DEPARTMENT  OF  THE  AIR  FORCE  ESC  REGULATION  23-12 
HO   Electronic  Security  Command 
San  Antonio,  TX  702*3-5000  a  March  1985 
Organization  and  Mlaalon—  Field 
ESC  PERSONNEL  SUPPORT  TO  NSA  ACTIVITIES  (U) 
(FOUO)  This  regulation  states  the  responsibilities  and  support  of  the  HO  ESC  staff  (reference  attachment 
1)  and  ESC  parent-unit  commanders  in  supporting  ESC  personnel  assigned  to  NSA  field  activities.  This 
Includes  squadrons,  operating  locations  (OLs)  and  detachments.  This  regulation  does  not  apply  to  Air 
Force  Reserve  units. 
1.      (U)  ReaponalbMties: 
a.  (U)  HQ  ESC/XPM  will: 
(1)  (U)  Assign  ESC  support  elements  to  the  appropriate  Intermediate  headquarters  or 
designated  ESC  operational  unit. 
(2)  (U)  Upgrade  large  NSA-controiled  OLs  to  detachment  status. 
(3) 
b.  (U)  ESC  parent-unit  commanders  will: 
(1)  (FOUO)  Conduct  a  semiannual  staff  support  visit  to  NSA-controlled  squadron,  OL,  or 
detachment: 
(a)  (U)  Coordinate  each  visit  with  the  onsite  NSA  chief  for  concurrence. 
(b)  (U)  Avoid  intrusion  Into  the  NSA  operation  onsite. 
(c)  (FOUO)  Not  exercise  operational  control  (and  normally,  neither  effectiveness  report- 
ing nor  indorsing  roles)  over  personnel  assigned  to  NSA-supported  squadrons,  OLs,  or  detachments. 
(2)  (U)  During  the  visit,  determine  adequacy  of  support  (such  as  housing,  messing,  pay,  CBPO, 
etcetera)  being  provided  to  the  squadron,  OL,  or  detachment  (see  attachment  1): 
(a)  (U)  When  possible,  resolve  support  matters  with  the  host. 
(b)  (U)  When  necessary,  report  those  instances  of  inadequate  support  to  HQ  ESC/'CS  for 
resolution. 
(3)  (U)  Identify,  document,  and  report  to  HQ  ESC/DP  any  instances  of  ESC  military  personnel 
and  reservist  utilization  and  assignment  which  appear  contrary  to  Air  Force  career-management  and 
personnel-management  directives. 
(4)  (FOUO)  Within  10  days  of  each  visit  to  the  NSA-controlled  squadron,  OL,  or  detachment, 
provide  HQ  ESC/CS  and  appropriate  functional  n.&jor  staff  office  5  message  report  of  visit  findings  in- 
dicating: 
Supersedes  ESCR  23-12,  26  November  19SC.  (See  signature  page  for  summary  of  changes.) 
No  of  Printed  Pages:    4 
OPR:     XPMMO  (Carolyn  Ward) 
Approved  by:     William  J.  Thornton 
Editor.    Jane  L.  Weddie 
Distribution:     F;  X:  AFISC/DAP  (1);  HQ  USAF/MPMO  (1):  AUL'LDEA  (1);  ESA/CC  (1);  ESE/CC  (1);  ESP/CC 
(1):  ESS/CC  (1):  6903  ESG/CC  (1):6920  ESG/CC  (2):  6981  ESS/CC  (2):  6940  ESW/CC  (2):  6922  ESS/CC  (1):  6924 
ESS/CC  (1);  3480  TCHTQ/TTKC  (1);  OL-FW,  6981  ESS  (1);  OL-FO,  HQ  ESE  (1) 
CLASSIF!ED  BY:     USAFlNTEL  2CT««€  AND 
MEMORANDUM  OF  AGREEMENT  BETWEEN 
USAFE  AND  USAFSS.  28  NOVEMBER  1976. 
DECLASSIFY  ON  ORIGINATING  AGENCVS 
DETERMINATION  REQUIRED
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(a)  (U)  Adequacy  of  support  observed. 
(b)  (U)  Support  problems  resolved. 
(c)  (U)  Support  problems  needing,  HQ  ESC  assistance. 
(d)  (U)  Noted  instances  of  assignments  contrary  to  Air  Force  career  or  personnel 
management  directives  which  appear  to  require  coordination  or  resolution  with  HQ  NSA  officials. 
