OPSEC Guide for Defense Contractors.pdf

This document is an Operations Security (OPSEC) Guide for Defense Contractors, developed by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport (NUWCDIVKPT) Security Office. The guide provides comprehensive instructions for defense contractors working with the Navy to protect critical information and prevent unauthorized disclosure. Key requirements include strict controls on electronic devices in government spaces, prohibitions on discussing government operations in public or unencrypted communications, restrictions on posting sensitive information to company websites, and mandatory OPSEC training within 30 days of contract assignment and annually thereafter.

The guide defines OPSEC as a process to identify critical information, assess vulnerabilities, and implement countermeasures to protect sensitive data from adversary intelligence gathering. Contractors must develop OPSEC plans, assign an OPSEC point of contact, and follow guidelines for handling government information, including marking sensitive documents, protecting production schedules, and destroying or returning all government materials at contract termination. The document applies to contractors with long-term or short-term access to Navy facilities, including construction crews, maintenance personnel, and those participating in sensitive operations, with the goal of preventing unintentional disclosure of national security information.