AEDCVA16-37 — Modified Closed Area

AEDCVA16-37 governs security controls for a modified closed area, including inspections, prohibited items, electronic devices, and laptop requirements.

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• Publication number: AEDCVA16-37
• Title: MODIFIED CLOSED AREA
• Date: 2025-02-04

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AEDCVA16-37 addresses physical alterations, personnel and personal-article inspections, prohibited items, and reporting violations to Air Force Security. It requires coordination for medical devices and exceptions, a PED Pass for certain laptops, and disabled wireless, GPS, and camera/video capabilities on all laptops.

Topics covered

• Modified closed area security
• Personnel inspections
• Prohibited items
• Electronic device restrictions
• Laptop requirements
• PED Passes

Questions and answers

How are medical devices and exceptions to the electronic-device prohibition handled?

Medical devices or other exceptions or waivers must be coordinated with FSS Industrial Security.

What laptop pass is required for customer company-owned laptops?

Customer company-owned laptops introduced for mission-essential purposes require a Portable Electronic Device (PED) Pass IF connecting to AEDC networks.

What capabilities must be disabled on all laptops?

ALL laptops, including AEDC-owned, must have wireless, GPS, and camera/video capabilities disabled.

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