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Derivative Classification and Markings
This deck covers key concepts and rules related to derivative classification and markings, including responsibilities, classification levels, and specific marking guidelines.
Whose responsibility is it to assign classification markings, other marking caveats, and warning notices to classified and controlled unclassified information (hardcopy, softcopy, electronic) files?
Originator
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Whose responsibility is it to assign classification markings, other marking caveats, and warning notices to classified and controlled unclassified information (hardcopy, softcopy, electronic) files?
Originator
Only individuals specifically authorized in writing may classify documents originally.
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
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.
True
How many classification levels are there and what are they?
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.
True
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Whose responsibility is it to assign classification markings, other marking caveats, and warning notices to classified and controlled unclassified information (hardcopy, softcopy, electronic) files? | Originator |
Only individuals specifically authorized in writing may classify documents originally. | 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 | 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. | True |
How many classification levels are there and what are they? | 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. | 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.) | True |
When using 'Multiple Sources' as the derivative classification source, we must always use the most restrictive declassification date. | 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. | 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)). | True |
The overall classification marking is also referred to as which of the following: | Classification Authority Block |
Classified and unclassified e-mails created on a classified network must be marked with appropriate classification markings (TS, S, C, U) or other marking caveats such as FOUO (subjects, titles, paragraphs, sub-paragraphs, sections, charts, attachments, etc). The Classification Authority Block is required on the cover page/first page of the email and classified attachment (if any). | True |
Derivative classifiers are required IAW E.O. 13526, to identify themselves by name and position, and agency (if not otherwise stated on the document/e-mail). Which classification authority block is correct? | DERIVED FROM: Name, position, agency, date DECLASSIFY ON: 12 Apr 2035 |
The 25X1 - 25X9 exemptions identified in Section 3.3(b), E.O. 13526, may only be used on the 'Declassify On' if pre-approved by the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) for information exempt from the 25 year rule. When using an approved exemption, a date or event approved by the ISCAP must be included with the marking. | True |
The current overarching policy for the implementation of Executive Order (E.O.), Classified National Security Information is: | E.O. 12958, as amended, 25 Mar 03 |
Information may be classified, continue to be maintained as classified, or declassified to conceal violations of law, inefficiency, or administrative error, to prevent embarrassment to a person, organization, or agency, or to restrain competition | False |
Only individuals with the appropriate security clearance, who are required by their work to restate classified source information may derivatively classify information. | True |
50X1-HUM replaces the 25X1-HUM marking when an identity of a confidential human source or human intelligence source is revealed (E.O. 13526, Section 3.3(h)). | True |
The following declassification instructions are no longer valid, and if annotated on the source document, will not be carried over to the derivative document. X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7, X8 OADR MR (never was a valid declassification instruction). Subject to Treaty or International Agreement * DNI or DCI Only (when no imagery is in the document) NOTE: The derivative classifier shall calculate a date that is 25 years from the date of the source document when determining the declassification instruction for the derivative document or electronic file. | True |