Once a year Obtain defensive foreign travel security briefing prior to travel or at least once a year. Obtain country specific briefing from the Counterintelligence Officer (if required).

Who gives a defensive foreign travel security briefing prior to travel?

Each employee shall receive a formal security briefing by their supervisor or servicing security organization prior to official foreign travel. Briefings are required regardless of the sensitivity of the employee’s position and whether or not they have had access to classified or sensitive information.

Which of the following required to access classified information?

In order to have authorized access to classified information, an individual must have national security eligibility and a need- to-know the information, and must have executed a Standard Form 312, also known as SF-312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement.

What form is used to record the opening of the security container?

Which of the following materials are subject to pre publication reviews?

Frequently Asked Questions for Department of Defense Prepublication Security and Policy Reviews – What is a prepublication security and policy review? A prepublication security and policy review is the process by which information proposed for public release is reviewed to ensure compliance with established national and DoD policies, and to determine that it contains no classified, controlled unclassified, export-controlled, or operational security related information.

Once the information is cleared by a DoD component or the Defense Office of Prepublication and Security Review, release to the public is the responsibility of the originating office or individual. Why are prepublication reviews necessary? The purpose of the prepublication security and policy review is to ensure information damaging to the national security is not inadvertently disclosed.

Department of Defense employees and military service members have a lifelong responsibility to submit for prepublication review any information intended for public disclosure that is or may be based on protected information gained while associated with the Department.

• Note: Public disclosure means disclosure to one or more persons who do not have the appropriate access authorization, security clearance, and need-to-know to receive protected information.
• Who must submit materials intended for public release? All current, former, and retired DoD employees, contractors, and military service members (whether active or reserve) who have had access to DoD information, facilities, or who signed a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) must submit DoD information intended for public release to the appropriate office for review and clearance.

“DoD information” includes any work that relates to military matters, national security issues, or subjects of significant concern to the Department of Defense in general, to include fictional novels, stories and biographical accounts of operational deployments and wartime experiences.

Publications about gardening, cooking, sports, crafts, and the like do not need to undergo prepublication review if there is no association with the author’s current or former affiliation with the Department of Defense. Reminder: Protection of DoD information is a lifelong responsibility. The responsibility does not end with an individual’s association with the Department of Defense.

Unauthorized disclosure of classified information (whether in a printed article, manuscript or book, on a blog, on a public website or provided to the media), even when it appears in the public domain, does not automatically result in the declassification of the information.

The information remains classified and must be protected until the U.S. government official with original classification authority declassifies the information. What materials must be reviewed as part of the prepublication security and policy review process? Any DoD-related material that is intended for public release or dissemination must undergo a prepublication security and policy review.

This includes, but is not limited to:

Manuscripts, books, theses Conference papers, briefings, brochures Articles, biographies, speeches Research and scientific papers International Traffic in Arms Regulations technical data Congressional hearing statements Reports to Congress, Reprogramming Actions, Selected Acquisition Reports

How long do reviews take? Review times vary and are dependent on the complexity of the subject matter, the volume of information, and the number of components with equity in the submitted material. Reviews may require tasking to multiple component equity holders inside and outside the Department of Defense.

I am a student. Am I required to submit my academic assignments for review? Department of Defense employees who are students are not required to submit their academic assignments if the assignment will stay within the academic institution. If an employee intends to publically release the academic work, they are then obliged to submit it for prepublication review.

See DoD Instruction 5230.09, Section 1.2.f. I am a foreign national. Am I required to submit materials for review? Only foreign nationals with employment affiliations with the Department of Defense are required to submit materials for review. This applies to foreign nationals who are or were working for a DoD component, except those hired pursuant to a defense contract, consistent with labor agreements, international treaties and agreements, and host-country laws.

1. Joint military training exercises, multinational conferences and symposiums, and multinational deployments do not constitute affiliation or employment with DoD.
2. Can I use individuals’ names or other personally identifiable information (PII) in my material? As an author, you are responsible for the release of any individual’s PII.

DOPSR suggests that you obtain permission from these individuals to use their information but it is not a condition of DOPSR clearance. You are not required to use pseudonyms but in some instances, especially for those military members attached to sensitive or routinely deployed units, DOPSR may ask you to use pseudonyms or only the individual’s first name or military rank.

How does the prepublication security review process work with the editing process? Can I have others (publishers and editors) read the material? An editor may make changes, and I expect that I will want to edit content as well. DOPSR does not accommodate publishers’ or editors’ timelines. Therefore, we recommend that you do not sign a contract with a publishing company, or provide copies of the material to a publisher or other individuals until the review is complete.

Normally, DOPSR does not require you to resubmit material once it is cleared unless you make substantive (as opposed to editorial or format) changes that alter or supplement the original meaning of the text. DOPSR does not need to review formatting, grammatical, or spelling changes made by a publisher or editor.

1. Additionally, DOPSR is not concerned with changes made to the material that do not concern your DoD employment or military service or that are not related to U.S.
2. Government information.
3. Can I use the DoD Seal or other military insignia in my product? The DoD seal and seals of the Military Departments are protected by trademark restrictions and can only be used for official purposes.

Other DoD insignia, emblems, ribbons, and medals are protected under trademark licensing laws and require permission prior to use. Approval of trademarked items is regulated by DoD Instruction 5535.12, “DoD Branding and Trademark Licensing Program Implementation,” Section 2.d.

How many days in advance should foreign travel be reported to your security office?

How Employees Report – When a cleared employee plans to travel abroad, they need to email their FSO at least 10 business days before they leave. Some companies may require notice further out from the planned travel. This email should include where they’re traveling to and the dates they’ll be there. This form will ask for information including the employee’s full itinerary and passport information. The employee will have to do a travel safety briefing prior to their departure, but the form can also count as the briefing if it includes safety information.

This would include tips and requirements like “Don’t mention, discuss or even imply involvement in special or classified projects or activities,” and “Never take sensitive or classified materials outside the United States.” After the employee completes the form and returns it to their FSO, they are ready to travel.

Once they return, the FSO needs to give them a foreign travel debrief within five business days. This is another form that will ask questions including, “Did you meet with any foreign nationals who requested future contact?” and “Did you have contact with anyone under circumstances that you would consider suspicious?” Related: FAQs About the New NISPOM Rule If the employee answers “no” to all these questions, they’ve officially fulfilled their responsibilities for reporting foreign travel.

• However, if they answer “yes” to any, they will need to provide further information as to what occurred.
• For many of these questions, a “yes” answer is likely to be completely innocent, like if the employee happened to make a friend from another country.
• These questions are just to make sure the FSO can do their due diligence in their investigation.

Once the employee has completed this form, they’ll sign it and return it to their FSO. On occasion, things may occur during travel that need reporting. For example, if something happens that drastically changes travel plans and the dates the employee will return, they should let the FSO know as quickly as possible.

Do you have to report unofficial foreign travel to the security office?

Contractor reporting requirements for unofficial foreign travel, as outlined in SEAD-3, were deferred until August 24, 2022 to ensure the completion of necessary revisions in the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) for foreign travel reporting.

