Encl 7_APPENDIX A-INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR COMPLIANCE WITH MCASO.pdf

MCASO 3070.2B

APPENDIX A

A-1 Enclosure (1)

INDIVIDUAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR COMPLIANCE

WITH MCASO 3070.2B

Between ( ) and Commanding Officer (CO), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni

1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is to document individual acknowledgment and understanding of the regulations and requirements for photography aboard MCAS Iwakuni.

2. BACKGROUND. MCAS Iwakuni has undergone a period of transformation that has resulted in a large increase in strategic resources and capabilities.

These factors, combined with MCAS Iwakuni's strategic location within the region has increased our adversaries' interest in the air station.

3. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING. Write your initials in the spaces provided to acknowledge your understanding of the below-listed regulations and requirements.

____a. Sensitive areas of the air station, specifically the flight line and port area (see enclosure (1)) and other posted restricted areas (see enclosure (2)) are designated heightened security areas where photography is prohibited without written permission.

____b. Photography of personnel and vehicle entry/exit points onto the flight line is not permitted.

____c. Photography of critical infrastructure such as main utility lines, communication nodes, force protection structures, fuel farms, magazine storage areas, etc. is not permitted.

____d. Photography of combat aircraft loading area operations or ordnance loading procedures is not permitted.

____e. Photography of flight line, ramps, taxiways, aircraft parking areas, and other movement areas is not permitted.

____f. The use of Unmanned Aerial Systems (commonly referred to as "UAS", "sUAS", "drones", etc.) and Radio-Controlled Aircraft is prohibited for photography of any part of MCAS Iwakuni without written authorization from the CO.

____g. In-car cameras (commonly referred to as "dash-cams", "insurance cams", etc.) must be turned off or covered while aboard MCAS Iwakuni.

____h. Photography, still, or video from taxiing commercial aircraft is prohibited.

____i. Authorized photographs taken within the flight line, port area, and other posted restricted areas are considered Controlled Unclassified

Information and shall not be shared publicly or privately without the written permission of the COs, MCAS Iwakuni, Marine Aircraft Group 12, Carrier Air

MCASO 3070.2B

APPENDIX A

A-2 Enclosure (1)

Wing FIVE/Deputy Carrier Air Wing FIVE, or Fleet Air Wing 31. This includes but is not limited to unofficial emails, text messages, all forms of social media, and any other means of sharing or reproducing the images.

____j. Marine Corps Air Station Order (MCASO) 3070.2B applies to all Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) status personnel, Japan Maritime Self Defense

Force, Japan Air Self Defense Force, Japan Ground Self Defense Force, Master

Labor Contract, Indirect Hire Agreement, non-SOFA contractors and other personnel aboard MCAS Iwakuni. Further, this Order is applicable to conduct aboard MCAS Iwakuni as well as conduct outside of the installation.

Violations of this Order may result in administrative actions and/or criminal penalties.

____k. I shall report any violations of this policy to the MCAS Iwakuni

Security Manager at DSN 315-253-2027 or via email at

MCAS.Iwakuni.SMO@usmc.mil. Failure to report a violation is a violation in and of itself.

4. FINAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. I certify by my signature below that I have read and understand MCASO 3070.2B and the associated requirements.

Print Name: Last, First MI Contact: email/phone

Signature/date: DDMMYYYY mailto:MCAS.Iwakuni.SMO@usmc.mil