Department of Defense DIRECTIVE NUMBER 2000 12 April 13 1999 ASD SO LIC SUBJECT DoD Antiterrorism Force Protection AT FP Program References a DoD Directive 2000 12 DoD Combating Terrorism Program September 15 1996 hereby canceled b Secretary of Defense Report to the President and Congress on the Protection of U S Forces Deployed Abroad Force Protection Global Interests Global Responsibilities September 15 1996 c DoD Instruction O-2000 16 DoD Combating Terrorism Program Standards July 21 1997 d DoD O-2000 12H Protection of DoD Personnel and Activities Against Acts of Terrorism and Political Turbulence February 19 1993 authorized by this Directive e through dd see enclosure 1 1 REISSUANCE AND PURPOSE This Directive 1 1 Changes the name of the DoD Combating Terrorism Program to the DoD AT FP Program 1 2 Reissues reference a to update DoD policies and assigns responsibilities for implementing the procedures for the DoD AT FP Program pursuant to reference b 1 3 Continues to authorize the publication of reference c as the DoD standards for AT FP and authorizes the publication of reference d as guidance for DoD standards in reference c IAW DoD 5025 1-M reference e 1 4 Establishes the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as the principal advisor and focal point responsible to the Secretary of Defense for DoD AT FP issues 1 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 1 5 Defines the AT FP responsibilities of the Military Departments Commanders of the Combatant Commanders CINCs and Defense Agencies for DoD activities in their respective organizations 2 APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE 2 1 This Directive applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense OSD the Military Departments including the Reserve components including the Coast Guard when operating as a Military Service in the Navy the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff the Combatant Commands the Inspector General of the Department of Defense IG DoD the Defense Agencies and the DoD Field Activities hereafter referred to collectively as the DoD Components The term Military Services as used herein refers to the Army the Navy the Air Force the Marine Corps the Coast Guard when operating as a Military Service in the Navy and the National Guard when it is Federalized 2 2 This Directive applies to all DoD personnel both Military Service members and the DoD civilian work force the family members dependents of DoD personnel DoD Field Activities DoD facilities and other DoD material resources hereafter referred to collectively as DoD elements and personnel DoD elements and personnel under the security-responsibility of the Department of State DoS pursuant to references f through h and other DoD DoS Memorandums of Understanding MOU shall comply with Overseas Security Policy Board OSPB security standards instead of DoD standards prescribed by references a c and d and shall coordinate their AT FP programs with the Chief of Mission COM through the United States Defense Representative USDR Specific guidance for DoD elements and personnel under the responsibility of DoS is outlined in the DoD DoS MOU reference h and in enclosure 1 of DoD Directive 5210 84 reference g AT FP responsibilities for defense contractors are in paragraph 5 2 5 below 2 3 This Directive is applicable for the physical security of all DoD activities both overseas and in the 50 United States its territories and possessions 2 4 DoD Directive 3025 15 reference i governs all DoD military assistance to civil authorities including support in connection with incidents involving an act or threat of terrorism The employment of U S military forces in response to acts or threats of domestic terrorism must be requested by the Attorney General and authorized by the President All requests for assistance in responding to acts or 2 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 threats of terrorism must be approved by the Secretary of Defense The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall assist the Secretary of Defense in implementing the DoD operational response to acts or threats of terrorism 2 5 Policy and guidance on the conduct of DoD personnel seized by terrorists is contained in DoD Directive 1300 7 reference j 2 6 Policies governing Reserve component mobilization and accessibility are in DoD Directive 1235 10 and in DoD Instruction 1235 12 references k and l 2 7 Nothing in this Directive shall detract from nor be construed to conflict with the authorities and responsibilities of the Commanders of the Combatant Commands or the inherent responsibility of designated military commanders and or Defense Agency heads to protect military installations equipment and personnel under their command 2 8 There are several OSD staff elements responsible for many of the functional areas described in this Directive as being elements of AT FP e g physical security operations security intelligence counterintelligence chemical and biological warfare and other security programs Nothing in this Directive shall be construed to conflict with the authorities of those OSD staff elements to act as principal staff assistants and advisors to the Secretary of Defense in those functional areas 3 DEFINITIONS Terms used in this Directive are defined in enclosure 2 4 POLICY It is DoD policy 4 1 To protect DoD elements and personnel from terrorist acts 4 2 That the DoD AT FP Program shall be an all encompassing program using an integrated systems approach recognized for its excellence and sustainability 4 3 That AT FP is the Commander's responsibility Commanders must balance AT FP considerations with mission accomplishment imperatives 4 4 That AT FP is a high priority item within the Department of Defense 3 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 4 5 To ensure the AT FP readiness of all DoD personnel 4 6 That geographic CINCs' force protection policies take precedence over all force protection policies or programs of any DoD Component deployed in that command's area of responsibility AOR and not under the security responsibility of the DoS IAW reference h The CINC or a designated representative for example a Component commander or JTF commander shall delineate the force protection measures for all DoD personnel not under the responsibility of the DoS 4 7 To maintain a Combating Terrorism Readiness Initiatives Fund CbT-RIF to provide a flexible means to respond to emergent unforeseen AT FP requirements as long as it is necessary 4 8 That all Service members DoD civilians and DoD family members dependents as applicable comply with theater country and special clearance requirements specified