Divisional Authority, Jurisdiction & Operational Roles 

3. DIVISIONAL AUTHORITY & JURISDICTION

ESSD personnel outrank standard Enclave forces when acting under protective or classified authority.

ESSD operatives may assist the ECC with detainment, question, or isolate Enclave personnel if security is at risk.

All ESSD actions are subject to review only by Colonel-level command or higher.

4. OPERATIONAL ROLES

4.1 Protective Operations

Close protection of General Officers and key scientists

Escort of VIPs during travel and public appearances

Facility lockdown and perimeter hardening

Emergency extraction procedures

4.2 Counterintelligence

Identification of infiltrators, traitors, or spies

Internal surveillance of sensitive personnel

Vetting and background checks

Interrogation of high-risk detainees

4.3 Covert Surveillance

Long-term monitoring of hostile factions

Undercover reconnaissance

Signal interception and intelligence gathering

Shadow operations without overt Enclave presence

4.4 Targeted Elimination

Authorization required from Colonel or higher

Neutralization of high-value threats

Silent termination preferred

No witness's policy unless extraction is viable