*USA  INSCOM~Reg  381-5 
DEPARTMENT  OF  THE  ARMY 
UNITED  STATES  ARMY  INTELLIGENCE  AND  SECURITY  COMMAND 
ARLINGTON  HALL  STATION 
Regulation 
No,  381-5 
8  October  1981 
Military  Intelligence 
CERTIFICATION  OF  TECHNICAL  SURVEILLANCE  COUNTERMEASURES  SPECIAL  AGENTS 
The  word  "he"  is  intended  to  Include  both  the  masculine 
and  feminine  genders  and  any  exceptions  to  this  will  be 
so  noted. 
CONTENTS 
Chapter  1. 
Section  I 
Section  II 
Chapter  2. 
Section  I 
Section  II 
GENERAL 
TSCM  Special  Agent  Certification  Program. 
Purpose--  ■    ■       '     *  "         " 
Applicability-   ■ —   — ■ 
 
Scope--       ■  ■    —  -  '  "*' 
Policies —    
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Responsibilities . 
Commander,  USAINSCOM-   — . 
Deputy  Chief  of  Scaff,  Operations  (DCSOPS)  — 
Assistant  Deputy  Chief  of  Staff,  Operations, 
Operations  Security  (ADCSOPS,  OPSEC)   
TSCM  Program  Manager   — 
Certifying  Board   
902d  Military  Intelligence  Group—   
Coananders,  USAINSCOM  Elements  with 
Authorized  and  Assigned  TSA- 
CERTIFICATIQN  CRITERIA 
Administrative  Requirements. 
Disposition  of  TSCM  Certificates — 
TSCM  Special  Agent  Evaluation   
Application  Processing — 
Certification  Board  Actions   
Procedures. 
The  CTSA  Supervisor- 
Tha  CTSA  Comaander- 
The  TSA- 
TSCM  Certification  Board- 
902d  MI  Group   - 
Master  Certification   
APPENDIX 
TSCM  Special  Agent  Evaluation 
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CHAITliK  I 
GENiRAL 
SECTION  I.   TSCM  SPECIAL  AGENT  CERTIFICATION  PROGRAM 
1-1.   Purpose.   This  regulation  implements  paragraph  1-15,  Department  of  the 
Army  Regulation  381-14  and  establishes  policies,  standards,  criteria  and 
procedural  guidance  for  the  certification  of  Technical  Surveillance  Counter- 
measures  (TSCM)  Specie!  Agents  (TSA)  assigned  to  the  US  Army  Intelligence  and 
Security  Command  (INSCOM). 
1-2.   Applicability.  This  regulation  is  applicable  to  all  INSCOM  staff  offices, 
detachments,  activities  and  military  intelligence  groups  having  assigned  TSA. 
Adoption  of  the  provisions  of  this  regulation  by  the  650th  Military  Intelligence 
Group  will  be  supported  by  USAINSCOM. 
1-3.   Scope.  This  regulation  encompasses  all  TSA  assigned  to  TSCM  duties,  super- 
visors of  TSA,  commanders  of  TSCM  elements  and  cognizant  staff  elements. 
1-4.   Policies.   All  TSA  assigned  to  TSCM  positions  Additional  Skill  Identifier 
(ASI)  9L  or  G9  will  be  accredited  as  Certified  TSCM  Special  Agents  (CTSA)  and  may 
advance  to  the  poation  of  Master  TSCM  Special  Agent  (MTSA) .  TSA  not  assigned  to 
TSCM  positions  will  not  maintain  active  certification  and  are  not  authorized  to 
maintain  a  certificate. 
SECTION  II.   RESPONSIBILITIES 
1-5.   Commander,  USAINSCOM.   Establishes  the  TSCM  special  agent  certification  pro- 
gram and  is  the  authorizing  and  certifying  authority  for  assigned  TSA. 
1-6.   Deputy  Chief  of  Staff,  Operations  (DCSOPS) .   The  DCSOPS  assumes  the  delegated 
functions  of  certification  and  program  administrator.   The  DCSOPS  further  provides 
guidance  for  the  administration  of  the  certification  program  to  the  ADCSOPS, 
OPSEC.   As  administrator,  the  DCSOPS  will  exercise  the  following  specific 
functions. 
a.  Establish  and  supervise  a  certifying  board. 
b.  Issue  and  withdraw  TSCM  certification. 
c.  Notify  the  TSA  of  failure  of  certification  examination  or  the  withdrawal 
of  certification. 
