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What is the name of the service comprised of an international network of cleared individuals who provide classified material and document pick-up and delivery service for the DoD?
Defense Courier Service
What are the coordination requirements for dissemination of SAP information prior to its transmission outside a SAP facility?
Coordinated through the Program Security Officer (PSO) or by the guidance provided in the Program Security Guide (PSG) is always required.
DoD activities may establish local or regional courier services for the transmission and transportation of classified information.
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If not processed through a cryptographic system, classified information may be transmitted via a Protected Distribution System (PDS).
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What are the requirements for using a zippered pouch for hand-carrying classified materials?
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Select ALL procedures that must be adhered to when transmitting Secret information through the U.S Postal Service by Priority Mail Express.
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Each time an individual is required to escort or hand-carry classified information aboard a commercial passenger aircraft, an original or reproduced copy of a letter of authorization is required.
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When addressing classified material, sender's return address and recipient's mailing address must be on the outer wrapper.
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When it is necessary to travel by commercial passenger aircraft, couriers should, based on the importance of their mission, identify and present themselves to airline ticketing and screening officials for priority service.
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During overnight stops, couriers may store classified material in a hotel safe, provided it is equipped with an X-09 electromechanical lock.
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At border crossings, authorized couriers may open a parcel containing classified material for inspection when ordered by whom?
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What is the term for the release or disclosure of foreign government information of one country to another country with the prior written consent of the originating government?
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Select the authorized method for transmitting Confidential information to DoD contractors or non-DoD Agencies within the U.S. and its Territories.
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Select the DoD Policy that governs the transmission and transportation of classified information.
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A briefcase may not be used as an outer wrapper because it cannot be addressed in the same way that a package can be.
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Transmission and transportation of Special Access Program information is always coordinated through the?
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In accordance with DoDM 5200.01, when transmitting classified information, regardless of the method used, a receipt is ALWAYS required.
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Appropriately cleared U.S. citizens who are operators of vehicles, officers of ships, or pilots of aircraft may be designated as escorts for Secret and Confidential material provided control of the carrier is maintained on a __________ basis.
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Select the cryptographic data network for each authorized level of processing.
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What is NOT considered prior to classified transmissions over secure telephone devices?
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Legal and national policy for security in most DoD international programs is derived from the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), Executive Order 13526, and the National Security Decision Memorandum (NSDM) 119.
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Procedures and methods for transmission and transportation of foreign government information (FGI) must always be coordinated with whom?
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Cryptographic systems used for the electronic transmission of classified information must be approved by which of the following officials?
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Study Notes
Transmission and Transportation of Classified Information
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Defense Courier Service: An international network that provides classified material and document pick-up and delivery for the DoD.
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SAP Information Dissemination: Requires coordination through the Program Security Officer (PSO) or guidance from the Program Security Guide (PSG) prior to transmission outside a SAP facility.
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Local Courier Services: DoD activities can establish local or regional courier services to transmit classified information.
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Protected Distribution System (PDS): Classified information not processed through a cryptographic system can be transmitted via a PDS, designed per CNSSI No. 7003 requirements.
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Hand-Carried Classified Materials: Zippered pouches for transporting classified materials must be locked with the key in a separate sealed container and display a serial number on the exterior.
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U.S. Postal Service Procedures: Transmission of Secret information via Priority Mail Express is permitted, requiring actions like marking the "signature is required" box and allowing transmission to Puerto Rico.
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Escort for Classified Information: An original or reproduced letter of authorization is NOT required for individuals escorting or hand-carrying classified information on commercial aircraft.
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Markings on Classified Material: Sender's return address and recipient's mailing address are mandatory on the outer wrapper of classified materials.
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Commercial Aircraft Procedures: Couriers do not need to present themselves to airline staff for priority service regardless of mission importance.
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Storage During Overnight Stops: Classified materials cannot be stored in hotel safes unless the hotel has specific locking requirements and the stop has prior security approval.
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Border Crossings: Authorized couriers may open parcels containing classified materials for inspection only when ordered by Customs, Immigration, or Police officials.
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Third-Country Transfer: Release of foreign government information to another country requires prior written consent from the original government.
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Confidential Information Transmission: U.S. Postal Service Certified Mail is an authorized method to transmit Confidential information to DoD contractors or non-DoD Agencies.
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Governing Policy: DoD Manual 5200.01 regulates the transmission and transportation of classified information.
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Use of Briefcases: Briefcases can serve as outer wrappers for classified materials since they can be addressed like packages.
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Special Access Program Coordination: Transmission and transportation of SAP information must always be managed through the Program Security Office.
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Receipt for Classified Transmission: A receipt is required for all methods of transmitting classified information, as per DoDM 5200.01.
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Escorts for Secret/Confidential Material: Cleared U.S. citizens operating vehicles, ships, or aircraft can escort materials on a 24-hour control basis.
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Cryptographic Data Networks:
- JWICS: Authorized for Top Secret and SCI information.
- SIPRNET: Authorized for Secret information.
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Secure Telephone Transmissions: Ensuring that Common Access Cards do not exceed expiration dates is NOT a prior consideration for secure telephone device transmissions.
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Legal Framework for Security: DoD international program security derives from the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), Executive Order 13526, and NSDM 119.
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Foreign Government Information Coordination: Must coordinate with designated security authorities and cognizant security offices of involved countries before transmission.
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Approval for Cryptographic Systems: Electronic transmission of classified information must utilize cryptographic systems approved by the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA).
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