159.3—Definitions.
Unless otherwise noted, these terms and their definitions are for the purpose of this part.
Area of combat operations. An area of operations designated as such by the Secretary of Defense for the purpose of this part, when enhanced coordination of PSCs working for U.S.G. agencies is required.
Contingency operation. A military operation that is either designated by the Secretary of Defense as a contingency operation or becomes a contingency operation as a matter of law (10 U.S.C. 101(a)(13) ). It is a military operation that: a. Is designated by the Secretary of Defense as an operation in which members of the Armed Forces are or may become involved in military actions, operations, or hostilities against an enemy of the United States or against an opposing force; or b. Is created by definition of law. Under 10 U.S.C. 101(a)(13)(B), a contingency operation exists if a military operation results in the (1) call-up to (or retention on) active duty of members of the uniformed Services under certain enumerated statutes (10 U.S.C. 688, 12301(a), 12302, 12304, 12305, 12406, or 331-335); and (2) the call-up to (or retention on) active duty of members of the uniformed Services under any other (non-enumerated) provision of law during war or national emergency declared by the President or Congress. These may include humanitarian or peacekeeping operations or other military operations or exercises.
Contractor. The contractor, subcontractor, grantee, or other party carrying out the covered contract.
Covered contract. A DoD contract for performance of services in an area of contingency operations or a contract of a non-DoD Federal agency for performance of services in an area of combat operations, as designated by the Secretary of Defense;
A subcontract at any tier under such a contract; or
A task order or delivery order issued under such a contract or subcontract.
Also includes contracts or subcontracts funded under grants and sub-grants by a Federal agency for performance in an area of combat operations as designated by the Secretary of Defense. Excludes temporary arrangements entered into by non-DoD contractors or grantees for the performance of private security functions by individual indigenous personnel not affiliated with a local or expatriate security company. Such arrangements must still be in compliance with local law.
Private security functions. Activities engaged in by a contractor under a covered contract as follows:
(1)
Guarding of personnel, facilities, designated sites, or property of a Federal agency, the contractor or subcontractor, or a third party. 1
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Footnote(s): 1 Contractors performing private security functions are not authorized to perform inherently governmental functions. In this regard, they are limited to a defensive response to hostile acts or demonstrated hostile intent.
(2)
Any other activity for which personnel are required to carry weapons in the performance of their duties. For the DoD, DoDI Instruction 3020.41, “Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany the U.S. Armed Forces,” 2 prescribes policies related to personnel allowed to carry weapons for self defense.
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Footnote(s): 2 Available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/302041p.pdf.
PSC. During contingency operations “PSC” means a company employed by the DoD performing private security functions under a covered contract. In a designated area of combat operations, the term “PSC” expands to include all companies employed by U.S.G. agencies performing private security functions under a covered contract.
PSC personnel. Any individual performing private security functions under a covered contract.