Property Accountability and Physical Security
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PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY AND PHYSICAL SECURITY
HHD, Engineer Brigade
PROPERTY ACCOUNTABILITY AND PHYSICAL SECURITY
Purpose: to provide a refresher on property accountability and an awareness of Army physical security.
Agenda
Government Property Accountability
Equipment
Sensitive Items
Weapons
Physical Security
Government Property
OCIE
Your personal equipment
Unit/Section Equipment
Tentage, Radios, Vehicles, Anything Green
Vehicle BII
Driver or TC responsible for
Accountability
Clothing Record (DA 3845 and Electronic)
Used for OCIE
Hand Receipt (DA 2062)
Used for equipment
Sensitive Items
Cannot be lost
Report immediately to the chain of command if missing
Comsec equipment
Weapons
Certain Technology
SINCGARS
NBC Alarms, NVG’s
Weapons
Individuals issued arms are responsible for their security at all times.
Each issued weapon will be carried on the person at all times.
Weapons will not be entrusted to the custody of another person.
Pistols will be secured with a lanyard.
AR 190-11
Responsibility
You are responsible for all US Army equipment you sign for.
You can be charged for missing or damaged equipment.
If you lose it, report it!
A field loss can be investigated if reported immediately. You buy it on the showdown.
Physical Security (Defined)
“That part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel, to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material and documents, and to safeguard them against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.”
AR 190-16
What Does That Mean?
Physical security is meant to counter the threat during peace and war.
Threat can range from enemy forces to terrorists to civilian criminals or saboteurs.
How to Practice Physical Security
Limit Access
Secure Equipment
Guards
Locks
Physical Barriers
Fences
Buildings
Access
Military Installations (Armories) will have access control.
Installation Specific
Varies based on Threat.
Conclusion
Secure equipment!
Remember – You signed for it, you own it.
Treat your weapon as if your life depends on it!
Limit access! “Should that person be here?”
