The Security Division serves as the principal staff office of the Garrison responsible for providing guidance, assistance and oversight for all matters related to Personnel Security (PERSEC), Information Security (INFOSEC), Industrial Security (INDUSEC), Security Education and Training Awareness (SETA), and Operations Security (OPSEC). Specific responsibilities of the Security Division include initiating background investigation requests for security clearances and HPSD-12 requests for CAC; granting access to classified information and activities; storage of classified information; review of Performance Work Statements(PWS) for classified contracts; review and sign DD 254; and conduct OPSEC Level II reviews for Garrison service and construction contracts. Additional services provided by the Security Division include fingerprint support for Garrison and supported tenant activities on the installation.
Core Compentencies
Personnel Security (PERSEC) – Responsible for implementing the Garrison’s PERSEC program’, apply standards and criteria used to determine whether an individual is eligible for access to classified information, qualified for assignment to or retention in sensitive duties, and suitable for acceptance and retention in the total Army consistent with national security interests.
Information Security (INFOSEC) – Responsible for implementing the Garrison’s INFOSEC program; establishes policies, procedures, and requirements to protect classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI) that, if disclosed, could cause damage to national security.
Industrial Security (INDUSEC) - Responsible for implementing the Garrison’s industrial security program; provide assistance to activities performing oversight of cleared contractors who perform classified contractual duties for the Garrison on Army installations, or within activities to ensure compliance with governing security regulations. The Industrial Security Program is a multi-disciplinary security program focused on the protection of classified information developed by or entrusted to U.S. industry operating under the National Industrial Security Program (NISP).
Security Education and Training Awareness (SETA) – Responsible for implementing an effective security education program as required by regulatory guidance and provide guidance for establishing procedures to ensure that all persons handling both classified and unclassified, but sensitive (such as Controlled Unclassified Information or CUI) material are properly equipped with the knowledge and skills to mitigate risks effectively.
Operations Security (OPSEC) – Administer the Garrison’s OPSEC program and conduct OPSEC Level II reviews for Garrison service and construction contracts. Operations Security (OPSEC) is the process by which we protect critical information whether it is classified or unclassified that can be used against us. It focuses on preventing our adversaries' access to information and actions that may compromise an operation. OPSEC challenges us to look at ourselves through the eyes of an adversary and deny the adversary the ability to act.