## Department Of Defense Directive


NUMBER 5105.68
December 5, 2013
Incorporating Change 2, Effective May 22, 2019

CMO

SUBJECT: Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA)

References: See Enclosure 1 1.  PURPOSE.  Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense by Sections 113, 191, 192, and 2674 of Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.) (Reference (a)) and the authorities set in Section 1074 of Public Law 110-181 (Reference (b)), this directive reissues DoD Directive
(DoDD) 5105.68 (Reference (c)) to update the mission, organization and management, responsibilities and functions, relationships, authorities, and administration of PFPA. 2.  APPLICABILITY
a.  This directive applies to the OSD, the Military Departments, the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Joint Staff, the Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities, and all other organizational entities within the DoD (referred to collectively in this directive as the "DoD Components").

b.  Nothing in this directive will be interpreted to subsume or replace the responsibilities and functions, or authorities of the Secretaries of the Military Departments, as prescribed by law, Executive order (E.O.), or DoD policy. 3.  MISSION.  PFPA provides force protection, security, and law enforcement to safeguard personnel, facilities, infrastructure, and other resources for the Pentagon Reservation and DoD- occupied facilities within the National Capital Region (NCR).  PFPA:
a.  Addresses the full spectrum of threats by utilizing a balanced approach of comprehensive protective intelligence and counterintelligence (CI) analysis, to include forensic and biometricenabled information, to determine the appropriate protective posture for personnel and facilities;
prevention, preparedness, detection; all-hazards response; DoD emergency management (EM); and supports the lead response management agency during an emergency or crisis.

b.  Collaborates and coordinates with other DoD Components, other Executive departments and agencies, and State and local authorities as the DoD focal point on matters involving force protection, security, and law enforcement activities that impact the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities.

c.  Provides comprehensive threat assessments, security, and protection services for OSD
personnel and other persons, in accordance with Reference (b). 4.  ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT


a.  PFPA is a Defense Agency, in accordance with Sections 191 and 192 of Reference (a), under the authority, direction, and control of the Chief Management Officer (CMO) of the Department of Defense, through the Director of Administration and Organizational Policy of the Office of the CMO (hereafter referred to as "the DA&OP"), in accordance with DoDD 5105.82 (Reference (d)), the December 4, 2013 Secretary of Defense Memorandum (Reference (e)), and the July 11, 2014 Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum (Reference (f)).

b.  PFPA consists of a director and subordinate organizational elements as are established by the director within resources that the Secretary of Defense assigns. 5.  RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS.  The Director, PFPA, provides the full range of services to protect personnel, facilities, infrastructure, and other resources at the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities, pursuant to the authorities of the Secretary of Defense in Section 2674 of Reference (a).  The Director, PFPA:
a.  Organizes, directs, and manages PFPA and all assigned resources.



b.  Provides force protection, security and law enforcement for the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities, as authorized by law, pursuant to Section 2674 of Reference (a).
Coordinates protection of DoD personnel occupying facilities under the security purview of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  In DHS facilities where security measures are not DoD-compliant, the Director, PFPA, makes mitigation recommendations to the CMO through the DA&OP.

c.  Enforces and investigates violations of federal law and regulations committed within the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities, pursuant to the security and law enforcement responsibilities of the Secretary of Defense, as set in Section 2674 of Reference (a), and delegated to the Director, PFPA.  Allegations of misconduct against senior officials are handled in accordance with DoDD 5505.06 (Reference (g)), and criminal investigations are handled in accordance with DoD Instruction (DoDI) 5505.16 (Reference (h)).  PFPA will promptly notify the servicing DoD Criminal Investigation Organization at the onset of all investigations initiated on Military Service members, DoD civilians, or DoD contractors who are identified as suspects or victims of criminal activity, in accordance with Reference (h).

d.  Ensures compliance with DoD policies pertaining to access, security, and associated EM
operations and response at the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities.

e.  Controls access to the Pentagon Reservation and certain DoD-occupied facilities, as well as to special events, when required.

f.  Maintains a response force capable of providing security commensurate with the designated force protection conditions against all hazards within the relevant threat environments.


g. Ensures compliance with DoD policies pertaining to the investigation of alleged adult sexual assaults, in accordance with Reference (i).

h.  Provides services to meet physical security support requirements, including locks, locking devices, alarm systems, intrusion detection systems, access control systems, closed-circuit television, parking enforcement, personnel identification badge issuance, and other support for the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities, in accordance with Administrative Instruction (AI) 30 (Reference (j)) and DoD 5200.08-R (Reference (k)), and in full collaboration with the Physical Security Enterprise and Analysis Group.

i.  Provides threat-based personal protective security details for OSD, Defense Agency, and DoD Field Activity high-risk personnel (HRP), in accordance with DoDI O-2000.22 (Reference
(l)), to include oversight of related antiterrorism and force protection support.  When required, provides for installation and operation of alarm, intrusion detection, and security surveillance systems for the protection of assigned HRP.


