You must receive a defensive foreign travel briefing prior to travel or at least once a year from the Security Office to understand the risks associated with hostile nations or groups during foreign travel. Additionally, if you have been abroad for more than 90 days, you must undergo a security debriefing upon your return. This briefing is a requirement for Department of Defense personnel and other government employees who travel internationally, including contractors. It is part of a security awareness program to protect sensitive information from foreign intelligence threats. The briefing aims to prepare travelers for risks such as capture, interrogation, harassment, entrapment, or exploitation by hostile entities. Summary:
- Must obtain a defensive foreign travel security briefing prior to travel or annually.
- Required security debriefing after travel abroad exceeding 90 days.
- Applies to DoD personnel, government employees, contractors, and similarly cleared individuals.
- The briefing covers risks of foreign intelligence activities and provides countermeasures.
This guidance ensures individuals traveling internationally remain vigilant against foreign intelligence collection efforts and know how to respond to suspicious activities or incidents during travel.
