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Base Camp and Base Cluster Security and Defense 09 November 2021 FM 3-81 E-15 [CLASSIFICATION] e. Coordinating Instructions. (Always the last subparagraph of paragraph 3. Contains those instructions applicable to two or more elements or to the command as a whole.) (1) Control Measures. (Define and establish restrictions on access to and movement into critical areas. These restrictions can be categorized as personnel, materiel, and vehicles. Security measures also may be outlined here.) (a) Base Boundary. (Define and establish the base boundary as coordinated with the area commander. Include a description of plans to cope with enemy standoff attacks.) (b) Personnel Access. (Establish control pertinent to each area or structure.) 1. Authority. (Give authority for access.) 2. Criteria. (Give access criteria for unit contractor personnel and local police and armed forces.) 3. Identification and Control a. (Describe the system to be used in each area. If a badge system is used, give a complete description to disseminate requirements for identification and control of personnel who conduct business on the base, if applicable.) b. (Describe how the system applies to unit personnel, visitors to restricted or administrative areas, vendors, contractor personnel, and maintenance and support personnel – if applicable.) (c) Materiel Control Procedures. 1. Incoming. a. (List requirements for admission of materiel and supplies.) b. (List special controls on delivery of supplies to restricted areas.) 2. Outgoing. a. (List required documentation.) b. (List special controls on delivery of supplies from restricted areas.) c. (List classified shipments.) (d) Vehicle Control 1. (State policy on registration of vehicles.) 2. (State policy on search of vehicles.) 3. (State policy on parking.) 4. (State policy on abandoned vehicles.) 5. (List controls for entering restricted areas.) (e) Train Control 1. (State policy on search of railcars.) 2. (State policy on securing railcars.) 3. (State policy on entry and exit of trains.) (2) Security Aids. (Indicate the manner in which the following security aids will be implemented on the base.) (a) Protective Barriers 1. Definition. 2. Clear Zones. a. Criteria. b. Maintenance. 3. Signs. a. Types. b. Posting. Figure E-2. Example format for a base camp defense plan (continued)