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Welcome to RMS’s EYETAR Awareness Training. In the next few minutes, we’ll walk you through the essentials of EYETAR — the International Traffic in Arms Regulations — and what it means for you and your responsibilities at Pearland Works. Whether youre on the shop floor, walking the facility, or managing a project with CurtissWright, this knowledge is critical to keeping our people, partners, and company protected. So, what exactly is EYETAR EYETAR stands for the International Traffic in Arms Regulations — a set of U.S. laws that govern the export and handling of defenserelated technology and data. This includes military equipment, components, technical drawings — even conversations about how they work. At RMS, this matters because we’re handling EYETARcontrolled work for a major defense contractor, CurtissWright. Noncompliance isn’t just a paperwork problem — it can lead to milliondollar fines, criminal charges, and loss of business for RMS. That’s why we all need to understand our role in safeguarding this information. Pearland Works is an active site for EYETAR work. We have clearly designated EYETARrestricted areas within our facility — and only U.S. persons are allowed inside. This is especially important because our building is shared with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, who employ foreign nationals. It’s not about nationality — it’s about regulatory control. The law says we must take steps to make sure no foreign persons, even those we work with every day, can access controlled spaces or information. This applies whether its a shop tour, a drawing on a desk, or a file on a screen. This is a key concept in EYETAR — who counts as a U.S. person Under the law, a U.S. person is someone who is a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident — that’s someone with a green card — or a protected individual like a political asylee. Everyone else is considered a foreign person, and they cannot legally be given access to EYETARcontrolled spaces, documents, or even conversations. And remember — this isn’t just about physical access. It includes digital systems, meetings, or even a casual chat in the break room. Inside Pearland Works, EYETARrestricted areas are clearly marked. These aren’t suggestions — they’re controlled environments where only vetted U.S. persons with proper access can enter. If you’re not authorized, or you’re not sure someone else is, the right thing to do is challenge and report. That may feel uncomfortable — but in this case, it’s required by law. Even a brief visit by someone unauthorized can result in serious legal consequences for our company and leadership. Handling EYETARcontrolled materials requires strict discipline. Never discuss EYETAR work in public places, like the lunchroom or over a casual phone call. Even a simple mention of a project or process in an insecure environment could be a violation. Documents must be locked away when not in use, clearly labeled, and securely disposed of. Photography in restricted areas is never allowed — even if its just to show a friend your work. The rule is simple If it involves EYETAR, it must be controlled. EYETAR compliance doesnt stop at the shop floor — it extends to your digital habits. Only use companyapproved, EYETARcompliant systems when working with controlled digital files. Do not send EYETAR documents through personal email, store them on USB drives, or print them in unsecured locations. Think of it this way If a foreign person could gain access to it — its not secure enough. This includes laptops, home printers, and even cloud storage. Always use the right tools — and only the right tools. One of the least understood — but most serious — parts of EYETAR is the concept of a deemed export. This happens when you share EYETARcontrolled information with a foreign national inside the U.S. — even if the data never physically leaves the country. A conversation, a screen share, a walk through the shop — these can all be deemed exports. That’s why foreign visitors, contractors, and even coworkers from other companies must be clearly restricted from seeing or hearing anything EYETARrelated unless theyve been formally authorized. Violations of deemed export rules carry the same penalties as shipping the data overseas. Every RMS employee plays a role in EYETAR compliance. That means knowing the rules, following them carefully, and speaking up when something doesn’t seem right. If you see someone in a restricted area who shouldn’t be there — say something. If youre unsure whether something is considered EYETAR — ask. This is not just about policies. It’s about protecting national security and the future of our business. The consequences for violating EYETAR are real — and they are severe. For the company, penalties can mean millions of dollars in fines, loss of key contracts, and a damaged reputation that could take years to repair. For individuals, civil and criminal charges are possible — including prison time. And at RMS, any EYETAR violation is grounds for termination. We expect every team member to treat EYETAR with the seriousness it deserves. Let’s look at a few scenarios. Scenario one An MHI employee casually asks about an EYETAR project. The right answer Politely tell them you can’t discuss it — and report the request. Scenario two You see someone you don’t recognize inside an EYETARrestricted area. Don’t assume someone else will handle it — challenge them and alert your manager. Scenario three You’re working late and want to take EYETAR documents home. The answer is No. All materials must stay within secured, authorized locations. If you ever have questions about EYETAR compliance, don’t guess — ask your manager. EYETAR is complex and constantly evolving, and its okay not to know everything — but it’s not okay to ignore it. When in doubt, always stop and check. A quick question now can prevent a serious problem later. Thank you for taking the time to complete this training — and for doing your part to keep RMS compliant and secure.