Vol 1, sec 011-014 Flashcards
Refers to information or material of which unauthorized disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause serious damage to national security
Secret
Refers to information or material of which unauthorized disclosure could reasonable be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to national security
Top Secret
Refers to information or material of which unauthorized disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause damage to national security
confidential
What are the two classification decisions?
Original & Derivative
Who may originally classify documents
Only individuals occupying positions specifically authorized in writing may classify documents originally
What is an original classification?
The initial decision that an item of information could be expected to cause damage to the national security if it is subjected to unauthorized disclosure and that the interests of the national security are best served by applying the safeguards of the information security program to protect it.
Under what circumstances is information derivatively classified?
When it is extracted, paraphrased, restated, or generated into a new form.
What will a security investigation identify?
appropriate corrective actions that will be immediately implemented to prevent future security incidents
Define a security violation
Any knowing, willful, or negligent action that could reasonably be expected to result in an unauthorized disclosure of classified information.
What is a compromise?
When unauthorized individuals have had access to the classified information
What should you do if you find classified material out of proper control?
immediately take custody of and safeguard the material, if possible, and report it to their commander or equivalent, supervisor, or security manager who will in-turn report the incident to the servicing information security program manager.
What is required for a person to receive classified information?
The need to know, proper security clearance, and a signed nondisclosure agreement
How can you determine a person’s security clearance?
Joint Personnel Adjudication System; Confirmation from the persons security manager, supervisor, or commander; checking clearance level on temporary duty or permanent change of station order
Who is responsible for determining an individual’s need to know for classified information?
the authorized possessor of the classified information
Who is responsible for ensuring individuals who need access to classified information sign the SF312?
Unit commander or staff agency chiefs.
Which classification(s) of information may be transmitted through BITS?
Secret and confidential
Which method is used when transmitting TOP SECRET material to an installation serviced by diplomatic pouch?
The department of state diplomatic courier service
When classified material is transmitted from one place to another, how should it be contained
Enclosed in two opaque, sealed envelopes, wrappings, or containers, durable enough to properly protect the material from accidental exposure and facilitate detection of tampering
When is it NOT required to use an outer container for Secret, Confidential or Unclassified information?
When entering secret and below materiel into the OMC
To who is classified material addressed
An official government activity and not to a person
What is included on the inner container of a classified package?
The complete mailing address of the sending and receiving activities, security classification markings, and any applicable special instructions.
