Case Study: High Risk Construction Security

Request: to provide security services for the construction of a military Forward Operating Base in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan, for the use of the Afghan National Army.

Solution: OSSI provided a comprehensive package of physical site security, personal security detail transportation, life support, and logistics services.

OSSI:

  • Developed a Site Security Plan to ensure proper planning and responses for operating on a remote site in a war zone.
  • Provided secure ground transportation for moving people to and from the site, as well as rotary wing helicopter transportation for special missions.
  • Deployed a security force of CENTCOM-authorized armed guards, combining international and local national security personnel.
  • Provided life support and accommodations to support the project, including logistics supply line from the closet town, 40km away.
  • Obtained ITAR licensing to utilize protected security equipment in support of the operation.
  • Installed electronic security systems, including alarms and tower-mounted pan/zoom, night vision, infrared cameras.