scope:

Purpose. To implement physical security policy and procedures for the Office of the Judge Advocate General (OJAG) and Naval Legal Service Command (NLSC) commands and activities, including NLSC court facilities. A secure environment, free from the threat of physical harm and intimidation, is essential for NLSC mission accomplishment. Reference (a) provides guidance and requirements for the Navy's physical security and law enforcement program. Reference (b) directs that Commanding Officers shall require personnel to be instructed and trained in all applicable safety precautions and procedures, that those precautions and procedures are complied with, and that personnel, equipment, material and documents are safeguarded. In accordance with reference (c), this instruction provides additional security requirements designed to detect, deter and defeat the most likely security threats to certain NLSC facilities providing client/customer-centric legal services. This new instruction is a complete revision of the previous instruction and must be reviewed in its entirety. Major changes are summarized below.

a. This instruction provides physical security standards and/or best practices for OJAG and NLSC activities and facilities, with or without court facilities.

b. This instruction includes a program organizational chart, sample placard, sample visitor log, sample visitor badges, sample quarterly report, and sample waiver request. It also includes a revised guide for risk assessments

c. This instruction eliminates annual certification and "tier" ratings for courthouses and courtrooms. It establishes a minimum security posture and requirements for certain NLSC activities and, for military justice proceedings, risk assessments and corresponding security plans.

d. This instruction defines roles and responsibilities of OJAG and NLSC personnel.

e. This instruction streamlines and clarifies the completion of initial risk assessments, as well as the routing of security plans, quarterly physical security reports and waiver requests.