LRAFB SFPC - SECURITY CLASSIFICATION
GUIDANCE
Security Classification Guidance - Overview - Answers - This guidance can come in
different forms, but both of them facilitate comprehensive, relevant, and concise
classification guidance by authorized officials.
They are issued to communicate classification determinations effectively and efficiently.
Security Classification Guidance - Purpose - Answers - Security classification guidance
is any instruction or source that sets out the classification of a system, plan, program,
mission, or project.
It is initially issued by Original Classification Authorities, or OCAs, to document and
disseminate classification decisions under their jurisdiction.
The purpose of security classification guidance is to communicate classification
decisions, promote uniform derivative classification and consistent application of
classification decisions to all users of the relevant information.
This is critical to ensure all users of the information are applying the same level of
protection, for the same information, and for the same duration.
Finally, it helps ensure that classified information receives the required level of
protection when making derivative classification decisions.
National Policy - Answers - The foundation of national policy for classified information is
Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information.
Sec. 2001.15: Classification Guides:
1. Preparation.
2. Content.
3. Dissemination.
4. Reviews/updates.
DoD Policy - Answers - DoD Instruction 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program
and Protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information, or SCI, establishes the general
framework and responsibilities for DoD implementation of national policy on classified
national security information.
It authorizes the publication of DoD Manual 5200.01, Volume 1 through 3, DoD
Information Security Program, which prescribe the defined procedures for the DoD
Information Security Program.
,These manuals contain the requirements and minimum standards for developing
classification guidance.
Another key DoD resource for developing security classification guidance is DoDM
5200.45, Instructions for Developing Security Classification Guides.
This manual provides detailed information on how to develop security classification
guidance.
All of these DoD resources address the protection of classified information at the
Confidential, Secret, and Top Secret levels.
This Executive Order prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and
declassifying national security information, including information that relates to defense
against transnational terrorism.
The Executive Order directs the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) under the
direction of the National Archives, to develop implementing guidance.
They issued ISOO, 32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003, Classified National Security
Information; Final Rule, which sets forth more specific guidance to agencies on the
implementation of the Executive Order.
It addresses security classification guidance.
Based on this national policy, the Department of Defense (DoD) has issued its own
implementing guidance.
Derivative Classifier - Answers - A derivative classifier is any cleared DoD and
authorized contractor personnel who generates material from sources which are already
classified.
Original Classification Authority (OCA) - Answers - An original classification authority,
OCA, is a senior government official who is granted the authority to make an initial
determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the
interest of national security.
Security Classification Guide (SCG) - Answers - The preferred method for
communicating an original classification decision is through a security classification
guide, or SCG.
An SCG is a collection of precise decisions and comprehensive guidance regarding a
specific system, plan, program, mission, or project.
SCGs allow the OCA to identify specific items or elements requiring classification, the
exact classification levels assigned, reason for classification, applicable downgrading
,and declassification instructions, any special handling caveats or dissemination
controls, identity and position of the classifier and a point of contact for questions and/or
suggestions regarding the SCG.
Properly Marked Source Document - Answers - The other preferred method for
disseminating classification guidance is through a properly marked source document.
A properly marked source document may be either an originally classified document or
a derivatively classified document developed from an original source.
Using this method provides guidance in some form including, but not limited to, a
memorandum, plan, message document, letter, or an order.
Classification guidance could be issued through one or all of these sources.
Document - Answers - Any physical medium in or on which information is recorded or
stored, to include written or printed matter, audiovisual materials, and electromagnetic
storage material.
What is the purpose of security classification guidance?
1. To ensure sensitive information receives adequate protection.
2. To communicate classification decisions.
3. To inform OCAs and derivative classifiers when they should classify information.
4. To ensure that users of classified information treat it consistently. - Answers - 1. To
ensure sensitive information receives adequate protection.
2. To communicate classification decisions.
3. To ensure that users of classified information treat it consistently.
Which policy document prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and
declassifying national security information?
1. ISOO, 32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003, Classified National Security Information; Final
Rule.
2. DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1-3, DoD Information Security Program.
3. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information o DoD Instruction 5200.01, DoD
Information Security Program and Protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information
(SCI). - Answers - E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information.
Which policy document provides a high-level framework for DoD implementation of
national policy on classified national security information?
1. ISOO, 32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003, Classified National Security Information, Final
Rule.
2. DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1-3, DoD Information Security Program
3. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information.
, 4. DoD Instruction 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program and Protection of
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). - Answers - DoD Instruction 5200.01, DoD
Information Security Program and Protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information
(SCI).
Which policy document provides guidance to all government agencies on classification,
downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of classified national security
information?
1. ISOO, 32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003, Classified National Security Information; Final
Rule.
2. DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1-3, DoD Information Security Program.
3. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information o DoD Instruction 5200.01, DoD
Information Security Program and Protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information
(SCI). - Answers - ISOO, 32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003, Classified National Security
Information; Final Rule.
Which policy document provides detailed information on how to develop security
classification guidance?
1. ISOO, 32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003, Classified National Security Information; Final
Rule o DoD Manual 5200.45, Instructions for Developing Security Classification
Guidance.
2. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information.
3. DoD Instruction Manual 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program and Protection
of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). - Answers - DoD Manual 5200.45,
Instructions for Developing Security Classification Guidance.
Which of the following provides classification guidance in the form of a memorandum,
plan, message document, letter or order?
1. Properly marked source document.
2. Security Declassification Guide.
3. Distribution statements.
4. Security Classification Guide (SCG). - Answers - Properly marked source document.
What is the primary source of security classification guidance?
1. Security Classification Guide.
2. An OCA's official notes.
3. Your memory.
4. A properly marked source document. - Answers - Security Classification Guide.
DoD positions with original classification authority? - Answers - 1. Secretary of Defense.
2. Secretaries of the Military Departments.
3. Secretary of the Army.
GUIDANCE
Security Classification Guidance - Overview - Answers - This guidance can come in
different forms, but both of them facilitate comprehensive, relevant, and concise
classification guidance by authorized officials.
They are issued to communicate classification determinations effectively and efficiently.
Security Classification Guidance - Purpose - Answers - Security classification guidance
is any instruction or source that sets out the classification of a system, plan, program,
mission, or project.
It is initially issued by Original Classification Authorities, or OCAs, to document and
disseminate classification decisions under their jurisdiction.
The purpose of security classification guidance is to communicate classification
decisions, promote uniform derivative classification and consistent application of
classification decisions to all users of the relevant information.
This is critical to ensure all users of the information are applying the same level of
protection, for the same information, and for the same duration.
Finally, it helps ensure that classified information receives the required level of
protection when making derivative classification decisions.
National Policy - Answers - The foundation of national policy for classified information is
Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information.
Sec. 2001.15: Classification Guides:
1. Preparation.
2. Content.
3. Dissemination.
4. Reviews/updates.
DoD Policy - Answers - DoD Instruction 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program
and Protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information, or SCI, establishes the general
framework and responsibilities for DoD implementation of national policy on classified
national security information.
It authorizes the publication of DoD Manual 5200.01, Volume 1 through 3, DoD
Information Security Program, which prescribe the defined procedures for the DoD
Information Security Program.
,These manuals contain the requirements and minimum standards for developing
classification guidance.
Another key DoD resource for developing security classification guidance is DoDM
5200.45, Instructions for Developing Security Classification Guides.
This manual provides detailed information on how to develop security classification
guidance.
All of these DoD resources address the protection of classified information at the
Confidential, Secret, and Top Secret levels.
This Executive Order prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and
declassifying national security information, including information that relates to defense
against transnational terrorism.
The Executive Order directs the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) under the
direction of the National Archives, to develop implementing guidance.
They issued ISOO, 32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003, Classified National Security
Information; Final Rule, which sets forth more specific guidance to agencies on the
implementation of the Executive Order.
It addresses security classification guidance.
