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. The guide provides comprehensive security guidelines for contractors working with the Navy, focusing on protecting critical information from potential adversaries. Key requirements include strict controls on electronic devices in government spaces, prohibitions on discussing government operations in public or unencrypted communications, and restrictions on posting sensitive information to company websites or social media.

The document outlines specific OPSEC training requirements, mandating initial training within 30 days of assignment and annual refresher training thereafter. Contractors with long-term or short-term access to Navy facilities must follow detailed security protocols, including protecting critical information, maintaining individual training records, and developing OPSEC plans. The guide emphasizes the importance of identifying and mitigating potential indicators that could be exploited by adversary intelligence systems, with a focus on maintaining essential secrecy about military operations, personnel, equipment, and activities.