TBS PHASE 1 EXAM QUESTIONS
ANSWERS
define-Operational-Security-(OPSEC),---ans-✔✔The-process-to-deny-the-enemy-critical-
information-about-us.
identify-immediate-actions-for-safeguarding-suspected-classified-material---ans-
✔✔Report-all-security-violations-or-suspected-compromises,-including-espionage-
attempts,-to-the-security-manager-immediately.
identify-the-levels-of-classified-materials-security-classification---ans-✔✔1.-Top-Secret---
2.-Secret
3.-Confidential-----
4.-Unclassified--
top-secret---ans-✔✔--unauthorized-disclosure-can-be-expected-to-cause-exceptionally-
grave-damage-to-national-security.-Orange-cards
Secret---ans-✔✔unauthorized-disclosure-could-be-expected-to-cause-serious-damage-to-
national-security.-Red-card-indicator
Confidential---ans-✔✔--could-be-expected-to-cause-identifiable-damage-to-national-
security--blue-cards
Unclassified---ans-✔✔any-other-material-not-marked
identify-procedures-for-classified-material-spillage-or-compromise---ans-✔✔Report-all-
security-violations-or-suspected-compromises,-including-espionage-attempts,-to-the-
security-manager-immediately.
-Use-classified-material-in-a-controlled-environment-that-limits-the-number-of-people-who-
have-access-to-it.
-Cover-or-close-material-if-uncleared-personnel-approach.
-Never-leave-classified-material-unsecured.
-Never-take-classified-material-home.
,-Memorize-safe-combinations;-written-records-of-combinations-are-only-maintained-in-the-
CMCC-and-may-not-be-held-by-any-individual.
-Store-nothing-valuable-with-classified-material.
-Do-not-discuss-classified-material-with-anyone-other-than-cleared-personnel-with-need-to-
know.
-Destroy-material-exactly-when-told-using-the-prescribed-method.
identify-the-procedures-for-reporting-persons-suspected-of-espionage---ans-✔✔report-the-
incident-or-person-immediately-to-your-chain-of-command,-security-manager,-S-2-
Intelligence-Officer,-or-Naval-Criminal-Investigative-Services-(NCIS
identify-the-methods-used-by-foreign-agents-to-collect-information---ans-✔✔1.-Exploiting-
or-stealing-classified-equipment-and-technology
2.-Illegally-transferring-U.S.-technology-from-third-countries
3.-Covert-espionage.
4.-Recruitment-of-Americans-to-a-foreign-cause-or-the-exploitation-of-human-intelligence.
5.-Cyber-attacks
identify-procedures-for-handling-of-"For-Official-Use-Only"-materials---ans-✔✔
identify-ways-to-safeguard-personally-identifiable-information-(PII)-in---ans-✔✔1.-
Ensuring-that-PI/PII-contained-in-a-system-of-records,-,-is-protected-so-that-the-security-
and-confidentiality-of-the-information-is-preserved.
2.-Not-disclosing-any-information-contained-in-a-system-of-records
3.-Not-maintaining-unpublished-official-files.
4.-Safeguarding-the-privacy-of-individuals-and-confidentiality-of-PI/PII-contained-in-a-
system-of-records.
5.-Properly-marking-all-FOR-OFFICIAL-USE-ONLY---PRIVACY-SENSITIVE---Any-misuse-
or-unauthorized-disclosure-can-result-in-both-civil-and-criminal-penalties."
-
6.-Not-maintaining-privacy-sensitive-information-in-public-folders.
7.-Reporting-any-unauthorized-disclosure-of-PI/PII-f
.
8.-DON-activities-shall-not-maintain-records-describing-how-an-individual-exercises-his/
her-rights-guaranteed-by-the-First-Amendment
define-personally-identifiable-information-(PII---ans-✔✔Any-information-or-characteristics-
that-may-be-used-to-distinguish-or-trace-an-individual's-identity,-such-as-their-name,-social-
,security-number,-or-biometric-records.-PII-falls-under-the-sub-classification-For-Official-
Use-Only-(FOUO).
Communications
Security-(COMSEC---ans-✔✔Measures-and-controls-taken-to-deny-unauthorized-
persons-information-derived-from-telecommunications-systems-and-ensure-authenticity-
of-such-communications
Classified-Information---ans-✔✔Official-information-which-has-been-determined-to-
require,-in-the-interests-of-national-security,-protection-against-unauthorized-disclosure-
and-which-has-been-so-identified-by-the-assignment-of-a-security-classification
Classified-Material---ans-✔✔A-document-or-any-media-upon-which-classified-information-
is-recorded-or-embodied.