1. DISS has finished the updates and now provides bulk upload capability for Facility Security Officers to report contractor travel.
2. What exactly must be reported? According to SEAD-3, all cleared individuals must report all unofficial foreign travel (unrelated to official government business).
3. This involves submitting an itinerary and receiving advance approval prior to travel.

Individuals are required to report all deviations from their approved itinerary within five business days of return. Travelers shall receive a defensive security awareness or counterintelligence briefing prior to any travel (official or unofficial). Exceptions to the requirement to report and submit an itinerary and receive prior approval are travel to: Puerto Rico, Guam or other U.S.

possessions and territories which is not considered foreign travel. Unplanned day trips to Canada or Mexico shall be reported within five business days of return. Departments and agencies can deny if there is an unacceptable risk or security concern. So, what happens if the travel request is denied, and you still travel? You may be subject to administrative action by your agency that includes, but is not limited to, revocation of your security clearance or eligibility to hold a sensitive position.

With continuous vetting tied in to travel alerts from Homeland Security, it is a sure bet your sponsoring agency will know when you travel outside of the country. Best to follow the reporting requirements lest you find yourself being queried about why you left the country without approval.

What are the four types of information classification?

4 Ways to Classify Data – Depending on the sensitivity of the data an organization holds, there needs to be different levels of classification, which determines a number of things, including who has access to that data and how long the data needs to be retained.

• Public data : This type of data is freely accessible to the public (i.e. all employees/company personnel). It can be freely used, reused, and redistributed without repercussions. An example might be first and last names, job descriptions, or press releases.
• Internal-only data : This type of data is strictly accessible to internal company personnel or internal employees who are granted access. This might include internal-only memos or other communications, business plans, etc.
• Confidential data : Access to confidential data requires specific authorization and/or clearance. Types of confidential data might include Social Security numbers, cardholder data, M&A documents, and more. Usually, confidential data is protected by laws like HIPAA and the PCI DSS.
• Restricted data : Restricted data includes data that, if compromised or accessed without authorization, which could lead to criminal charges and massive legal fines or cause irreparable damage to the company. Examples of restricted data might include proprietary information or research and data protected by state and federal regulations.

Can top secret documents be copied?

32 CFR § 2400.30 – Reproduction of classified information. § 2400.30 Reproduction of classified information. Documents or portions of documents and materials that contain Top Secret information shall not be reproduced without the consent of the originator or higher authority.

• Any stated prohibition against reproduction shall be strictly observed.
• Copying of documents containing classified information at any level shall be minimized.
• Specific reproduction equipment shall be designated for the reproduction of classified information and rules for reproduction of classified information shall be posted on or near the designated equipment.

Notices prohibiting reproduction of classified information shall be posted on equipment used only for the reproduction of unclassified information. All copies of classified documents reproduced for any purpose including those incorporated in a working paper are subject to the same controls prescribed for the document from which the reproduction is made.

Who is responsible for classified information?

32 CFR § 2700.42 – Responsibility for safeguarding classified information. § 2700.42 Responsibility for safeguarding classified information. (a) General Policy. The specific responsibility for the maintenance of the security of classified information rest with each person having knowledge or physical custody therof, no matter how obtained.

The ultimate responsibility for safeguarding classified information rests on each supervisor to the same degree that supervisor is charged with functional responsibility. (b) Security and Top Secret Control Officers. The Director, OMSN, and the Status Liaison Officer, Saipan, are assigned specific security responsibilities as Security Officer and Top Secret Control Officer.

(c) Handling. All documents bearing the terms “Top Secret,” “Secret” and “Confidential” shall be delivered to the Top Secret Control Officer or his designee immediately upon receipt. All potential recipients of such documents shall be advised of the names of such designees and updated information as necessary.

In the event that the Top Secret Control Officer or his designees are not available to receive such documents, they shall be turned over to the office supervisor and secured, unopened, in a designated combination safe located in OMSN or SLNO, as appropriate until the Top Secret Control Officer is available.

All materials not immediately deliverable to the Top Secret Control Officer shall be delivered at the earliest opportunity. Under no circumstances shall classified material that cannot be delivered to the Top Secret Control Officer be stored other than in the designated safe.

(d) Storage. All classified documents shall be stored in the designated combination safe or safes located in OMSN or SLNO as appropriate. The combination shall be changed as required by ISOO Directive No.1, section IV F (5)(a). The combinations shall be known only to the Security Officer and his designees with the appropriate security clearance.

(e) Security Education Program. The Security Officer shall establish a program of briefings to familiarize personnel with the provisions of and implementing directives. Such briefings shall be held once per year, or more frequently. Before any new or newly assigned employee enters on duty, he shall be given instruction in sufficient detail in security procedures and practices to inform him of his responsibilities arising from his access to classified data.

Where are classified documents stored?

All classified material must be stored in a secure room, a GSA-approved storage container, such as a cabinet or safe or a vault or modular vault, or a sensitive compartmented information facility (SCIF).

What are the required markings on all classified documents?

CHAPTER 5

• CHAPTER 5
• MARKING
• Section 1
• General Provisions
• 5-100 Marking and Designation Rules

All classified information shall be identified clearly by electronic labeling, designation or marking. If physical marking of the medium containing classified information is not possible, then identification of classified information must be accomplished by other means.

The term “marking” is intended to include the other concepts of identification. Classification markings must be conspicuous. Marking is the principal means of informing holders of classified information about specific protection requirements for that information. Marking and designation of classified information are the specific responsibility of original and derivative classifiers.

Markings and designations serve these purposes:

a. Alert holders to the presence of classified information.b. Identify, as specifically as possible, the exact information needing protection.c. Indicate the level of classification assigned to the information.d. Provide guidance on downgrading (if any) and declassification.e. Give information on the source(s) of and reasons for classification of the information.f. Warn holders of special access, control, or safeguarding requirements.

5-101 Exceptions No classification or other security markings may be applied to any article or portion of an article that has appeared in a newspaper, magazine, or other public medium. If such an article is evaluated to see if it contains classified information, the results of the review shall be kept separate from the article.

However, the article and the evaluation may be filed together. Exceptions to specific marking requirements are included with the discussions of the markings.5-102 Marking Classified Documents and Other Material a. Classified documents must bear the following markings. Material other than ordinary paper documents must have the same information either marked on it or made immediately available to holders by another means.

(Specific requirements for each type of marking are found in of this chapter.) Requirements for special types of documents are covered in, Marking material other than paper documents is covered in, Required markings are:

(1) The overall classification of the document. (2) The agency, office of origin, and date of the document. (3) Identification of the source(s) of classification of the information contained in the document and, for originally classified information, a concise reason for classification. (4) Declassification instructions, and any downgrading instructions that apply. This requirement does not apply to documents containing Restricted Data (RD) or Formerly Restricted Data (FRD). This information is not marked with declassification instructions. (5) Identification of the specific classified information in the document and its level of classification (page markings and portion markings). (6) Control notices and other markings that apply to the document.

b. The holder of an improperly marked classified document should contact the document originator to obtain correct markings.