in DoD Directive 4500 54 reference m before overseas travel 4 9 To comply with the No Double Standard policy on dissemination of terrorist threat information 5 RESPONSIBILITIES 5 1 The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict under the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy shall 5 1 1 Serve as the principal staff assistant and advisor to the USD P and the Secretary of Defense for AT FP policy 5 1 2 Serve as the DoD AT Coordinating Committee Senior Steering Group ATCC-SSG Co-Chair as delineated in enclosure 3 5 1 3 Appoint the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Policy and Mission DASD P M to co-chair the ATCC as delineated in enclosure 3 5 1 4 Monitor programs to reduce the vulnerability of DoD elements and personnel to terrorist attack with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the other Heads of the DoD Components 4 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 5 1 5 Monitor compliance with this Directive by all DoD activities reporting directly to the Secretary of Defense 5 1 6 Provide the OSD representative to the Deputies Committee Coordinating Sub-Group for Terrorism CSG an observer to the OSPB and participate in as applicable the Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness WMDP Group and Subgroups 5 1 7 Provide membership on DoD ATCC Subcommittees as required 5 1 8 Through the DoD ATCC Subcommittees and other organizations provide policy oversight and guidance to DoD Components in support of respective antiterrorism and counterterrorism program efforts 5 1 9 Develop publish and maintain DoD Instruction O-2000 16 and DoD O-2000 12H references c and d consistent with DoD 5025 1-M reference e to provide standards and guidance on protective measures that serve to reduce the vulnerability of DoD personnel and their family members dependents to terrorist acts 5 1 10 Sponsor the DoD Worldwide AT Conference 5 1 11 Coordinate DoD AT FP Program physical security issues with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command Control Communications and Intelligence the DoD Physical Security Review Board the DoD Physical Security Equipment Action Group PSEAG the Technical Support Working Group TSWG and other relevant security boards and committees 5 1 12 Coordinate with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology USD A T on AT FP technology development and the application of new technology to meet AT FP needs 5 1 13 Coordinate on CbT-RIF requests 5 2 The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology shall 5 2 1 Provide a member to the DoD ATCC and Subcommittees as required under enclosure 3 and a representative to the DoD Worldwide AT Conference 5 2 2 Ensure that the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplements 5 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 DFARS reference n reflects current DoD AT FP security requirements for defense contractors 5 2 3 Be the DoD official responsible for AT FP technology development and expedite the application of new technology to meet AT FP needs 5 2 4 Be the DoD official responsible for the evaluation and testing of commercial-off-the-shelf COTS products to support the rapid acquisition and quick field integration of state-of-the-art AT FP technology 5 2 5 With the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Management Policy ASD FMP establish policy for implementation in the DFARS requiring defense contractors in the course of performing DoD contracts outside the United States to 5 2 5 1 Affiliate with the Overseas Security Advisory Council OSAC if the contractors are U S companies 5 2 5 2 Ensure that their personnel who are U S nationals register with the U S Embassy and third country nationals comply with the requirements of the Embassy of their nationality 5 2 5 3 Provide AT FP awareness information to personnel before their travel outside the U S commensurate with the information DoD provides to its military DoD civilian personnel and families to the extent such information may be made available 5 2 5 4 Receive the most current AT FP guidance for personnel and comply with DoD Directive 4500 54 reference m as applicable 5 3 The Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller shall 5 3 1 Provide appropriate members to the DoD ATCC and Subcommittees as required under enclosure 3 5 3 2 Provide information and guidance to DoD Components on displaying AT FP resources within Program Planning and Budgeting System PPBS program and budget submissions 5 3 3 Provide reports on AT FP funds as requested by the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff 6 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 5 4 The Under Secretary of Defense for Policy shall 5 4 1 Provide members to the DoD ATCC and Subcommittees as required under enclosure 3 the DoD Worldwide AT Conference and an observer to the OSPB 5 5 The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command Control Communications and Intelligence shall Provide policy guidance and oversight for information information technology and physical security programs security and investigative matters counterintelligence DoD foreign counterintelligence intelligence and information operations programs and work in conjunction with the ASD SO LIC on matters pertaining to both elements of the combating terrorism program 5 5 2 Review the DoD intelligence counterintelligence security and information operations support provided under this Directive for compliance with references g and o 5 5 3 Monitor Defense Intelligence Agency DIA and National Security Agency NSA execution of AT FP responsibilities listed in enclosures 4 and 5 5 5 4 Provide a representative to the Inter-agency Intelligence Committee on Terrorism 5 5 5 Provide appropriate members to the DoD ATCC and Subcommittees as required under enclosure 3 the DoD Worldwide AT Conference and an observer to the OSPB 5 5 6 Annually as part of the PPBS cycle review jointly with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff the adequacy of physical security counterintelligence intelligence and other security resources as applicable to determine whether they adequately support AT FP program objectives Assist and support the Chairman in advising the Secretary of Defense of any changes that are needed to meet AT FP requirements 5 6 The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs under the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall 5 6 1 Provide an observer to the DoD ATCC and Subcommittees as required under enclosure 3 and a representative to the DoD Worldwide AT conference 7 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 5 6 2 Monitor Military