MISSION
The Physical Security Section is the lead for HQMC in implementing antiterrorism and force protection programs. The section conducts Preliminary Inquiries, Physical Security Surveys, coordinates the installation of alarm systems and serves as the HQMC Liaison to the Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA).
PHYSICAL SECURITY. The HQMC Physical Security manager is
responsible for all physical security matters within the NCR. The
HQMC Physical Security Manager provides:
• Physical Security Surveys
• Restricted Area Accreditations
• Security guidance for NCR renovations and new construction.
• Alarm system support
• Access control requirements
• Key and lock program support
• Protected Distribution Systems support/installation
• Emergency lockout support (doors & safes)
For more information contact at Physical Security Section: (703) 614-2305.
INSPECTIONS. Information and Personnel Security Assessment
inspections will be conducted annually for all HQMC Staff
agencies, per the provisions of MCO P5510.18 and Security
Managers’ Note 05-08. For more information contact ARS: (703) 614-2320.
PERSONNEL SECURITY. Staff Agency/Activity security
coordinators are responsible for determining individual access
requirements within their respective department based on billet
and need-to-know. The Electronic Questionnaire for Investigation
Processing (eQIP) must be used in those cases where an individual has not held a clearance at that level or is in need of the requiredperiodic reinvestigation. Secret access requires an investigation every 10 years. Top Secret access requires an investigation every 5 years. Final determination for clearance is made by the DoN Central Adjudication Facility (DONCAF). The HQMC Information and Personnel Security SOP dated 7 July 2009 provides more information on submission procedures and requirements, and is available, at: http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/ar/ARS/ARSB/index.htm
Information and Personnel Security: (703) 614-3609
PRELIMINARY INQUIRIES. Notify the Staff Agency/
Activity Security Coordinator immediately upon the discovery
of any possible compromise of classified information. Staff
Agency/Activity Security Coordinator will coordinate with the
HQMC Security Manager for appropriate action to include a
Preliminary Inquiry, if deemed necessary to determine the extent of the compromise and make recommendations to the Deputy Commandant/Director for corrective action.
HQMC Security Manager: (703) 614-3609
TRAINING. To ensure security training is available to all
personnel, annual training requirements will be satisfied by
completing the computer-based training program available on
the HQMC Security Training webpage. To complete the annual
security training, individuals should visit this page at:
http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/ar/ARS/ARSB/HQMCTraining.htm
Individuals are required to send a confirmation e-mail upon
completion of their training to their respective Security
Coordinator. The goal is 100 percent completion annually. You
must complete each module and print the certificates provided.
Give these certificates to the Agency/Activity Security Coordinator who will ensure you receive credit for the training completed. ARS: (703) 614-3609.
VISITOR ACCESS CONTROL. ARS is the lead agent for all Marine Corps “VIP” visitors to the Navy Annex and Pentagon. The term “VIP” is defined as any person or persons conducting business with Marine Corps General Officers or members of the Senior Executive Service. ARS also coordinates access and special badge requirements for Special Projects Directorate (GOS, BGSOC, and SgtMaj Symposium) and CMC Protocol Office (Special Guest, Senators, Congressmen, SecDef, SecNav, and other VIPs). While ARS will coordinate VIP parking and access to the Pentagon Reservation, the hosting Staff Agency/Activity is responsible for escorting the VIP and any accompanying personnel. Individuals escorting visitors should coordinate with the Personnel Security Section, Pentagon, Room 2A288A, (703) 614-3609, prior to the arrival of the visitor. For the proper procedures for escorting visitors to the Pentagon Reservation, refer to the Information and Personnel Security Standing Operating Procedure.
To prevent the unnecessary delay of VIPs at access control points, it is recommended the below information be provided to the HQMC Parking Control Officer (ARS) at (703) 614-2122 or 695-0570, or send via email to the “SMB HQMC ARS PARKING” mailbox at least 72 hours in advance of the anticipated visit:
(1) Agency/Command
(2) Visitors Name and Title
(3) Date and time of visit
(4) Vehicle License Plate number, if available
(5) Agency/Command POC/Escort
Time sensitive VIP visits (those that will take place within 24 hours) should be coordinated via telephone rather than email.
HQMC Parking Control:
(703) 695-0570 or (703) 919-2447.