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10 CFR §1016.17

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Whenever armed protective personnel are required in accordance with § 1016.15, such protective personnel shall:
  1. (a)Possess a “Q” or “L” access authorization or “Q(X)” or “L(X)” access authorization if the Restricted Data being protected is classified Confidential, or a “Q” access authorization or “Q(X)” access authorization if the Restricted Data being protected is classified Secret.
  2. (b)Be armed with sidearms of 9mm or greater.