1. Section 2
2. Specific Markings on Documents
3. 5-200 Overall Classification Marking

Every classified document must be marked to show the highest classification of information it contains. This marking must be conspicuous enough to alert anyone handling the document that it is classified. The overall classification will be marked, stamped, or affixed (with a sticker, tape, etc.) on:

a. The front cover, if there is one.b. The title page, if there is one.c. The first page. If the document has no front cover, the first page will be the front page. If it has a cover, the first page is defined as the first page you see when you open the cover. In some documents, the title page and first page may be the same.d. The outside of the back cover, if there is one.

5-201 Agency, Office of Origin, and Date Every classified document must show on the first page, title page or front cover (hereafter referred to as the face of the document), the agency and office that originated it, and the date of origination. This information must be clear enough to allow someone receiving the document to contact the preparing office if questions or problems about classification arise.5-202 Source(s) of Classification a.

Originally Classified Documents, Every originally classified document must have a “Classified by” line placed on the face of the document that identifies the original classification authority responsible for classification of the information it contains. The original classification authority shall be identified by name or personal identifier and position title.

If the information normally included on the “Classified by” line would reveal classified information not evident from the rest of the document, the “Classified by” line should be completed with an unclassified personal identifier that can be traced through secure channels.

• CLASSIFIED BY: ASD(C3I)
• or
• CLASSIFIED BY: S-3, 504 MIB

b. Derivatively Classified Documents, Derivatively classified documents shall not be marked with a “Classified by” line. Instead, they will be marked “Derived from” and the line completed as follows:

(1) If all the information was derivatively classified using a single security classification guide or source document, identify the guide or document on the “Derived from” line. Include the date of the source document or classification guide unless the identification of the classification guide implicitly includes the date. Example:

DERIVED FROM Rpt titled: XXXX dtd _ or DERIVED FROM: SCG Pgm _ dtd _ (2) If more than one security classification guide, source document, or combination of these provided the derivative classification guidance, place “Multiple Sources” on the “Derived from” line.

If “Multiple Sources” is placed on the “Derived from” line, a record of the sources must be maintained on or with the file or record copy of the document. When feasible, this list should be included with all copies of the document. If the document has a bibliography or reference list, this may be used as the list of sources.

Annotate it to distinguish the sources of classification from other references.c. Combinations of Original and Derivative Classification. If some information was originally classified at the time of preparation of the document and other information was derivatively classified, mark the document with a “Classified by” line and place “Multiple Sources” on the line.

(The responsible original classification authority shall be identified by position title as one of the “sources” in the list prepared to be maintained with the file or record copy of the document.) 5-203 Reason for Classification Each originally classified document shall bear a concise statement of the reason for classification, determined by the original classifier.

This shall be included on a line accompanying the “Classified by” and “Declassify on” lines on the face of the document. A citation of the appropriate category of information listed in Section 1.5 of E.O.12958 will satisfy this requirement. (See subsection 2-301, above, for the list of categories.) Example: CLASSIFIED BY: ASD(C3I) REASON: Foreign Relations or REASON: 1.5(d)

1. Note that this marking is NOT required on derivatively classified documents.
2. 5-204 Declassification Instructions
3. Every classified document (except those containing Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data) must be marked on the face of the document with a “Declassify on” line, with instructions concerning the declassification of the information in the document. The “Declassify on” line shall be completed according to the following rules:

a. Originally Classified Documents, If all the classified information in the document is classified as an act of original classification, the original classifier must specify the instruction (a date or event less than or equal to 10 years, or an indication that the information is exempt from the 10-year declassification rule) to be placed on the line.

• CLASSIFIED BY: ASD(C3I)
• REASON: 1.5(d)
• DECLASSIFY ON: X2 or

CLASSIFIED BY: S-3, 504 MIB REASON: Military Plans DECLASSIFY ON: 20 Jan 1999 or end of Engineering/Manufacturing/Development (EMD) b. Permanently Valuable 25-Year-Old Documents Exempted from the 25-Year Rule, Only those permanently valuable 25-year-old documents that are approved as exempted from the 25-year automatic declassification system (see Chapter 4, Section 3) will be marked with the designator, “25X,” along with the number of the exemption category.

The exemption categories are listed in paragraph 4-301a, above. Unless the information concerns a confidential human source or a human intelligence source, the document must also be marked with the declassification date or event set by the exempting authority. An example would be a document exempted from automatic declassification at 25 years that would reveal information that would impair U.S.

cryptologic systems or activities, and that was to be declassified on 25 April 2030 might be marked as follows: CLASSIFIED BY: ASD(C3I) REASON : Cryptologic Systems DECLASSIFY ON: 25X3 or CLASSIFIED BY: ASD(C3I) REASON: Cryptologic Systems DECLASSIFY ON: 25X3, 25 Apr 2030 A document that would reveal the identity of a confidential human source would be marked: “Declassify on: 25X1.” These markings shall be applied when the exemption from the 25-year rule is approved.

• Normally, this will mean replacing an older declassification instruction with the exemption marking.
• Agencies need not apply a “25X” marking to individual documents contained in a file series exempted from automatic declassification until the individual document is removed from the file.c.
• Derivatively Classified Documents,

In derivative classification, different declassification instructions may apply to the various items of information in your document. To ensure that all the information in the document is protected for as long as necessary, the MOST RESTRICTIVE declassification instruction that applies to any of the information in the document shall be placed on the “Declassify on” line.

1. Examples: (1) If all the information in the document has THE SAME declassification instruction assigned, and that instruction is an allowable option under E.O.12958, place that instruction on the “Declassify on” line.
2. The “allowable options” are a date for declassification, an event for declassification, or an exemption marking.

Example: DERIVED FROM: Multiple Sources DECLASSIFY ON: 25X3 or DERIVED FROM: SCG Program_ DECLASSIFY ON: Source dtd 15 July 1995 (2) If all the information in the document has been extracted from a pre-14 October 1995 document marked “OADR,” place the statement “Source marked OADR” on the “Declassify on” line, along with the date of the source document.

(Example: You extract classified information from a document dated 3 June 1992 and marked “OADR.” You mark your document, “Declassify on: Source marked OADR; Date of source: 3 June 1992.”) If there is more than one such source, use the latest date found on any of them. Example: DERIVED FROM: Cite Source DECLASSIFY ON: Source marked OADR, dated _ (3) If your document is classified by “multiple sources,” and different declassification instructions apply to information you include, you must determine the MOST RESTRICTIVE declassification instruction that applies to any of that information and place it on your “Declassify on” line.

The following procedure applies: (a) If declassification dates are specified for ALL of the information in the document, place the latest date (the date farthest in the future) on the “Declassify on” line. (Example: Your information is extracted from documents marked for declassification on 20 March 1998, 1 June 2002 and 3 April 2009.

