal or improper turn (too
fast, jerky, sharp, etc.); Driving on other than designated roadway; Stopping inappropriately in response to officer; Inappropriate or unusual behavior (throwing objects, arguing, etc.); Appearing to be impaired.
DUI/DWI Phase II: Personal Contact
Personal Contact: Covers the approach, observation and interview of a driver while they are still in the vehicle to note any face-to-face evidence of impairment.
There are three senses used to gather evidence of alcohol and/or other drug influence:
§ Sight: Bloodshot eyes; Soiled clothing; Fumbling fingers; Alcohol containers; Drugs or drug paraphernalia; Bruises, bumps or scratches; Unusual actions.
DUI/DWI Phase II: Personal Contact con’t
§ Hearing: Slurred speech; Admission of drinking; Inconsistent responses; Abusive language; Unusual statements.
§ Smell: Alcoholic beverages; Marijuana; “Cover up” odors like breath sprays; Unusual smells.
Exit Sequence: Be alert to the driver who shows angry or unusual reactions; Cannot follow instructions; Cannot open the door; Leaves the vehicle in gear; “Climbs” out of the vehicle; Leans against the vehicle; Keeps hands on vehicle for balance.
Gate Runner Procedures:
Entry Controller will:
§ ACTIVATE THE FINAL DENIAL BARRIERS
§ Radio into BDOC: “GATE RUNNER, GATE RUNNER, GATE RUNNER.”
§ Location of Gate Runner. i.e. West Gate/East Gate/LVIS § Direction of travel
§ License Plate Number
§ Vehicle Make/Model/Color
§ Description of Driver
§ Number of occupants
§ Whether the barriers were effective or not § Hostile or non-hostile
Patrol Will :
Immediately upon hearing “GATE RUNNER, GATE RUNNER, GATE RUNNER” over the radio, stop all inbound and outbound traffic.
If barriers are effective, initiate High Risk Traffic Stop.
If barriers are ineffective, once a description of suspect vehicle is known,
initiate stop, check and pass on outbound traffic. Mobile patrols will sweep and proceed to choke points.
Gate runner situation can only be terminated by the Flight Chief or higher authority.
Funds Escort Categories:
§ Category A: is $9999.99 and below and requires 1 owner/user on base and 1 owner/user off base. SF is not required to escort this category.
§ Category B: is $10,000 to $49,999.99 and requires 1 owner/user on base and 2 owner/users off base. SF is not required to escort this category.
§ Category C: is $50,000 to $74,999.99 and requires 2 owner/user on base
and 2 owner/users off base and 1 armed guard off base.
§ Category D: is $75,000 and above and requires 2 owner/users and 1
armed guard on base and 2 owner/users and 2 armed guards off base.
*All funds’ movement, whether escorted by SF or not, will notify BDOC of start and termination.
More Funds Escort Knowledge
Radio the escort patrol. i.e. “Police 2, you have a code 12 from point 1 to point 2.”
§ Patrol will notify BDOC of starting/ending milage.
§ A patrol vehicle will never be used to transport funds.
§ At no time will patrols handle funds or funds containers during an escort
§ Patrols will make status checks every 5 minutes with BDOC.
§ No stops are to be made during an escort.
§ If a vehicle places itself between the escort & the transfer vehicle, the
patrol will use Code 3 to overtake and regain its position.
§ Suspicious activity will be reported to BDOC & another patrol will be
dispatched to investigate.
Patrol Sectors: 1,2,3
§ Sector 1: West of Lincoln Blvd. and North of Fairchild Ave. to include Kaiserslautern Military Community Center (KMCC).
§ Sector 2: East of Lincoln Blvd. and North of Fairchild Ave. & Maxwell Ave. from Arnold Circle to East Perimeter fence.
§ Sector 3: South of Fairchild Ave. to include PAX Terminal (Bldg. 3333), Passenger Terminal parking (Bldg. 3331) and the 721st Freight Terminal (Bldg. 3334).
Jurisdiction Of Ramstien
The Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) and the Kaiserslautern Military Community Air Force Integrated Defense Plan (KMC AF IDP) establish the jurisdictional boundaries and limitations on authority.
The 86SFS is responsible for enforcing traffic laws within the confines of Ramstein AB and the road from the West Gate to the Construction Training Squadron (CTS) compound, the road for the East Gate to Mackenbach Rd and Enhanced Large Vehicle Inspection Site (LVIS) Gate to Mackenbach Rd to include adjacent facilities; i.e. Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) cold storage site. It is applicable to all personnel within the jurisdictional boundaries of the military installation regardless of nationality.
Reports/Statements/Patrolman’s Notes:
§ Jencks Act: is a federal law dealing with evidence. It requires all field notes, rough drafts and statements made by SF members and any witnesses, victims or the suspect be saved.
§ Corrections to all paperwork will be completed and returned to the 86 SFS/S5R within 24 hours if possible but not to exceed 72 hours.
§ Paperwork that requires coordination (such as search authorizations) will be completed, have all appropriate signatures and be attached to the report prior to being routed through 86 SFS/S5R.