1-7.   Assistant  Deputy  Chief  of  Stall,   Operations  -  Operations  Security  (ADCSOPS, 
OPSEC) .   The  ADCSOPS,  OPSEC  is  charged  by  the  DCSOPS  with  the  supervision  of  the 
INSCOM  TSCM  Certification  Program- 
1-8.  TSCM  Program  Manager.  The  TiCM  Program  Manager  will  monitor  and  exercise 
staff  supervision  over  the  INSCOM  1SCM  Certification  Program  and  act  as  the  INSCOM 
interface  between  field  elements  a:A   the  ADCSOPS,  OPSEC.   He  will  also  chair  the 
Certifying  Board.
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1-9.   Certifying  Board.   The  certifying  board  will  exercise  the  following 
functions. 
a.  Establish  and  review  certification  procedures. 
b.  Review  and  approve  applications  of  certification  candidates. 
c.  Approve  written  and  practical  certification  examinations. 
d.  Recommend  certification,  withdrawal  of  certification,  or  recertification 
as  appropriate. 
e.  Recommend  withdrawal  of  ASI  9L  or  G9,  when  circumstances  warrant. 
f.  Furnish  data  to  DCSOPS  on  appeal  actions  in  instances  when  recommendations 
of  the  board  are  challenged. 
1-10.   902d  Military  Intelligence  Group.  The  Commander,  902d  MI  Group  will  exer- 
cise the  following  functions. 
a.  Conduct  TSCM  update  training  as  appropriate. 
b.  Prepare  and  update,  as  required,  written  and  practical  examinations. 
c.  Post  dates  when  update  training  and  certification  examination  will  be 
administered. 
d.  Administer  written  and  practical  examinations  to  approved  applicants. 
e.  Coordinate  appropriate  update  training  and  certification  examination 
schedules  with  all  US  Army  elements  wherein  TSA  are  authorized  and  assigned. 
f.  Present  results  of  written  and  practical  examinations  as  well  as  any 
other "pertinent  data  which  may  be  utilized  by  the  board  when  considering  an  appli- 
cant for  TSCM  certification. 
g.  Monitor  and  maintain  records  of  training  status  of  every  CTSA  to  include 
each  TSA  who  was  formerly  certified  and/or  trained. 
h.   Recommend  to  certifying  board  che  withdrawal  of  certification,  as 
appropriate. 
1-11.   Commanders.  USAINSCOM  Elements  with  Authorized  and  Assigned  TSA. 
a.  Insure  that  TSA  are  certified. 
b.  Insure  that  TSA/CTSA/MTSA  attend  update  training. 
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c.  inLorui  902d  MI  Gp  of  technical/ language  or  related  training  attended  by 
the  TSA  which  wilL  enhance  his  overall  TSCM  capabilities.   (NOTE:   Some  "non- 
cochnical"  training  may  prove  useful  for  unique  mission  utilization.) 
d.  Notify  the  TSCM  Program  Manager,  ADCSOPS,  OPSEC  of: 
(1)  Permanent  change  of  station. 
(2)  Removal  of  ASI  or  MOS 
O)   Removal  from  TSCM  duties  and  use  of  TSCM  equipment  for  a  period  of 
cvelve  months  or  more. 
(4)   P.er. iremcr.c  .if  CTSA. 
Recommendation  of  awards  as  a  result  of  TSCM  aupport  and  any  cot*-» 
triuat I......  wj  ti. .  •ivutall  TSCM  program. 
e.  Injure  that  TSCM  certificates  are  returned  to  the  TSCM  Program  Manager 
IAW  procedures  contained  in  para  2-1. 
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CHAPTER  2 
CERTIFICATION  CRITERIA 
SECTION  I.   ADMINISTRATIVE  REQUIREMENTS 
2-1.   Disposition  of  TSCM  Certlf lcates. 
a.  Each  TSCM  certificate  will  be  af fixed  with  a  control  number,  distributed 
through  the  commander  to  the  CTSA/MTSA,  and  controlled  under  a  continuous  receipt 
system  utilizing  DA  Form  410  (Receipt  for  Accountable  Form) . 
b.  TSCM  certificates  remain  the  property  of  the  US  Government  end  may  be 
revoked/ invalidated  for  any  of  the  following  reasons: 
(1)  Upon  aasignment  of  a  CTSA/MTSA  to  duties  not  associated  with  TSCM 
activities  for  a  period  exceeding  twelve  months. 