Mark your document “Declassify on 3 April 2009.”) (b) If the sources of classification indicate a combination of a date or dates with an event or events, indicate that declassification should occur on the latest date or the occurrence of the event(s), whichever is later. (Example: One source specifies “Declassify on 3 August 2001”; the other is marked “Declassify on completion of tests.” Mark your derivatively classified document “Declassify on 3 August 2001 or completion of tests, whichever is later.”) (c) If any of the information in the document does not have a definitive date or event for declassification, you will have to determine which marking is most restrictive.

The following rules apply: 1 If you are using information classified under E.O.12065 or earlier Orders, any information with an indefinite declassification is treated as though it is marked “OADR.” (For example, if you are using information classified under E.O.10964 that indicates “Group 3,” this would be treated as though it is marked “OADR.”) When using several sources of information classified under previous Executive Orders that are marked or treated as “OADR,” the “Source dated” line will show the source with the most recent date.

(For example, with one “OADR” document dated 2 August 1989 and one marked “Group-3” and dated 3 December 1962, the new document would be marked “Declassify on: Source marked OADR; Source dated 2 August 1989.”) No matter what combination of indefinite declassification instructions and document dates you use as your derivative guidance, you need only find the document with the most RECENT DATE and this will determine what the “Source dated” line is going to be.

Whatever the “Declassify on” line indicates will be your “Source marked” line. (If you have three documents, each marked “OADR,” and with the dates of 2 September 1990, 3 December 1992 and 5 October 1995, the most resent date (5 October 1995) is the “Source dated” line.

You would mark your document “Declassify on: Source marked OADR, Source dated 5 October 1995”) 2 Sources marked with E.O.12958 10-year exemption markings require a different approach. With documents marked “X1” through “X8,” complete your “Declassify on” line with the exemption marking found on the sources.

(You have two sources you use in making a derivative classification decision. Their declassification instructions are “X1” (14 October 1995) and “X2” (18 October 1995). Your declassification instruction would be “Declassify on: X2.”) 3 Sources marked with E.O.12958 25-year exemption markings will normally have definite declassification dates indicated.

The exception is information marked “25X1” and concerning the identity of a confidential human source. This information will not have a declassification date, and will always be considered your most restrictive source. Mark your document “Declassify on: 25X1.” 4 With sources having a combination of these types of declassification instructions, you must analyze the combination to determine which is most restrictive.

Generally, the most current source document would provide your declassification on line. For example:

1. Source Declassify on :
2. Source 1 OADR dtd April 85
3. Source 2 17 Mar 99
4. Source 3 OADR dtd Oct 90
5. The derived document would be marked as follows:
6. DERIVED FROM: MULTIPLE SOURCES
7. DECLASSIFY ON: SOURCE MARKED
8. OADR DTD OCT 90
9. This information would be subject to declassification 25 years from the date of its origin, thus the date of the source document should always be placed on the declassification instruction line.
10. If the source information included exemption categories, the same process applies. Example:
11. Source Declassify on :
12. Source 1 25X2 (weapons of mass
13. destruction)
14. Source 2 17 March 99
15. Source 3 X5 (foreign government information)
16. The derived document would be marked as follows:
17. DERIVED FROM: MULTIPLE SOURCES
18. DECLASSIFY ON: X5
19. The information can be extended in successive ten year increments, therefore, the X5 exemption category becomes the most restrictive declassification guidance.

d. Combinations of Original and Derivative Classification. If the classification of the document is through a combination of original and derivative classification, determine the declassification instruction by following the rules in paragraph 5-204.c, above.

1. Use the instruction supplied by the original classifier as if it came from a source document or classification guide.5-205 Downgrading Instructions Downgrading instructions are not required for every classified document, but must be placed on the face of each document to which they apply.
2. Mark the document “Downgrade to Secret on.” and/or “Downgrade to Confidential on.,” and add the appropriate date or event.

(Note: A downgrading instruction is used in addition to, and not as a substitute for, declassification instructions.) Downgrading instructions shall not be applied to documents containing foreign government information or Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data.5-206 Identification of Specific Classified Information Every classified document must show, as clearly as is possible, which information in it is classified and at what level.

(1) Portions of text shall be marked with the appropriate abbreviation (“TS,” “S,” “C,” or “U”), placed in parentheses immediately before the beginning of the portion. If the portion is numbered or lettered, place the abbreviation in parentheses between the letter or number and the start of the text.

(a) Portions containing Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data shall have abbreviated markings (“RD” or “FRD”) included with the classification marking, for example, “(S-RD).” Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information shall be marked with an “N” in separate parentheses following the portion marking: “(S-RD)(N).” (b) Portions of DoD documents containing foreign government or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) information shall include identification of the foreign classification in the parenthetical marking, for example, “(UK-S)” or “(N-S).” Use the letter “R” to identify NATO or foreign government Restricted information. (c) The abbreviation “FOUO” is used to designate unclassified portions that contain information that may be exempt from mandatory release to the public under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). See Appendix C for details.

(2) Subjects and titles of classified documents shall be marked to show their classification. Use the same abbreviations as for other portions, but place them in parentheses after the subject of title. This is the only exception to the placement rule. (3) Charts, graphs, photographs, illustrations, figures, drawings, and similar portions of classified documents must be marked to show their classification.

(a) Charts, graphs, and similar items shall be marked with the unabbreviated classification, or “UNCLASSIFIED,” based on the level of classified information they contain or reveal. The marking shall be placed within the chart, graph, etc., or next to the item. (b) Captions and titles of charts, graphs, etc., shall be marked as required for text portions (see subparagraph 5-206a(1), above). The marking will indicate the classification of the caption or title, not of the chart itself. (See also paragraph 5-401, below.)

b. If an exceptional situation makes individual markings of each portion clearly impracticable, a statement may be substituted describing which portions are classified and their level of classification. Such a statement must identify the information as specifically as parenthetical portion marking.

(1) If portions, standing alone, are unclassified, but the document is classified by compilation, mark the portions “(U)” and the document and pages with the classification of the compilation. You must also add an explanation of the classification (see subsection 5-302, below). (2) If individual portions are classified at one level, but the compilation is a higher classification, mark each portion with its own classification, and mark the document and pages with the classification of the compilation. Cite the explanation for the classification by compilation on the Classified By/Derived From line or with the record copy of the material.

d. Waivers of the requirements of this subsection may be granted only by the Director of the Information Security Oversight Office. Waivers granted before 14 October 1995 by DoD officials are no longer valid. Requests for waivers from DoD Components shall be forwarded to the Principal Director (Information Warfare, Security & Counterintelligence), ODASD(I&S) for submission to the Director, ISOO.

• (1) Identification of the information or class of documents for which the waiver is sought; (2) A detailed explanation of why the waiver should be granted; (3) The Component’s judgment of the anticipated dissemination of the information or class of documents for which the waiver is sought; and
• (4) The extent to which the documents subject to the waiver may be a basis for derivative classification.

5-207 Page Marking a. Each interior page of a classified document (except blank pages) shall be conspicuously marked, top and bottom, with the highest classification of the information on the page. These markings must stand out from the balance of the information and thus a particular size is not specified.

