OPSEC Officer / Program Manager Appointment Memorandum (OPSEC)

The OPSEC Officer / Program Manager appointment memorandum is an AR 25-50 compliant memorandum used to formally designate a Soldier or DA Civilian to serve as the unit's OPSEC Officer / Program Manager. It documents the appointee, references AR 530-1 (Operations Security), and is signed by the commander.

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Regulation reference

AR 530-1 — Operations Security (26 September 2014)

Citation: para 4-2b

Proponent: G3

Grade requirement: Officer or NCO — designated by commander

Slots: Primary required

Memo type: MEMORANDUM FOR

When is the OPSEC memo needed?

Most Army units appoint a OPSEC Officer / Program Manager (OPSEC) when a new commander takes charge, when the previous appointee PCSes, ETSes, or is reassigned, or when the unit's mission set changes in a way that requires renewed appointment. The memo is also required for unit inspections — including CIP, CCIR, and command climate reviews — where the AR 530-1 program is evaluated.

The appointment memorandum is the foundational document that establishes the appointee's authority under AR 530-1. Without a current, signed appointment memo on file, the unit's OPSEC Officer / Program Manager program is non-compliant — even if the appointee has all required training certificates. Inspectors will look for: a signed memo with current date, a grade that meets Officer or NCO — designated by commander, and training/certification documents matching the appointee on the memo.

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Required training for OPSEC

HQDA OPSEC Officer/Program Manager Certification Course (Level II)

System: CDSE / ATRRS

Timing: Prior to performing duties

Frequency: One-time certification, annual awareness refresher required

Level II certification required for OPSEC Program Managers. Annual awareness refresher available through JKO.

OPSEC Awareness for Military Members, DOD Employees and Contractors

System: CDSE (cdse.edu)

Course #: GS130.16

Duration: 2 hours

Timing: Annual

Frequency: Annual

Annual awareness training. Available at cdse.edu without CAC required.

Joint Staff OPSEC Awareness

System: JKO

Course #: JS-US009

Duration: 1 hour

Timing: Annual

Frequency: Annual

Available on JKO. Meets annual OPSEC awareness requirement.

Documentation required on file

Appointment orders signed by commander
Level II OPSEC Officer/Program Manager certification certificate
Annual awareness training certificate

What inspectors look for

For BN and higher — inspector ensures OPSEC Officer appointment memo and certificates match. Memo and cert names must align.

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