LITTLEROCKAFBI10-701 — Operations Security (opsec)

LITTLEROCKAFBI10-701 governs the OPSEC process and its integration into Air Force plans, operations, and support activities.

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  • Publication number: LITTLEROCKAFBI10-701
  • Title: OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC)
  • Date: 2023-01-20

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It identifies, evaluates, and protects critical or sensitive information through a continuous five-step process to reduce vulnerabilities. It assigns OPSEC duties, requires education and training, annual reporting, coordination, reviews, and integration into plans and operations.

Applies to: This instruction applies to all 19th Airlift Wing units, mission partners, tenant units and contractors assigned to, or visiting Little Rock AFB (LRAFB).

Topics covered

  • OPSEC process
  • Critical information
  • Operational Signatures
  • OPSEC education and training
  • Critical Information and Indicator Lists
  • OPSEC reviews
  • Contract documents

Questions and answers

What is the purpose of OPSEC at the 19th Airlift Wing?

The purpose of OPSEC is to identify, evaluate and protect critical or sensitive information, relating to the 19 AW daily and wartime activities. (paragraph 1)

What happens 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 UCMJ or civil equivalent. (paragraph 1)

What grades are required for the primary and alternate OPSEC Signature Managers?

Appoint in writing a primary OPSEC Signature Manager (OSM) at grades no lower than O-3, E-7 or GS-12 and an alternate OSM at grades no lower than O-1, E-6 or GS-9 from the 19 AW/XP office. (paragraph 2)

What must OPSEC training include?

Training will consist of an introduction to the OPSEC Process, the definition of OPSEC and its purpose, identifying critical information, understanding one’s role in protecting critical information, and a basic overview of adversarial threats to the Air Force’s critical information. (paragraph 2)

When must a unit appointment letter be updated and provided to the 19 AW OSM?

Ensure each unit’s appointment letter is updated and provided to the 19 AW OSM (19 AW/XP) within 15 workdays of appointment and member has received training within 90 days of appointment as outlined in AFI 10-701, Chapter 4. (paragraph 2)

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