(a) In generalIndividuals 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.
(c) Effective dateThe 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).”.
(2) High risk, high threat postThe term “high risk, high threat post” has the meaning given such term in section 4803 of this title.
Structure US Code
Title 22— FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE
CHAPTER 58— DIPLOMATIC SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER IV— DIPLOMATIC SECURITY PROGRAM
§ 4852. Diplomatic construction program
§ 4853. Security requirements for contractors
§ 4854. Qualifications of persons hired for diplomatic construction program
§ 4856. Efficiency in contracting
§ 4857. Advisory Panel on Overseas Security
§ 4858. Training to improve perimeter security at United States diplomatic missions abroad
§ 4859. Protection of public entrances of United States diplomatic missions abroad
§ 4860. Reimbursement of Department of the Treasury
§ 4861. Inspector General for Department of State
§ 4862. Prohibition on use of funds for facilities in Israel, Jerusalem, or West Bank
§ 4865. Security requirements for United States diplomatic facilities
§ 4866. Security training for personnel assigned to a high risk, high threat post
§ 4867. Security management training for officials assigned to a high risk, high threat post
§ 4868. Assignment of personnel at high risk, high threat posts