The following message was received brom Dave Shutter, Security Director for NSSA. It is a follow-up to a discussion that took place at the most recent VSRA Security Committee meeting. This information is very important for all companies who do work on Navy installations.
All,
As discussed at the last VSRA Meeting, the Installations in Hampton Roads will now not only execute "Alpha /Bravo" personnel only for entrance onto the Bases, but will now also announce "Mission Essential Personnel only" when required.
Who are Mission Essential Personnel only? Designated U. S. Navy Personnel, assigned by their Command.
What does this mean for anyone else? If you are not designated "Mission Essential Personnel" by a Navy Command, "Stay off the Base"! If you are needed for any "Emergent Work", or currently working "Mission Critical Work", your government contracting representative will contact you with follow on details. All other maintenance will be suspended.
What happens if Mission Essential Personnel only is announced after being on the Installation? The Installation will be evacuated, pending your location, by established zones. Guidance will be given at your work site.
Ships will be locked down, and no one will be gaining access to the pier/ship. Emergent work must have approved permission through the Emergency Operations Center for access to the piers. This permission can be obtained by your Government Contracting Office Security Representative. (Do not send anyone to a ship, until permissions have been granted!)
Norfolk Naval Base will be holding an exercise the week of 27 February, Mission Essential Personnel Only may be executed during this timeframe.
The U. S. Navy (Throughout the Continental U.S.) will be holding Solid Curtain / Citadel Shield Exercise the week of 19-24 March 2012. Hampton Roads Naval Bases are expected to set "Mission Essential Personnel only", sometime during the week, for an extended period (48-72 Hours).
If there are any questions/concerns, please let me know. Please ensure widest dissemination throughout all sub-contractors as well.
David Shutter
NSSA Security Manager
NNSY C1123 Private Yard Security
Norfolk, VA 23511-2393
Phone: (757) 443-3872 ext.2592 DSN: 646
Cell: (757) 613-9094 Fax: (757) 443-3698