Security of DoD Installations and Resources

This Directive reissues reference a and designates the military commanders authorized to issue regulations for the protection or security of property or places under their command, in accordance with Section 797 of 50 U.S.C. Section 21 of the Internal Security Act of 1950 enclosure 1. Authorizes the publication of DoD 5200.8-R, Physical Security Program, in accordance with reference b, to establish consistent minimum standards for the protection of DoD installations and resources. Replaces references c and d, and incorporates necessary requirements of those DoD issuances into DoD 5200.8-R.