Section One: Classification System Overview
Note: All classified markings contained within this presentation are for training purposes only.
Security Classification System OverviewClassified Information Defined
• Classified Information, including oral communications, is defined as any information, if improperly disclosed, that could be detrimental to national security
• Sensitive unclassified information in the process of a classification determination must be handled as classified
• Information that may be classified:‒ Military plans, weapons, systems or operations
‒ Foreign Government Information
‒ Intelligence Activities
‒ Cryptology
‒ Foreign Relations or Activities of the U.S.
‒ Scientific, Technological, or Economic Matters
‒ Programs for Safeguarding Nuclear material and/or Facilities
‒ Vulnerabilities or Capabilities of Systems, Installations, Projects, or Plans
‒ Weapons of mass destruction
COLLATERALINFORMATION
CONFIDENTIAL SECRET TOPSECRET
SPECIAL ACCESSINFORMATION
SAR(USAF)
SAP(ARMY)
SAP(NAVY)
ACKNOWLEDGED /UNACKNOWLEDGED
• ACQUISITION• INTELLIGENCE• OPERATIONS
SENSITIVECOMPARTMENTED
INFORMATION
SCI(MILITARY)
SCI(INTELLIGENCE
AGENCIES)
ACKNOWLEDGED /UNACKNOWLEDGED
• INTELLIGENCE SOURCES AND METHODS
• CNWDI
• NATO
• COMSEC
UNCLASSIFIEDINFORMATION
COMPARTMENTED PROGRAMS
• Non Public Domain
• Public Domain
Security Classification System OverviewTypes of Information
Not Classifications• Unclassified (U)• For Official Use Only (FOUO) • Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)• Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU)
TOP SECRET (TS)
SECRET (S)
CONFIDENTIAL (C)
“...the unauthorized disclosure of which reasonably could be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to the national security…”
“…cause serious damage…”
“…cause damage…”
Security Classification System OverviewThree Classification Levels
• A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is prepared by the U.S. Government’s designated Original Classification Authority (OCA) for the subject matter and
‒ Should be identified in the DD Form 254
‒ Identifies what information or material is classified
‒ Identifies the level of classification of the information
‒ Identifies downgrading, declassification or exemption instructions
‒ All program personnel are obligated to read their program classification guidance to know what is classified about the program they work on
• If you believe information has been over classified, contact the Security Department
Security Classification System OverviewClassification Guides
Security Classification System OverviewOriginal and Derivative Classification
• Executive Order 13526 and its predecessors establishes a formal system for classification, declassification and safeguarding of U.S. classified information
• Original Classification Authority (OCA) - U.S. Government only– All classified material is the property of the U.S. Government and it
determines what is classified and at what level
• Derivative classification ‒ Utilized by contractors who incorporate, paraphrase, restate, or newly
generate classified information from existing classified material by using the following for derivative classification guidance
Source Document Security Classification Guide (SCG) Contract Security Classification Specifications (DD Form 254)
– Derivative classifiers Are responsible for the protection and integrity of classified information Must possess expertise regarding the subject matter of the classified
information, as well as classification management and marking techniques Must obtain classification training prior to derivatively classifying and receive
biennial training thereafter
Security Classification System OverviewSpecial Access Categories
• Special access information requires additional access restrictions and/or handling
• Classification markings are used in conjunction with any of the following caveats:
‒ North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) information
‒ Foreign Government Information (FGI)
‒ Intelligence Information (NOFORN, ORCON, PROPIN, REL TO (country name))
‒ Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information (CNWDI)
‒ Restricted Data (RD)
‒ Formerly Restricted Data (FRD)
‒ Communications Security (COMSEC) and CRYPTO
Identify the exact information that requires protection
Indicate the level of classification assigned to the information
Provide guidance on downgrading and declassification
Give information on the source(s), reasons for classification, identify the office of origin and document originator applying the classification marking
Provide guidance on information sharing, and warn of special access, control, or safeguarding requirements
Assist with investigations into potential or actual compromise
Security Classification System OverviewClassification Markings Purpose
SECRET
Secretary of Defense1000 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301
Warning notices and release statements as appropriate
SECRET
Sam
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(U) Unclassified For InstructionalUse Only
1 December 2012
Classified by: SECDEF Reason: 1.4(c)Downgrade to: CONFIDENTIAL on 20151231Declassify on: 20180930
Markings by original classification authority
SECRET
ABC Company123 Anywhere Street
Anywhere, USA 12345
Warning notices and release statements as appropriate
SECRET
Sam
ple
(U) Unclassified For InstructionalUse Only
1 December 2012
Prime Contract ABC-123-4567-89
Classified by: John Doe, ABC Company Program ManagerDerived from: DoD SCG 128, Dtd: 4/14/08Downgrade to: CONFIDENTIAL on 20151231Declassify on: 20180930
The following basic markings must appear on all derivative classified material:
Declassification Instructions. The date of declassification must be displayed using the following numeric format (20151231)
Classification Authority BlockClassified by line is now a requirement on derivative documents. (If derived from multiple sources, a bibliography or reference page must be included)
Company Name and Mailing Address
Overall classification marking centered on‒ TOP and BOTTOM of each page‒ FRONT and BACK of entire document‒ Include Dissemination control
Portion Markings‒ (TS) for Top Secret‒ (S) for Secret‒ (C) for Confidential‒ (U) for Unclassified
Warning Notices
Date of Creation
Unclassified Subject/Title Marking
Security Classification System OverviewClassified Markings Overview
Contract Number (for public release purposes)
Markings for derivative classified material
Security Classification System OverviewClassified Markings Overview (cont.)
