Protective personnel.

Whenever armed protective personnel are required in accordance with § 1016.15, such protective personnel shall: (a) Possess a “Q” or “L” access authorization or “Q(X)” or “L(X)” access authorization if the Restricted Data being protected is classified Confidential, or a “Q” access authorization or “Q(X)” access authorization if the Restricted Data being protected is classified Secret. (b) Be armed with sidearms of 9mm or greater. [82 FR 41507, Sept. 1, 2017]