1. Overview of Military Police Customs Operations CPT Marshall Sybert MP Customs Information Brief

2. Outline –Purpose –References –Overview –Terms and Definitions –Roles and Responsibilities –Units –Summary –Questions MP Customs Information Brief

3. Purpose To provide an information brief on Military Police Customs. MP Customs Information Brief

4. References AR 190-41 Customs Law Enforcement DoDD 5030.49 Customs and Border Clearance Program DoDD 4500.9-R Defense Transportation Regulation DoDD 5525.5 DoD Cooperation with Civilian Law Enforcement Officials AR 190–22 Searches, Seizures, and Disposition of Property.

5. Overview

6. Directed by the Department of Defense Military Customs are in place to ensure that prohibited/restricted items are not allowed to illegally enter the US Ensure host nation tax and currency laws are honored (black market). Military Customs inspectors can either be military or civilian personnel, and they work closely with the US Department of Agriculture. Overview

7. All foreign theaters of operation in which US military personnel are assigned should have a US military customs program Can be a mission for any MP unit, normally, it is done by Law and Order Detachments

8. Inspection/clearing process includes equipment and personnel, normally set up at points of debarkation Customs inspectors may conduct investigations with host nation, other services or US federal agencies Overview

9. Terms and Definitions

10. An observation of personal property, DOD cargo, and / or the oral questioning of DOD sponsored personnel. Customs Inspection

11. Items that can be introduced into the United States with approved documentation. Wine / Champaign Rifles / Shotguns / Handguns Tobacco / Tobacco Pipes etc… Restricted Items

12. Items that can not be brought into the US under any Circumstances. Wild Animals Plants / Soil Explosives Prohibited Items

13. High Risk Conducted on an individual based on information from the soldier’s Chain of Command that he/she may be trying to smuggle contraband into the US. When MWD alerts on accompanied baggage. Types of Inspections

14. Low Risk / Random Mandated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. A mandatory 3-10 percent of all passengers (excluding the high risk exams) is required by US Customs. This is an integrity check of the systems. Types of Inspections

15. Exemption A special privilege of freedom from customs requirements. Duty Free Goods that are exempt from tax on import / export.

16. Sterile Area Enclosed or protected area where personnel, baggage, and/or cargo is held separated from unauthorized contact with plants, animals products, and pests. There is no longer an Amnesty Box.

17. War Trophies Weapons & explosives US Army Center for Military History –“historical significance”

18. Roles and Responsibilities

19. Customs Inspectors Officers / Warrant Officers MP of any rank Non-MP, E-4 and above DOD Civilians who are citizens of the US who are GS-5 or above. Pass US Customs approved training. Military Customs Inspectors

20. Work with host nation to ensure both nation’s customs and tax laws are protected. Assist U.S.Customs officials in ensuring integrity of U.S.Customs laws. Prevent the introduction of prohibited items and infestation of foreign organisms. MP Customs Role

21. Dissemination of information Critical for smooth and efficient customs processing of personnel and equipment. Responsibility of the chain of command that all information is disseminated to the most junior levels. This ensures the most expedient customs clearance. Commander’s Role

22. Pre-Customs Inspections Ensure numerous and unannounced health and welfare inspections are conducted. These inspections should also include equipment. Pre-Customs Prep Ensure that there are facilities available to pre- wash vehicles and equipment to facilitate the inspection by the inspectors. Commander’s Role

23. Customs Units and Transformation

24. 42d MP Group 14th MP Brigade 560th MP Company 19902005 USAREUR Strength 213,00060,000 Customs Strength 590100 Customs Companies 560 256 193 285 294 560 USAREUR’s CUSTOMS CAPABILITY USAREUR Customs Transition

25. COMPANY HQ MANNHEIM 1ST PLT HQ - MANNHEIM Field Offices: Mannheim Heidelberg Stuttgart Vicenza 2ND PLT HQ - HANAU Field Offices: Hanau Rhein-Main/Flughafen Darmstadt Kitzingen Schweinfurt Giessen 3RD PLT HQ - KAISERSLAUTERN Field Offices: Kaiserslautern Ramstein Baumholder Wiesbaden 4TH PLT HQ - BAMBERG Field Offices: Bamberg Hohenfels Vilseck-Graf Ansbach ( MP 560 MP... MP Office Locations USDA Customs Clearance The entire EUCOM AOR 560 th MP CO

26. Purpose References Overview Terms and Definitions Roles and Responsibilities Units Summary Questions Summary

27. Questions?