INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIVE MEASURES WHILE TRAVELING:

THREATS:

• Current intelligence indicates there is no know specific aggressor
• General potential aggressors include unsophisticated criminals, activists, extremists, and terrorists
• Public safety threats include fire, drowning, wild life, and persons under the influence of drugs or alcohol

WHILE TRAVELING IN A POV:

• Do not put identifying stickers or license plates on your car
• When vehicle is unattended ensure it is locked and alarm is activated if one is installed
• If possible park in a secure well lit area
• Do not let the valet park you car
• Back into parking places (Combat Park)
• When returning to vehicle approach with caution.
• Have keys ready.
• Observe for people watching you.
• Do not have hands full with packages.
• Walk down the middle of the parking lot aisle not in-between cars.
• Check around/under vehicle for aggressor
• Ensure vehicle is road worthy and has a full tank of gas
• Vary routes taken and know your route (have a map in the car)
• Keep doors locked and windows up
• Keep cell phone available with emergency numbers programmed into speed dial
• Drive in the inner most lane to facilitate U-turns
• Stop far enough back from car ahead of you to allow you to pull out (Rule of Thumb: Be able to see other cars tires meet the road) and keep car in gear if it is a manual transmission
• Be aware of vehicles following you. When stopped be aware of pedestrians approaching your car.

AT HOTELS:

• Carry civilian luggage not an Army issued bag
• Do not give your room number to strangers
• Sleep away from windows and keep curtains drawn
• Leave lights and TV on while room is vacant
• Arrange knock signals- no knock- no open even if you have a peep hole
• Have a duress code word or signal
• Answer the phone using ìHelloî not name and rank
• Vary the use of stairs and elevators- get off on different floors and take the stairs
• Donít use the same route- vary your entrances and exits, avoid patterns
• Keep your room key in you possession at all times
• Be aware of your surrounding and others

WHILE ON FOOT:

• DO NOT WEAR CLOTHING THAT IDENTIFIES YOU OR YOUR OCCUPATION
• Try to detect surveillance
• Vary routes and eating places
• Refuse the first taxi offered
• Use a civilian ID
• Know emergency phone numbers and carry a cell phone or correct change
• Know safe havens and who the security personnel are
• Travel with a friend
• Beware of overly friendly strangers
• Be cautious in public restrooms, always use a stall and ensure it is close to the exit
• Do not over indulge in alcohol
• Stay near people but avoid tightly packed crowdsUse the terrain, lighting and changes in lighting to your advantage