DIPLOMATIC SECURITY SERVICE

Question 1

What determines the security program at a DOS mission overseas?

Answer 1

1. Size of post and staff
2. Sensitivity of operation
3. Threat Level
4. Govt relationships

Question 2

What is the tiered security structure at overseas post?

Answer 2

Normal- Under Chief of Mission

Attack on post- Combatant Commander

Question 3

Tiered Security Structure

Answer 3

Combatant Commander
Host Nation/RSO
RSO/LGF
RSO/MSG

Question 4

Combatant Commader

Answer 4

Senior U.S. Military commander
Responsible for the region

Assist evacuations

Question 5

What is the RSO responsible for?

Answer 5

Classified material security and personnel

Question 6

What is the Host Nation responsible for?

Answer 6

SECURITY

Providing external security for Diplomatic missions

Responds to attacks

Question 7

LGF

Answer 7

Made up of local nationals

Question 8

What is the FSNI?
Former National Investigator

Answer 8

FOREIGN INFO (inside man)

Provides language, culture

Contact with police

Info about security threats

Former host nation law enforcement officer