Departments' Reserve component readiness and training policies and funding to provide for domestic and overseas AT FP preparedness 5 7 The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Management Policy under the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness shall 5 7 1 Provide a member to the DoD ATCC and Subcommittees as required under enclosure 3 and a representative to the DoD Worldwide AT conference 5 7 2 Establish an AT FP Program for the Department of Defense Education Activity 5 7 3 Review and evaluate recommendations from the Secretaries of the Military Departments the Commanders of the Combatant Commands the Directors of Defense Agencies and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff concerning AT FP considerations in establishing tour lengths and determine whether restrictions should be placed on accompanying family members dependents for personnel assigned to overseas activities 5 8 The Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Oversight shall 5 8 1 Review the DoD intelligence and counterintelligence support provided under this Directive for compliance with references p and q 5 8 2 Provide an observer to the DoD ATCC and Subcommittees as required under enclosure 3 and a representative to the DoD Worldwide AT Conference 5 9 The Secretaries of the Military Departments through the Services shall 5 9 1 Institute Service AT FP Programs to include Reserve components and support them with adequate programing planning and funding Ensure that existing physical security base defense and law enforcement programs address terrorism as a potential threat to DoD elements and personnel Be responsible for AT FP at all Service installations within the 50 United States its territories or possessions 5 9 2 Support the geographic and functional CINCs in accordance with DoD Directives 5100 1 reference r and 5100 3 reference s to ensure that resources are 8 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 adequately programmed in their Military Department budgets to implement the CINCs' AT FP Programs 5 9 3 Coordinate with geographic and functional CINCs as necessary and applicable to ensure adequate force protection of CINC-assigned forces in the 50 United States its territories or possessions Ensure that overlapping force protection coverage is addressed and unresolved discrepancies are reported through the chain of command 5 9 4 Incorporate AT FP into Service doctrine ensure that Service AT FP doctrine is compatible with Joint doctrine 5 9 5 Institute AT FP training programs in accordance with DoD Instruction O-2000 16 reference c Ensure that AT FP information including current security technology is incorporated in applicable Service schools and training commensurate with the level of responsibility or command for which the school is designed 5 9 6 Identify and designate incumbents of high-risk billets and spouses requiring AT resident training Provide AT resident training to those personnel assigned to highrisk billets and others as applicable 5 9 7 Ensure that Service personnel and their family members dependents comply with DoD Directive 4500 54 reference m Ensure that all DoD personnel and family members dependents scheduled for permanent change of station to foreign countries receive applicable or required training in accordance with reference c 5 9 8 Provide prompt dissemination of information on terrorist threats including specific warning of threats against DoD elements and personnel in accordance with DoD Directive 5240 1 and DoD 5240 1-R references t and u and the No Double Standard policy 5 9 9 In coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff the Commanders of the Combatant Commands and the Directors of Defense Agencies address AT FP considerations in recommending tour lengths and determine whether restrictions should be placed on accompanying family members dependents for personnel assigned to overseas activities Submit recommendations to the ASD FMP 5 9 10 Ensure that current AT FP technology and security requirements are incorporated into all new contracts where applicable 9 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 5 9 11 Establish military construction programing policies to ensure that AT FP protective features for facilities and installations are included in the planning design and execution of military and minor construction projects 5 9 12 Ensure that all Service installations and activities are assessed in accordance with DoD Instruction O-2000 16 reference c Ensure that installations develop maintain and implement AT FP plans and programs that incorporate measures in concert with Service CINC and DoD standards 5 9 13 Identify the resources programed to implement and maintain the AT FP program for all Service components as part of the PPBS process 5 9 14 Provide a Military Service representative as a member to the DoD ATCC and Subcommittees as required under enclosure 3 and a representative to the DoD Worldwide AT Conference 5 9 15 Ensure that Service component capabilities exist to collect receive evaluate analyze and disseminate all relevant data on terrorist activities trends and indicators of imminent attack 5 10 The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall 5 10 1 Serve as the principal advisor and focal point to the Secretary of Defense for all DoD AT FP issues 5 10 2 Prepare joint doctrine and assist ASD SO LIC in development and maintenance of AT FP standards Review Service doctrine and CINC Service and Defense Agency standards Review coordinate and oversee for the Secretary of Defense and in conjunction with the DoD Components the AT FP training for all DoD personnel and their family members dependents 5 10 3 Direct the Joint Requirement Oversight Council JROC to address AT FP requirements Ensure the Chairman's Program Review CPR and the Chairman's Program Analysis CPA include a summary of AT FP requirements as determined by the JROC and derived from CINC Integrated Priority Lists 5 10 4 Assess AT FP as an element of any force deployment decision Periodically reassess AT FP of deployed forces 5 10 5 Assess with the DoD Components their policies and programs for the 10 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 protection of DoD elements and personnel in compliance with this Directive and in accordance with DoD Instruction O-2000 16 reference c 5 10 6 Annually as part of the DoD program and PPBS cycle review the adequacy of resources proposed by the Services to determine whether they meet DoD AT FP objectives and support the CINCs' AT FP programs This review will be done in conjunction with other OSD staff elements having resource and program