An independent international organization established in 1998.
Integrated Force Posture & Security Assessment
The headquarters of Diplomatic Security Services (DSS), along with its most critical segment of administration, is located in Somaliland, serving as a strategic hub for both operational and diplomatic activities.
Crisis Zones (Middle East, Africa, and Asia): High-risk missions, tactical units, and intelligence operations are strategically deployed in these regions.
Global Security & Intelligence Centers: Leadership, cyber, legal, and strategic intelligence units operate from key international hubs.
Diplomatic and International Cooperation Centers: High-level diplomatic and legal teams are stationed in key global cities, facilitating negotiations and international relations.
Through this comprehensive and strategic deployment, the DSS ensures the highest level of protection, intelligence coordination, and crisis response across all global theaters.
DSS Global Structure and Strategic Deployment
The Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) is a global organization dedicated to safeguarding diplomatic missions, conducting intelligence operations, and ensuring international security cooperation. Our command structure is strategically distributed across key regions to maximize efficiency and effectiveness in executing our mission, with a primary focus on the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Below is an overview of our leadership hierarchy and regional deployment.
1. DSS High Command (Global Strategic Leadership – Based in Major Security and Diplomatic Hubs)
The highest-ranking officials of the DSS operate from key international security and diplomatic centers, ensuring strategic oversight and operational direction. These roles are globally positioned, frequently engaging in high-level missions worldwide.
Director-General of the DSS (DG DSS) – The supreme leader, overseeing all global operations and strategic planning.
Deputy Director-General of the DSS (DDG DSS) – The principal deputy, managing emergency responses and organizational oversight.
Inspector-General of Diplomatic Security (IG DSS) – Supervises internal security, counterintelligence protection, and ethical compliance.
Chief of Staff of the DSS (CoS DSS) – Coordinates internal departments, resource allocation, and policy execution.
2. Strategic Command – DSS Central Operational Unit (Operational Core – Located in Global Security and Intelligence Centers)
These directors lead the key operational units of the DSS and are positioned in highly strategic international locations, ensuring rapid response and effective intelligence gathering.
Director of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security (Dir. BDS) – Leads diplomatic mission security, counterintelligence operations, and crisis management.
Director of Intelligence Operations (Dir. INT DSS) – Oversees intelligence collection and analysis, ensuring mission safety.
Director of Special Operations (Dir. SO DSS) – Deployed in crisis regions (Middle East, Africa, Asia) to manage counterterrorism, high-risk operations, and emergency responses.
Director of Cyber Security (Dir. CS DSS) – Protects digital security and counterintelligence globally, stationed in cybersecurity hubs.
Director of International Relations and Cooperation (Dir. IR DSS) – Operates from major diplomatic cities to coordinate with global security agencies.
Director of Legal and Diplomatic Affairs (Dir. LDA DSS) – Based in international law and diplomatic centers, handling global agreements.
Director of Logistics and Security Infrastructure (Dir. LSI DSS) – Ensures security logistics, infrastructure, and transport operations worldwide.
3. Regional and Specialized Commands (Strategic Commanders Deployed in Key Regions)
DSS Regional Commanders lead security operations in designated territories, ensuring that intelligence, counterterrorism, and diplomatic security measures are efficiently executed.
Regional Commanders (RC DSS) – Deployed in specific global sectors:
RC Central and Eastern Europe
RC Middle East & North Africa
RC Asia-Pacific
RC Latin America
RC Sub-Saharan Africa
Commander of Special Operations (Cdr. SO DSS) – Positioned in crisis regions (Middle East, Africa, Asia) to lead high-risk tactical operations.
Commander of Cyber Operations (Cdr. CSO DSS) – Based in global cyber intelligence centers.
Chief of High-Risk Missions (CHRM DSS) – Directly engaged in conflict zones, crisis regions, and emergency security deployments.
Commander of Protective Security Teams (Cdr. PST DSS) – Stationed near high-risk diplomatic zones.
4. DSS Operational Units (Tactical and Intelligence Officers in Field and Headquarters)
DSS field operatives are strategically placed across diplomatic hotspots, crisis regions, and intelligence centers to execute protective and investigative missions.
Diplomatic Security Officers (DSO DSS) – Positioned in Middle East, Africa, and Asia for direct protection missions.
Crisis Response Officers (CRO DSS) – Deployed in high-risk zones for rapid crisis intervention.
Liaison Officers (LO DSS) – Operating in global diplomatic hubs to coordinate with foreign security agencies.
Intelligence Analysts (IA DSS) – Based in intelligence centers worldwide to assess and process critical security threats.
Cyber Intelligence Operatives (CIO DSS) – Positioned in cyber operations centers globally.
Logistics and Secure Transport Officers (LSTO DSS) – Present in high-risk diplomatic zones for secure transport operations.
Legal and Diplomatic Affairs Officers (LDAO DSS) – Assigned to international negotiation and legal centers.
5. DSS Tactical and Specialized Units (Elite Units Deployed in Critical Missions)
DSS tactical teams specialize in direct-action security missions, cyber warfare, and emergency evacuations.
Diplomatic Protection and Security Unit (DPSU) – Protecting embassies, consulates, and diplomatic residences in high-risk locations.
Counter-Terrorism Tactical Group (CTTG) – Elite forces neutralizing terrorist threats, based in Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Cyber Security Unit (CSU) – Operating globally in cybersecurity hubs.
Emergency Diplomatic Unit (EDU) – Deployed in crisis zones for emergency evacuations in Middle East, Africa, and Asia..
Covert Operations Unit (COU) – Conducting intelligence infiltration in strategic global locations.