Protect Classified Information

1. Protect Classified Information

2. Terminal Learning Objective

3. References

4. Administrative Notes • SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS NONE • RISK ASSESSMENT LOW • ENVIRON. CONSIDERATIONS NONE • EVALUATION YES

5. Question How important do you think the protection of classified information has been during the current Iraq & Afghanistan campaigns?

6. Enabling Learning Objective 1

7. What is Information? Is Any Knowledge That Can Be Communicated Or Documentary Material, Regardless Of Its Physical Form Or Characteristics, That Is Owned By, Produced By Or For, Or Is Under The Control Of The United States Government. Unauthorized Disclosure Is A Communication Or Physical Transfer Of Classified Information To An Unauthorized Recipient.

8. Security Classification Levels • Confidential: Information, which if disclosed to unauthorized persons, could reasonably, is, expected to cause damageto the national security. • Secret: Information, which if disclosed to unauthorized persons, could reasonably be, expected to cause serious damage to the national security. • Top Secret: Information, which if disclosed to unauthorized persons, could reasonably be, expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to the national security.

9. Define Classifications • Original Classification - an initial determination that information requires, in the interest of national security, protection against unauthorized disclosure. • Derivative Classification - the incorporating, paraphrasing, restating or generating in new form information that is already classified, and marking the newly developed material consistent with the classification markings that apply to the source information.

10. Check on Learning: ELO #1 Question: What are the three levels of classification and what differentiates them? Answer: Confidential, Secret, and Top Secret. The difference is the amount of damage the unauthorized disclosure could cause, and how it was classified.

11. Check on Learning: ELO #1 Question: When is information classified? Answer: Information is classified as soon as there is a determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure (Original classification) or developing new material based on information which is already classified (Derivative classification).

12. Enabling Learning Objective 2

13. Important to know… • Information is any knowledge that can be communicated or documented. • Unauthorized disclosure is a communication or physical transfer of classified information to an unauthorized recipient.

14. Declassification of Information Declassification - The authorized change in the status of information from classified information to unclassified information. • On a specific date or event • 10 years from the date of classification • Extensions may not exceed10 years at a time. • Information shall be declassified as soon as it no longer meets the standards for classification. • Once information is declassified and released to the public it cannot be reclassified.

15. Downgrading of Information A determination by a declassification authority that classified information requires a lower degree of protection against unauthorized disclosure than currently provided.

16. Check on Learning: ELO #2 Question: What is declassification? Answer: The authorized change in the status of information from Top Secret to Secret, Secret to Confidential and Confidential to Unclassified.

17. Check on Learning: ELO #2 Question: If no specific date or event for declassification is determined, when is the date of declassification? Answer: Ten years from the date of the original classification.

18. Enabling Learning Objective 3

19. Classification Markings • Top & bottom of outside front cover • On title page • On first page • Outside of back cover • Each interior page, top & bottom • On charts, maps, drawings, photos, & film

20. Required on the face of all Classified Information • Overall classification – stamped on top & bottom • Identity of original classification authority • Agency and office of origin • Declassification date • Reason for declassification Completeness is the key

21. Declassified Document The end of WWII. Message from General Dwight D. Eisenhower

22. Declassified Document Eisenhower's message to Patton's 3rd Army that the Germans have surrendered.

23. Declassified Document Eisenhower's message to Patton's 3rd Army that the Germans have surrendered. Signed by Eisenhower

24. Check on Learning: ELO #3 Question: Why would you examine a classified document for completeness? Answer: Examine a document for completeness to ensure that each page is accounted for to prevent a possible compromise of information.

25. Enabling Learning Objective 4

26. Define Access • The ability or opportunity to gain knowledge of classified information. • Access is based on: - Security Clearance - Need-to-Know

27. Security Clearance Ensure that an individual’s security clearance is equal to, or exceeds the classification level of the material required to perform official duties.