Front Back
Top
BottomSECRET
ABC Company123 Anywhere Street
Anywhere, USA 12345
Warning notices and release statements as appropriate
SECRET
Sam
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(U) Unclassified For InstructionalUse Only
1 December 2012
Prime Contract ABC-123-4567-89
Classified by: John Doe, ABC Company Program ManagerDerived from: DoD SCG 128, Dtd: 4/14/08Downgrade to: CONFIDENTIAL on 20151231Declassify on: 20180930
SECRET
SECRET
Sam
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UNCLASSIFIED
Page Markings
Portion Markings
UNCLASSIFIED
Sam
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(U) This is an example of anunclassified page taken froma classified document.
(U) Please notice that the pagemarkings denote unclassified,although it is contained in a Secret document.
Security Classification System OverviewClassified Markings Overview (cont.)
Unclassified Internal Page
Internal Page - Multiple Levels
Page Markings
Portion Markings
SECRET
SECRET
Sam
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(U) Paragraph classificationmarkings precede each unit of text,graph or figure.
(S) This is a sample Secret paragraph.
(C) This is a sample Confidential paragraph.
Security Classification System OverviewClassified Markings Overview (cont.)
Derived From: Multiple Sources
(U) AN/SPY SatelliteT & C Results
Classified by: Mary Jones, DirectorDerived from: SCG 128, Dtd 4/14/08Declassify on: 20150610
10 June 2005
SECRET
SECRET
(U) Optical Imagery
Classified by: SECDEF (OCA Name and position title)Reason: 1.4(a) Declassify on: X3
2 October 1997
SECRET
SECRET
The multiple sources list must be included with or annotated on the derived document (not just the original file copy). If the document has a bibliography or reference list, this may be used as the sources list. It must be annotated to distinguished as the sources of classification from other references.
SECRETABC Company
123 Anywhere StreetAnywhere, USA 12345
Prime Contract ABC-123-4567-89
Classified by: John Doe, ABC Company Program ManagerDerived from: Multiple SourcesDeclassify on: Source marked X3, date of source 19971002
SECRET
Distribution authorized to the DoD and DoD Contractors only.
Sam
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(U) Unclassified For InstructionalUse Only
1 December 2012
Sam
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Security Classification System OverviewClassified Markings Overview (cont.)
Bibliography
Sam
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AN/SPY Satellite T&C Results dated 6/10/05Classified by: Mary Jones, DirectorDerived from: SCG 128, Dtd 4/14/08Declassify on: 20150610
Optical Imagery dated 19971002Classified by SECDEFReason: 1.4 (a)Declassify on: X3
SECRET
SECRET
Working Papers Created 6/1/2012
SECRET
SECRET
Classified by: Name and position titleDerived From: SCG DOD 33, dated 3 March 2004Declassify on: Source marked X3, date of source 20040303
After 180 DaysUpon CreationSa
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Sam
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Working Papers must always be annotated with the term “Working Papers” and the date of creation, marked with overall classification, and safeguarded in accordance with overall classification.
Once either 180 days (for SECRET) or 30 days (for TOP SECRET) has been reached, or sooner if being released by the originator outside the facility, documents must be accounted for, controlled, and marked in a manner prescribed for a finished document.
Individual pieces of related Working Papers, should be fastened together for ease of tracking.
If more than one SCG is used in generation, it is a good idea to indicate this on the Working Papers.
(U) Working Papers must always be annotated with the term “Working Papers” and the date of creation, marked with overall classification, and safeguarded in accordance with overall classification.
(S) Once either 180 days (for SECRET) or 30 days (for TOP SECRET) has been reached, or sooner if being released by the originator outside the facility, documents must be accounted for, controlled, and marked in a manner prescribed for a finished document.
(C) Individual pieces of related Working Papers, should be fastened together for ease of tracking.
(U) If more than one SCG is used in generation, it is a good idea to indicate this on the Working Papers.
You are responsible for tracking, properly storing, and protecting your working papers!
Security Classification System OverviewClassified Markings Overview (cont.)
ABC Company123 Anywhere Street
Anywhere, USA 12345
(U) Unclassified For Instructional Use Only1 December 2012
Hardware, software, computers, and equipment must reflect the highest level of classification contained therein. Standard labels should be used for all levels of classification.
SECRET
(Hardware or Equipment Tag)
SECRET
Security Classification System OverviewClassified Markings Overview (cont.)
SECRET
SECRET
Title: (U) Name and address of Originating Agency:
Date Originated: Derived from:
Classified by: Declassify on:
Document Control Number (if required):
Name and Address of Originating
Agency
(U)_____________________________________
Classified by:Derived from:Declassify on:
SECRET