Security
Article 8
1. The Civilian Operation Commander shall direct the planning of security measures for the civilian pillar and ensure their proper and effective implementation by the Initiative in accordance with Article 5. 2. The head of the civilian command and support cell shall be responsible for the security of the civilian pillar and for ensuring compliance with the minimum security requirements applicable to the Initiative, in line with the policy of the Union on the security of personnel deployed outside the Union in an operational capacity under Title V TEU, and its supporting instruments. 3. The staff of the civilian pillar shall undergo mandatory security training before taking up their duties, in accordance with the Operation Plan. They shall also receive regular in-theatre refresher training organised by the Security Officer. 4. The Civilian Operation Commander shall ensure the protection of EU classified information in accordance with Council Decision 2013/488/EU ( 2 ) .