IF107.16 DoD Transportation Flashcards

Transmission and Transportation of Classified Information

• Defense Courier Service: An international network that provides classified material and document pick-up and delivery for the DoD.

• 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.

• Local Courier Services: DoD activities can establish local or regional courier services to transmit classified information.

• Protected Distribution System (PDS): Classified information not processed through a cryptographic system can be transmitted via a PDS, designed per CNSSI No. 7003 requirements.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Markings on Classified Material: Sender's return address and recipient's mailing address are mandatory on the outer wrapper of classified materials.

• Commercial Aircraft Procedures: Couriers do not need to present themselves to airline staff for priority service regardless of mission importance.

• 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.

• Border Crossings: Authorized couriers may open parcels containing classified materials for inspection only when ordered by Customs, Immigration, or Police officials.

• Third-Country Transfer: Release of foreign government information to another country requires prior written consent from the original government.

• Confidential Information Transmission: U.S. Postal Service Certified Mail is an authorized method to transmit Confidential information to DoD contractors or non-DoD Agencies.

• Governing Policy: DoD Manual 5200.01 regulates the transmission and transportation of classified information.

• Use of Briefcases: Briefcases can serve as outer wrappers for classified materials since they can be addressed like packages.

• Special Access Program Coordination: Transmission and transportation of SAP information must always be managed through the Program Security Office.

• Receipt for Classified Transmission: A receipt is required for all methods of transmitting classified information, as per DoDM 5200.01.

• Escorts for Secret/Confidential Material: Cleared U.S. citizens operating vehicles, ships, or aircraft can escort materials on a 24-hour control basis.

• Cryptographic Data Networks:

  • JWICS: Authorized for Top Secret and SCI information.
  • SIPRNET: Authorized for Secret information.

• Secure Telephone Transmissions: Ensuring that Common Access Cards do not exceed expiration dates is NOT a prior consideration for secure telephone device transmissions.

• Legal Framework for Security: DoD international program security derives from the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), Executive Order 13526, and NSDM 119.

• Foreign Government Information Coordination: Must coordinate with designated security authorities and cognizant security offices of involved countries before transmission.

• Approval for Cryptographic Systems: Electronic transmission of classified information must utilize cryptographic systems approved by the Director of the National Security Agency (NSA).