Common use of Security Clause in Contracts

Security. 1. Understanding that Slovakia has overall responsibility for security in the territory of Slovakia, Slovakia shall take such measures as are necessary to ensure the protection, safety, and security of U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, dependents, and prepositioned materiel, and the protection and security of Official U.S. Information. In furtherance of this responsibility, Slovak and U.S. forces authorities shall coordinate closely to ensure that security and protection is provided. 2. U.S. forces are authorized to exercise all rights and authorities necessary for U.S. forces’ operational control for the purpose of their access and use of Agreed Facilities and Areas, including taking appropriate measures to defend, maintain, or restore order, and to protect U.S. forces, U.S. contractors, and dependents. The United States should coordinate such measures and shall coordinate force protection plans with the appropriate authorities of Slovakia.