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Whose responsibility is it to assign classification markings, other marking caveats, and warning notices to classified and controlled unclassified information 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 the time of creation with the FOUO designation.
True
Derivative classification is the incorporating, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in new form information that is already classified.
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How many classification levels are there and what are they?
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Information may originally be classified if it falls within one or more of the eligibility reasons identified in Section 1.4, E.O. 13526.
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All portions of a document must be properly marked with the classification of that portion.
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When using 'Multiple Sources' as the derivative classification source, we must always use the most restrictive declassification date.
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The classification designations 'TOP SECRET,' 'SECRET,' and 'CONFIDENTIAL' can be used to mark executive branch information without proper designation.
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When classified information reveals key design concepts of weapons of mass destruction, the 50X2-WMD declassification marking is used instead of a date.
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What is the overall classification marking also referred to as?
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Classified and unclassified emails created on a classified network must be marked with appropriate classification markings.
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Which classification authority block is correct for derivative classifiers?
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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 ISCAP.
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What is the current overarching policy for the implementation of Executive Order (E.O.), Classified National Security Information?
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Information may be classified to conceal violations of law or inefficiency.
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Only individuals with the appropriate security clearance may derivatively classify information.
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Derivative classifiers using 'Multiple Sources' must include what?
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50X1-HUM replaces the 25X1-HUM marking when human source identities are revealed.
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The following declassification instructions are no longer valid: X1, X2, X3, etc.
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Study Notes
Classification Markings and Responsibilities
- The originator is responsible for assigning classification markings and warning notices to both classified and controlled unclassified information in any format (hardcopy, softcopy, electronic).
- Only individuals explicitly authorized in writing can originally classify documents.
For Official Use Only (FOUO) Designation
- FOUO information must be marked by the originator at the time of creation, including page and portion markings.
- FOUO must qualify for exemption under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions 2-9, as per AR 25-55.
Derivative Classification
- Derivative classification involves incorporating, paraphrasing, or restating classified information, ensuring newly developed material is marked in accordance with the original classification.
- The classification levels include Top Secret, Secret, Confidential, Unclassified, and For Official Use Only (FOUO).
Eligibility for Original Classification
- Information is eligible for original classification if it falls within any reason outlined in Section 1.4 of E.O. 13526.
Marking Requirements
- Every portion of a document, including subjects and titles, must be marked according to the classification level.
- Current regulations stipulate that portion markings precede all portions, differing from prior practices.
Source Usage in Derivative Classification
- When using "Multiple Sources" as a classification source, the most restrictive declassification date must always be applied.
- The classification titles "TOP SECRET," "SECRET," and "CONFIDENTIAL" cannot mark unclassified executive branch information that lacks proper designation.
Declassification Procedures
- The 50X2-WMD marking is used for classified information concerning weapons of mass destruction, replacing the standard declassification date.
- The Classification Authority Block is used to denote the classification by including the originator’s name, position, agency, and declassification date.
Email and Document Marking
- Both classified and unclassified emails on a classified network must bear appropriate classification markings, including subject lines, titles, and other components.
- Derivative classifiers are required to identify themselves and provide their agency's name within the Classification Authority Block.
Declassification Exemptions and Policies
- The 25X1 - 25X9 exemptions can be used only if pre-approved by the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) for information exempt from the 25-year rule.
- Executive Order E.O. 12958, amended on March 25, 2003, serves as the foundational policy for classifying national security information.
Misuse and Inappropriate Classification
- Engineered classifying to conceal violations of law or administrative errors is strictly prohibited.
Responsibilities of Derivative Classifiers
- Only individuals with appropriate security clearance who need to restate classified information can create derivative classifications.
- Derivative classifiers using multiple sources must provide a listing of those sources with the documentation.
Special Markings
- The 50X1-HUM marking is utilized instead of 25X1-HUM when the identity of a confidential source is revealed.
- Outdated declassification instructions, such as X1, X2, OADR, and MR, are no longer valid for derivative documents and must be recalculated to a 25-year declassification date.
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