Security---ans-✔✔The-establishment-of-a-protected-environment-for-classified-
information-and-materials
Access---ans-✔✔The-ability-and-opportunity-to-obtain-knowledge-of-classified-information-
or-possession-of-classified-materials.
Need-to-Know---ans-✔✔The-necessity-for-access-to-knowledge-or-possession-of-
classified-information-in-order-to-carry-out-official-military-or-government-duties.
Clearence---ans-✔✔An-administrative-determination-by-a-designated-authority-that-an-
individual-is-eligible-for-access-to-classified-information-of-a-specific-classification-
designation-or-less.
The-3-big---ans-✔✔1.-Clearence-,-CCES-and-need-to-know
Original-classification---not-you---ans-✔✔The-Secretary-of-the-Navy-severely-restricts-the-
power-to-classify-new-material-or-information-which-is-not-derived-from-previously-
existing-material-or-information
Derivative-Classification-Authority--ME---ans-✔✔This-power-is-inherent-to-all-personnel-
who-work-with-classified-materials-and-information.-Specifically,-if-you-produce-or-extract-
classified-material-or-information-from-other-classified-material,-you-are-responsible-for-
classifying-the-newly-created-material-to-the-appropriate-level.-This-authority-must-be-
exercised-daily-to-ensure-security.
Clearences---ans-✔✔1.-Top-Secret--5-years-max,-based-on-one-single-scoop-
background-investigation
2.-Secret--10-years-max,-i
3.-Confidental--15-years
, Billets-and-individual-responsibility-of-CO---ans-✔✔Is-directly-responsible-and,-therefore,-
accountable-for-all-matters-pertaining-to-the-security-of-classified-materials-and-
information-held-or-used-by-the-command.
Responsibilities-of-Security-manager---ans-✔✔The-CO-assigns-the-unit-security-
manager,-usually-the-battalion-executive-officer-(XO).-The-security-manager:
-Investigates-all-security-violations-and-suspected-compromises-of-classified-information-
and-materia
Custodians---ans-✔✔The-two-different-custodians-in-the-infantry-battalion-are-the-
classified-material-control-custodian-(CMCC)-and-the-electronic-keying-material-systems-
manager.-Custodians:
-Store-classified-material-in-containers-appropriate-for-the-classification-level-of-material-
being-stored.
Classified-Material-Control-Custodian-(CMCC)---ans-✔✔Normally,-the-CMCC-is-the-S-1/
Adjutant-and-handles-classified-materials-such-as-operation-orders,-message-traffic,-
publications,-manuals,-etc.-Generally-the-CMCC-controls/handles-classified-material-that-
is-not-communication-oriented.
intel-officer-S-2---ans-✔✔The-S-2-is-usually-assigned-as-the-assistant-security-manager-
and:
-Initiates-and-monitors-the-progress-of-security-investigations.
-Informs-the-CO-of-all-changes-to-individual-security-clearances.-The-S-2-is-the-staff-
section-where
individuals-report-to-obtain-or-upgrade-a-security
clearance.
PII---ans-✔✔Any-information-or-characteristics-that-may-be-used-to-distinguish-or-trace-
an-individual's-identity,-such-as-their-name,-social-security-number,-or-biometric-records.-
PII-falls-under-the-sub-classification-For-Official-Use-Only-(FOUO).
Espionage---ans-✔✔is-the-act-of-obtaining,-delivering,-transmitting,-communicating,-or-
receiving-information-about-national-defense-with-an-intent,-or-reason-to-believe,-that-the-
information-may-be-used-to-the-injury-of-the-United-States-or-to-the-advantage-of-any-
foreign-nation
How-to-treat
a-frostbite---ans-✔✔Move-the-casualty-to-a-heated-area-such-as-a-warming-tent-or-
vehicle.
•-Remove-or-loosen-constrictive-clothing-to-allow-the-blood-to-circulate-freely-to-the-
affected-area.
•-For-deep-frostbite,-which-has-penetrated-below-the-upper-layers-of-skin-and-into-the-
muscles,-transport-the-victim-immediately-to-a-medical-facility.-Do-not-attempt-to-thaw-the-
affected-area.
