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FAR and DFARS › FAR Part 25: Foreign Acquisition › Subpart 25.3

FAR 25.302-2 Definitions.

The codified text (eCFR, as of 2026-10-02). Under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul ↗, agencies follow class deviations with new text for many parts while the formal rules go through the Federal Register: check the solicitation and your contract's clauses, which rule.

In plain English

This section defines key terms used in FAR 25.302-2, such as 'area of combat operations,' 'other significant military operations,' and 'private security functions.' These definitions matter to contractors because they determine when and where the rules for private security functions apply, especially in high-threat environments.

Applies to: Contractors performing private security functions in designated areas or operations

Key terms: Area of combat operations · Other significant military operations · Private security functions · Contingency operation · Deadly force

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The text

As used in this section—

Area of combat operations means an area of operations designated as such by the Secretary of Defense when enhanced coordination of contractors performing private security functions working for Government agencies is required.

Other significant military operations means activities, other than combat operations, as part of a contingency operation outside the United States that is carried out by United States Armed Forces in an uncontrolled or unpredictable high-threat environment where personnel performing security functions may be called upon to use deadly force (see 25.302-3(a)(2)).

Private security functions means activities engaged in by a contractor, as follows—

(1) Guarding of personnel, facilities, designated sites, or property of a Federal agency, the contractor or subcontractor, or a third party; or

(2) Any other activity for which personnel are required to carry weapons in the performance of their duties in accordance with the terms of the contract.

Sections it refers to

← 25.302-1 Scope. · 25.302-3 Applicability. →

Rule changes for FAR Part 25

Source: eCFR, 48 CFR chapters 1 and 2 (GPO GovInfo bulk data) ↗. Plain words for the terms: glossary.

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