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Physical Security Standards by Category of Army Property
Section I
Security overview
3–1. General
a. In this chapter, common types of U.S. Army property are classified in readily understandable categories for quick
reference. Guidance for each category of property listed includes references to the primary directives for management
and accountability of that category of property and minimum security standards to be implemented.
b. Section II of this chapter outlines physical protective, security procedural, and terrorism counteraction measures
for particular categories of property maintained at U.S. Army installations or facilities. The measures are categorized
according to their risk levels established using the risk analysis procedure in DA Pam 190–51. Risk Level I physical
AR 190–51 • 30 September 1993 3
protective and security procedural measures will be treated as minimums. Physical protective and security procedural
measures primarily address threats related to theft of the asset. Additional terrorism counteraction measures address
terrorist threats related to the killing of people or the destruction of assets. Such measures are only included for asset
categories for which they apply.
c. Section III of this chapter outlines minimum required security measures to be implemented for other specified
categories of property. Although these categories of Army property do not require the conduct of risk analysis using
DA Pam 190–51, the principles of risk analysis should be applied and risk factors considered.
d. For those categories of U.S. Army property where perimeter fencing is required as a protective measure, the type
and quantity of fencing, including the height (6 or 7 feet) and whether a top guard or other features are required, will
be based on the judgment of the installation commander and the guidance found in Field Manual (FM) 19–30. Unless
otherwise specified, perimeter fence will meet the requirements of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...