ANSWERS
define-Operational-Security-(OPSEC),---ans-✔✔The-process-to-deny-the-enemy-critical-
information-about-us.
identify-immediate-actions-for-safeguarding-suspected-classified-material---ans-
✔✔Report-all-security-violations-or-suspected-compromises,-including-espionage-
attempts,-to-the-security-manager-immediately.
identify-the-levels-of-classified-materials-security-classification---ans-✔✔1.-Top-Secret---
2.-Secret
3.-Confidential-----
4.-Unclassified--
top-secret---ans-✔✔--unauthorized-disclosure-can-be-expected-to-cause-exceptionally-
grave-damage-to-national-security.-Orange-cards
Secret---ans-✔✔unauthorized-disclosure-could-be-expected-to-cause-serious-damage-to-
national-security.-Red-card-indicator
Confidential---ans-✔✔--could-be-expected-to-cause-identifiable-damage-to-national-
security--blue-cards
Unclassified---ans-✔✔any-other-material-not-marked
identify-procedures-for-classified-material-spillage-or-compromise---ans-✔✔Report-all-
security-violations-or-suspected-compromises,-including-espionage-attempts,-to-the-
security-manager-immediately.
-Use-classified-material-in-a-controlled-environment-that-limits-the-number-of-people-who-
have-access-to-it.
-Cover-or-close-material-if-uncleared-personnel-approach.
-Never-leave-classified-material-unsecured.
-Never-take-classified-material-home.
,-Memorize-safe-combinations;-written-records-of-combinations-are-only-maintained-in-the-
CMCC-and-may-not-be-held-by-any-individual.
-Store-nothing-valuable-with-classified-material.
-Do-not-discuss-classified-material-with-anyone-other-than-cleared-personnel-with-need-to-
know.
-Destroy-material-exactly-when-told-using-the-prescribed-method.
identify-the-procedures-for-reporting-persons-suspected-of-espionage---ans-✔✔report-the-
incident-or-person-immediately-to-your-chain-of-command,-security-manager,-S-2-
Intelligence-Officer,-or-Naval-Criminal-Investigative-Services-(NCIS
identify-the-methods-used-by-foreign-agents-to-collect-information---ans-✔✔1.-Exploiting-
or-stealing-classified-equipment-and-technology
2.-Illegally-transferring-U.S.-technology-from-third-countries
3.-Covert-espionage.
4.-Recruitment-of-Americans-to-a-foreign-cause-or-the-exploitation-of-human-intelligence.
5.-Cyber-attacks
identify-procedures-for-handling-of-"For-Official-Use-Only"-materials---ans-✔✔
identify-ways-to-safeguard-personally-identifiable-information-(PII)-in---ans-✔✔1.-
Ensuring-that-PI/PII-contained-in-a-system-of-records,-,-is-protected-so-that-the-security-
and-confidentiality-of-the-information-is-preserved.
2.-Not-disclosing-any-information-contained-in-a-system-of-records
3.-Not-maintaining-unpublished-official-files.
4.-Safeguarding-the-privacy-of-individuals-and-confidentiality-of-PI/PII-contained-in-a-
system-of-records.
5.-Properly-marking-all-FOR-OFFICIAL-USE-ONLY---PRIVACY-SENSITIVE---Any-misuse-
or-unauthorized-disclosure-can-result-in-both-civil-and-criminal-penalties."
-
6.-Not-maintaining-privacy-sensitive-information-in-public-folders.
7.-Reporting-any-unauthorized-disclosure-of-PI/PII-f
.
8.-DON-activities-shall-not-maintain-records-describing-how-an-individual-exercises-his/
her-rights-guaranteed-by-the-First-Amendment
define-personally-identifiable-information-(PII---ans-✔✔Any-information-or-characteristics-
that-may-be-used-to-distinguish-or-trace-an-individual's-identity,-such-as-their-name,-social-
,security-number,-or-biometric-records.-PII-falls-under-the-sub-classification-For-Official-
Use-Only-(FOUO).
Communications
Security-(COMSEC---ans-✔✔Measures-and-controls-taken-to-deny-unauthorized-
persons-information-derived-from-telecommunications-systems-and-ensure-authenticity-
of-such-communications
Classified-Information---ans-✔✔Official-information-which-has-been-determined-to-
require,-in-the-interests-of-national-security,-protection-against-unauthorized-disclosure-
and-which-has-been-so-identified-by-the-assignment-of-a-security-classification
Classified-Material---ans-✔✔A-document-or-any-media-upon-which-classified-information-
is-recorded-or-embodied.
