The purpose of this subpart is to promulgate regulations and procedures governing entry upon Naval Submarine Base New London, and to prevent the interruption of the stated functions and operations of Naval Submarine Base New London, by the presence of any unauthorized person within the boundaries of Naval Submarine Base New London.

Naval Submarine Base New London maintains and operates facilities to support training and experimental operations of the submarine force including providing support to submarines, submarine rescue vessels, and assigned service and small craft; within capabilities, to provide support to other activities of the Navy and other governmental activities in the area; and to perform such other functions as may be directed by competent authority.

The responsibility for proper identification and control of personnel and vehicle movement on the Naval Submarine Base New London is vested with the Security Officer.

Except for military personnel, their authorized dependents, or guests, and employees of the United States in the performance of their official duties, entry upon Naval Submarine Base New London, or remaining thereon by any person for any purpose without the advance consent of the Commanding Officer, Naval Submarine Base New London, or his authorized representative is prohibited. See 18 U.S.C. 1382j, the Internal Security Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. 797); Chief of Naval Operations Instruction 5510.45B of April 19, 1971; and Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5511.36 of December 20, 1980.

(a) Any individual person or group of persons desiring the advance consent of the Commanding Officer, Naval Submarine Base New London, or his authorized representative shall, in writing, submit a request to the Commanding Officer, Naval Submarine Base New London, at the following address: Commanding Officer (Attn: Security Officer), Box 38, Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, CT 06349.

(b) Each request for entry will be considered on an individual basis weighing the operational, security, and safety requirements of Naval Submarine Base New London with the purpose, size of party, duration of visit, destination, and military resources which would be required by the granting of the request.

(a) Any person entering or remaining on Naval Submarine Base New London, without the consent of the Commanding Officer, Naval Submarine Base New London or his authorized representative, shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1382, which provides in pertinent part:

(b) Moreover, any person who willfully violates this subpart is subject to a fine not to exceed $5000 or imprisonment for not more than one (1) year or both as provided in 50 U.S.C. 797.