Protective Force

Protective force programs are designed to protect DOE security interests (special nuclear material and classified matter) from theft and sabotage, and to protect DOE employees, contractors, facilities and the public from hostile acts. DOE protective forces are made up of armed and unarmed personnel. The key elements of this topical area are management, equipment and facilities, duties, and training.

The following are the principal baseline documents used by the inspectors:

• Rule of Engagement
• Protective Force Protocols
• Composite Adversary Team Brochure
• Composite Adversary Team Standard Operating Practices, June 20, 2008
• Context and Protocols for Performance Testing of Protective Forces

• Composite Adversary Team Standard Operating Procedures

• DOE O 470.1, Chg 1, Safeguards and Security Program

• DOE P 470.1, Integrated Safeguards and Security Management (ISSM) Policy

• DOE O 470.2B, Independent Oversight and Performance Assurance Program

• DOE M 470.4-2, chg 1, Physical Protection Manual

• DOE N 473.3, Standardization of Chemical Protective Equipment for Protective Forces and Special Agents

• M470-4-3, Protective Force Program Manual

• Inspectors Guide, Protective Force, April 2005

• 10 CFR 1046, Chapter X, Physical Protection of Security Interests

• 10 CFR 1047, Chapter X, Limited Arrest Authority and Use of Force by Protective Force Officers