NAVCOMTELCOMINST 3070.1

IG - 21 Dec 92
Subj:
OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) PROGRAM
Ref:
(a) SECNAVINST 3070.1
(b) OPNAVINST 3070.1A
Encl:
(1) Navy OPSEC Posture Assessment Report Format

1. Purpose. To publish an implementing instruction for the OPSEC program throughout the Naval Computer and Telecommunications Command (NAVCOMTELCOM).

2. Scope. References (a) and (b) delineate Department of the Navy (DON) guidelines for operations security, operations security measures, and minimum criteria for operations security programs.

3. Discussion. An effective OPSEC program is essential to the proper protection of personnel, critical assets, and the effective accomplishment of the mission. This program must be managed by highly motivated individuals and supported by all members in the command.

4. Responsibilities

5. Policy. OPSEC is a command responsibility. Essential secrecy for DON intentions, capabilities, and current activities shall be preserved by using OPSEC measures prior to, during, and after service operations with other activities. The principal focus of effort shall be on anticipating and using to advantage, or eliminating OPSEC vulnerabilities. The OPSEC goal is to ensure the way we do business in NAVCOMTELCOM enhances our security posture while denying to the adversary useful information.

6. Action. Commanding officers/officers-in-charge shall evaluate their operations security program and ensure compliance with references (a) and (b) and this instruction. Chapters III NAVCOMTELCOMINST 3070.1 and IV to reference (b) provide general guidelines for training and planning. OPSEC surveys will be accomplished in accordance with Chapter V of reference (b).

7. Annual Reporting Requirements. Reference (b) requires each activity to complete an annual review and evaluation of OPSEC procedures. Enclosure (1) provides format and guidance. Report must be provided to NAVCOMTELCOM by 1 August of each calendar year, reflecting the command's OPSEC posture as of 30 June of that year.


/s/K. L. LAUGHTON


Distribution:

SNDLFG2Naval Computer and Telecommunications Stations and NAVCOMMSTA Stockton
FG6Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Stations
FE4Security Group Activity (Adak only)
FG3Communication Unit, Marquette only
FL4NARDAC (San Francisco only)
NAVEMSCEN
NAVTELSYSIC


NAVY OPSEC POSTURE ASSESSMENT REPORT FORMAT


NAVY OPSEC POSTURE ASSESSMENT REPORT FORMAT

1. Overview. Summarize the overall OPSEC posture of the command. Highlight strengths and weaknesses that will be addressed in greater detail in following paragraphs.


Enclosure (1)