| Language: | English | Abstract: | A control point is a primary means of movement and traffic control in the field of security forces at international operations and missions. Referencesalso state the terms monitoring point (MP) and roadblock. In this thesis as well as in reality, the line between various types of control is often thin since a control point is basically set up in the same (or similar) way as other control measures. But there are differences in the work flow itself, which depends on authorizations and instructions. When the authorizations and work instructions are altered, one type of control can be changed into another type of control without major organizational issues. With regard to the setup, the operations at a control point, as well as the purpose of setting up a CP we distinguish between various fundamental types ofCPs: mobile, reactive, ambush, and stationary CP. But since smugglers are constantly looking for new ways of bypassing control points, also security forces are forced to resort to newer anti-smuggling techniques, as well as to newer methods of securing peace in the areas of international operations and missions. Like every other task, also CPs need to be carefully planned beforethe implementation in order to guarantee the success and safety of our forces, which are of the utmost importance. The mission is drafted in accordance with the METT-TC method. According to the latter, the mission, enemy, our own troops, as well as the support available, terrain, time available, and civil considerations are studied in advance. The planning procedure allows for a faster and easier setup of a CP. The type of the CP to be set up, including the necessary elements and the location are determined inadvance. The basic CP elements are: head facility (command post and administration facilities), vehicle calming measures and stop barriers (chevalde frise, sand-filled barrels, Jersey barriers, stinger spike system), metal barrier (a heavy barrier on the approach and departure ends immediately before and after the control zone), vehicle inspection spot, vehicle and personnel shelters, shelters for controlled persons, traffic signs (STOP, signs with the inscription "MILITARY POLICE" or "SFOR", warning signs, etc.), barbed wire for securing the CP, concrete blocks for explosion protection of buildings. CPs are set up in order to control the movements and traffic on various types of infrastructure. At CPs, the observation, inspection and control of vehicles crossing the control point area are performed. The unit responsible for the operation of the CP needs to be suitably trained for handling various crisis situations, it needs to be able to identify possible threats or dangers that could pose a risk to the peace in the area the peace forces are responsible for, and it needs to be familiar with the mission procedures and rules in the protected area. Smugglers always find a way of adapting to the work flow at the CP therefore new methods will have to be developed (just as they have been so far) and new technologies will have to be implemented in order to successfully prevent smuggling, and secure peace in the areas of international missions and operations. |
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