28. Need-to-know A determination made by an authorized holder of classified information that a prospective recipient requires access to specific information in order to perform or assist in a lawful and authorized governmental function

29. Prevent Unauthorized Access • Keep all classified documents under constant observation when removed from storage. • Keep documents face down or covered when not in use. • Take appropriate measures when temporarily departing the work area. • Place one of the following cover sheets on all classified material: - SF 705 for Confidential information. - SF 704 for Secret information. - SF 703 for Top Secret information.

30. Access vs. Rank No one has a right to have access to classified information solely by virtue of rank or position

31. Special Access Program A program that imposes safeguarding and access requirements that exceed those normally required for information at the same classification level. Example: those involved in the development of a new weapons system. Such people would require special security clearance to work on the program.

32. Check on Learning: ELO #4 Question: Your commander has tasked you to request some classified information from the CIA. The classified information is sent to you. When you go to deliver it to your commander, the S4 asks to see the documents. Do you give it to him? Answer: No, not until his security clearance is verified and his need to know has been determined.

33. Check on Learning: ELO #4 Question: If your supply of SF 703 runs out and you need to place a cover sheet on a Top Secret document, should you use a SF 704? Yes or No? Answer: No. You cannot run the risk of providing access to Top Secret information to someone who is not cleared to that level of security.

34. Check on Learning: ELO #4 Question: What two basic principles must be applied prior to giving classified information to anyone? Answer: Proper clearance and need to know.

35. Enabling Learning Objective 5

36. Precaution to protect classified information • Will remain under the control of the originating agency or its successor. • An agency will not disclose information originally classified by another agency without its authorization. • May not be removed from official premises without proper authorization.

37. Precaution to protect classified information • Keep under constant observation when removed from storage. • Protect when uncleared personnel enter the work area: - Cover classified information with the proper coversheet - Place the information in a GSA approved security container. • Prevent display of classified information in public places.

38. Working Paper Precautions • Date the document • Mark the document with the words “Working papers.” • Mark each page, top and bottom, according to the content classification. • Bring working papers under control as a finished document when: • Retained more than 90 days from date of origin. • Released outside the originator’s agency. • Transmitted electrically or electronically. • Filed permanently. • Papers contain Top Secret information.

39. Check on Learning: ELO #5 Question: Working Papers do not need classification markings until they are completed. True or False? Answer: False.Working papers should be dated when created and marked to indicate they are working papers and marked with the highest classification of any information contained therein.

40. Enabling Learning Objective 6

41. Discussing Classified Information • DO NOT discuss classified and/or sensitive information on an unsecured telephone. • Use proper procedures when presenting a classified briefing • Ensure that automated information systems have controls that: • Prevent access by unauthorized persons • Ensure the integrity of the information

42. Transmitting Classified Information • Refer to AR 380-5 • Ensure transmitted under conditions that provide adequate protection and prevent access by unauthorized personnel.

43. Check on Learning: ELO #5 Question: What should you do with a classified document if you have to leave your work area momentarily? Answer: Place the document in a GSA approved security container or in control of an authorized person.

44. Check on Learning: ELO #6 Question: If you have important classified information to pass to someone and you don’t have a secure phone, can you use an unsecured phone in the interest of time? Answer: No, classified information can only be discussed on a secure phone.

45. Check on Learning: ELO #6 Question: How can you inform the audience of the classification of a briefing? Answer: a. Post the Security Classification in the front of the room. b. Inform the audience at the beginning of the briefing. c. State the classification at the end of the briefing.

46. Enabling Learning Objective 7

47. Transporting Classified Information • Do not remove classified information from official premises without proper authorization. • Protect classified information when transporting outside of a secure area. • Proper address • Proper packaging & markings • Proper storage compartment

48. Check on Learning: ELO #7 Question: Is it permissible to take classified materials when you go TDY to another location? Yes or No. Answer: Yes, with proper authorization.

49. Check on Learning: ELO #7 Question: Why should classified materials be double wrapped? Answer: You do not want to advertise in any way the fact that you are carrying classified information.

50. Enabling Learning Objective 8