text: Appendix E
  BASE CAMP SECURITY FORCES
  E-53. Within a support area, various types of security forces are assigned to secure the security area and
  LOCs. These include dedicated base camp and base cluster security forces, LOC security forces, and TCFs.
  A response force (normally military police) is a highly mobile, dedicated security force with the capability
  to defeat Level I and II threats and delay Level III threats within a support area. All base camp and base
  cluster units and/or detachments must maintain a readiness posture. Important rehearsals include commitment
  of base camp response forces, commitment of cluster response forces, commitment of the support area TCF,
  battle handover, and fire plan rehearsals.
  E-54. A base camp may or may not have a force dedicated to its security and defense. Therefore, it is
  important for base camp commanders to be aware of the assets available for base camp security and defense.
  When there is not a dedicated security force, the base camp commander requires TACON of tenant-unit
  personnel to augment security and defense of the base camp. Base camp security and defense is an economy-
  of-force mission, so it is imperative that all organic, tenant, and transient forces residing on the base camp
  provide assistance to the base camp commander to fulfill these requirements as necessary. See ATP 3-37.10
  for additional information on security forces.
  BASE CAMP DEFENSE PLAN
  E-55. The base camp commander plans, directs, integrates, coordinates, and controls all base camp defense
  efforts. The commander also coordinates and integrates security operations with the BCOC as appropriate.
  Such coordination normally involves TACON over forces assigned or attached to the base primarily for the
  purpose of local base camp defense. The base commander may also exercise TACON over other forces
  residing on the base for primary purposes other than local base camp defense (such as medical). For example,
  when these forces perform functions related to base defense or local security missions as part of the overall
  base camp defense plan, they fall under TACON of the base camp commander. TACON may be authorized
  at the first common higher headquarters. Figure E-2 provides a sample format for a base camp defense plan.