CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq -- Searching citizens in an effort to identify insurgents, Marines of 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, Regimental Combat Team-1 stand guard at the entrances of the camp. The battalion set up four entry control points to monitor the flow of people into Fallujah."The purpose is to keep the city safe by keeping weapons, explosives and enemy forces out," said Staff Sgt. Shay J. Henry, the 29-year-old 1st section leader for Weapons Company.All Iraqi civilians seeking access to the city must pass through multiple security measures before they are allowed to enter.The process begins by walking through a metal detector similar to the ones seen at an airport. Their Ids are inspected and a search of vehicles is conducted. If no weapons or contraband are found individuals proceed to the next area. The second, and more detailed search is conducted soon after the first. At this point, all civilians and vehicles are thoroughly searched for weapons and contraband. "Our female Marines search the women and children while we search the males," said Cpl. Travis E. Bennett, 23-year-old squad leader for Weapons Co. and native of Mount Vernon, Ore. "We also give a thorough search of the vehicle and go through it with one of our military working dogs."After completion of the search, civilians are free to enter the city and continue their day. The entire process takes an average of 15 minutes. However, a lack of weapons and contraband is not the only requirement for entry. Citizens, contractors and government officials are the only ones other than coalition forces allowed into the city."The ECP's are doing a good job of keeping known anti-Iraqi forces out of the city," said Maj. Matt O. Watt, 33-year-old operations officer for the battalion.This strict security and the regulations help to ensure that only innocent civilians populate the area. And the Marines of the battalion are doing everything they can, day in and day out, to ensure the safety of personnel on camp and the citizens of Fallujah.