oversight responsibilities for the functional areas that comprise the AT FP budget aggregate Advise the Secretary of Defense of any changes that are needed to meet AT FP requirements 5 10 7 In coordination with the Secretaries of the Military Departments the Directors of Defense Agencies and the Commanders of the Combatant Commands address AT FP considerations and recommend applicable tour lengths Advise the Secretary of Defense whether restrictions should be placed on accompanying family members dependents for personnel assigned to overseas activities Submit recommendations to the ASD FMP 5 10 8 Review the impact of this Directive on the Unified Command Plan reference w issued by the President and the Secretary's Forces for Unified Commands Memorandum reference x Recommend revisions to these plans or this Directive as required Review the CINCs' joint operation plans OPLANS CONPLANS and functional plans deployment orders and other relevant documents for AT FP considerations 5 10 9 Assess the implementation of threat conditions THREATCONs for uniform implementation and dissemination as specified by DoD Instruction O-2000 16 and DoD O-2000 12H references c and d and this Directive 5 10 10 Provide representatives to the Deputies Committee the Coordinating SubGroup for Terrorism CSG the DoD Worldwide AT Conference the DoD ATCC and Subcommittees as required under enclosure 3 and an observer to the OSPB Appoint the Director for Operations Joint Staff J-3 to co-chair the ATCC-SSG and the Deputy Director for Operations Combating Terrorism the Joint Staff J-34 to co-chair the ATCC under enclosure 3 5 10 11 Coordinate with the ASD C3I and the ASD SO LIC on sharing of terrorism intelligence and counterintelligence data and information on AT FP This includes threats posed to DoD personnel and assets by domestic and foreign terrorists 11 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 5 10 12 Assess the capability of the Services CINCs and the Defense intelligence and security organizations to collect evaluate and disseminate all relevant data on terrorist activities trends and indicators of imminent attack 5 10 13 In coordination with the ASD SO LIC manage and administer the DoD CbT-RIF 5 11 The Commanders of the Combatant Commands with geographic responsibilities shall 5 11 1 Establish command policies and AT FP programs for the protection of 5 11 1 1 All assigned forces in the AOR 5 11 1 2 All assigned forces conducting operations exercises or training in countries not assigned to a geographic CINC but for whom the CINC has OPCON 5 11 1 3 DoD elements and personnel for whom the CINC assumes force protection responsibility IAW a CINC COM Memorandum of Agreement MOA under the DoD DoS MOU reference h 5 11 2 Ensure that this program includes family members dependents resources and facilities This program shall include specific prescriptive standards derived from DoD Instruction O-2000 16 reference c that address specific terrorist threat capabilities and geographic settings 5 11 3 In accordance with the delegation of authority from the Secretary of Defense to the CINC pursuant to reference h and in addition to the CINC's normal exercise of COCOM and OPCON over assigned forces the CINC shall exercise TACON for force protection over all DoD personnel including their dependents except those for whom the COM retains security responsibility The CINC's exercise of TACON for force protection as contained in reference v applies to all DoD personnel assigned to temporarily assigned to or transiting through or training in the CINC's AOR TACON for force protection enables the CINC to order implementation of force protection measures and to exercise the security responsibilities outlined in any MOA concluded under the terms of reference h TACON for force protection authorizes the CINC to change modify prescribe and enforce force protection measures for covered forces Directives from CINCs having 12 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 TACON for force protection should consider the worldwide mission of those commanders with global responsibilities 5 11 4 Coordinate with the COMs in the AOR to identify all non-CINC assigned forces In instances where force protection may be more effectively provided through the CINC establish country-specific MOAs under the auspices of reference h 5 11 5 Assess and review the AT FP programs of all CINC-assigned military forces and or activities in the AOR Also assess the AT FP programs of all DoD forces and or activities performing in their AOR that are not under the security responsibility of a COM Service component commands or other subordinate commands reporting to the CINC may conduct this assessment Relocate forces as necessary and report to the Secretary of Defense through the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff pertinent actions taken for force protection 5 11 6 In coordination with the COM review the AT FP status of all DoD activities and personnel under the force protection responsibility of a COM in the AOR 5 11 7 Consistent with DoD Directive 5210 84 reference g and the MOU reference h serve as the DoD point of contact with host-nation officials on matters involving AT FP policies and measures 5 11 8 Provide updates to DoD Directive 4500 54 reference m stating command travel requirements and theater entry requirements 5 11 9 Ensure all assigned personnel receive applicable AT FP training IAW reference c Ensure that personnel traveling comply with reference o Ensure that personnel are aware of any TSAs in effect at the time of travel Ensure that all DoD personnel and family members dependents scheduled for permanent change of station to foreign countries receive appropriate and required training IAW reference c 5 11 10 In coordination with the Secretaries of the Military Departments the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Directors of the Defense Agencies address AT FP considerations in establishing tour lengths and determine whether restrictions should be placed on accompanying family members dependents for personnel assigned to overseas activities Submit recommendations to the ASD FMP 13 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 5 11 11 Identify the requirements necessary to achieve the AT FP for each activity under the Commander of a Combatant Command or for which that Commander has AT FP responsibility Work with Service Component Executive Agents to ensure that resource requirements to implement the AT FP programs are identified and programed in accordance with PPBS procedures 5 11 12 Establish command relationships and policies for each subordinate command to ensure that