The objective of the Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Program is to detect and/or deter a wide variety of technologies and techniques that can be used to obtain unauthorized access to classified and sensitive unclassified information. The HQ TSCM Program provides expert technical and analytical capabilities to detect, nullify, and isolate electronic eavesdropping devices, technical surveillance penetrations, technical surveillance hazards, physical security weaknesses, and technical education awareness information, within DOE Headquarters area of operations.

Types of services offered: Surveys, Inspections, Monitors, Advice & Assistance, Special TSCM Services, Educational/Awareness Briefings, Gift Inspections

What is a Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Incident:

• Any discovery of a possible or actual technical surveillance penetration.
  
  
• Any discovery of a condition that could permit the technical surveillance of an area through equipment that, by reason of its normal design, installation, operation, or component deterioration, allows transmission of information.
  
  
• Any use of electronic surveillance equipment by persons not authorized to conduct electronic surveillance.
  
  

The fact that an area is scheduled for or has received a TSCM service is classified. Precautions must be taken to preclude OPSEC indicators that could reveal a TSCM team is scheduled to be, or has already been, in the area.

What to do if you suspect that you have DISCOVERED A DEVICE

• DISCREETLY cease all classified conversation and activity.
• DO NOT VOICE OUT LOUD that there is a suspect device in the area. This includes discussing the device in rooms above, below and adjacent to the location.
• SECURE THE AREA where the suspect device is located to prevent anyone from removing it.
• IMMEDIATELY contact the HQ TSCM Operations Manager (in person) or via secure communications on a STU/STE located outside the suspect area.