• Pages containing only unclassified information shall be marked “UNCLASSIFIED.” Blank interior pages will not be marked.b.
• An alternative interior page marking scheme is the same as described above except that each page is marked with the highest classification of information in the document.
• If this alternative is used, parenthetical portion markings must be used instead of the means specified in paragraph 5-206b., above.5-208 Special Control and Similar Notices Besides the following, other notices may be required by other DoD Directives.

Unless another Directive prescribes different placement, these additional control notices shall be placed on the face of the document.a. Restricted Data, Documents containing Restricted Data shall be marked: “RESTRICTED DATA” “This material contains Restricted Data as defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

• Unauthorized disclosure subject to administrative and criminal sanctions.” b.
• Documents containing Formerly Restricted Data, but no Restricted Data, shall be marked: “FORMERLY RESTRICTED DATA” “Unauthorized disclosure subject to administrative and criminal sanctions.
• Handle as Restricted Data in foreign dissemination.

Section 144.b, Atomic Energy Act, 1954″ c. The Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) establishes policies and procedures for the control of dissemination of intelligence information. The current DCI Directive on this subject is at Appendix E.d. COMSEC Material The following marking will be placed on classified COMSEC documents before release to contractors.

1. e. Dissemination and Reproduction Notices
2. Classified information that is subject to specific dissemination or reproduction limitations may be marked with notices such as:
3. “Reproduction requires approval of originator or higher DoD authority”, or
4. “Further dissemination only as directed by (insert appropriate office or official) or higher DoD authority.”
5. f. Special Access Program Documents
6. Special Access Program documentation and information may be identified with the phrase “Special Access Required” and the assigned nickname, codeword, trigraph, or digraph.

g. For Official Use Only. See Appendix C for guidance on the marking of For Official Use Only information contained in classified documents.h. Other Special Notices Other requirements for special markings on Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data, intelligence and intelligence-related information, COMSEC information, technical documents, NATO-classified information, and other information are found in DoD and other agency directives and publications.

• Section 3
• Marking Special Types of Documents
• 5-300 Documents with Component Parts

If a classified document has components likely to be removed and used or maintained separately, each component shall be marked as a separate document. Examples are annexes or appendices to plans, major parts of a report, or reference charts in a program directive.

If the entire major component is unclassified, it may be marked on its face, top and bottom, “UNCLASSIFIED,” and a statement added: “All portions of this are Unclassified.” No further markings are required on such a component.5-301 Transmittal Documents Transmittals are documents that have classified documents enclosed with or attached to them.

An example is a letter with classified enclosures. The transmittal document itself may contain information classified as high or higher than the documents transmitted. More often, though, the transmittal document itself is unclassified or classified at a lower level than the transmitted documents.a.

If the transmittal contains information classified higher than or at the same level as the documents it is transmitting, mark it as you would any other classified document. If any special control notices discussed in subsection 5-208, above, apply to the documents transmitted, place them on the face of the transmittal document.b.

If the information in the transmittal document is unclassified or classified at a lower level than one or more of the attachments or enclosures, mark the transmittal document as follows:

(1) Mark the face of the transmittal document conspicuously, top and bottom, with the highest classification found in it or any of the documents transmitted. (Example: An unclassified transmittal document has one Secret and two Confidential attachments. Mark the face of the transmittal document ‘SECRET.”) (2) Mark the face of the transmittal document to show its status when separated from the classified material. Examples include: “UNCLASSIFIED WHEN SEPARATED FROM CLASSIFIED ENCLOSURES,” “UNCLASSIFIED WHEN ATTACHMENT 2 IS REMOVED,” “CONFIDENTIAL UPON REMOVAL OF ENCLOSURES,” or a similar statement. (3) If any of the special control notices described in subsection 5-208, above, apply to the transmittal document or any enclosures, place them on the face of the transmittal document. (4) Transmittal documents that are classified standing alone must be marked like other classified documents. Unclassified transmittal documents shall not be portion marked. The marking of classification at the top and bottom of interior pages of an unclassified transmittal document is not necessary.

5-302 Classification by Compilation When a document consisting of individually unclassified items of information is classified by compilation (see subsection 2-400, above), the overall classification shall be marked conspicuously at the top and bottom of each page and the outside of the front and back covers (if there are covers).

• An explanation of the basis for classification by compilation shall be placed on the face of the document or included in the text.
• Mark the portions in accordance with paragraph 5-206c, above.5-303 Translations Translations of U.S.
• Classified information into a foreign language shall be marked with the appropriate U.S.

classification markings and the foreign language equivalent. (See Appendix F for foreign language classifications.) They must also clearly show the United States as the country of origin.5-304 Information Transmitted Electronically Information transmitted electronically, such as messages to be retained as permanent records, rather than those that are facsimile (FAX) transmissions, must be marked as required by this chapter for any other classified document, with the following special provisions: a.

The first item in the text must be the overall classification of the information.b. For information printed by an automated system, overall and page markings may be applied by that system, provided they stand out conspicuously from the text. In older systems, this may be achieved by surrounding the markings with asterisks or other symbols.c.

A properly completed “Classified by” or “Derived from” line, (“Reason,” when appropriate), declassification instructions, and downgrading instructions (when appropriate) must be included in the last line. Declassification and downgrading instructions shall not be used for information containing Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data.

The abbreviations “CLASS” for “Classified by,” “RSN” for Reason,” DECL” for “Declassify on,” “DERV” for “Derived from,” and “DNG” for “Downgrade to” may be used.5-305 Documents and Material Marked for Training Purposes Documents and material that contain no classified information, but are marked with classification markings for training purposes, must also have a marking which clearly shows that they are actually unclassified.

A suitable marking shall be placed on each page of the document, for example, “Unclassified – Marked Classified for Training Only.” 5-306 Files, Folders, and Groups of Documents Classified files, folders, and similar groups of documents must have clear classification markings on the outside of the folder or holder.

Attaching a classified document cover sheet (Standard Forms 703, 704, or 705) to the front of the folder or holder will satisfy this requirement. These cover sheets need not be attached when the item is in secure storage.5-307 Printed Documents Produced by AIS Equipment Because of the volume and nature of the printed products of automated information systems (AISs), special provisions for marking some AIS-generated documents are required.

These special provisions do not apply to documents produced by AISs that function as word processing systems. Documents produced on these AISs are marked like other documents. The exceptional provisions are:

a. Classification markings on interior pages of fan-folded printouts are required. These markings may be applied by the AIS equipment even though they may not meet the normal test of being conspicuous.b. Special control notices, identification of classification sources, and downgrading and declassification instructions must either be marked on the face of the document or be placed on a separate sheet of paper attached to the front of the document.c. Portions of AIS printouts removed for separate use or maintenance shall be marked as individual documents.

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3. Marking Special Types of Materials
4. 5-400 General Policy Statement

When classified information is contained in AIS media, audiovisual media, hardware and equipment, or other media not commonly thought of as documents, the provisions of subsection 5-100, above, must be met in a way that is appropriate to the type of material.

