Physical Security

At a glance..

This field manual (FM) sets forth guidance for all personnel responsible for physical security. It is the basic reference for training security personnel. It is intended to be a “one-stop” physical security source for the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of the Army (DA), and other proponents and agencies of physical security.

The details..

Physical Security is a field manual published by the Department of the Army that sets forth guidance for all personnel responsible for physical security. The book offers an integrated approach to protecting people, equipment and property from potential threats through prevention and protection strategies.

The manual outlines design approaches to consider when developing protective measures against vehicle bombs, exterior attack with standoff weapons or forced entry into buildings or facilities. Additionally it discusses various types of lighting needed for effective physical security along with electronic intrusion detection sensors both interiorly and externally.

Access control methods are discussed including designated restricted areas; employee screening; identification system; duress code; access-control rosters; methods of control over packages personal property vehicles etc.; tactical environment considerations; lock & key systems installation & maintenance are covered too.

In addition there are chapters on communications miscellaneous equipment military working dogs crisis management plan office security measures intelligence counterintelligence threat analysis resource management vulnerability assessment executive protection measures bombs evacuation drills search techniques etc.