48 CFR § 25.302-2 - 25.302-2 Definitions.

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title: "48 CFR § 25.302-2 - 25.302-2   Definitions."
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# 25.302-2 25.302-2   Definitions.

As used in this section—

*Area of combat operations* means an area of operations designated as such by the Secretary of Defense when enhanced coordination of contractors performing private security functions working for Government agencies is required.

*Other significant military operations* means activities, other than combat operations, as part of a contingency operation outside the United States that is carried out by United States Armed Forces in an uncontrolled or unpredictable high-threat environment where personnel performing security functions may be called upon to use deadly force (see 25.302-3(a)(2)).

*Private security functions* means activities engaged in by a contractor, as follows—

(1) Guarding of personnel, facilities, designated sites, or property of a Federal agency, the contractor or subcontractor, or a third party; or

(2) Any other activity for which personnel are required to carry weapons in the performance of their duties in accordance with the terms of the contract.

[78 FR 37672, June 21, 2013, as amended at 81 FR 67777, Sept. 30, 2016]