• The main concern is that holders and users of the material are clearly warned of the presence of classified information needing protection.
• The information provided by other markings required by this chapter must also be made available, either on the item or in documentation that accompanies it.
• Particular exceptions are as noted in subsections 5-401 through 5-408, below.5-401 Blueprints, Schematics, Maps, and Charts Blueprints, engineering drawings, charts, maps, and similar items not contained in a classified document must be marked with their overall classification.

The classification marking must be unabbreviated, must be conspicuous, and should be applied top and bottom if possible. The legend or title must also be marked to show its classification. An abbreviated marking in parentheses following the legend or title may be used.

If the blueprints, maps and other items are large enough that they are likely to be rolled or folded, classification markings must be placed to be visible when the item is rolled or folded. For guidance on marking these items when they are pages of a classified document, see subparagraph 5-206a.(3), above.5-402 Photographs, Negatives, and Unprocessed Film a.

Photographs and negatives must be marked with the overall classification of information they contain. Photographs should be marked on the face, if possible. If this cannot be done, the classification marking may be placed on the reverse side. Other markings required by this chapter shall be placed on photographs along with the classification marking, or will be included in accompanying documentation.b.

1. Roll negatives and positives, and other film containing classified information must be marked with their overall classification.
2. This marking must be placed either on the film itself or on the canister, if one is used.
3. If placed on the film itself, the marking must be placed at the beginning and end of the roll.5-403 Slides and Transparencies a.

Slides and transparencies shall have the overall classification and special control notices (detailed in subsection 5-208, above) marked on the image area of the item and also on the border, holder, or frame. Information on the image area of the item shall be portion marked in accordance with subsection 5-206, above.

Other required security markings may be placed in the image area; on the border, holder, or frame; or in documentation accompanying the item.b. If a group of slides or transparencies is used together and maintained together as a set, each slide or transparency must have the classification marking and special control notices on it.

The other required security markings may be placed on the first slide or transparency in the set; these markings are not needed on the other slides or transparencies. Slides or transparencies that are permanently removed from a set must be marked as a separate document.5-404 Motion Picture Films and Videotapes Classified motion picture films and videotapes must be marked with their classification and any appropriate control notices at the beginning and end of the played or protected portion.

Other required security markings shall be placed at the beginning of the projected or played portion. Reels and cassettes shall be marked with the overall classification of the item and kept in containers marked with the classification and other required security markings.5-405 Sound Recordings Sound recordings containing classified information must have an audible statement of their classification at the beginning and end.

Reels or cassettes shall be marked with the overall classification of the item and kept in containers marked with the classification and other required security markings.5-406 Microforms Microfilm, microfiche, and similar media must have their overall classification marked in the image area that can be read or copied.

1. They also must have this marking applied so it is visible to the unaided eye.
2. Other required security markings shall be either placed on the item or included in accompanying documentation.5-407 Removable AIS Storage Media Removable storage media include magnetic tape reels, disk packs, diskettes, CD-ROMs, removable hard disks, disk cartridges, optical disks, paper tape, reels, magnetic cards, tape cassettes and micro-cassettes, and any other device on which data is stored and which normally is removable from the system by the user or operator.

All such devices bearing classified information must be conspicuously marked with the highest level of classification stored on the device and any special control notices that apply to the information using one of the labels specified in subsection 5-409, below.

a. If the information is stored in readily accessible format on the device, it does not have to be marked on the outside of the device. As an example, if classified files or documents prepared with a word processor are stored on a floppy diskette, and each file bears its own declassification instructions as entered with the word processor, the diskette does not need to be marked with declassification instructions. This should be true with respect to most diskettes containing classified word processing files and documents, even though a few of them may not have all of the prescribed markings.b. If the required information is not stored in readily accessible format on the device, it must be marked on the outside of the device (normally with a sticker or tag) or placed on documentation kept with the device.

• 5-408 Fixed and Internal AIS Storage Media
• System managers shall ensure that AISs, including word processing systems, provide for classification designation of data stored in internal memory or maintained on fixed storage media.
• 5-409 Standard Form (SF) Labels
• a. If not marked otherwise, AIS storage media and other items covered by this Section must be marked with the following labels:

1. (1) SF 706 – TOP SECRET (2) SF 707 – SECRET (3) SF 708 – CONFIDENTIAL (4) SF 709 – CLASSIFIED (5) SF 710 – UNCLASSIFIED
2. (6) SF 711 – DATA DESCRIPTOR

b. SF 711 should be used any time classified AIS storage media are removed from the office in which they were created. There is no intention to require use of SF 710 in environments where no classified information is created or used. SF 709 should not be used if the appropriate classification label (SF 708, SF 707, or SF 706) is available.5-410 Intelligence Information a.

Additional security controls and markings are established for the dissemination of intelligence information. Appendix E contains a reprint of the current Director of Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 1/7. The DCID 1/7 establishes policies, controls and procedures for the dissemination and use of intelligence information and is applicable to classifiers of intelligence information.b.

The DCID eliminates several markings. Refer to the DCID for instructions on marking and releasing procedures for information marked with the following obsolete caveats:

• Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) Release to (REL TO) Warning Notice-Intelligence Sources or Methods Involved (WNINTEL)
• Not Releasable to Contractors/Consultants (NOCONTRACT or NC)

c. Information previously marked NOFORN continues to be non-releasable to foreigners and must be referred to the originator. NOFORN is not authorized for new classification decisions. A limited amount of information will contain the marking US ONLY. This information cannot be shared with any foreign government.

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2. Changes in Markings
3. 5-500 Downgrading and Declassification in Accordance with Markings

a. When a document or item of material is marked for downgrading or declassification on a date or event, the downgrading or declassification is automatic at the specified time unless word to the contrary has been received from the originator or other authority.

1. There is no requirement to refer the material to the originator on that date for a downgrading or declassification decision.
2. If a holder of the material has reason to believe it should not be downgraded or declassified, he or she shall notify the originator through appropriate administrative channels.

The document or material shall continue to be protected at the originally assigned level of classification until the issue is resolved.b. When a document is declassified automatically in accordance with declassification markings appearing on it, the overall and page markings on the document should be canceled, if practical.

1. For a bulky document, where canceling each page marking is not practical, cancel at least the markings on the cover (if one exists), title page (if one exists), and the first page.c.
2. If a document is downgraded in accordance with its markings, cancel the old classification markings and substitute the new ones.

As a minimum, the markings on the cover (if one exists), title page (if one exists), and the first page must be changed.5-501 Downgrading and Declassification Earlier Than Scheduled If a document is declassified or downgraded earlier than indicated by its markings, the rules for remarking in subsection 5-500, above, must be followed.

a. The date of the downgrading or declassification remarking.b. The authority for the action (e.g., the identity of the original classifier who directed the action, or identification of the correspondence or classification instruction that required it). When possible, file a copy of the correspondence authorizing the downgrade or declassification with the document.

• 5-502 Upgrading
• If a document is upgraded, all classification markings affected by the upgrading must be changed to the new markings. Also place the following information on the document:

a. The date of the remarking.b. The authority for the action (e.g., the identity of the original classifier who directed the action, or identification of the correspondence or classification instruction that required it).

