S380c Prosc. And Exam Land Border Connveyances

Question 0

Reporting requirements

All conveyances or pedestrians arriving from MEX or CAN must

Answer 0

Cross at POE

Report arrival to cbp officer

Wait for permission to proceed

Question 1

What is 19 CFR 123

Answer 1

Regulations identifying land border requirements

• Reporting requirements
• Manifesting requirements
• Processing requirements

Question 2

Manifest requirement
Private, commercial, trains

Master must manifest

Answer 2

Private auto:
oral dec/ manifest)
Written baggage dec

Commercial:
Written manifest(cbp 7533), oral manifest

Trains:
Consist
Stores list

Question 3

Processing conveyance

Two phases what are they?

Answer 3

Primary:
TECS query
Interview
Referral or release

Secondary:
Further processing
Thorough search

Question 4

Private vehicles are usually referred to secondary for

Answer 4

• Suspicion of smuggling
• Enforcement of other agency
• Random compliance measurement exam(COMPEX)
• Duty collection
• Periodic customs automated operations system (CAOS)

Question 5

Commercial vehicles at primary

Answer 5

-License query in TECS via ACE
-Receiving manifest
-Verify vehicle has current transponder
(Placed horizontally on inside lower left of windshield, contains electronic chip, decal good for one year, if no decal you may charge at primary,

Question 6

What computer system do you use for conveyance referral to secondary

Answer 6

• ACE cargo selectivity
• ATS-N (automated targeting system-inbound)
• Officers enforcement or compliance decision

Question 7

Four steps for inspecting vehicles

Answer 7

Target vehicles for further inspection

Tools for inspection

Safety considerations

Systematic search

Question 8

Targeting vehicles

Answer 8

-Does the driver:
Match the vehicle
Appear nervous
Familiar with vehicle

• Vehicle condition
• Vehicle common in that area

Question 9

What vehicle documents should an officer ask for

Answer 9

• Registration
• License plate
• Rental agreement
• Third party vehicle
• Other permits/inspections

Question 10

What are some basic tools for inspecting vehicles?

Answer 10

• Flashlight
• Mirror
• Hammer
• Screwdriver
• Probe
• Hand drill

Question 11

What should you be aware of at all times during an inspection

Answer 11

Safety

• 2 officers
• Do not walk in front or behind running vehicle
• Check for weapons

Question 12

Systematic vehicle inspection

Answer 12

• Exterior front
• Engine compartment
• Exterior sides and tires
• Vehicle interior
• Exterior rear
• Undercarriage and gas tank
• Trunk

Question 13

Indicators what should you look for

Answer 13

• Modified false compartment
• Fresh paint
• Scratches tampering
• Fingerprints in unusual places
• Condition not matching other vehicles
• New replacement parts
• Extra wires or switches

Question 14

When inspecting exterior front look for

Answer 14

Broken headlights
Modified grill
Covered drain hole in bumper
Damaged windshield

Listen for
Solid sounds

Question 15

When inspecting engine compartment look for

Answer 15

Unusually heavy hood
New or altered battery box
New or added wires
Modified radiator
Blocked air filter

Question 16

When inspecting exterior sides look for

Answer 16

Tampering to tires
Unusually heavy doors
Items in gas refill area

Listen for
Solid sounds

Question 17

When inspecting tires look for

Answer 17

New and clean
Bulges/ uneven roll
Fingerprints

Listen for
Solid sounds

Question 18

When inspecting rear seat of vehicle

Answer 18

Only go to midpoint of seat

Lying on seat will place you
In position of disadvantage

Buster is effective in this area

Question 19

When inspecting exterior rear look for

Answer 19

Broken taillights
Covered or blocked drain holes in bumper
New license plate or screw

Inspect undercarriage and fuel tank

Question 20

When inspecting the undercarriage of vehicle look for

Answer 20

New frame welds
Items taped or welded to frame
New weld marks on drive shaft
Mud splatter pattern

Listen for
Hollow sound

Question 21

When inspecting gas tank look for

Answer 21

New fuel tank
New bolts/straps
Mechanical work or tampering

Listen for
Solid sounds when tapped

Question 22

When inspecting trunk look for

Answer 22

Heavy lid
Unusual odors
New carpet
Raised floor
Extra battery
Raised or missing spare tire
Spare does not match other tires

Question 23

How should you perform the remaining inspection

Answer 23

Around the vehicle counterclockwise

Inspect the glove box, behind it, and dashboard area

Question 24

Any compartment that can be used to smuggle drugs can also be used to smuggle

Answer 24

Additional contraband

Question 25

What is a VBIED?

Answer 25

Vehicle borne improvised explosive device If encountered SIN

Question 26

When inspecting pick up trucks inspect

Answer 26

``` Tailgate Bed Cargo area Tool box Front wall and side wall ```

Question 27

Look for

Answer 27

Heavy tailgate New paint or repairs Thick or uneven floor Listen for Solid sounds

Question 28

Examples of commercial vehicles

Answer 28

``` Tractor trailers Gasoline trailers Liquid tankers Buses Rail cars ```

Question 29

Tractor trailer vehicle inspection

Answer 29

``` Ext cab front Engine Ext cab sides and tires Chassis and fuel and air tanks Fifth wheel area and exhaust Cab interior( front and sleeping area) ```

Question 30

When inspecting fuel and air tanks look for

Answer 30

Unusual welds under holding straps Missing connections Inconsistent temperatures along the tank Listen for Solid sounds

Question 31

When inspecting fifth wheel and exhaust look for

Answer 31

- False compartments in fifth wheel area - Fifth wheel area filled or welded shut - Cold or broken exhaust

Question 32

When inspecting cab interior sleeping area look for

Answer 32

Modified speaker cavities Unusual items under mattress Heavy mattress Thick walls or ceilings

Question 33

Systematic search of a trailer undercarriage

Answer 33

``` Tires Air tank Chassis Fifth wheel area Floor ```

Question 34

When inspecting trailer undercarriage look for

Answer 34

Modified floor Smaller inside tires Altered or new tanks No air in air tank

Question 35

Systematic search of gasoline trailer

Answer 35

``` Tires Storage areas Fifth wheel area Walls Inside tank ```

Question 36

When inspecting gasoline trailer look for

Answer 36

- Rust/ missing support equipment - Unprofessional insignia - Inconsistent temps along tank length - Missing hoses and adapters Interview driver rather than opening tank

Question 37

When inspecting rail cars look for

Answer 37

Void spaces of contraband, illegal aliens Any areas of interest Have railroad reps open the doors