(1)  Conducts HRP security and threat assessments for OSD, the Defense Agencies, and the DoD Field Activities under PFPA's purview, in accordance with Reference (l).



(2)  Provides approved personal protection for qualified official visitors and dignitaries, to include distinguished foreign visitors conducting official business with the DoD, in response to requests from the Defense Intelligence Agency, in accordance with DoDI O-2000.27 (Reference (m)) and pursuant to the authorities set forth in Reference (b).


(3)  Investigates, collects evidence and relevant data, and analyzes and disseminates information pertaining to HRP protection operations.

j.  Develops threat analysis products, reports, and assessments through a protective intelligence capability, in accordance with DoDI 5525.18 (Reference (n)) on groups and individuals who have harmed, or have attempted harm; made direct or indirect threats; conducted surveillance activities; or engaged in organized criminal activity such as gangs, drugs, and illegal immigration that would impact the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities.


k.  Develops capabilities to assess, respond to, and mitigate emerging and future threats.

l.  Establishes and maintains an OSD Insider Threat Program, in accordance with the September 15, 2016, Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum (Reference (o)), DoDD
5205.16 (Reference (p)), and the November 21, 2012, Presidential Memorandum (Reference (q)).  Integrates the operational and support capabilities within the Office of the CMO, PFPA, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS); Office of the Chief Information Officer of the Department of Defense; and Joint Service Provider of the Defense Information Systems Agency to plan for and implement this requirement.

m.  Implements all aspects of the antiterrorism program for the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities, in accordance with DoDI 2000.12 (Reference (r)) and Volumes 1 and 2 of DoDI O-2000.16 (References (s) and (t)).



n.  Implements and maintains chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive (CBRNE) protection for the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities.

Provides technical, analytical, engineering, and operational capabilities, to include CBRNE hazardous materials response and improvised explosive device render safe operations, in accordance with DoDI 3020.52 (Reference (u)) and DoDI 6055.06 (Reference (v)).

o.  Maintains and operates mail screening facilities to provide mail and parcel security screening services for the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities.

p.  Maintains and operates an onsite laboratory for biothreat agent testing to meet established requirements, in accordance with Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum (Reference (w)).

q.  Operates a classified material destruction facility to provide for the destruction of classified documents and other classified material, in accordance with Reference (j).

r.  Establishes, manages, and continuously operates a command, control, and communications operations center capable of supporting PFPA's daily mission requirements, as well as crisis, consequence, and EM responsibilities, in accordance with the National Response Framework, DoDI O-3020.43, DoDI 6055.17, and AI 111 (References (x) through (aa)).  In addition, the Director, PFPA, establishes and manages a redundant capability at off-site locations for continuity of operations (COOP), to include:

(1)  Responsive and complete command and control of assigned personnel, forces, and other resources.


(2)  Mass warning and notifications, alerts, and coordination of crisis, consequence, and EM operations with the DoD Components, federal agencies, and local jurisdictions for the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities in the NCR.


(3)  Prompt and effective communications concerning the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities to ensure the safe movement, control, and evacuation of personnel.


s.  Oversees the coordination of EM with the DoD Components for the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities, as the DCMO delegates.  Reviews all EM and COOP plans and deconflicts and synchronizes them to achieve effective and integrated execution, in accordance with References (y) and (z).

t.  Maintains an organic CI capability to provide training, identify vulnerabilities, recommend countermeasures, and resolve other CI matters to counter the foreign intelligence and international terrorist threat to PFPA operations, in accordance with DoDD O-5240.02, DoDD 5240.06, and DoDI 5240.22 (References (ab) through (ad)).  Ensures that all such intelligence activities are conducted in accordance with DoD 5240.l-R, DoDI 5240.16, and DoDI O-5240.21 (References (ae) through (ag)).