2. 5-503 Posted Notice on Bulk Quantities of Material
3. If the volume of material involved in a declassification, downgrading, or upgrading action is so large that individually remarking each item would cause serious interference with operations, the custodian may attach a notice to the inside of the storage unit providing the information required by subparagraph

5-500, 5-501, or 5-502, above, whichever applies. When individual documents are removed from the storage unit, they must be marked in the manner prescribed under subsection 5-500, above. If documents are removed to be transferred to another storage unit, they need not be remarked if the new storage unit also has a proper notice posted.5-504 Extensions of Duration of Classification If information has been marked for declassification at 10 years from its date of classification and the duration of classification is subsequently extended, the “Declassify on” line shall be changed to show the new declassification instructions, the identity of the OCA or other authority authorizing the extension, and the date of the action.

• Section 6
• Remarking and Using Old Classified Material
• 5-600 Old Markings Can Remain

Some classified documents and other material are still in use that were marked in accordance with E.O.12356 and earlier orders. There is no need to remark this material with the new declassification and downgrading instructions specified by E.O.12958.

If the material is marked for automatic downgrading or declassification on a date or event, downgrade or declassify it in accordance with those markings. If the material is of permanently historical value and does not show a specific declassification date or event, it will be subject to the automatic declassification provisions of E.O.12958 as it reaches 25 years from its date of origin.5-601 Earlier Declassification and Extension of Classification The requirements for declassification and for extension of classification found in Chapter 4 of this Regulation apply to information classified under E.O.12356 and earlier Executive orders, as well as to information classified under the current Executive Order.

Section 7 Foreign Government Information/Equivalent U.S. Classification Designation 5-700 General Classification designations for foreign government information in many cases do not parallel U.S. classification designations. Moreover, many foreign governments and international organizations have a fourth level of classification that generally translates as “Restricted,” and a category of unclassified information that is protected by law in the originating country and is provided on the condition that it will be treated “in confidence.” A table of U.S.

And foreign government classification markings is at Appendix F.5-701 Marking NATO Documents NATO classified documents (i.e., documents prepared by or for NATO and NATO member nation documents that have been released into the NATO security system and which bear a NATO classification marking) shall be marked in compliance with USSAN Instruction 1-69.5-702 Marking Other Foreign Government Documents a.

Except as described in subparagraph b., below, other foreign government classified documents shall be marked in English to identify the originating country and the applicable U.S. classification designation, If a classification designation has been applied to a foreign document by the originator, and it is the applicable U.S.

(1) A German document marked “Geheim” would be marked: (2) A UK document marked “SECRET” would be marked:

b. Foreign government documents that are marked with a classification designation which equates to Restricted, and unclassified foreign government documents that are provided to a DoD Component on the condition that they will be treated “in confidence,” shall be marked to identify the originating government and whether they are Restricted or provided “in Confidence” Additionally, they shall be marked “CONFIDENTIAL – Modified Handling” and be protected in accordance with section 6-600, below.

1. FRENCH RESTRICTED INFORMATION
2. Protect as
3. CONFIDENTIAL-Modified Handling

5-703 Marking of Foreign Government and NATO Information in DoD Documents a. When used in DoD documents, foreign government information (FGI) must be marked to prevent premature declassification or unauthorized disclosure. To satisfy this requirement, U.S.

Documents that contain foreign government information shall be marked on the cover or first page, “THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS (indicate country of origin) INFORMATION.” In addition, the portions shall be marked to identify the classification level and the country of origin, e.g., (UK-C); (GE-C). If the identity of the foreign government must be concealed, the cover or first page of the document shall be marked, “THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION,” and applicable paragraphs shall be marked FGI together with the appropriate classification (FGI-S).

The identity of the foreign government shall be maintained with the record copy which must be appropriately protected.b. The “Derived From” line shall identify the U.S. as well as foreign classification sources. If the identity of the foreign government must be concealed, the “Derived From” line shall contain the marking “Foreign Government information.” In that case, the identity of the foreign government will be maintained with the record copy and protected as in paragraph 5-703a., above.

To mark the “Declassify On” line, refer to paragraph 5-204c(2), above. A U.S. document marked as described herein, shall not be downgraded below the highest level of foreign government information contained in the document or be declassified without the written approval of the foreign government that originated the information.

Recommendations concerning downgrading or declassification shall be submitted through the DoD entity that created the document to the originating foreign government.c. DoD classified documents that contain extracts of NATO classified information shall be marked as follows on the cover or first page: “THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS NATO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION.” Portions shall be marked to identify the NATO information (e.g., N-S).

• “(Country) RESTRICTED INFORMATION
• Protect as
• CONFIDENTIAL – Modified Handling”

2. 5-704 Marking for Transfer to Archives
3. When classified records are to be transferred for storage or archival purposes to the National Archives and Records Administration or to other locations, the records that accompany them shall identify the boxes that contain foreign government documents as well as DoD documents containing foreign government information.

: CHAPTER 5

Who is responsible for the review of written materials for public release?

Defense Office of Prepublication and Security Review.

What is the last step for unauthorized disclosure?

Once you discover or suspect unauthorized disclosure, you must first protect the classified information to prevent further unauthorized disclosure. Then you must report the unauthorized disclosure to the appropriate authorities who will, in turn, investigate the incident and impose sanctions, if warranted.

How long is travel clearance valid?

In the event that you need to take your child out of the country, you must secure a DSWD travel clearance for minors. You may apply for it at any Social Welfare Development Center (SWDC) or any accredited agency. Before a minor can travel outside the country, he or she must first obtain a travel clearance from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD),

The purpose of the clearance is to ensure that the child is not being trafficked or forced into labor. In order to obtain a travel clearance, the child’s parents or guardians must submit an application form to the DSWD. The form must be accompanied by a birth certificate, passport, and other supporting documents.

Once the application is approved, the DSWD will issue a travel clearance certificate. The certificate is valid for one year and can be used for multiple trips. But in order to proceed, you need to understand what a DSWD travel clearance for minors is and what it entails.

Can you travel internationally with a security clearance?

Foreign Travel reporting – The pitfall for some clearance holders is the need to report before you go. “You’re actually supposed to get pre-approval. Technically, under the guidelines of SEAD 3 your agency can deny it,” said Bigley. Most security clearance holders shouldn’t find that to be an issue.

1. A trip to Cancun or Barcelona isn’t along the lines of what would present a national security issue for your agency.
2. But if you’re considering a study trip to Russia or China, that may be another story.
3. If your foreign travel were to be denied – “At that point your option is to quit the job or not take the trip,” said Bigley.

In general, the government doesn’t want to know about your foreign travel so they can tell you ‘no’ – but so they can offer you a pre-travel security briefing. Your agency or company will want to ensure your following proper operations security before, during and after your trip.

