Misc Pub 27-8 Legal Handbook Commander’s 2019
b. Health and Welfare Inspections
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| b. Health and Welfare Inspections The most common type of inspection is a commander’s inspection of the unit to protect the health and welfare of the unit’s Soldiers. The primary purpose of such an inspection must bead- ministrative. Commanders should ensure that the scope of the inspection is consistent with the purpose and that everyone is treated alike. For example, if one Soldier’s wall locker is inspected Return to Table of Contents 56 with extra care during a health and welfare inspection, the inspection will likely be found to bean unlawful subterfuge fora criminal search. c. Drug Dogs A commander conducting a health and welfare inspection may use a drug detector dog to enhance the senses of individuals conducting the inspection. Drug detector dogs maybe used to inspect barracks, automobiles, and other areas, but as a matter of DA policy, will not be used to inspect persons. Drug dogs may not sniff individual Soldiers or formations. When a request is made fora handler and dog to go to a particular unit, the commander requesting the team should ask the provost marshal about the reliability of the dog and handler. Before the dog is used, the handler should demonstrate the reliability of the dog. The test for reliability consists of certification from an approved training course, the training and utilization alert record, and performance demonstrated to the commander. d. Lost Weapons Lock-downs The commander has the right to conduct an inspection for weapons or ammunition after a unit has been firing or has found a weapon missing. The commander or designated representatives may inspect all persons who were on the range and others who were in a position to steal the weapon, and their barracks and private automobiles. Commanders should exercise caution and ensure the inspection is conducted consistent with the primary purpose test and all Soldiers are treated alike. Download 4.49 Mb. Share with your friends:
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