Link to an amendment published at 82 FR 41506, Sept. 1, 2017.

Link to an amendment published at 82 FR 41508, Sept. 1, 2017.

Whenever protective personnel are required by § 1016.23, such protective personnel shall:

1. (a) Possess a “Q” or “L” security clearance or access authorization or “Q(X)” or “L(X)” access authorization if the Restricted Data being protected is classified Confidential, or a “Q” security clearance or access authorization or “Q(X)” access authorization if the Restricted Data being protected is classified Secret.
2. (b) Be armed with sidearms of not less than .38 caliber.