u.  Provides technical surveillance countermeasure (TSCM) support for DoD Components at the Pentagon Reservation, DoD-occupied facilities, other specified locations, and anywhere an HRP may be the target of technical surveillance, in accordance with Reference (j) and DoDI
5240.05 (Reference (ah)).  Functions as the interagency TSCM coordinator for mission deconfliction for the Pentagon Reservation and other DoD-occupied facilities.  Provides overarching TSCM support for the Pentagon Reservation with the operation of an in-place monitoring system.

v.  Provides information security, operations security, and industrial security administration support for DoD Components at the Pentagon Reservation, DoD-occupied facilities, and other specified locations, in accordance with Reference (d), DoD Manual 5200.01, DoDD 5205.02E, and DoDI 5220.22 (References (ai) through (ak)).

w.  Ensures compliance with titling and indexing fingerprints, in accordance with DoDI
5505.07 (Reference (al)) and DoDI 5505.11 (Reference (am)), and DNA collection, in accordance with DoDI 5505.14 (Reference (an)).

x.  Establishes communications security policy and procedures in support of OSD
organizations.


y.  Enters into memorandums of agreement, memorandums of understanding, and mutual aid agreements to coordinate emergency management, force protection, law enforcement, High Risk Personnel protection, and security actions pertaining to the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-
occupied facilities.

z.  Chairs the Pentagon Security Advisory Group (PSAG), in accordance with the Pentagon Governance Council PSAG Charter (Reference (ao)).  The PSAG serves as a collection point for security concerns and acts as a coordinating body for all security-related initiatives on the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities.

aa.  Designs and manages PFPA activities and programs to improve standards of performance, economy, and efficiency, and demonstrate PFPA's attention to the requirements of its organizational customers, both internal and external to the DoD.


ab.  Performs such other duties as the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, or the CMO assign.

6.  RELATIONSHIPS
a.  In performing assigned functions and responsibilities, the Director, PFPA:

(1)  Reports to the CMO, through the DA&OP, who provides day-to-day oversight and integration of assigned functions.


(2)  Coordinates and exchanges information and advice with the OSD Principal Staff Assistants (PSAs), the other DoD Component heads, and other federal, State, and local agencies having collateral or related responsibilities.


(3)  Coordinates with, and advises, the DHS and Federal Protective Service whenever additional law enforcement and security personnel are needed in the event of an emergency or other urgent circumstance requiring immediate action to protect the health, safety, or welfare of personnel or property on and about the Pentagon Reservation and DoD-occupied facilities in the NCR.


(4)  Uses existing systems, facilities, and services of the DoD and other federal agencies, when possible, to avoid duplication and to achieve maximum efficiency and economy.

b.  The OSD PSAs and the other DoD Component heads coordinate with the Director, PFPA, as appropriate, on matters under their purview relating to PFPA operations, functions, responsibilities, and execution of the Pentagon HRP Program.

c.  Geographic Combatant Commanders are responsible for ensuring force protection is synchronized through timely sharing of threat information to protect DoD personnel, infrastructure, and information, in accordance with Reference (r).  The United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), as the regional Combatant Command for the continental United States, possesses tactical control for force protection in the NCR.  PFPA is the single coordinating organization with USNORTHCOM for the Pentagon Reservation and DoD- occupied facilities in the NCR, in accordance with Reference (j), requiring those DoD
Components to coordinate with PFPA for all force protection and antiterrorism issues, including those pertaining to CBRNE defense and protection and all hazards and natural disaster events.

d.  Unless the Secretary or the Deputy Secretary of Defense directs otherwise, the law enforcement responsibilities this directive assigns do not replace or supersede responsibilities currently assigned to the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, or the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.

e.  Nothing in this directive is intended to infringe upon the authority of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense or any other DoD statutory Inspector General. 7.  AUTHORITIES.  The Director, PFPA, is delegated authority to:
a.  Communicate directly with the other DoD Component heads, as necessary, to carry out assigned responsibilities and functions, including the transmission of requests for advice and assistance.  Communications to the Military Departments must be transmitted through the Secretaries of the Military Departments or as otherwise provided in law or as directed by the Secretary of Defense in other DoD issuances.  Communications to the Combatant Commanders must be in accordance with DoDD 5100.01 (Reference (ap)).

b.  Communicate with other government officials, members of the public, and representatives of foreign governments, as appropriate, to carry out assigned responsibilities and functions. Communications with representatives of the Legislative Branch must be conducted through the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs, except for communications with Defense Appropriations Committees, which must be coordinated through the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller)/Chief Financial Officer, Department of Defense.

c.  Obtain reports and information, in accordance with DoDI 8910.01 (Reference (aq)), as necessary, to carry out assigned responsibilities and functions.

d.  Exercise, with respect to force protection, security, and law enforcement for the Pentagon Reservation and  DoD-occupied facilities:

(1)  The authorities of the Secretary of Defense, pursuant to Section 2674 of Reference (a).


