111 Communications and Security Fundamentals

Question 1

Discuss COMSEC and discuss the role of the CMS custodian

Answer 1

Used to protect communications and information from the enemy. CMS Custodian is the CO’s primary advisor on matters concerning COMSEC and reports and materials.

Question 2

Define and explain the relevance of TPI

Answer 2

Two Person Integrity-Keeps all accountable, each person has a backup to make sure information is accounted for

Question 3

Discuss Encryption

Answer 3

Information is placed in code to protect its contents from the eyes of the enemy…

Question 4

Discuss Authentication

Answer 4

Like IFF, makes sure correct person is viewing the information

Question 5

Discuss Access

Answer 5

Some information is only able to be accessed by certain personnel.

Question 6

Discuss Classification

Answer 6

The level of security that determines who can view the information and material

Question 7

Discuss Compromise

Answer 7

If information is lost to the enemy

Question 8

Discuss Need to Know

Answer 8

proper justification to see certain classified materials

Question 9

Discuss Restricted Area

Answer 9

Off-limits area to all but authorized personnel

Question 10

Discuss Clearance

Answer 10

Level of information certain personnel are authorized to access

Question 11

Explain the SSBI security investigation

Answer 11

Single-scope Background Investigation-Required for Top Secret, SCI and Q clearances-FBI agents check coworkers and others

Question 12

NAC

Answer 12

National Agency Check; historically for officer commissioning, basis for access up to and including Secret information

Question 13

ENTNAC

Answer 13

Entrance National Agency Check- Determines suitability for entrance into the service

Question 14

Explain the objective of the personnel security program

Answer 14

Authorize initial and continued access to classified information and/or initial and continued assignment to sensitive duties to those persons whose loyalty shows they are responsible with sensitive duties that are clearly consistent of the interests on national security

Question 15

Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Paper Materials

Answer 15

Burn or shred depending on the level of secrecy

Question 16

Define the classification category of Confidential

Answer 16

Lowest damage to national security if information becomes compromised

Question 17

Define the classification category of Secret

Answer 17

Serious damage could result if information becomes compromised

Question 18

Define the classification category of Top Secret

Answer 18

Exceptionally grave damage could result if information becomes compromised

Question 19

Define the classification category of NOFORN

Answer 19

Not releasable to foreign Nations

Question 20

Define the classification category of FOUO

Answer 20

For Official Use Only

Question 21

Explain the procedures for safe handling of COMSEC/CMS materials and equipment

Answer 21

Two person integrity, Destroy material if information becomes compromised

Question 22

Define the term “Emergency Destruction” of COMSEC material as it applies

Answer 22

Aboard Ship- zeroize, destroy all COMSEC, lock it up and let it sink with ship.
In aircraft- zeroize, shred and tear unless in enemy territory

Question 23

Discuss the purpose of the Naval Warfare Publications Library

Answer 23

maintains documents like the NTTP, etc. through the Secret level

Question 24

Discuss the “Smith Amendment”

Answer 24

stopped DOD/Military from holding a security clearance if -convicted of a crime in any court and sentenced for more than 1 year of incarceration.

• Addicted to an unlawful substance
• Mentally incompetent
• Dishonorably discharged from the armed forces