2021 US Code
Title 22 - Foreign Relations and Intercourse
Chapter 58 - Diplomatic Security
Subchapter IV - Diplomatic Security Program
Sec. 4866 - Security training for personnel assigned to a high risk, high threat post
| 22 U.S.C. § 4866 (2021) |
| §4866. Security training for personnel assigned to a high risk, high threat post |
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(a) In general
Individuals assigned permanently to or who are in long-term temporary duty status as designated by the Secretary of State at a high risk, high threat post shall receive security training described in subsection (b) on a mandatory basis in order to prepare such individuals for living and working at such posts. (b) Security training describedSecurity training referred to in subsection (a)— (1) is training to improve basic knowledge and skills; and (2) may include— (A) an ability to recognize, avoid, and respond to potential terrorist situations, including a complex attack; (B) conducting surveillance detection; (C) providing emergency medical care; (D) ability to detect the presence of improvised explosive devices; (E) minimal firearms familiarization; and (F) defensive driving maneuvers. The requirements of this section shall take effect upon December 16, 2016. (d) DefinitionsIn this section and section 4867 of this title: (1) Complex attackThe term "complex attack" has the meaning given such term by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, as follows: "An attack conducted by multiple hostile elements which employ at least two distinct classes of weapon systems (i.e., indirect fire and direct fire, improvised explosive devices, and surface to air fire).". The term "high risk, high threat post" has the meaning given such term in section 4803 of this title. |
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(Pub. L. 99–399, title IV, §416, as added Pub. L. 114–323, title I, §121(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1913.) |
| United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE |
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| Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE CHAPTER 58 - DIPLOMATIC SECURITY SUBCHAPTER IV - DIPLOMATIC SECURITY PROGRAM Sec. 4866 - Security training for personnel assigned to a high risk, high threat post |
| section 4866 |
| 2021 |
| January 3, 2022 |
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| 130 Stat. 1913 |
| Public Law 99-399, Public Law 114-323 |