effective mechanisms are in place to protect and defend against terrorist attack Periodically reassess the appropriateness of JTF command relationships to ensure that adequate AT FP measures are in place 5 11 13 Identify and disseminate to the force providers' specific area pre-deployment training requirements that all personnel must complete before arrival in theater Provide training requirements to Services and Agencies for all DoD personnel and family members dependents scheduled for permanent change of station to the theater Ensure that all personnel assigned to the headquarters receive appropriate AT FP training 5 11 14 Assess the terrorist threat for the theater according to this Directive and provide threat assessment information to the Service components and the Defense Agencies in theater On the basis of the threat assessment identify and designate incumbents of high-risk billets and spouses requiring AT resident training Ensure that AT resident training is provided to personnel assigned to high-risk billets and others as applicable 5 11 15 Keep subordinate commanders informed of the nature and degree of the threat Ensure that commanders are prepared to respond to changes in threats and or local security circumstances Ensure that the COMs are fully and currently informed of any threat information relating to the security of those DoD elements and personnel under the security responsibility but not the command of the CINC 5 11 16 Ensure compliance with the No Double Standard policy 5 11 17 Ensure that THREATCONs are uniformly implemented and disseminated as specified by this Directive DoD O-2000 12H and DoD Instruction O-2000 16 references d and c 5 11 18 Provide a representative to the DoD ATCC and Subcommittees under enclosure 3 as required and to the DoD Worldwide AT Conference 14 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 5 11 19 Ensure that a capability exists to collect evaluate and disseminate all relevant data on terrorist activities trends and indicators of imminent attack 5 11 20 For emergent unforeseen AT FP requirements that Services cannot fund forward requirements for submission to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CbT-RIF 5 12 Commanders of the Combatant Commands with functional responsibilities shall 5 12 1 Establish command policies and AT FP programs for the protection of all assigned forces Coordinate that program with the appropriate CINC COM for the geographic area and as applicable with the Services for the 50 United States and its territories or possessions 5 12 2 Coordinate with the Services and geographic CINCs to ensure adequate force protection of CINC-assigned forces through references w and x in the 50 United States and its territories or possessions 5 12 3 Ensure that subordinate elements which are tenant units at Service installations coordinate their AT FP programs and requirements with the installation commander Differences shall be resolved through the applicable CINC and Service chain of command 5 12 4 Ensure that all facilities are assessed in coordination with the geographic CINCs Services and Defense Agencies 5 12 5 Ensure that all personnel assigned to the headquarters receive applicable AT FP training 5 12 6 Identify and designate incumbents of high-risk billets and spouses requiring AT resident training Provide AT resident training to personnel assigned to high-risk billets and others as applicable 5 12 7 For emergent unforeseen AT FP requirements that Services cannot fund forward requirements for submission to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CbT-RIF 5 12 8 Provide a representative to the DoD ATCC and Subcommittees under enclosure 3 as required and to the DoD Worldwide AT Conference 15 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 5 12 9 Identify the requirements necessary to achieve the AT FP for each activity under the Commander of a Combatant Command and work with their Service Component Executive Agent to ensure that resource requirements to implement the AT FP Programs are identified and programed in accordance with PPBS procedures 5 13 The Directors of the Defense Agencies and the DoD Field Activities the OSD Principal Staff Assistants' and those that report directly to the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Defense shall 5 13 1 Use references c and d for the AT FP planning and execution for their headquarters and all activities under their cognizance consider mission characteristics of the activity geographic location and threat condition Establish prescriptive standards for installations and facilities not located on Service installations As applicable coordinate with the applicable CINC or Service 5 13 2 Institute an AT FP training program in accordance with reference c Ensure that all assigned personnel comply with reference m Ensure that personnel are aware of any travel security advisories in effect at the time of travel Ensure that all DoD personnel and family members dependents scheduled for permanent change of station to foreign countries receive applicable or required training in accordance with reference c 5 13 3 Provide members to the DoD ATCC and Subcommittees as required under enclosure 3 and representatives to the DoD Worldwide AT Conference 5 13 4 Identify to the Secretary of Defense with an information copy to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff the resources required to implement and maintain AT FP force protection for their respective offices and personnel Include resource requirements necessary to implement and maintain AT FP for their organizations in POM and budget submissions 5 13 5 Identify and designate incumbents of high-risk billets and spouses requiring AT resident training Ensure that AT resident training is provided to personnel assigned to high-risk billets and others as applicable 5 13 6 Ensure that current AT FP technology and security requirements are incorporated into all new contracts where appropriate 16 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 5 13 7 Establish military construction programing policies to ensure that AT FP protective features for facilities and installations are included in the planning design and execution of military and minor construction projects 6 EFFECTIVE DATE This Directive is effective immediately Enclosures - 5 E1 References continued E2 Definitions E3 ATCC and ATCC-SSG E4 DIA AT FP Responsibilities under ASD C3I Purview E5 NSA AT FP Responsibilities under ASD C3I Purview 17 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 E1 ENCLOSURE 1 REFERENCES continued e DoD 5025 1-M DoD Directives System Procedures August 1994 authorized by DoD Directive 