STIGQter STIGQter: STIG Summary: Traditional Security Checklist Version: 2 Release: 9 Benchmark Date: 01 Jul 2026:

Foreign National System Access - Local Access Control Procedures

DISA Rule

SV-245758r917321_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-245758

Group Title

FN-01.03.01

Rule Version

FN-01.03.01

Severity

CAT III

CCI(s)

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

1. Local written procedures to guide system administrators must be developed when granting foreign nationals access to U.S. DOD systems

NOTE: There are numerous categories of foreign military and civilian personnel, which should be addressed, as applicable to the site or organization and include the following:

- Foreign Liaison Officers (FLO)
- Foreign Exchange Officers
-REL Partners - Coalition Partners
- Foreign Nationals/Local Nationals (FN/LN) employed by DOD Organizations Overseas under SOFA
- Foreign Nationals employed by Government contractors
- Foreign Nationals or immigrant aliens not affiliated with or representing their Country of citizenship, who may be granted a Limited Access Authorization (LAA) for access to US Classified.

2. Local procedures must cover all possible foreign national encounters applicable to the site and ensure guidance is correct and follows regulatory standards.

3. System Access Authorization Request (SAAR) forms used by the site must clearly indicate the applicant for systems access is a foreign national.

NOTE: DODM 8570 requirements will be met until full implementation of DODM 8140.03 requirements. Implementation dates for DOD Manual 8140.03 include a two-year timeline for personnel (civilian and military) in positions coded with cybersecurity work roles and three years for personnel (civilian and military) in positions coded with work roles in any other workforce element. The dates for required qualification would be 15 February 2025 for cybersecurity work roles and the same date in February 2026 for all Defense Cyber Workforce Framework work roles.

Check Contents

1. When organizations grant foreign nationals access to U.S. DOD systems check to ensure there are written procedures to guide system administrators.

There are numerous categories of foreign military and civilian personnel, which should be addressed, as applicable to the site or organization and include the following:

- Foreign Liaison Officers (FLO)
- Foreign Exchange Officers
- REL Partners
- Coalition Partners
- Foreign Nationals/Local Nationals (FN/LN) employed by DOD Organizations Overseas under SOFA
- Foreign Nationals employed by Government contractors
- Foreign Nationals or immigrant aliens not affiliated with or representing their Country of citizenship, who may be granted a Limited Access Authorization (LAA) for access to US Classified.

2. Reviewers must validate that local procedures adequately cover all possible foreign national encounters applicable to the site and ensure guidance is correct and follows regulatory standards.

3. Reviewers must ensure system access request forms used clearly indicate that the applicant for systems access is a foreign national.

TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT: This check is applicable where LN/FN are employed in a tactical environment with access to US or Coalition Forces Systems.

Vulnerability Number

V-245758

Documentable

False

Rule Version

FN-01.03.01

Severity Override Guidance

1. When organizations grant foreign nationals access to U.S. DOD systems check to ensure there are written procedures to guide system administrators.

There are numerous categories of foreign military and civilian personnel, which should be addressed, as applicable to the site or organization and include the following:

- Foreign Liaison Officers (FLO)
- Foreign Exchange Officers
- REL Partners
- Coalition Partners
- Foreign Nationals/Local Nationals (FN/LN) employed by DOD Organizations Overseas under SOFA
- Foreign Nationals employed by Government contractors
- Foreign Nationals or immigrant aliens not affiliated with or representing their Country of citizenship, who may be granted a Limited Access Authorization (LAA) for access to US Classified.

2. Reviewers must validate that local procedures adequately cover all possible foreign national encounters applicable to the site and ensure guidance is correct and follows regulatory standards.

3. Reviewers must ensure system access request forms used clearly indicate that the applicant for systems access is a foreign national.

TACTICAL ENVIRONMENT: This check is applicable where LN/FN are employed in a tactical environment with access to US or Coalition Forces Systems.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

5410