DCSA SPeD: Physical Security Certification (PSC)

DCSA SPeD: Physical Security Certification (PSC) Describe the purpose of 5200.08-R - The regulation implements DoD policies and provides minimum standards for the physical protection of DoD personnel, installations, operations, and related resources. List the nine capabilities a security system must provide to achieve Security-in-Depth - • Deter • Detect • Identify • Track • Assess • Record • Communicate • Delay • Respond Briefly describe the elements of a restricted area. - An area in which there are special restrictive measures employed to prevent or minimize incursions and/or interference, or where special security measures are employed to prevent unauthorized entry. Restricted areas must be authorized by the installation/activity commander/director, properly posted, and employ physical security measures. What are some of the considerations a physical security professional should take into account for controlling access? - • Escort qualifications, responsibilities, and authorizations • Sponsorship qualifications, responsibilities, and authorizations • Access privileges at each security level and each FPCON • Mission-essential employee designation, if applicable • Emergency response designation, if applicable • Day and time designation for access • Locations authorized for access What must occur for an individual to be provided access without an escort? - The individual must have been identity proofed and favorably vetted in accordance with applicable regulations. At minimum, what should inspections of Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) storage facilities include? - • Review physical security measures and policy compliance • Review existing deviations from policy • Review suitability and screening of personnel with access to AA&E • Review inventory and accountability procedures • Facility design and construction Which federal specification defines the manufacturing requirements for armory vault doors and security vault doors? - Federal Specification AA-D-600D, Door, Vault, Security. What is the central and overriding objective for nuclear security? - The denial of unauthorized access, as outlined in National Security Presidential Directive-28. What factors do DoD Components consider when determining security priority for weapons systems platforms? - • Mission • Location and vulnerability • Operational readiness