# Private Security Contractors (PSCs) Operating in Contingency Operations, Combat Operations or Other Significant Military Operations
> **Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System** · Final rule. · Published 2011-08-11 · Effective 2011-09-12 · 76 FR 49650
## Document
- **Document number:** 2011-20239
- **Category:** dfars-acquisition
- **Sub-agency:** Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations System
- **Federal Register citation:** 76 FR 49650
- **CFR reference:** 32 CFR 159
- **Publication date:** 2011-08-11
- **Effective date:** 2011-09-12
- **DOD docket:** DOD-2008-OS-0125/RIN 0790-AI38
## Abstract

This Rule establishes policy, assigns responsibilities and provides procedures for the regulation of the selection, accountability, training, equipping, and conduct of personnel performing private security functions under a covered contract during contingency operations, combat operations or other significant military operations. It also assigns responsibilities and establishes procedures for incident reporting, use of and accountability for equipment, rules for the use of force, and a process for administrative action or the removal, as appropriate, of PSCs and PSC personnel. For the Department of Defense, this Rule supplements DoD Instruction 3020.41, "Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany the U.S. Armed Forces," which provides guidance for all DoD contractors operating in contingency operations. This Rule was published as an Interim Final Rule on July 17, 2009 because there was insufficient policy and guidance regulating the actions of DoD and other governmental PSCs and their movements in operational areas. This Rule ensures compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to Inherently Governmental functions, and ensures proper performance by armed contractors.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2011/08/11/2011-20239/private-security-contractors-pscs-operating-in-contingency-operations-combat-operations-or-other)
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