Physical Security
Physical Security
Physical Security
*OPNAVINST 5530.15A
*AFR 207-4
*MCO 5500.13A
*DLAR 5710.4
Military Police
Physical
Security
Headquarters
Departments of the Army
Washington, DC
31 May 1991
Unclassified
SUMMARY of CHANGE
AR 190–16/*OPNAVINST 5530.15A/*AFR 207–4/*MCO 5500.13A/*DLAR 5710.4
Physical Security
This revision--
Military Police
Physical Security
History. This UPDATE printing publishes a owned, leased, or otherwise under the juris- 20380–0001; and Defense Logistics Agency,
revision of this publication. Because the diction of the military departments or the De- furnish one copy to Staff Director, Office of
publication has been extensively revised, the fense Logistics Agency. Command Security, Defense Logistics Agen-
changed portions have not been highlighted. Proponent and exception authority. cy, ATTN: DLA–I, Cameron Station,
Not applicable Alexandria, VA 22304–6100.
Summary. This regulation establishes stand- Army management control process. Interim changes. Army interim changes to
ard policies on physical security systems This regulation is subject to the requirements this regulation are not official unless they are
planning, threat statements, control of access of AR 11–2. It contains internal control pro- authenticated by the Administrative Assistant
to installations, security of aircraft, bulk pe- visions but does not contain checklists for to the Secretary of the Army. Users will
troleum assets, and critical communications conducting internal control reviews. These destroy interim changes on their expiration
facilities. The Joint Chiefs of Staff-approved checklists are contained in DA Circular dates unless sooner superseded or rescinded.
terminology, terms, definitions, and pre- 11–89–2.
Suggested Improvements. The propo-
scribed security measures are intended to fa- Committee Continuance Approval. Not
nent agency of this regulation is the Office of
cilitate inter-Service coordination and support used.
the Chief of Staff for Operations and Plans.
of U.S. military terrorism counter-action ac- Supplementation. Army supplementation Users are invited to send comments and sug-
tivities. of this regulation and establishment of com- gested improvements through appropriate
mand and local forms are prohibited without command channels to HQDA (DAMO–ODL)
Applicability. This regulation applies to the prior approval from HQDA (DAMO–ODL), WASH DC 20310–0440.
Active Army, the Air Force, the Navy, the WASH DC 20310–0440. Air Force, Navy,
Marine Corps, and DLA supplementation of Distribution. Distribution of this publica-
Marine Corps, and the Defense Logistics tion is made in accordance with DA Form
Agency. It applies to the personnel of the U. this regulation is permitted, but is not re-
quired. If supplements are issued, major or 12–09–E, block number 3184, intended for
S. Army Reserve when located on installa- command level D for Active Army, Army
second echelon commands will furnish one
tions owned, leased, or otherwise under the National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve.
copy of each supplement to their headquar-
jurisdiction of the military departments or the ters. Air Force, to Air Force Office of Secu- Navy: SNDL Part 2; Stocked: Naval Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency. It also applies to rity Police, ATTN: SPOS, Kirtland Air Force Supply Office, Physical Distribution Divi-
personnel of the Army National Guard, the Base, NM 87117–6001; Navy, to Chief of sion, Code 103, 5801 Tabor Avenue, Phila-
Air National Guard, the Air Force Reserve, Naval Operations (OP–09N), Navy Depart- delphia, PA 19120-5099 (500 copies).
the U.S. Navy Reserve, and the U.S. Marine ment, Washington, DC 20388–5400; Marine Air Force: F
Corps Reserve when in the service of the Corps, furnish one copy to Commandant of Marine Corps: MARCORPS PCN
United States or located on installations the Marine Corps (Code POS–40), Headquar- 10208415400.
ters, U.S. Marine Corps, Washington, DC Defense Logistics Agency: 3;52A;72;81.
*This regulation supersedes AR 190–16, OPNAVINST 5530.15A, AFR 207-4, MCO 5500.13, and DLAR 5710.4, 15 March 1984.
