To prescribe policies, procedures, and responsibilities for the Department of the
Army (DA) to evaluate and control compromising emanations (TEMPEST). The procedures
implement national-level and DOD policies to protect information from foreign
intelligence collection. It requires that the application of TEMPEST countermeasures
be proportional and appropriate to the threat and potential damage to national security.
It explains the selection, training, utilization, and operational requirements for
appointment of an Army certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA) and provides Army
protected distribution policy.