5025 1 June 24 1994 f Sections 4801 - 4805 of title 22 United States Code g DoD Directive 5210 84 Security of DoD Personnel at U S Missions Abroad January 22 1992 h Department of Defense and Department of State Memorandum of Understanding on Security of DoD Elements and Personnel in Foreign Areas December 16 1997 i DoD Directive 3025 15 Military Assistance to Civil Authorities February 18 1997 j DoD Directive 1300 7 Training and Education Measures Necessary to Support the Code of Conduct December 23 1988 k DoD Directive 1235 10 Activation Mobilization and Demobilization of the Ready Reserve July 1 1995 l DoD Instruction 1235 12 Accessing the Ready Reserves January 19 1996 m DoD Directive 4500 54 Official Temporary Duty Travel Abroad May 1 1991 n Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement current edition o DoD Directive 5240 2 DoD Counterintelligence May 22 1997 p DoD Directive 5148 11 Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Intelligence Oversight ATSD IO July 1 1994 q DoD Directive 5525 5 DoD Cooperation with Law Enforcement Officials January 15 1986 r DoD Directive 5100 1 Functions of the Department of Defense and its Major Components September 25 1987 s DoD Directive 5100 3 Support of the Headquarters of Unified Specified and Subordinate Joint Commands November 1 1988 t DoD Directive 5240 1 DoD Intelligence Activities April 25 1988 u DoD 5240 1-R Procedures Governing the Activities of DoD Intelligence Components That Affect United States Persons December 1982 authorized by DoD Directive 5240 1 April 25 1988 v SECDEF memorandum to Combatant Commanders Delegation of Outside Continental United States force Protection responsibility and Authority to Geographic Commanders September 28 1998 w Unified Command Plan current edition x Forces for Unified Commands current edition 18 ENCLOSURE 1 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 y Joint Pub 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms March 23 1994 z DoD Instruction 3020 37 Continuation of Essential DoD Contractor Services During Crisis November 6 1990 aa DoD Instruction 1400 32 DoD Civilian Work Force Contingency and Emergency Planning Guidelines and Procedures April 24 1995 bb Section 1072 2 of title 10 United States Code cc PDD 29 Security Policy Coordination September 16 1994 dd PDD 39 U S Policy on Counterterrorism June 21 1995 19 ENCLOSURE 1 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 E2 ENCLOSURE 2 DEFINITIONS E2 1 1 Antiterrorism AT Defensive measures used to reduce the vulnerability of individuals and property to terrorist acts to include limited response and containment by local military forces Joint Pub 1-02 reference y E2 1 2 AT Awareness Fundamental knowledge of the terrorist threat and measures to reduce personal vulnerability to terrorism reference y E2 1 3 AT Resident Training Formal classroom instruction in designated DoD courses that provide specialized instruction on specific combating terrorism topics i e personal protection terrorism analysis regional interest and AT FP planning E2 1 4 Combating Terrorism CbT Actions including antiterrorism defensive measures taken to reduce vulnerability to terrorist acts and counterterrorism offensive measures taken to prevent deter and respond to terrorism taken to oppose terrorism throughout the entire threat spectrum reference y E2 1 5 Counterintelligence CI Information gathered and activities conducted to protect against espionage other intelligence activities sabotage or assassinations conducted by or on behalf of foreign governments or elements thereof foreign organizations or foreign persons or international terrorist activities reference y E2 1 6 Counterterrorism CT respond to terrorism reference y Offensive measures taken to prevent deter and E2 1 7 DoD Civilian Work Force U S citizens or foreign nationals working for the Department of Defense paid from appropriated or nonappropriated funds under permanent or temporary appointment This includes employees filling full-time part-time intermittent or on-call positions Specifically excluded are all Government contractor employees Contingency and emergency planning for contractor employees is covered by DoD Instructions 3020 37 and 1400 32 references z and aa E2 1 8 Defense Contractor Any individual firm corporation partnership association or other legal non-Federal entity that enters into a contract directly with the Department of Defense to furnish services supplies or both including construction Thus Defense contractors may include U S nationals local citizens or third country nationals Defense contractors do not include foreign governments or 20 ENCLOSURE 2 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 representatives of foreign governments that are engaged in selling to the Department of Defense or a DoD Component or foreign corporations wholly-owned by foreign governments E2 1 9 DoD-Designated High Physical Threat Countries Countries determined to be of significant terrorist threat to DoD travelers as designated by the ASD SO LIC in coordination with the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs ASD ISA and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy ASD ISP E2 1 10 DoD-Designated Potential Physical Threat Countries Countries determined to be of potential terrorist threat to DoD travelers as designated by the ASD SO LIC in coordination with the ASD ISA and ASD ISP E2 1 11 Domestic Terrorism Terrorism perpetrated by the citizens of one country against fellow countrymen This includes acts against citizens of a second country when they are in the host country and not the principal or intended target E2 1 12 Family Member Dependent as defined in 10 U S C reference bb spouse unmarried widow unmarried widower unmarried legitimate child including adopted child or stepchild over 18 but under 21 incapable of self support or under 23 and enrolled in a full-time institution E2 1 13 Force Protection FP Security program developed to protect Service members civilian employees family members facilities and equipment in all locations and situations accomplished through the planned and integrated application of combating terrorism physical security operations security personal protective services supported by intelligence counterintelligence and other security programs reference y E2 1 14 High-Risk Billet Authorized personnel billet identified and recommended by appropriate authority that because of grade assignment travel itinerary or symbolic value may make a person filling it an especially attractive or accessible terrorist target E2 1 15 High-Risk Personnel Personnel who by their grade assignment symbolic value or