Travel & Personal Security Awareness

Personal Security Resources:

Pentagon Force Protection Agency's Personal Security Guide
This Guide is intended to raise the security awareness of DoD employees to general risks, and offer options on how to improve personal security.

Antiterrorism Personal Protection Guide: A Self-Help Guide to Antiterrorism

Antiterrorism Individual Protective Measures Card

Country Threat Levels

Safety and Security Tips

The DoD requires all DoD employees and every family member, 14 years and older (or younger at the discretion of the DoD sponsor), traveling beyond CONUS shall receive Level I AT Awareness training, as part of their pre-departure requirements. Provided below are two links for this training. Training completed at either of these sites will generate a certificate of completion. Print this certificate for your records and provide a copy to your supervisor and/or local DoDEA Safety and Security Officer.

• Level I AT Awareness Training - Joint Staff
• Level I AT Awareness Training - The Defense Technical Information Center's

• United States European Command: EUCOM
• United States Pacific Command: PACOM
• United States Northern Command: NORTHCOM
• Country Threat Levels
• U.S. Department of State
• Dept. Homeland Security: Travel and Transportation
• Pentagon Force Protection Agency's Personal Security Guide pdf
• Travel Publications
• Travel Health
• Foreign Currency Rates
• Per Diem Rates

Traveling to and living in foreign countries can be a rich and rewarding experience. U. S. military personnel, Department of Defense civilian employees, and family members are afforded this opportunity in ways many Americans can only dream about. However, awareness concerning the common and sometimes unique threats found abroad can help prevent you and your family from becoming victims. To learn more on how you can protect yourself click here.