(2)  Those authorities vested in the Secretary of Defense, or delegated to the Secretary of Defense by the Administrator, General Services Administration, pursuant to chapter 1 of Title 40, U.S.C. (Reference (ar)).

e.  Enter into support and service agreements with surrounding State and local law enforcement and emergency services authorities, as required, for the effective performance of PFPA responsibilities and functions.

f.  Exercise the administrative authorities contained in Enclosure 2. 8.  ADMINISTRATION.  The Secretary of Defense selects the Director, PFPA, with the advice of the CMO.

9.  RELEASABILITY.  **Cleared for public release.**  This directive is available on the Directives Division Website at https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/.

10.  SUMMARY OF CHANGE 2.  This change:
a.  In accordance with Reference (i), adds the responsibility for assisting with the investigation of alleged sexual assaults at the Department of Defense.

b.  Applies administrative changes to update references, organizational titles, and URLs for accuracy.

11.  EFFECTIVE DATE.  This directive is effective December 5, 2013.

Ashton B. Carter

Deputy Secretary of Defense Enclosures
1.  References

2.  Delegations of Authority Glossary

## Enclosure 1 References

 (a) Title 10, United States Code (b) Section 1074 of Public Law 110-181, "National Defense Authorization Act
for Fiscal Year 2008," January 28, 2008
(c) DoD Directive 5105.68, "Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA)," December 19, 2008
(hereby cancelled)
(d) DoD Directive 5105.82, "Deputy Chief Management Officer (DCMO) of the Department
of Defense," October 17, 2008
(e) Secretary of Defense Memorandum, "Results of the Office of the Secretary of Defense
Organizational Review," December 4, 2013
(f)
Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, "Reorganization of the Office of the Deputy
Chief Management Officer," July 11, 2014
(g) DoD Directive 5505.06, "Investigations of Allegations Against Senior DoD Officials,"
June 6, 2013
(h) DoD Instruction 5505.16, "Investigations by DoD Components," June 23, 2017 (i)
DoD Instruction 5505.18, "Investigation of Adult Sexual Assault in the Department of
Defense," March 22, 2017, as amended
(j)
Administrative Instruction 30, "Force Protection of the Pentagon Reservation,"
June 26, 2009, as amended
(k) DoD 5200.08-R, "Physical Security Program," April 9, 2007, as amended (l)
DoD Instruction O-2000.22, "Designation and Physical Protection of DoD High Risk
Personnel," June 19, 2014
(m) DoD Instruction O-2000.27, "DoD Senior Foreign Official Visit Program (SFOVP),"
December 20, 2012
(n) DoD Instruction 5525.18, "Law Enforcement Criminal Intelligence (CRIMINT) in DoD,"
October 18, 2013, as amended
(o) Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, "Office of the Secretary of Defense Insider
Threat Program," September 15, 2016
(p) DoD Directive 5205.16, "The DoD Insider Threat Program," September 30, 2014, as
amended
(q) Presidential Memorandum, "National Insider Threat Policy and Minimum Standards for
Executive Branch Insider Threat Programs," November 21, 2012
(r)
DoD Instruction 2000.12, "DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program," March 1, 2012, as amended
(s)
DoD Instruction O-2000.16, Volume 1, "DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program
Implementation:  DoD AT Standards," November 17, 2016, as amended
(t)
DoD Instruction O-2000.16, Volume 2, "DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Program
Implementation:  DoD Force Protection Condition (FPCON) System," November 17, 2016, as amended
(u) DoD Instruction 3020.52, "DoD Installation Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear,
and High-Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Preparedness Standards," May 18, 2012, as amended
(v) DoD Instruction 6055.06, "DoD Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) Program,"
December 21, 2006, as amended
(w) Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, "Protection of the Pentagon from
Biological Attack (U)," November 5, 20011
(x) Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Plan, "National Response Framework,"
January 2008
(y) DoD Instruction O-3020.43, "Emergency Management and Incident Command on the
Pentagon Facilities," March 6, 2007
(z) DoD Instruction 6055.17, "DoD Emergency Management (EM) Program," February 13,
2017, as amended
(aa) Administrative Instruction 111, "Component Emergency Response on the Pentagon
Reservation," December 2, 2010
(ab) DoD Directive O-5240.02, "Counterintelligence (CI)," March 17, 2015, as amended (ac) DoD Directive 5240.06, "Counterintelligence Awareness and Reporting (CIAR),"
May 17, 2011, as amended
(ad) DoD Instruction 5240.22, "Counterintelligence Support to Force Protection,"
September 24, 2009, as amended
(ae) DoD 5240.1-R, "Procedures Governing the Activities of DoD Intelligence Components that
Affect United States Persons," December, 1982, as amended
(af) DoD Instruction 5240.16, "Counterintelligence Functional Services (CIFS)," August 27,
2012, as amended
(ag) DoD Instruction O-5240.21, "Counterintelligence (CI) Inquiries," May 14, 2009, as
amended
(ah) DoD Instruction 5240.05, "Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM)," April 3,
2014, as amended
(ai) DoD Manual 5200.01, "DoD Information Security Program," February 24, 2012, Volumes
1-4, as amended
(aj) DoD Directive 5205.02E, "DoD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program," June 20, 2012, as
amended
(ak) DoD Instruction 5220.22, "National Industrial Security Program (NISP)," March 18, 2011,
as amended
(al) DoD Instruction 5505.07, "Titling and Indexing in Criminal Investigations," February 28,
2018
(am) DoD Instruction 5505.11, "Fingerprint Card and Final Disposition Report Submission
Requirements," July 21, 2014, as amended
(an) DoD Instruction 5505.14, "Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Collection Requirements for
Criminal Investigations, Law Enforcement, Corrections, and Commanders," December 22, 2015, as amended
(ao) Pentagon Governance Council Pentagon Security Advisory Group Charter, June 6, 20132
(ap) DoD Directive 5100.01, "Functions of the Department of Defense and Its Major
Components," December 21, 2010
(aq) DoD Instruction 8910.01, "Information Collection and Reporting," May 19, 2014 (ar) Chapter 1 of Title 40, United States Code (as) Executive Order 10450, "Security Requirements for Government Employment,"
April 27, 1953
(at) Executive Order 12968, "Access to Classified Information," August 2, 1995
(au) DoD Instruction 5200.02, "DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP)," March 21, 2014, as
amended
(av) DoD Manual 5200.02, "Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP),"April
3, 2017
(aw) Defense Travel Management Office, "The Joint Travel Regulations," current edition
(ax) Title 5, United States Code (ay) Part 550 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (az) DoD Directive 5210.56, "Arming and the Use of Force," November 18, 2016 (ba) Title 37, United States Code (bb) Title 44, United States Code (bc) DoD Instruction 5015.02, "DoD Records Management Program," February 24, 2015, as
amended
(bd) DoD Instruction 5025.01, "DoD Issuances Program," August 1, 2016, as amended
(be) DoD Instruction 4000.19, "Support Agreements," April 25, 2013, as amended
(bf) DoD Instruction 5200.08, "Security of DoD Installations and Resources and the DoD
Physical Security Review Board (PSRB)," December 10, 2005, as amended
(bg) Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, "DoD Dictionary of Military and
Associated Terms," current edition