relative isolation are likely to be attractive or accessible terrorist targets reference y E2 1 16 Military Service A branch of the Armed Forces of the United States established by act of Congress in which persons are appointed enlisted or inducted 21 ENCLOSURE 2 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 for military service and which operates and is administered within a Military or Executive Department The Military Services are the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps and the United States Coast Guard reference y E2 1 17 No Double Standard Policy Commanders may immediately disseminate to DoD personnel and facilities information on specific terrorist threats directed against DoD personnel and facilities However it is the policy of the United States Government that no double standard regarding availability of information will exist Official Americans cannot benefit from receipt of information that might equally apply to the public but is not available to the public Responsibility for the release of threat information to the public in CONUS remains with the FBI and overseas with the Department of State Threats directed against or affecting the American public or against events locales visited utilized by the American public will be coordinated with the FBI or DoS as appropriate prior to release This policy applies only when the information available is sufficient for DoD activities to conclude that an act of terrorism will occur and to predict with reasonable accuracy the time place mode of the attack and if possible the perpetrators When such specificity exists but it is impossible to determine that only Government targets might be affected it is DoD policy that the reporting entity unilaterally disseminating the information will include both DoS and the AMEMBASSY or AMEMBASSIES concerned on the message or correspondence The No Double Standard requirement for commanders at all levels is simple keep either the American Embassy or the local office of the FBI informed of your threat levels and threat conditions This can be accomplished through direct liaison if authorized or through the CINC via the chain of command E2 1 18 Operational Control OPCON Transferable command authority that may be exercised by commanders at any echelon at or below the level of combatant command Operational control is inherent in Combatant Command command authority and is the authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands or forces assigning tasks designating objectives and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission Operational control includes authoritative direction over all aspects of military operation and joint training necessary to accomplish missions assigned to the command Operational Control is considered to include authoritative direction over force protection reference y E2 1 19 Overseas Security Advisory Council OSAC OSAC was established by the Department of State in 1985 to foster the exchange of information between 22 ENCLOSURE 2 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 American companies with overseas operations and the U S Government Government and business representatives have joined to use OSAC as a forum to produce a series of publications providing guidance suggestions and planning techniques on a variety of security-related issues including terrorism E2 1 20 Overseas Security Policy Board OSPB OSPB is a National Security Council body established by Presidential Decision Directive 29 reference cc Its purpose is to consider develop coordinate and promote security policies standards and agreements on overseas security operations programs and projects that affect all U S Government Agencies under the authority of a U S Chief of Mission abroad OSPB is chaired by the Department of State Director for Diplomatic Security E2 1 21 Reserve Components RC The RC of the Armed Forces of the United States are those Reserve members units and full-time support personnel of the Army National Guard of the United States the Army Reserve the Naval Reserve the Marine Corps Reserve the Air National Guard of the United States the Air Force Reserve and during time of war when directed by the President the Coast Guard Reserve Within each RC a Reserve member is placed in one of three Reserve categories Ready Reserve Standby Reserve or Retired Reserve E2 1 22 Tactical Control TACON The detailed and usually local direction and control of movements or maneuvers necessary to accomplish mission or tasks assigned reference y E2 1 23 TACON for force protection Enables the CINC to order implementation of force protection measures and to exercise the security responsibilities outlined in any respective Memorandum of Agreement MOA concluded under the December 1997 Department of State Department of Defense Memorandum of Understanding on the Security of DoD Elements and Personnel in Foreign Areas known as the Universal MOU Further TACON for force protection authorizes the CINC to change modify prescribe and enforce force protection measures for covered forces This relationship includes the authority to inspect and assess security requirements and direct DoD activities to identify the resources required to correct deficiencies and to submit budget requests to parent organizations to fund identified corrections The CINC can also direct immediate force protection measures including temporary relocation and departure when in his judgment such measures must be accomplished without delay to ensure the safety of the DoD personnel involved E2 1 24 Terrorism The calculated use of violence or threat of violence to 23 ENCLOSURE 2 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 inculcate fear intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that are generally political religious or ideological reference y E2 1 25 Terrorist Threat Condition THREATCON System A Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-approved program standardizing the Military Services' identification of and recommended responses to terrorist threats against U S personnel and facilities This program facilitates inter-Service coordination and support for antiterrorism activities reference y 24 ENCLOSURE 2 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 E3 ENCLOSURE 3 ANTITERRORISM COORDINATING COMMITTEE ATCC AND SENIOR STEERING GROUP ATCC-SSG All Federal Agencies are mandated by PDD-39 reference dd to take any steps necessary to reduce vulnerabilities to terrorist attacks The ATCC and ATCC-SSG were established to meet this requirement and in support of the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to foster cooperation and coordination for