Based on this national policy, the Department of Defense (DoD) has issued its own
implementing guidance.
Derivative Classifier - Answers - A derivative classifier is any cleared DoD and
authorized contractor personnel who generates material from sources which are already
classified.
Original Classification Authority (OCA) - Answers - An original classification authority,
OCA, is a senior government official who is granted the authority to make an initial
determination that information requires protection against unauthorized disclosure in the
interest of national security.
Security Classification Guide (SCG) - Answers - The preferred method for
communicating an original classification decision is through a security classification
guide, or SCG.
An SCG is a collection of precise decisions and comprehensive guidance regarding a
specific system, plan, program, mission, or project.
SCGs allow the OCA to identify specific items or elements requiring classification, the
exact classification levels assigned, reason for classification, applicable downgrading
,and declassification instructions, any special handling caveats or dissemination
controls, identity and position of the classifier and a point of contact for questions and/or
suggestions regarding the SCG.
Properly Marked Source Document - Answers - The other preferred method for
disseminating classification guidance is through a properly marked source document.
A properly marked source document may be either an originally classified document or
a derivatively classified document developed from an original source.
Using this method provides guidance in some form including, but not limited to, a
memorandum, plan, message document, letter, or an order.
Classification guidance could be issued through one or all of these sources.
Document - Answers - Any physical medium in or on which information is recorded or
stored, to include written or printed matter, audiovisual materials, and electromagnetic
storage material.
What is the purpose of security classification guidance?
1. To ensure sensitive information receives adequate protection.
2. To communicate classification decisions.
3. To inform OCAs and derivative classifiers when they should classify information.
4. To ensure that users of classified information treat it consistently. - Answers - 1. To
ensure sensitive information receives adequate protection.
2. To communicate classification decisions.
3. To ensure that users of classified information treat it consistently.
Which policy document prescribes a uniform system for classifying, safeguarding, and
declassifying national security information?
1. ISOO, 32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003, Classified National Security Information; Final
Rule.
2. DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1-3, DoD Information Security Program.
3. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information o DoD Instruction 5200.01, DoD
Information Security Program and Protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information
(SCI). - Answers - E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information.
Which policy document provides a high-level framework for DoD implementation of
national policy on classified national security information?
1. ISOO, 32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003, Classified National Security Information, Final
Rule.
2. DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1-3, DoD Information Security Program
3. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information.
, 4. DoD Instruction 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program and Protection of
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). - Answers - DoD Instruction 5200.01, DoD
Information Security Program and Protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information
(SCI).
Which policy document provides guidance to all government agencies on classification,
downgrading, declassification, and safeguarding of classified national security
information?
1. ISOO, 32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003, Classified National Security Information; Final
Rule.
2. DoD Manual 5200.01, Volumes 1-3, DoD Information Security Program.
3. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information o DoD Instruction 5200.01, DoD
Information Security Program and Protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information
(SCI). - Answers - ISOO, 32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003, Classified National Security
Information; Final Rule.
Which policy document provides detailed information on how to develop security
classification guidance?
1. ISOO, 32 CFR Parts 2001 and 2003, Classified National Security Information; Final
Rule o DoD Manual 5200.45, Instructions for Developing Security Classification
Guidance.
2. E.O. 13526, Classified National Security Information.
3. DoD Instruction Manual 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program and Protection
of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). - Answers - DoD Manual 5200.45,
Instructions for Developing Security Classification Guidance.
Which of the following provides classification guidance in the form of a memorandum,
plan, message document, letter or order?
1. Properly marked source document.
2. Security Declassification Guide.
3. Distribution statements.
4. Security Classification Guide (SCG). - Answers - Properly marked source document.
What is the primary source of security classification guidance?
1. Security Classification Guide.
2. An OCA's official notes.
3. Your memory.
4. A properly marked source document. - Answers - Security Classification Guide.
DoD positions with original classification authority? - Answers - 1. Secretary of Defense.
2. Secretaries of the Military Departments.
3. Secretary of the Army.
