scope:

Scope and Applicability.

This instruction applies to all personnel, assigned to all Budget Submitting Office (BSO) 18 and activities. Nothing in this instruction must be construed as authority to implement security policies that are contrary to higher authority. Commanders at all levels are responsible for compliance and implementation of the PSP within their area of responsibility. The effectiveness of the security programs depends on the importance given to the program by leadership at all levels.

Purpose.

This instruction establishes the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery's (BUMED) Personnel Security Program (PSP). Enclosure (1) is the BUMED PSP.

a. References (a) through (x), establish procedural guidance to effectively protect personnel, technology, and equipment within the BUMED enterprise.

b. The PSP provides guidance under the Department of the Navy (DON) PSP, which implements reference (n) and updates all command level relevant security policies in compliance with the higher authority associated policies and procedures.

c. This instruction ensures the effectiveness and uniformity in the application of the PSP policies throughout the enterprise. PSP applies to all personnel employed and/or assigned to BUMED including military, civilian, and on-site contractor personnel.

d. The PSP is in compliance with reference (a). Questions regarding command implementation must be referred to the BUMED PSP Manager via the Navy Medicine Echelon 3 Security Managers.