The Civilian Operation Commander shall direct the Head of Mission’s planning of security measures and ensure their proper and effective implementation by EUAVSEC-South Sudan in accordance with Article 5.

The Head of Mission shall be responsible for the security of EUAVSEC-South Sudan and for ensuring compliance with minimum security requirements applicable to EUAVSEC-South Sudan, in line with the policy of the Union on the security of personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under Title V TEU, and its supporting instruments.

The Head of Mission shall be assisted by a Mission Security Officer (MSO), who shall report to the Head of Mission and also maintain a close functional relationship with the EEAS.

The EUAVSEC-South Sudan staff shall undergo mandatory security training before taking up their duties, in accordance with the OPLAN. They shall also receive regular in-theatre refresher training organised by the MSO.