ELLSWORTHAFBI10-701 — Operations Security (opsec)/ Signature Management (sm)

ELLSWORTHAFBI10-701 governs the 28th Bomb Wing Operations Security and Signature Management program, including its responsibilities and guidelines.

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  • Publication number: ELLSWORTHAFBI10-701
  • Title: OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)/ SIGNATURE MANAGEMENT (SM)
  • Date: 2023-07-19

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The publication explains OPSEC’s five-step process for protecting critical or sensitive information and defines duties for OPSEC managers, coordinators, commanders, Public Affairs, and personnel. Compliance is mandatory, including recurring training, annual evaluations, information-release coordination, and reporting of unauthorized disclosures.

Applies to: It applies to all 28th Bomb Wing (BW) personnel and establishes responsibilities and guidelines for conducting the 28 BW Operations Security (OPSEC) program.

Topics covered

  • Operations Security
  • Signature Management
  • Critical information protection
  • OPSEC coordinator training
  • Information-release review
  • Content vulnerability analysis

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of OPSEC under ELLSWORTHAFBI10-701?

The purpose of OPSEC is to identify, evaluate and protect critical or sensitive information, relating to the 28 BW daily and wartime activities. (paragraph 1)

What can happen if personnel fail to comply with OPSEC guidance?

Failure to comply with parent and local OPSEC guidance could result in punishment under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) or civil equivalent. (paragraph 1)

How often must Signature Managers evaluate the shredding guidance?

Evaluate (at a minimum, annually) the effectiveness of the Wing Commander’s guidance for 100% shredding of all internally generated paperwork. (paragraph 2)

What qualifications must unit OPSEC coordinators have?

Coordinators must have two years on station retainability and E4 or O-2 at a minimum. (paragraph 2)

When must unit OPSEC coordinators complete their required training?

Complete required OPSEC coordinator training (OPSE-1301) within 90 days of appointment and forward completion documentation to the wing OPSEC SMs. (paragraph 2)

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