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Mayor
The Inman Report 1985:
"International law and custom hold the host government responsible for the protection of diplomatic missions. However, the United States and other nations often supplement security forces provided by the host government. The United States uses Marine Security Guards and local contract guards for this purpose. This program is particularly important in those numerous cases where the host is unable, or unwilling, to provide our overseas posts with adequate security. In this section of the report, the Panel provides comments and recommendations concerning local guard forces and Marine Security Guard Detachments."
http://www.fas.org/irp/threat/inman/part10.htm
http://www.fas.org/irp/threat/inman/
Local Guard Program:
12 FAM 321 SCOPE AND AUTHORITY
12 FAM 321.1 Policy
(TL: DS-78; 08-10-2001)
a. The host government’s responsibility to protect diplomatic missions and
accredited personnel is addressed in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic
Relations and Optional Protocol on Disputes (1961). Similar responsibility
extends to consulates under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations
(1963). Host government support for meeting the security needs of U.S.
diplomatic missions and consulates abroad is a significant factor in
determining the scope and structure of local guard programs (LGPs).
b. Posts will develop a local guard program and incorporate host
government police and/or security support, where applicable. LGPs may
include the use of personnel in a local guard force (LGF) for access
control, real property (e.g., buildings and residences) security, and, if
required, for personal protection of key personnel. Another important
aspect of the LGP is the Surveillance Detection Program (SDP). This is a
defensive program to enhance the safety and security of U.S.
Government personnel and resources under the chief of mission (COM).
The SDP discreetly detects and reports on pre-operational terrorist
surveillance activities directed against U.S. Government personnel and
facilities.
c. Security standards used to determine the minimum acceptable level of
local guard coverage for a post’s threat ratings are contained in 12 FAH-
6, Security Standards. For LGPs, the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS)
uses the standards for the threat rating categories of political violence
(includes inter-state war, civil disorder, coup, and insurgency) and crime.
The security standards were developed in consultation with
representatives of other U.S. Government agencies through the Overseas
Security Policy Board (OSPB).
d. Other factors, such as post-specific threat environment and available
funding, are additional elements in determining the overall structure of
LGPs. (See 12 FAH-7, Local Guard Program Handbook, for complete
U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual Volume 12 – Diplomatic Security
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/88383.pdf
"International law and custom hold the host government responsible for the protection of diplomatic missions. However, the United States and other nations often supplement security forces provided by the host government. The United States uses Marine Security Guards and local contract guards for this purpose. This program is particularly important in those numerous cases where the host is unable, or unwilling, to provide our overseas posts with adequate security. In this section of the report, the Panel provides comments and recommendations concerning local guard forces and Marine Security Guard Detachments."
http://www.fas.org/irp/threat/inman/part10.htm
http://www.fas.org/irp/threat/inman/
Local Guard Program:
12 FAM 321 SCOPE AND AUTHORITY
12 FAM 321.1 Policy
(TL: DS-78; 08-10-2001)
a. The host government’s responsibility to protect diplomatic missions and
accredited personnel is addressed in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic
Relations and Optional Protocol on Disputes (1961). Similar responsibility
extends to consulates under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations
(1963). Host government support for meeting the security needs of U.S.
diplomatic missions and consulates abroad is a significant factor in
determining the scope and structure of local guard programs (LGPs).
b. Posts will develop a local guard program and incorporate host
government police and/or security support, where applicable. LGPs may
include the use of personnel in a local guard force (LGF) for access
control, real property (e.g., buildings and residences) security, and, if
required, for personal protection of key personnel. Another important
aspect of the LGP is the Surveillance Detection Program (SDP). This is a
defensive program to enhance the safety and security of U.S.
Government personnel and resources under the chief of mission (COM).
The SDP discreetly detects and reports on pre-operational terrorist
surveillance activities directed against U.S. Government personnel and
facilities.
c. Security standards used to determine the minimum acceptable level of
local guard coverage for a post’s threat ratings are contained in 12 FAH-
6, Security Standards. For LGPs, the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS)
uses the standards for the threat rating categories of political violence
(includes inter-state war, civil disorder, coup, and insurgency) and crime.
The security standards were developed in consultation with
representatives of other U.S. Government agencies through the Overseas
Security Policy Board (OSPB).
d. Other factors, such as post-specific threat environment and available
funding, are additional elements in determining the overall structure of
LGPs. (See 12 FAH-7, Local Guard Program Handbook, for complete
U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual Volume 12 – Diplomatic Security
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/88383.pdf