(5)  (U)  Ensure  adequate  recognition  of  ESC  personnel  thru  Its  Interna!  and  public  functions 
according  to  AFR  180-1.  Clear  mission-related  stories  with  HQ  ESC/PA,  thru  channels,  before  publication 
or  release.  The  unit  commander  will  appoint,  in  writing,  an  NCO  or  officer  to  carry  out  Public  Affairs  tasks 
and  responsibilities  as  an  additional  duty. 
(6)  (U)  Appoint,  on  orders,  the  senior  officer  on  duty  with  the  detachment  as  the  commander 
or  designate  in  writing  the  OL's  senior  ESC  member  as  the  chief  or  QIC  for  all  matters  outside  the  NSA 
operational  sphere.  These  matters  Include  military  discipline,  AF  standards,  assigning  additional  duties 
and  details,  maintaining  an  open  problem-solving  and  grievance  channel,  and  explaining  policy  or 
changes  which  affect  military  personnel.  The  parent-unit  ESC  unit  commander  will  advise  the  detach- 
ment commander  or  OL  chief  that  the  detachment  commander  or  OL  chief  reports  to  the  parent-units 
commander  for  all  such  matters  and  will  seek  the  parent-unit  commander's  assistance  when  necessary. 
c.      (U)  Functional  major  staff  officers  will: 
(1)  (U)  Upon  receiving  all  visiting  unit-commanoer  reports,  take  corrective  action  to  resolve 
any  discrepancy  problem: 
(a)  (U)  Coordinate  appropriate  career-management  findings  with  HO  NSA  for  possible 
resolution. 
(b)  (U)  Ensure  that  the  unit  commander  is  informed  on  corrective  actions  taken  and  that 
NSA  adjustments  are  made. 
(2)  (U)  Advise  the  Command  Section  of  problems  encountered  in  resolving  matters  reported 
by  the  unit  commanders. 
(3)  (U)  Maintain  visit  reports  and  followup  records. 
2.      (U)  Reports  Required.  The  reports  required  by  this  regulation  are  exempt  from  assignment  of  a 
reports-control  symbol  according  to  AFR  17&-7,  paragraph  1-7(4).  29  November  1976. 
FOR  THE  COMMANDER 
R.  C.  D1EKMEIER,  Lt  Col,  USAF  1  Attachment 
Director  of  Administration  ESC  Personnel  Support  to  NSA  Activities  <U) 
SUMMARY  OF  CHANGES 
(U)  Revision  updates  regulation,  deletes  HO  ESC/CF  support,  and  adds  HO  ESC/PA  support  (atch  1,  pa'a 
h).
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ESC  PERSONNEL  SUPPORT  TO  NSA  ACTIVITIES  (U) 
(U)  In  addition  to  the  guidance  given  In  the  basic  regulation,  the  following  are  areas  of  support  which  may 
be  required  from  the  parent  staff: 
a.  (U)  DP; 
(1)  (U)  GSU-P  support,  AFM  30-130,  Volume  II,  as  required;  Social  Actions,  APR  30-2,  as  re- 
quired. 
(2)  (U)  Parent  units  must  ensure  adequate  logistic,  administrative,  and  personnel  support  are 
provided  to  ESC  reservists. 
b.  (U)  LQ.  On  the  first  visit,  determines  the  necessity  for  an  APR  11-4  agreement  or  an  interservice 
support  agreement.  If  necessary,  the  support-agreement  monitor  of  the  parent  ESC  unit  will  assist  the 
squadron,  OL,  or  detachment  in  negotiating  the  agreement. 
c.  (U)  IQ: 
(1)  (U)  Parent  units  must  include  the  NSA  squadrons,  OLs,  or  detachments  In  their  accident- 
prevention  program  plans  and  establish  ground-safety  procedures  (AFR  127-2/ESC  Sup  1). 
(2)  (U)  Parent  units  must  Include  accident  and  exposure  data  for  the  squadrons,  OLs,  or 
detachments  in  their  monthly  RCS:  HAF-!GF(M)7113  report  (AFR  127-4/ESC  Sup  1). 
(3)  (U)  Parent  units  must  ensure  that  all  accidents  experienced  by  the  squadron,  OL,  or 
detachment  personnel  are  properly  reported  according  to  AFR  127-4.  Parent  units  should  receive  and 
review  accident  reports  Involving  the  squadron,  OL,  or  detachment  personnel  and  any  Air  Force  equip- 
ment. 