Unclassified
Contents (Listed by paragraph and page number)
Chapter 1
Introduction, page 1
Purpose • 1–1, page 1
References • 1–2, page 1
Explanation of abbreviations and terms • 1–3, page 1
Responsibilities • 1–4, page 1
Policy • 1–5, page 1
Concept of physical security programs • 1–6, page 2
Threat assessments • 1–7, page 2
Physical security council • 1–8, page 2
Serious security incident reports • 1–9, page 2
Terrorist threat conditions (THREATCONS) • 1–10, page 2
Chapter 2
Installation Access Control, page 2
Controlled entry and exit • 2–1, page 2
Policy • 2–2, page 2
Installation access • 2–3, page 2
Restricted access plan • 2–4, page 2
Chapter 3
Standards for Aircraft Security, page 3
Aircraft security • 3–1, page 3
Policy • 3–2, page 3
Aircraft security planning • 3–3, page 3
Transient or deployed aircraft • 3–4, page 3
Security force equipment • 3–5, page 3
Security procedures • 3–6, page 3
Emergency situations • 3–7, page 3
Chapter 4
Security of Bulk Petroleum Assets, page 4
Introduction • 4–1, page 4
Policy • 4–2, page 4
Security planning and liaison • 4–3, page 4
Physical security inspections • 4–4, page 4
Chapter 5
Security of Critical Communications Facilities, page 4
Introduction • 5–1, page 4
Policy • 5–2, page 4
Service directives • 5–3, page 5
Physical security equipment • 5–4, page 5
Security force requirements • 5–5, page 5
Security measures to improve survivability • 5–6, page 5
Off-installation facility staffed full-time • 5–7, page 5
Off-installation facility staffed part-time • 5–8, page 6
Appendixes
A. References, page 7
B. Terrorist Threat Conditions (THREATCONS), page 7
Table List
Glossary
Index
Section IV
AFR 125–37
Referenced Forms
The Installation and Resources Protection Program This section contains no entries.
AFR 207–1
Air Force Physical Security Program
Appendix B
AFR 207–21 Terrorist Threat Conditions (THREATCONS)
Command and Control Communications and Warning Systems
B–1. Overview
AFR 208–1 The THREATCONS discussed in this appendix describe progressive
US Air Force Antiterrorism Program levels of terrorist threat to U.S. military facilities and personnel. The
JCS-approved terminology, definitions, and prescribed security
AR 190–11 measures are intended to facilitate inter-Service coordination and
Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives support of U.S. military terrorism counteraction activities. Security
measures to be implemented under each THREATCON are speci-
AR 190–13 fied. If a command does not implement all the specific measures
The Army Physical Security Program under a declared THREATCON, the rationale for those not taken
must be reported to the next higher headquarters.
AR 190–40
Serious Incident Report (Requirements Control Symbol B–2. The four THREATCONS (above normal)
CSGPA–1340 (R1) a. THREATCON ALPHA. This condition applies when there is a
general threat of possible terrorist activity against personnel and
AR 190–51 facilities, the nature and extent of which are unpredictable, and
Security of Army Property at Unit and Installation Level circumstances do not justify full implementation of THREATCON
BRAVO measures. However, it may be necessary to implement
AR 380–5 certain measures from higher THREATCONS resulting from intelli-
Department of the Army Information Security Program gence received or as a deterrent. The measures in this THREAT-
CON must be capable of being maintained indefinitely.
DLAM 5710.1
b. THREATCON BRAVO. This condition applies when an in-
Physical Security Manual
creased and more predictable threat of terrorist activity exists. The
measures in this THREATCON must be capable of being main-
DLAR 5200.8
Protection of Defense Logistics Agency Personnel and Resources tained for weeks without causing undue hardship, affecting opera-
tional capability, and aggravating relations with local authorities.
Against Terrorist Threats
c. THREATCON CHARLIE. This condition applies when an inci-
DLAR 5710.1 dent occurs or intelligence is received indicating some form of
Security of DLA Activities and Resources terrorist action against personnel facilities and is imminent. Imple-
mentation of measures in this THREATCON for more than a short
DOD 5100.76M period probably will create hardship and affect the peacetime activi-
Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and ties of the unit and its personnel.
Explosives d. THREATCON DELTA. This condition applies in the immediate
area where a terrorist attack has occurred or when intelligence has
DOD 5200.1R been received that terrorist action against a specific location or
Information Security Program Regulation person is likely.
PSC Survivability
Physical Security Council The ability to withstand or repel an attack, or
other hostile action, to the extent that essen-
SCI tial functions can continue or be resumed af-
sensitive compartmented information ter the hostile action.
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