PHYSICAL SEARCH

1. Objective
   To assist TSCM personnel, through the employment of physical search procedures, in the detection of physical security weaknesses and hazards or audio penetrations of serviced areas.
   
   NOTE: Physical examinations should not be attempted until the non-alerting phase of the survey has been completed.
   
   
2. Scope
   This appendix describes the procedures generally applicable during the physical inspection portion of a TSCM survey.
   
   
3. Support Materials
   1. Plans and drawings pertaining to:
      1. Building electrical and electronic wiring charts
      2. Building construction blueprints
      3. Environmental control systems (Air conditioning and heating ducting)
      4. Sewage and storm drain systems
      5. Topographical charts, if available
   2. Tools and equipment necessary for a physical examination.
      1. TSCM tool box
      2. Camera with standard and telephoto lenses.
      3. Color and black and white film.
      4. Binoculars or telescope
      5. Audio amplifier and microphone
   
   
4. Visual Examination
   
   1. External Examination
      1. Visually examine the surrounding area and buildings for potential listening posts, paying attention to those areas which appear unusual. (Note items such as open windows, drawn curtains, reflecting light, unusual activity, vehicles parked in other than normal locations, or parked in same location for long periods of time.)
      2. Look for evidence of recent ground work, such as trenches or sod having been disturbed. If such an indication is noted, trench the area to a depth necessary to assure the TSCM team there are no clandestine devices or systems installed. Determine whether there are any underground tunnels or outside access areas such as manhole covers or underground utility access ports and examine these to determine whether they are secured or show evidence which might indicate they have been used recently. Look for evidence of clandestine devices such as unexplainable wires.
      3. Locate and attempt to identify, through physical and electronic examinations, all lines, conduits, pipes, etc., entering and leaving the surveyed area.
      4. Locate and identify all windows and openings in the vicinity of the surveyed area. Perform a thorough examination, either physical, with the use of telescopic devices, or photo analysis to insure the area adjacent to these openings has not been disturbed. Be especially critical of loose boards, bricks, stones or disturbed mortar. Be alert to any unusual objects, such as wires, antennas, or optical type devices.
      5. Examine all wall surfaces in the vicinity of the surveyed area for indications of repairs or damage, or unexplained wires or other objects.
   2. Internal examination
      1. Establish a starting point in the room or area to be serviced. It might be the door, or a corner of the room. Be systematic and if possible always begin the examination of each area from the same point. From that beginning point, examine everything on or against the wall, progressing in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction until completion of a 360 degree circuit. Compare the room or area dimensions with those on existing blueprints. Insure there are no hidden or unused ante-rooms, corridors or passageways, or little used service panels or unsecured service doors entering from adjoining unserviced areas.
      2. Examine all items, comparing them with like items whenever possible for weight or composition. If an item doesn't appear correct, perform a detailed examination, to include X-ray if necessary. Such examinations will be for pin holes, patches, hollow sounding areas, improper balance, new glue joints, etc.
      3. Remove all cover plates and panels, when possible, to insure there are no devices or "extra" wires hidden within. Examine all electronic equipment, lamps and other electrical devices as well as electrical boxes and speakers. Examine all air conditioning ducts, access panels and utility service passageways for evidence of clandestine listening devices. Identify and examine all wiring located within or transiting the area being surveyed.
      4. Determine whether any repairs or maintenance work has been performed in the recent past and examine those areas to insure that no listening devices have been introduced. Examine the floors, ceiling and walls as well as wall and window hangings. Examine wall panels to insure they have not been removed and that wall molding is secure and hasn't been removed and replaced.
      5. Examine all furniture for evidence of hidden partitions, false panels or dividers in drawers, or evidence of wires or electrical contact in the area of the floor. Examine furniture having dust covers for evidence of tampering
      6. Examine plants for hidden transmitting devices, especially those provided on a contract basis and serviced or exchanged on a scheduled basis.
         
         General Checklist for Physical Examinations
         
           Examine, as a minimum, the following:

         Walls (Both sides)

         Electrical Plugs and Switches

         Pictures

         Windows

         Curtains and Drapes

         Artifacts, Accessories and Decorations

         Molding

         Alarms

         Doors

         Locks

         Floors

         Sub Floors

         Ceilings

         Wiring

         Ceilings Areas between true and false (suspended) ceilings Furniture

         Lighting Devices

         All adjoining inner areas

         Outside areas

   The visual examination is performed for the purpose of identifying areas requiring additional attention or further examination at a later time.