## Enclosure 2 Delegations Of Authority

 Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense, and subject to the authority, direction, and control of the CMO, through the DA&OP, and in accordance with DoD policies and issuances, the Director, PFPA, or in the absence of the Director, the person acting for the Director, is delegated authority, as required in the administration and operation of PFPA, to:


a.  Maintain an official seal and attest to the authenticity of official records under that seal.

b.  Enforce regulatory procedures, pursuant to E.O. 10450, E.O. 12968, and DoDI 5200.02
(References (as) through (au)), as appropriate:

(1)  Designate any position in PFPA as a sensitive position.


(2)  Authorize, in exceptional circumstances where official functions must be performed prior to the completion of an investigation and adjudication process, temporary access to a sensitive position in PFPA for a limited period to individuals for whom an appropriate investigation is underway.


(3)  Initiate personnel security investigations and, if necessary, in the interest of national security, suspend a security clearance for personnel assigned to, detailed to, or employed by PFPA.  Any actions under this paragraph must be taken in accordance with procedures prescribed in DoD Manual 5200.02 (Reference (av)).

c.  Authorize and approve:

(1)  Temporary duty travel for military personnel assigned or detailed to PFPA, in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (Reference (aw)).



(2)  Travel for PFPA civilian personnel, in accordance with Reference (aw).


(3)  Invitational travel for non-DoD personnel whose consultative, advisory, or other highly specialized technical services are required in a capacity that is directly related to, or in connection with, PFPA activities, in accordance with Reference (aw).


