Classification Management Tutorial
Abstract
The purpose of this Classification Management tutorial is to provide detailed supplemental guidance to Original Classification Authorities (OCAs) for the development of United States (US) Army security classification guides (SCGs) or guidance. Army Regulation (AR) 380-5 Department of the Army Information Security Program implements the policies set forth in Executive Order 12958 as amended on 25 March 2003 Classified National Security Information and Department of Defense (DoD) 5200.1-R Information Security Program. It establishes the policies for security classification downgrading declassification and safeguarding of information requiring protection in the interest of national security. Incorporated into AR 380-5 is DoD 5200.1-H Handbook for Writing Security Classification Ordnance November 1999 which states that timely issuance of comprehensive guidance regarding security classification of information concerning any system plan program or project; the unauthorized disclosure of which reasonably could be expected to cause damage to the national security and that precise classification guidance is prerequisite to effective and efficient information security and assures that security resources are expended to protect only that which truly warrants protection in the interests of national security.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 25, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA458946
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army