(2)  Permanent  change  of  station. 
(3)  Expiration  of  term  of  service,  is  such  expiration  will  reault  in  a 
break  in  service, 
(4)  Failure  to  maintain  currency  in  the  TSCM  field.  This  will  be 
supported  by  written  documentation  from  a  CTSA/MTSA  or  his  commander.  Certificate 
may  also  be  withdrawn  when  the  CTSA/MTSA  has  not  received  update  training  for  a 
period  exceeding  eighteen  months, 
(5)  Applicability  of  the  provisions  of  AR  614-200  which  warrant  removal 
of  MOS. 
c.  Certificates  of  CTSA/MTSA  assigned  from  an  INSCOM  element  to  a  non-INSCOM 
organization,  who  is  assigned  to  full  time  (major)  duties  as  a  TSA,  may  retain 
certification,  providing  the  gaining  commander  agrees  to  the  following: 
(1)  Supports  the  fact  that  TSA  major  duties  are  TSCM  (at  least  50Z  of 
time). 
(2)  Agrees  to  adhere  to  the  provisions  of  this  regulation. 
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d.  A  CTSA/MTSA,  upon  release  from  duty  under  honorable  conditions  may  apply 
for  issue  of  his  TSCM  certificate  in  retired/voided  form. 
2-2.  TSCM  Special  Agent  Evaluation.  All  TSA  will,  prior  to  being  administered 
the  certification  examination,  have  a  TSCM  Special  Agent  Evaluation  form  submitted 
by  their  CTSA  supervisor  (Appendix),  Failure  to  submit  evaluation  will  result  in 
TSA  being  denied  the  opportunity  to  be  administered  the  certification  examination. 
2-3,  Application  Processing.  The  following  m1n1?wnn  requirements  are  necessary 
prior  to  board  approval  of  TSA  certification  examination: 
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a.  Training  and  qualification  as  a  CI  Special  Agent  LAW  AR  614-200. 
b.  Successful  completion  of  the  basic  TSCM  course  of  instruction  (Phases  I, 
II  and  III),  and  possession  of  the  MOS  ASI  for  TSCM  Special  Agent  (9L  for  WO,  G9 
for  EM,  or  the  equivalent  qualification  for  civilian  agents  (Department  of  the 
Army  Civilians  (DAC))  or  Military  Intelligence  Civilian  Excepted  Career  Program 
(M1CECP) ) . 
c.  Serve  a  probationary  period  of  not  less  than  six  months  under  the  super- 
vision of  a  CTSA. 
d.  Be  subject  to  a  TSCM  Special  Agent  evaluation  (Appendix). 
e.  Be  identified,  in  writing,  as  eligible  for  certification  examination  by 
the  board. 
2-4.   Certification  Board  Actions. 
a.  Provide  and  maintain  minutes  of  board  meetings. 
b.  Provide  the  902d  MI  Gp  a  list  of  TSA  approved  for  certification  testing. 
c.  Submit  to  the  DCSOPS  for  approval  those  TSA  recommended  for  certification 
and  master  status. 
SECTION  II.   PROCEDURES 
2-5.  The  CTSA  Supervisor.  The  CTSA  supervisor  of  an  apprentice  TSA  will  submit 
an  evaluation  of  the  TSA  professional  qualifications  and  progress  through  his 
commander  to  the  TSCM  Program  Manager,  USAINSCOM,  ATTN:   IAOPS-OP-OC,  Ft  Meade, 
MD  20755).  .  Basis  for  the  evaluation  will  be  personal  observation  during  performance 
of  actual  TSCM  services.   Each  CTSA,  who  supervised  the  TSA,  will  submit  a 
written  evaluation  of  his  observations  in  the  format  prescribed  at  Appendix. 
2-6.  The  CTSA  Commander.   The  commander  will  endorse  all  TSA  evaluations  and 
insure  that  such  evaluations  are  forwarded  to  the  INSCOM  TSCM  Program  manager. 
