Commercial Air Transportation Security Overseas
Foreign Clearance Guide
Foreign Clearance Guide
Before traveling overseas, consult the Foreign Clearance Guide to ensure you meet all requirements for travel to a particular country.
Threat Briefing
Threat Briefing
Get the required 'area of responsibility' threat briefing within THREE MONTHS prior to traveling overseas, from your:
- Security officer
- Antiterrorism officers
- Appropriate counterintelligence or security organization
Travel Document Precautions
Travel Document Precautions.
- Use office symbols on travel documents if the word description denotes a sensitive position
- Use military contracted flag carriers
- Avoid traveling through high-risk areas
- Do NOT use rank or military address on tickets
- Do NOT discuss military affiliation
Identification
Identification
Have proper identification to show airline and immigration officials.
Document Restrictions
Document Restrictions
Do NOT carry classified documents unless absolutely mission essential.
Appearance Precautions
Appearance Precautions.
- Dress conservatively
- Wear clothing that covers military or United States-affiliated tattoos
- Carry plain civilian luggage
- Do NOT wear or carry distinct military items