Derivative Classification and Markings

Whose responsibility is it to assign classification markings, other marking caveats, and warning notices to classified and controlled unclassified information (hardcopy, softcopy, electronic) files? - Answer- Originator Only individuals specifically authorized in writing may classify documents originally. - Answer- True For Official Use Only (FOUO) information must be marked by the originator at time of creation with the FOUO designation (page and portion markings) as appropriate. Information marked as FOUO must qualify for exemption under one or more of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions 2-9, AR 25-55 - Answer- True Derivative classification is 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 document. - Answer- True How many classification levels are there and what are they? - Answer- 5 (TS, S, C, U. FOUO) Information may originally be classified if it falls within one or more of the eligibility reasons identified in Section 1.4, E.O. 13526. - Answer- True All portions, to include subject, title, paragraphs, sub-paragraphs, graphics, tables, charts, and bullet statements, must be properly marked with the classification of that portion. Under the current E.O. 13526, the portion marking precedes all portions to include subjects and titles. (Under the previous E.O. , portion markings followed subjects and titles.) - Answer- True When using "Multiple Sources" as the derivative classification source, we must always use the most restrictive declassification date. - Answer- True The classification designations "TOP SECRET," "SECRET," and "CONFIDENTIAL" are not to be used to mark executive branch information that has not been properly designated as classified national security information by an OCA under E.O. 13526. - Answer- True When classified information clearly reveals key design concepts of weapons of mass destruction, the 50X2-WMD declassification marking is used instead of a declassification date or event. (IAW E.O. 13526, Section 3.3(h)). - Answer- True The overall classification marking is also referred to as which of the following: - Answer- Classification Authority Block