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Global Positioning System (GPS)/Precise Positioning System (PPS) - Hardware Security Group 3 - BPC

 

Note Usage

Mandatory for BPC LOAs that include GPS/PPS equipment for Country Group 3 (as identified in DoD Global Positioning System (GPS) Security Policy, Interim International Supplement.

Mandatory for Amendments and Modifications that add GPS/PPS equipment for Country Group 3.

Note Input Responsibility

CWD

Note Text

"In accordance with Department of Defense Global Positioning System (GPS) Security Policy, Interim International Supplement, dated April 4, 2006, the Benefitting Country is a member of GPS Country Group 3:

  1. Definition: GPS Precise positioning System (PPS) Host Application Equipment (HAE) are all applications of electronic products that implement or contain any of the GPS PPS security functions, i.e., selective availability (SA), anti-spoofing (A-S), and associated cryptography. GPS PPS HAE receives and processes the PPS signals transmitted from the GPS satellites. GPS PPS HAE are categorized as standalone, embedded, and integrated. Standalone HAE are self-contained GPS receivers that are capable of being operated independently of other systems. Embedded HAE are GPS receiver modules or circuit card assemblies intended to be integrated into other systems. Integrated HAE are enclosed multifunctional or multi-sensor systems that contain embedded GPS receivers.

  2. The Benefitting Country is authorized to receive GPS HAE that have a security design approved by the GPS Joint Program Office as "Unclassified/Controlled" when keyed.

  3. If the Benefitting Country decides to discontinue use of GPS PPS equipment, this LOA must be terminated with respect to GPS PPS equipment and all GPS PPS security devices will be returned to the U.S. Government.

  4. This LOA does not include provision for the transfer of GPS/PPS cryptographic hardware and software technology, design, or manufacturing information."

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