(4)  (U)  Ground-safety  personnel  of  parent  units  should  generally  serve  as  a  point  of  contact 
for  the  squadrons,  OLs,  or  detachments  on  Air  Force  safety  matters  If  they  do  not  have  this  service  pro- 
vided by  a  nearby  Air  Force  installation.  Parent  unit  safety  personnel  should  be  ready  to  provide  advice, 
assistance,  and  general  guidance  on  any  Air  Force  safety  matters  as  the  r\&eC  arises. 
d.  (U)  IN: 
(1)  (U)  Ensures  that  the  squadron  or  detachment  commander  or  OL  chief  obtains  indoctrina- 
tion and  debriefing  agreements  (DD  Form  1847,  Sensitive  Compartmented  Information— Indoctrination 
Acknowledgement,  and  DD  Form  1848,  Sensitive  Compartmented  Information— Termination 
Acknowledgement)  for  newly  assigned  or  departing  personnel  (USAFINTEL  201-1,  paragraphs  13-35  ani 
13-51). 
(2)  (U)  Provides  personnel  status  changes  and  behavioral  data  to  the  parent  unit  and  HC 
ESC/IN  (USAFINTEL  201-1,  chapter  13). 
(3)  (U)  Ensures  that  command  personnel  are  reindoctrinated  every  2  years  (USAFINTEL  201-1. 
paragraph  13-36). 
(4)  (U)  Assists,  as  appropriate,  in  obtaining  necessary  forms  for  the  5-year  reinvestigation 
bringup  (BU)  (USAFINTEL  201-1,  paragraph  13-I2b). 
NOTE:    (U)  Local  CBPO  provides  names  of  personnel  requiring  a  BU  approximately  6  months  before  the 
suspense  date  for  receipt  of  forms  at  this  headquarters. 
(5)  (U)  Responds  to  inquiries  from  this  headquarters  relating  to  personnel  security. 
e.  (U)  DA.  Parent  units  must  ensure  that  the  host  is  providing  adequate  support  in  the  following 
areas: 
(1)     (U)  Distribution  of  official  mail  thru  the  Base  Information  Transfer  System  (BITS).
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(2)  (U)  Facilities  for  delivering  persona!  mail  (AFR  182-1.  Volume  1). 
(3)  (U)  Courier  service  (provided  by  ARFCOS  detachment)  (AFRs  182-14  and  182-25). 
(4)  (U)  Opportunity  tor  personnel  to  attend  an  effective  writing  course  If  conducted  (AFP  13-1). 
(5)  (U)  Orders  breakout  for  TDY  orders  to  each  squadron,  OL.  or  detachment  (AFR  10-7/ESC 
Sup  1). 
(6)  (U)  Forms  requisitioning  and  management  (AFR  7-1/ESC  Sup  1  or  ESCR  7-1  and  AFR 
9-2/ESC  Sup  1). 
(7)  (U)  Documentation  management  (AFR  12-1  and  AFMs  12-20  and  12-50). 
(8)  (U)  Documentation  training  (AFR  12-60  and  AFP  12-61). 
f.  (U)  DO.  Parent  units  must  advise  the  squadrons.  OLs,  and  detachments  of  DEFCON  changes 
occurring  in  their  theater  of  operations.  Exceptions  may  be  granted  for  squadrons.  OLs,  and  detachments 
supporting  a  theater  authority  who  receives  notification  for  that  authority.  Authority:  Emergency  Actions 
Procedures,  USAF. 
g.  (U)  AC.  Parent  units  will  program,  budget,  and  fund  thru  appropriate  Air  Force  channels  (or  ar- 
range thru  AFR  11-4  support  agreement)  for  Air  Force  departmental  support  requirements,  such  as 
medical  support  travel,  local  Air  Force  training,  administrative  affairs,  housing,  iegal  affairs.  Social  Ac- 
tions programs,  welfare,  morale,  recreation,  and  other  base  operating  support.  AC  will  ensure  that  fund- 
ing Is  included  in  operating  budgets  and  will  centrally  fund  and  issue  fund  citations  for  emergency-leave 
requirements  (MAC  airlift  charges)  and  NCO  Academy  and  Leadership  School  participation. 
h.  (U)  PA.  PA  will  provide  guidance  and  support  for  unit  Public  Affairs  initiatives  and  be  available 
for  any  emergency  assistance  needed  by  the  unit.