2-7.  The  TSA.  The  TSA  will  work  under  the  supervision  of  a  CTSA/MTSA  for  a 
period  of  six  months.   Upon  completion  of  the  probation  period,  favorable  evalu- 
ation and  certification  board  recommendation,  he  will  undergo  a  written 
and  practical  examination  to  demonstrate  an  acceptable  level  of  TSCM  knowledge 
to  qualify  as  a  CTSA.  An  average  grade  of  70  on  both  the  practical  and  written 
phase  is  required  to  successfully  complete  the  examination.  To  successfully 
accomplish  the  written  and  practical  examinations,  a  basic  understanding  of  the 
following  areas  of  instruction  is  required. 
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a.  Radio  frequency  (RF)  theory  and  application. 
b.  Telephones  and  associated  equipment. 
c.  Intercommunications  systems. 
d.  Intrusion  detection  f.ystems. 
a.  Television  signal  components  and  propagation. 
f.  Physical  security. 
g.  Clandestine  surveillance  equipment  packages. 
h.  Countersurvelllance  equipment  packages. 
i.  Acoustical  security,  including  cover  music  systems. 
j.  Knowledge  of  appropriate  regulations  (Director  of  Central  Intelligence  (DCI) 
procedural  guides  DIAM  50-3,  and  AR  381-14). 
2-8.  TSCM  Certification  Board.  The  board  will  convene,  as  required,  to  receive 
and  review  certification  candidates'  recommendations.  Provide  a  list  of  those 
TSA  eligible  for  examination  to  Counterintelligence  Support  Branch  for  examin- 
ation scheduling  and  notify  the  0CS0PS  for  approval  of  board  actions.  The  board 
will  be  appointed  on  orders  by  the  DCSOPS.  It  will  consist  of  a  minimum  of  three, 
and  a  maximum  of  five  MTSA,  with  the  chairman  being  the  INSCOM  TSCM  Program 
Manager. 
2-9.   902d  MI  Croup.  The  902d  MI  Gp  will  coordinate  with  field  TSCM  elements  for 
the  establishment  of  dates  and  place  for  update  training  and  the  administration 
of  the  certification  examination. 
2-10.  Master  Certification.  The  award  of  master  certification  indicates  the 
attainment  of  exceptional  standards  of  a  CTSA  through  recognized  contributions 
which  enhance  the  overall  TSCM  program. 
a.  Recognizable  contributions  may  include  but  are  not  limited  to  the  following: 
(1)  The  discovery  of  a  technical  surveillance  device,  hazard,  system  and/ 
or  listening  post.   Such  discovery  must  be  attributed  to  the  expertise  of  the  CTSA. 
(2)  The  development  of  a  method  or  technique  which  significantly  enhances 
the  abilities  of  the  INSCOM  TSCM  effort. 
(3)  The  authorship  of  a  concept  which  is  of  such  positive  magnitude 
that  Its  impact  will  upgrade  the  overall  TSCM  program. 
b.  A  CTSA  must  have  five  years  cumulative  experience,  two  of  which  must 
immediately  precede  the  award. 
c.  All  recommendations  for  Master  TSA  status  will  be  submitted  to  the 
TSCM  Program  Manager. 
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APPENDIX 
TSCM  SPECIAL  AGENT  EVALUATION 
1.  Purpose.  Th«  TSA  evaluation  IA  Porm  99-R  ia  designed  to  provide  a  uniform 
yet  flexible  vehicle  whereby  evaluations  will  depict  a  level  of  professionalism 
required  to  meet  the  increasing  demands  of  an  expanding  field.   IA  Form  99-R 
may  be  reproduced  locally,  image  size  8^x11. 
2.  Applicability.  This  form  ia  to  be  used  for  all  TSA  and  reinatatable 
CTSA. 
3.  Policy.  All  TSA  undergoing  a  probationary  period  will  be  evaluated  only 
by  a  CTSA  or  KTSA  supervisor.  An  evaluation  report  will  be  rendered  by  each 
CTSA/KTSA  who  directly  supervises  the  TSA  in  the  conduct  of  TSCM  support.  A 
TSA  will  not  be  considered  for  certification  testing  without  an  evaluation. 
4.  Requirements,   Evaluation  reports  will  be  completed  and  routed  through 
the  local  commander  for  endorsement  to  the  TSCM  Program  Manager  immediately 
upon  completion  of  the  six  month  probation  period. 
5.  Procedures.  Type  all  entries  unless  otherwise  stated. 
a.  Part  I.  To  be  filled  out  by  SI.  This  information  is  essential  for 
the  management  of  TSA  assets  world-wide.  Part  Ia  will  be  fully  completed. 
