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25th Aug 2016, 18:11
Army to increase security at garrisons throughout Europe - News - Stripes (http://www.stripes.com/news/army-to-increase-security-at-garrisons-throughout-europe-1.425353)
STUTTGART, Germany — The Army is using improved explosive detecting gear at garrisons throughout Europe to intensify the military’s force protection and guard against a wave of terrorist attacks that have stretched from France and Belgium to Germany.
“Today’s operating environment has changed and we must change with it — fielding new technology and adapting our security procedures are just one aspect of keeping our personnel and communities safe,” U.S. Army Europe announced Wednesday in a news release. In the days ahead, more security guards, soldiers and military police are expected to be posted at Army garrison entrances, where security checks will increase and be more thorough, USAREUR said.
“Given the significant and persistent threat the world faces, one way to execute the protection mission is to take advantage of the newest security-related technologies,” USAREUR said. Fielding new equipment enhances the ability to detect dangerous materials and improves the quality of searches at access control points and security checkpoints, USAREUR said.
However, USAREUR did not detail the exact type of equipment being deployed, but did say some of the new technologies are already in place at Army installations. “As we implement these new technologies, visitors to installations may experience delays or other inconveniences when accessing our facilities,” said a USAREUR force protection specialist, who was not identified by the Army in the news release. “However, we anticipate these delays will be minimal and short term as we adjust our procedures.”
USAREUR’s Antiterrorism Division recommends personnel consider building additional time into travel schedules to compensate for any delay............
STUTTGART, Germany — The Army is using improved explosive detecting gear at garrisons throughout Europe to intensify the military’s force protection and guard against a wave of terrorist attacks that have stretched from France and Belgium to Germany.
“Today’s operating environment has changed and we must change with it — fielding new technology and adapting our security procedures are just one aspect of keeping our personnel and communities safe,” U.S. Army Europe announced Wednesday in a news release. In the days ahead, more security guards, soldiers and military police are expected to be posted at Army garrison entrances, where security checks will increase and be more thorough, USAREUR said.
“Given the significant and persistent threat the world faces, one way to execute the protection mission is to take advantage of the newest security-related technologies,” USAREUR said. Fielding new equipment enhances the ability to detect dangerous materials and improves the quality of searches at access control points and security checkpoints, USAREUR said.
However, USAREUR did not detail the exact type of equipment being deployed, but did say some of the new technologies are already in place at Army installations. “As we implement these new technologies, visitors to installations may experience delays or other inconveniences when accessing our facilities,” said a USAREUR force protection specialist, who was not identified by the Army in the news release. “However, we anticipate these delays will be minimal and short term as we adjust our procedures.”
USAREUR’s Antiterrorism Division recommends personnel consider building additional time into travel schedules to compensate for any delay............