(4)  Overtime work for PFPA civilian personnel, in accordance with Section 5542 of Title
5, U.S.C. (Reference (ax)) and part 550 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (Reference (ay)).

d.  Arm PFPA personnel consistent with DoDD 5210.56 (Reference (az)).

e.  Approve the expenditure of funds available for travel by military personnel assigned or detailed to PFPA for expenses related to attending meetings of technical, scientific, professional, or other similar organizations in such instances when the approval of the Secretary of Defense, or designee, is required, pursuant to Sections 4110 and 4111 of Reference (ax) and Section 455 of Title 37, U.S.C. (Reference (ba)).

f.  Develop, establish, and maintain an active and continuing Records Management Program, pursuant to Section 3102 of Title 44, U.S.C. (Reference (bb)) and in accordance with DoDI
5015.02 (Reference (bc)).

g.  Use the government-wide purchase card for making appropriate purchases of material and services, other than personal services, for PFPA when it is determined more advantageous and consistent with the best interests of the government.

h.  Authorize the publication of advertisements, notices, or proposals in newspapers, magazines, or other public periodicals, as required for the effective administration and operation of PFPA, pursuant to Section 3702 of Reference (bb).

i.  Establish and maintain, for the functions assigned, an appropriate publications system for the development and distribution of agency regulations, instructions, reference documents, and changes to those documents, similar to the policies and procedures prescribed in DoDI 5025.01, (Reference (bd)).

j.  Enter into support and service agreements, in accordance with DoDI 4000.19 (Reference
(be)), as required, for the effective performance of PFPA functions and responsibilities.

k.  Enter into and administer contracts, through WHS, the Military Departments, a DoD
contract administration services component, or other federal agencies, as appropriate, for supplies, equipment, and services required to accomplish the PFPA mission.

l.  Establish and maintain appropriate property accounts for PFPA, and appoint survey boards, approve survey reports, relieve personal liability, and drop accountability for PFPA property contained in the authorized property accounts that has been lost, damaged, stolen, destroyed, or otherwise rendered unserviceable, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

m.  Issue the necessary security regulations for the protection of property and places under the jurisdiction of the Director, PFPA, in accordance with DoDI 5200.08 (Reference (bf)).

n.  Redelegate these authorities, as appropriate, and in writing, except as otherwise indicated in this directive or as prohibited by law, E.O., or regulation.

## Glossary Part I.  Abbreviations And Acronyms


AI
administrative instruction


CBRNE
chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive
CI
Counterintelligence
CMO
Chief Management Officer of the Department of Defense
COOP
continuity of operations

DA&OP
Director of Administration and Organizational Policy
DHS
Department of Homeland Security
DoDD
DoD directive
DoDI
DoD instruction


EM
emergency management
E.O.
Executive order


HRP
high-risk personnel


NCR
National Capital Region


PFPA
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
PSA
Principal Staff Assistant
PSAG
Pentagon Security Advisory Group


TSCM
technical security countermeasure


U.S.C.
United States Code
USNORTHCOM United States Northern Command

WHS
Washington Headquarters Services

## Part Ii.  Definitions


These terms and their definitions are for the purpose of this directive:
DoD-occupied facility.  In accordance with Reference (a), unless otherwise provided in DoD issuances or other Secretary of Defense or Deputy Secretary of Defense direction or delegations, those buildings, grounds, and property located in the NCR that are occupied or under control of the DoD, as well as those under the purview of DHS where there exists an agreement that PFPA will exercise protection.  Facilities under the control of the Military Departments are specifically excluded from this definition.  This term is specific to this directive.


force protection.  Defined in the DoD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms (Reference (bg)).


HRP.  Personnel who, by their grade, assignment, symbolic value, or relative isolation, are likely attractive or accessible terrorist targets. NCR.  The geographic area located within the boundaries of the District of Columbia; Montgomery and Prince Georges Counties in the State of Maryland; Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties, and the City of Alexandria in the Commonwealth of Virginia; and all cities and other units of government within the geographic areas of such district, counties, and city. Pentagon Reservation.  Defined in section 2674 of Reference (a) as the Pentagon, the Mark Center Campus, and the Raven Rock Mountain Complex. personal protective security detail.  Security personnel assigned to protect individuals who, by their grade, assignment, symbolic value, or relative isolation, are likely attractive or accessible terrorist targets.  These trained and armed personnel are capable of providing continuous protection for designated individuals.