Part  lb  will  be  fully  completed  the  first  time  the  CTSA/MTSA  completes  the 
form  and  thereafter  only  name  and  changes  are  required. 
b.  Part  II. 
(1)  Part  Ila.  State  inclusive  dates  to  depict  length  of  supervision. 
(2)  Part  lib.  Obscure  nonappropriate  statement. 
(3)  Part  He.  Form  will  be  returned  if  details  are  not  included  for 
a  non-recommendation.  Use  bond  paper  if  continuation  ia  necessary. 
c.  Part  III.  "X"  appropriate  response. 
6.  Disposition.  Mail  completed  forms  to  the  Commander,  USAINSCOM,  ATTN: 
IAOPS-OP-OC,  Ft  Meade,  KD  20755.   The  TSCM  Program  Manager  will  provide  a 
copy  of  the  TSA  evaluation  to  the  Cdr,  Security  Support  Battalion,  902d  Ml 
Group  to  be  used  as  a  training  tool. 
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TSCM     SPECIAL     AGENT     EVALUATION 
I.     The  following  Information  will   be  completed  by  the  SI: 
a.     TSA  IDENTIFICATION 
II. 
NAME:. 
SSN: 
UNIT: 
TDA: 
GRADE: 
DATE  ASSIGNED: 
b.  CTSA  IDENTIFICATION 
NAME:. 
SSN: 
UNIT: 
TOA: 
GRADE: 
DATE  ASSIGNED: 
3  &  C  # 
Para  S  Line  #  Assigned^ 
OOR: 
OEROS : 
CTSA/MTSA  #: 
B  &  C  #: 
Para  &  Line  # 
DOR: 
The  following  Information  will  be  completed  by  the  CTSA: 
a.  HOW  LONG  DID  YOU  SUPERVISE  TSA:   , 
 _ 
(NR  of  Surveys^ 
Preconstructlon 
;  Inspections 
;  Monitors 
b.  I  00/00  NOT  Recommend  TSA  for  CERTIFICATION   
c.  EXPLAIN  IN  DETAIL  A  NON-RECOMMENDATION  AND  RECOMMEND  CORRECTIVE  ACTION
III.   EVALUATION 
ADEQUATE  NOT  ADEQUATE 
1 .  RADIO  FREQUENCY  THEORY         
2.  RADIO  FREQUENCY  EQUIPMENT  APPLICATION 
       
3.  TELEPHONY  THEORY         
4.  TELEPHONY  TEST  EQUIPMENT  APPLICATION         
5.  INTERCOMMUNICATION  SYSTEMS  THEORY  AND  OPERATION         
6.  INTRUSION  DETECTION  SYSTEMS  THEORY 
         . 
 
7.  INSPECTION  OF  INTRUSION  DETECTION  SYSTEM 
       
8.  ACOUSTICAL  SECURITY  THEORY           
9.  ON-SITE  CONDUCT 
10.  CONDUCT  OF  ENTRANCE/EXIT  BRIEFING 
11.  KNOWLEDGE  OF  REGULATIONS 
12.  REPORT  WRITING 
SIGNATURE  OF  CTSA: 
CGMMANOER :           r 
(SIGNATURE  BLOCK)
8  October  1981  USA  IN5COM  Reg  381-5 
The  proponent  for  this  regulation  Is  the  Deputy  Chief  of  Staff, 
Operations.  Users  are  invited  to  send  comments  and  suggested  improve- 
ments on  DA  Form  2028  (Recommended  Changes  to  Publications  and  Blank 
Forms),  to  USAINSCOM.  ATTN:   IA0PS-OP.  Ft  Meade,  MP  20755).   
FOR  THE  COMMANDER: 
OFFICIAL: 
JAMES  W.  SHUFELT 
COL,  GS 
Chief  of  Staff 
dministrative  Officer 
DISTRIBUTION: 
66th  MI  Go  (30  cvs) 
470th  MI  Gp(3  cys) 
500th  MI  Gp  (3  cys) 
501at  MI  Gp  (5  cys) 
650th  MI  Gp  (25  cys) 
902d  MI  Gp  (40  cys) 
USAITIC-PAC(P)  (2  cys) 
HQDA  (DAMI-CIC)  (2  cys) 
ADCSOPS,  OPSEC  (IAOPS-OP-OC)  (10  cys)