1. The after-trip briefing will likely include a questionnaire about any foreign nationals you interacted with.
2. The self reporting rules around foreign contacts are slightly different in SEAD 3 than they are in the SF-86,
3. And that’s another issue that can catch security clearance holders by surprise.
4. The reporting requirements for current clearance holders not foreign contacts should be reported for anyone ‘with whom you’ve exchanged personal information.’ That could obviously entail a lot of people, depending upon how it’s interpreted.

DoD supplemental guidance has since been released to clarify that personal information means ‘essentially anything that’s not publicly known,” said Bigley. That means fleeting interactions with cab drivers or wait staff while abroad don’t need to be reported.

1. But spill the beans at the hotel bar about your kids and personal life, and that’s another story.
2. What happens on vacation rarely stays there – and you’ll likely have the tan lines to prove it.
3. Just make sure you’re also staying on the right side of your agency reporting guidelines and please – take a vacation.

We could all use one.

What is a reportable foreign contact?

The reporting of contacts, specifically foreign contacts, for clearance holders is of the utmost importance for continued access authorization. All security clearance holders have an obligation to report potential security concerns, whether they are about themselves or others.

1. Guideline B of the Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD) 4 lays out the disqualifying and mitigating conditions for potential foreign influence concerns.
2. However, before even getting to these regulations, one must decide if they are required to report foreign contacts.
3. The reporting requirements are set forth in SEAD 3, but both SEAD 3 and SEAD 4 should be used to determine if you are required to report a foreign contact.

Under SEAD 3, the reporting of foreign contacts is governed by section F(2) and requires, in part, that a person report any “continuing association with known foreign nationals that involves bonds of affection, personal obligation, or intimate contact; or any contact with a foreign national that involves the exchange of personal information.” The last part is important to note as it provides a far broader description of when a foreign contact needs to be reported.

Many individuals look to the Standard Form 86 (SF-86) to determine what information needs to be reported in relation to foreign contacts under section 19 when it asks in part if “you have close and/or continuing contact with a foreign national with whom you, your spouse, or partner are bound by affection, influence, common interests, and/or obligations.” However, SEAD 3 provides a more complete definition as it describes the requirement to report any foreign contact that involves the exchange of personal information.

This definition is left up to interpretation, but it routinely means that any foreign contact you exchanged personal information with, including simply your name, can be reported. However, the caveat comes with the continuing association aspect of the reporting requirements.

• Many clearance holders who are contemplating whether or not to report a foreign contact get tripped up with the “continuing association” aspect of the reporting requirements.
• This is an important distinction, as one is not required to report a foreign contact they spoke to once or in their official capacity, such as a customs officer when traveling abroad.

Only in rare circumstances, such as if that person is attempting to coerce or manipulate you or if they reveal themselves as a foreign intelligence officer, would there be an exception. The continuing association must be just that—continuing—and be multiple and/or ongoing.

The reporting requirements for any security clearance holder are serious, and if reporting requirements are not followed, especially for proper reporting of foreign contacts, that could have a negative impact on one’s security clearance. In many cases, the prompt reporting of foreign contacts acts as mitigation in and of itself for not only compliance with reporting requirements but also for doing so immediately, which shows adjudicators and/or investigators you understand the seriousness of these types of requirements.

It is important to note that a security clearance is a privilege, not a right, and thus a person who holds a security clearance must comply with all regulations, including reporting requirements. If you don’t, you risk not only raising red flags pertaining to potential foreign influence concerns but also failing to report foreign contacts when required to do so, which can implicate personal conduct issues and thus start you down the path of potential clearance denial.

• Therefore, it is important to ensure that one follows all reporting requirements for the proper reporting of foreign contacts in order to avoid any potential pitfalls with your security clearance eligibility in the future.
• Regardless of the actions you have taken, you should seek the assistance of an experienced security clearance attorney to assist you with understanding the nuances of reporting requirements.

If you are unable to properly and fully advocate for yourself and properly comply with reporting requirements, then you face further delays and issues that could impede your career advancement and the potential for revocation of your security clearance eligibility.

• Ryan C. Nerney, Esq.
• Is the Managing Partner of the Ladera Ranch office of Tully Rinckey PLLC, where he focuses his practice primarily on national security law, with experience in federal employment and military matters,
• Ryan represents clients who have security clearance issues against agencies such as the CIA, NSA, DIA, DOD, NRO, and DOE, among others.

He has represented numerous clients in security clearance revocation proceedings and has a proven record of saving clients’ jobs, as well as anticipating and resolving potential future issues with their security clearances. Ryan currently serves as Secretary for the National Security Lawyers Association (NSLA) and was awarded the 2022 Security Clearance Lawyer of the Year award by the NSLA.

What is sead 3 reporting requirements?

SEAD-3 Backgro​​und – On December 14, 2016, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence (DNI) signed Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD)-3, Reporting Requirements for Personnel with Access to Classified Information or Who Hold Sensitive Position, which establishes standardized reporting requirements across the federal government for all individuals who have access to classified information or hold a sensitive position.

The reporting requirements outlined in SEAD-3 address the need for individuals to report relevant information, such as reportable foreign travel, foreign contacts, and conduct/behavior, to their department or agency in a timely manner, in order to strengthen the safeguarding of national security equities.

The reporting requirements are a direct result of recent national security breaches by trusted insiders who have disclosed classified information to news media or foreign entities causing significant harm to the interests of the United States.

Who to notify when traveling abroad?

Please call 1 (888) 407-4747 (U.S. and Canada) or 1 (202) 501-4444 (overseas) or contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

What does Sead 3 stand for?

Resources –

Foreign Travel Reporting in DISS for SEAD 3 SEAD 3 Unofficial Foreign Travel Reporting Audio/Slide Short SEAD 3 Unofficial Foreign Travel Reporting Checklist Industrial Security Letter (2021-02) Clarification and Guidance on Reportable Activities Security Executive Agent Directive 3, “Reporting Requirement for Personnel Who Access Classified Information and Hold a Sensitive Position” SEAD 3 Frequently Asked Questions (Listed Under SEAD 3 FAQs TAB on NISPOM Rule Webpage ) SEAD 3 Reporting Desktop Aid for Cleared Industry Defense Information System for Security (DISS) 32 CFR Part 117, NISPOM Rule Webpage

Who manages the Defense Travel System?

Resource overview – The Defense Travel Management Office is the Defense Department’s agent for commercial travel. DTMO manages travel programs, travel policy and implementation, travel card program management, customer support and training, and oversight of Defense travel systems, both the Defense Travel System and MyTravel.

What is a foreign travel brief?

Foreign Travel Brief Contents The briefing includes topics on vulnerability awareness, personal safety precautions, current terrorist threat information based upon the travel destination, who to contact if assistance is needed, and things to consider before the trip.

What prior to foreign travel you must ensure?

Prior to foreign travel, you must ensure that your Antiterrorism/Force Protection Level 1 training is current. Secret materials may be transmitted y the same methods as Confidential materials.

What is Department of Defense Joint travel Regulations?

The Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) implements policy and law to establish travel and transportation allowances for Uniformed Service members (i.e., Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Corps, and Public Health Service Commissioned Corps), Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees, and others traveling at the DoD’s expense.