antiterrorism and force protection activities within the Department of Defense and between the Department of Defense and other U S Government Agencies and Organizations E3 1 Purpose E3 1 1 To enable expeditious resolution of AT FP issues E3 1 2 To serve as a forum for the exchange of AT FP information to assist DoD staff elements with their oversight roles E3 1 3 Act as a clearinghouse for policy recommendations to the Secretary of Defense concerning protection of DoD personnel and their family members facilities and other material resources from terrorist acts E3 1 4 Facilitate coordinating AT FP actions and taskings E3 1 5 Review AT FP reports to the Secretary of Defense on the status of AT FP activities undertaken in support of this Directive E3 2 Leadership E3 2 1 The ASD SO LIC shall E3 2 1 1 Co-chair the ATCC-SSG E3 2 1 2 Appoint the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Policy and Mission DASD P M to Co-chair the ATCC 25 ENCLOSURE 3 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 E3 2 2 The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall E3 2 2 1 Appoint the Director for Operations Joint Staff J3 to Co-chair the ATCC-SSG E3 2 2 2 Appoint the Deputy Director for Operations Combating Terrorism Joint Staff J34 to Co-chair the ATCC E3 3 Membership E3 3 1 Membership in the ATCC-SSG shall consist of the following principals the Secretaries of the Military Departments the USD A T the USD C the USD P the DoD GC the DoD IG the ASD C3I the ASD FMP the ASD LA the ASD PA the ASD SO LIC the Director PA E the J3 the Director of the DIA the Director of the DLA the Director of the DSCA and the CMC E3 3 2 Membership in the ATCC shall consist of one representative from each office as identified by the ATCC-SSG principals listed in subparagraph E3 3 1 above and representatives from the Combatant Commands Observers from other OSD offices may be authorized on an as required basis E3 4 Subcommittees E3 4 1 Subcommittees will be chaired by the office of primary responsibility OPR for the particular AT FP activity being addressed and will consist of representatives from those offices that have clear responsibilities E3 4 2 Standing Subcommittees are Intelligence Doctrine and Training Operations and Overseas Security Requirements Programs and Budget Technology and Congressional Liaison Other Subcommittees may be established as needed 26 ENCLOSURE 3 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 E4 ENCLOSURE 4 DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY AT FP RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER ASD C3I PURVIEW E4 1 1 Provide prompt dissemination of intelligence information on foreign terrorist threats including specific warning of threats against DoD personnel and their family members facilities and other DoD material resources in accordance with DoD Directive 5240 1 and DoD 5240 1-R references t and u Warnings to DoD personnel and their family members will be in compliance with the No Double Standard policy as defined in enclosure 2 The DIA is the focal point within the Department of Defense for data and information pertaining to domestic and foreign terrorist threats to DoD personnel excluding threats posed by US persons who have no discernable foreign control or connections E4 1 2 Operate a 24-hour terrorism intelligence and warning watch in the National Military Joint Intelligence Center Provide prompt dissemination on terrorist threat E4 1 3 Represent DoD in the national intelligence terrorism warning process E4 1 4 Maintain a terrorism database which includes information on foreign group capabilities facilities incidents biographies and foreign counterterrorism policies and response capabilities E4 1 5 Subject to the provisions of references t and u assess the terrorist threat worldwide ensure dissemination to DoD elements and produce daily terrorist threat awareness reports E4 1 6 Provide a member to the DoD ATCC and Subcommittees as required and a representative to the DoD Worldwide AT Conference E4 1 7 Function as the Executive Agent for diplomatic security matters pursuant to DoD Instruction 5210 84 reference g E4 1 8 Provide the DoD member to the OSPB E4 1 9 Provide security vulnerability assessments for Defense Attaché offices on a routine and emergency basis including a quarterly update to the geographic CINCs on trend items and lessons learned 27 ENCLOSURE 4 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 E4 1 10 Maintain a centralized database of all AT FP vulnerability assessments conducted concerning noncombatant DoD elements under U S Chief of Mission security responsibility E4 1 11 In coordination with the cognizant CINC and DoS personnel ensure that the appropriate reference is used to plan and execute AT FP for all DIA activities E4 1 12 Ensure DIA personnel are aware of DoD travel security policy and required actions for traveler en route to or through DoD-designated high potential physical threat countries E4 1 13 Ensure DIA personnel assigned to high-risk billets and to others as recommended by appropriate authority to the Military Services receive appropriate AT FP training E4 1 14 Provide Combatant Commanders with tailored analytical products studies and analysis pertaining to foreign terrorist threats to DoD personnel and resources E4 1 15 Set DoD terrorist threat levels by country E4 1 16 Attend CSG meetings pertaining to terrorism in conjunction with ASD SO LIC 28 ENCLOSURE 4 DODD 2000 12 April 13 1999 E5 ENCLOSURE 5 NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES E5 1 1 Disseminate on a timely basis to the intelligence community and the Department of Defense signals intelligence SIGINT reports on foreign terrorist threat against U S interests globally Ensure compliance with the No Double Standard policy E5 1 2 Operate a 24-hour foreign terrorism desk within the National Security Operations Center NSCO This desk will provide cryptologic support to combat terrorism E5 1 3 Maintain a foreign terrorism communication profile database which will include foreign terrorist group communications systems and foreign terrorist group profiles based on SIGINT E5 1 4 Produce and coordinate SIGINT-based foreign terrorist threat warnings E5 1 5 Through the NSA Terrorism Customer Center W9B serve as the focal point for coordination of foreign terrorist issues with DIA and the Department of Defense E5 1 6 Provide AT FP SIGINT support to major U S deployments as required E5 1 7 Provide a representative to the OSPB E5 1 8 Provide defensive travel briefings when appropriate to affiliates who have been approved for foreign travel 29 ENCLOSURE 5
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