TSP 310-C , Phase II, OCS TSP 310-C , Phase II, OCS Implement OPSEC

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Terminal Learning Objective Action:Implement Operations Security Measures. Conditions:You have been given AR and a unit OPSEC plan, which includes essential elements of friendly information, indicators, vulnerabilities, and OPSEC measures. Standard:Implement OPSEC measures based on unit indicators and vulnerabilities; protect unit’s essential elements of friendly information against enemy collection efforts and to prevent compromise.

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS References Number TitleDatePara no. AR 530-1Operations Security (OPSEC) Mar 951-5; 3-3, 3-4; 3-5, 3-6, 3-7, 3-8, 4-1, 4-2, 4-4, 4-5, chapter 2; App B, para B-1; C, E, G.

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS SAFETY CONSIDERATIONSNONE RISK ASSESSMENTLOW ENVIRON. CONSIDERATIONS NONE EVALUATIONYES Administrative Notes

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Security & Surprise Operations Security (OPSEC), if properly employed, provides your operations with the security and surprise needed to effectively use your resources for overall mission success

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Enabling Learning Objective 1 Action:Implement the OPSEC process. Conditions:You have received a unit OPSEC plan, which includes essential elements of friendly information, indicators, vulnerabilities, OPSEC measures, and AR Standards:Implement the OPSEC process against the threat to prevent compromise of friendly information.

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS OPSEC Definition Is a process of analyzing friendly actions pursuant to military operations and other activities. Maintains essential secrecy, which is the condition achieved by the denial of critical information to the threat.

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS What is an INDICATOR… Indicators are data derived from open sources or from detectable actions that the threat can piece together or interpret to reach conclusions or official estimates concerning friendly intentions, capabilities or activities. Indicators are observable or discernible

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Types of Indicators Profile: developed from viewpoint of the threat –Patterns: habitual actions –Signatures: equipment, unit size, noise, etc Deviation: provides contrast to normal activity Tip-off: Something that occurs that will make the enemy pay closer attention to you.

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Threat Collection Capabilities Human Intelligence (HUMINT): includes all information derived through human sources not accessible to other collection assets Imagery Intelligence (IMINT): obtain from land, sea, air, and space platforms & airborne collection Signals Intelligence (SIGINT): collection, evaluation, analysis, integration, and interpretation of information from intercepted electromagnetic emissions. Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT): is scientific and technical intelligence obtained by quantitative and qualitative analysis of data (technical sensors)

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Define OPSEC Measures OPSEC measures are methods and means to gain and maintain essential secrecy about critical information & to deny the threat friendly information. Action Control: eliminates indicators. Select what action to undertake, decide whether or not to execute actions, or impose restraints on actions. Countermeasures: –Diversions –Camouflage –Concealment. –Jamming. –Deception

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS OPSEC: 5 Steps Identify critical information –What needs protection? Conduct an analysis of threats –Identify OPSEC vulnerabilities Conduct an analysis of vulnerabilities –Identify OPSEC measures for each vulnerability Perform Risk Assessment –What is the risk to the mission if the OPSEC measure does not work? Apply appropriate countermeasures –Implement those measures that require immediate action

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Implement OPSEC Applies to any plan, operation, program, project or activity Is continuous Are command directed, soldier executed * The 5 steps of OPSEC are not followed in any particular sequence.

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Check on Learning: ELO #1 Question: What is the definition of OPSEC? Answer: Is a process of analyzing friendly actions pursuant to military operations and other activities.

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Check on Learning: ELO #1 Question: What is an indicator? Answer: Indicators are data derived from open sources or from detectable actions that the threat can piece together or interpret to reach conclusions or official estimates concerning friendly intentions, capabilities or activities.

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Check on Learning: ELO #1 Question: How many step in the OPSEC process: Answer: Identify critical information Conduct an analysis of threats Conduct an analysis of vulnerabilities Perform Risk Assessment Apply appropriate countermeasures

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Enabling Learning Objective 2 Action:Define OPSEC review, assessment and survey. Conditions:You have received a unit OPSEC plan, which includes essential elements of friendly information, indicators, vulnerabilities, OPSEC measures, and AR Standards:Define OPSEC review, assessment and survey IAW AR

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS OPSEC Review An evaluation of a document to ensure protection of sensitive or critical information.

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS OPSEC Assessment Is an analysis of an operation, activity, exercise, or support function to determine the overall OPSEC posture and to evaluate the degree of compliance of subordinate organizations with the published OPSEC plan or OPSEC program.

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS OPSEC Survey Is a method to determine if there is adequate protection of critical information during planning, preparations, execution, and post-execution phases of any operation or activity. It analyzes all associated functions to identify sources of information, what they disclose, and what can be derived from the information.

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Check on Learning Question: What are the 4 threat collection capabilities? Answer: Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT)

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Check on Learning Question: Are profile, deviation & tip-off the three Indicators? Yes or No Answer: Yes

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Check on Learning Question: What is the definition of OPSEC assessment? Answer: Is an analysis of an operation, activity, exercise, or support function to determine the overall OPSEC posture and to evaluate the degree of compliance of subordinate organizations with the published OPSEC plan or OPSEC program.

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Summary 1.Implement the OPSEC process. 2.Define OPSEC review, assessment and survey

TSP 301-C , Phase II, OCS Conclusion If known by the threat, what actions in what time frame could provide them with our capabilities, intentions, and vulnerabilities? Effective OPSEC will reduce this risk – use its tenent is all military operations.

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