Security---ans-✔✔The-establishment-of-a-protected-environment-for-classified-
information-and-materials
Access---ans-✔✔The-ability-and-opportunity-to-obtain-knowledge-of-classified-information-
or-possession-of-classified-materials.
Need-to-Know---ans-✔✔The-necessity-for-access-to-knowledge-or-possession-of-
classified-information-in-order-to-carry-out-official-military-or-government-duties.
Clearence---ans-✔✔An-administrative-determination-by-a-designated-authority-that-an-
individual-is-eligible-for-access-to-classified-information-of-a-specific-classification-
designation-or-less.
The-3-big---ans-✔✔1.-Clearence-,-CCES-and-need-to-know
Original-classification---not-you---ans-✔✔The-Secretary-of-the-Navy-severely-restricts-the-
power-to-classify-new-material-or-information-which-is-not-derived-from-previously-
existing-material-or-information
Derivative-Classification-Authority--ME---ans-✔✔This-power-is-inherent-to-all-personnel-
who-work-with-classified-materials-and-information.-Specifically,-if-you-produce-or-extract-
classified-material-or-information-from-other-classified-material,-you-are-responsible-for-
classifying-the-newly-created-material-to-the-appropriate-level.-This-authority-must-be-
exercised-daily-to-ensure-security.
Clearences---ans-✔✔1.-Top-Secret--5-years-max,-based-on-one-single-scoop-
background-investigation
2.-Secret--10-years-max,-i
3.-Confidental--15-years
, Billets-and-individual-responsibility-of-CO---ans-✔✔Is-directly-responsible-and,-therefore,-
accountable-for-all-matters-pertaining-to-the-security-of-classified-materials-and-
information-held-or-used-by-the-command.
Responsibilities-of-Security-manager---ans-✔✔The-CO-assigns-the-unit-security-
manager,-usually-the-battalion-executive-officer-(XO).-The-security-manager:
-Investigates-all-security-violations-and-suspected-compromises-of-classified-information-
and-materia
Custodians---ans-✔✔The-two-different-custodians-in-the-infantry-battalion-are-the-
classified-material-control-custodian-(CMCC)-and-the-electronic-keying-material-systems-
manager.-Custodians:
-Store-classified-material-in-containers-appropriate-for-the-classification-level-of-material-
being-stored.
Classified-Material-Control-Custodian-(CMCC)---ans-✔✔Normally,-the-CMCC-is-the-S-1/
Adjutant-and-handles-classified-materials-such-as-operation-orders,-message-traffic,-
publications,-manuals,-etc.-Generally-the-CMCC-controls/handles-classified-material-that-
is-not-communication-oriented.
intel-officer-S-2---ans-✔✔The-S-2-is-usually-assigned-as-the-assistant-security-manager-
and:
-Initiates-and-monitors-the-progress-of-security-investigations.
-Informs-the-CO-of-all-changes-to-individual-security-clearances.-The-S-2-is-the-staff-
section-where
individuals-report-to-obtain-or-upgrade-a-security
clearance.
PII---ans-✔✔Any-information-or-characteristics-that-may-be-used-to-distinguish-or-trace-
an-individual's-identity,-such-as-their-name,-social-security-number,-or-biometric-records.-
PII-falls-under-the-sub-classification-For-Official-Use-Only-(FOUO).
Espionage---ans-✔✔is-the-act-of-obtaining,-delivering,-transmitting,-communicating,-or-
receiving-information-about-national-defense-with-an-intent,-or-reason-to-believe,-that-the-
information-may-be-used-to-the-injury-of-the-United-States-or-to-the-advantage-of-any-
foreign-nation
How-to-treat
a-frostbite---ans-✔✔Move-the-casualty-to-a-heated-area-such-as-a-warming-tent-or-
vehicle.
•-Remove-or-loosen-constrictive-clothing-to-allow-the-blood-to-circulate-freely-to-the-
affected-area.
•-For-deep-frostbite,-which-has-penetrated-below-the-upper-layers-of-skin-and-into-the-
muscles,-transport-the-victim-immediately-to-a-medical-facility.-Do-not-attempt-to-thaw-the-
affected-area.
