# Presentation: 109825

## DoD Guide to Marking Classified Documents

- DoD 5200.1-PH

**DoD Guide to Marking Classified Documents**

**April 1997**
**Assistant Secretary of Defense **
**for **
**Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence**

## FOREWORD

- April 28, 1997
**FOREWORD**
- This Pamphlet is reissued under the authority of DoD Directive 5200.1, “Information Security Program,” December 13, 1996.  It prescribes guidance through examples, on the markings for classified national security information.  It supersedes the 1982, 5200.1-PH guide.
- The guidance contained is derived from the E.O. 12598, “Classified National Security Information,” its implementing instructions, and the marking guide developed by the Information Security Oversight Office.  This pamphlet applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Military Departments, the Chairman of the joint Chiefs of Staff, the Defense Agencies, and the DoD Field Activities (hereafter referred to collectively as “the DoD Components”).
- Marking classified information serves several purposes in the Department of Defense.  It alerts holders to the presence of classified information, identifying the exact information or portion that needs protection; provides guidance for downgrading and declassification; gives the reason for the initial classification decision; and warns the holders of any special access, controls, or safeguarding requirements.   While we can not anticipate every marking situation, this pamphlet provides the basic ground rules that apply to all classified information, regardless of the media used.  For specific situational needs, contact your agency’s security officer for guidance.
- This Pamphlet is effective immediately for use by all the DoD Components.  The Heads of the DoD Components may issue supplementary instructions when necessary to provide for unique requirements within their organizations.
- Send recommended changes to the Pamphlet to:
- Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control,
-   Communications, and Intelligence
- Director, Security Programs
- 6000 Defense Pentagon
- Washington, DC  20301-6000
- The DoD Components may obtain copies of this Pamphlet through their own Publications channels.  Approved for public release; distribution unlimited.  Authorized registered users may obtain copies of this Publication from the Defense Technical Information Center.
- 		/S/
- 	Emmett Paige, Jr.

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## Table of Contents

**Table of Contents**

- Foreword.........................................................................................
- Table of Contents............................................................................
- Security Reminders.........................................................................
- Section 1 - Marking Originally Classified Documents ..................    	Portion Markings and Overall Classification
- Markings	“Classified by” and “Reason for Classification” Line .
- 	“Declassify on” Line ....................................................
- 	“Exemption Categories” chart .....................................
- 	Working Papers ...........................................................
- 	Electronically Transmitted Messages ..........................
- Section 2 - Marking Derivatively Classified Documents ..............
- 	Classifying from “Multiple Sources” ..........................
- 	Marking from a “Classification Guide” ......................
- Section 3 - Marking Special Types of Information and Materials.
- 	Classification Extensions .................. .........................	Foreign Government Information ...............................
- 	 Letters of Transmittal .................................................
- 	Atomic Energy Information ........................................	Classification by “Compilation”..................................
- 	Special Access Programs ............................................
- Section 4 - Other ............................................................................
- 	Automatic Declassification Instructions - 25 yr. rule ..
- 	Marking Information “Other Than” Documents...........
- References ......................................................................................
- Notes ...............................................................................................

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## Security Reminders

**Security Reminders**

- A.	Classification decisions are either original or derived.
- B.	Only individuals occupying positions specifically authorized in writing may 	classify documents originally.
- C.	Only individuals with the appropriate security clearance, who are required by 	their  work to generate classified source information, may classify derivatively.
- D.	There are three levels of classification, “TOP SECRET”, “SECRET” and 	“CONFIDENTIAL.”  Do not use other terms, such as “Official Use Only,” or 	“Administratively Confidential,” to identify **classified** national security 	information.
- E.	Information shall not be classified for any reason unrelated to the protection of 	national security.
- F.	Classifiers are responsible for assuring that information is appropriately classified and 	properly marked.  The proper markings include declassification instructions.
- G.	To have access to classified information, a person must have a security 	clearance at 	an appropriate level, a signed SF 312, “Classified Information Nondisclosure 	Agreement,” and the “need-to-know.”
- H.	Individuals who believe that information in their possession is inappropriately 	classified, or inappropriately unclassified, are expected to bring their concerns to the 	attention of their security manager or the classifier of theinformation for resolution.
- I.	Classified information shall not be discussed or read in public places.  It should 	not be left unattended, even for a short time in automobiles, hotel rooms, 	private 	residences or public lockers.  Only approved security containers are authorized for 	storage.
- J.	Classified information shall not be discussed on non-secure telephones.  	“Talking 	around” is a dangerous practice and does not provide adequate protection to classified 	national security information.
- K.	Notes, rough drafts, informal working papers, and other preliminary documents must 	be handled and destroyed as classified information.  This is especially important with 	computer generated documents that often go through several revisions.   Apply the 	markings as the document is being created.

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## SECTION 1 - Marking “Originally Classified” Documents

_**SECTION 1 **_**- ****Marking “Originally Classified” Documents**

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**1.a.**

- Note: A line followed by a reference number, throughout this pamphlet, cites the paragraph number found
- on the same page.

- date

**1.a.**

**1.b.**

## Portion Markings and Overall Classification Marking

**Portion Markings and Overall Classification Marking**

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- Classified by:	Emmett Paige, Jr., ASD(C3I)
- Reason:		1.5 (a) and (d)
- Declassify on:	December 31, XXXX

**SECRET**

**SECRET**

- OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
- WASHINGTON, DC

- MEMORANDUM FOR DASD (I&S)
- SUBJECT:   Portion Markings and Overall Classification Marking (U)
- 1.  (U)  The first step in marking a document is to identify the classification level of each portion contained in the document.  This includes each paragraph, subjects, and titles.  Only by identifying the proper classification for each portion can the overall classification level be determined.
- 	a.  (U)  The three sample paragraphs shown here contain “Unclassified,” 	“Secret,” and “Confidential” information, respectively.  Portion markings consist 	of the letters “(U)” for unclassified, “(C)” for “Confidential,” “(S)” for “Secret,” 	and “(TS)” for “Top Secret.”
- 	b.  (U)  These abbreviations are placed, in parentheses, before the portion, or 	fter the title to which they apply.
- 	c.  (U)  Whenever possible, use an unclassified title or subject line.  If a classified 	title and/or subject is necessary, follow it with a short, unclassified title.
- 2.  (S)   The second step in classifying a document is determining the overall classification of the document.  The overall classification is determined by the highest classification level of information contained in the document.  In the example shown here, “Secret” is the highest  level of classification.  This is paragraph 2.  If it were to contain “Secret”  information, this portion would be marked with the designation “S” in parentheses.
- 3.  (C)  “Conspicuously” place the overall classification at the top and the bottom of the page.  This is paragraph 3.  If it were to contain “Confidential”  information, this portion would be marked with the designation “C” in parentheses.

- date

**1.&2.**

**1.**

## SECRET

**SECRET**

**SECRET**

- 4.	(U) 	Mark each internal page with the overall classification, or with the highest classification level of information contained on that page.
- 5.	(S)  This is paragraph 5.  If it were to contain “Secret”  information, this portion would be marked with the designation “S” in parentheses.

**UNCLASSIFIED**

- 4.	(U) 	When using overall marking on every page of a document, ensure that extracts of the document are remarked to reflect actual classification and source description.
- 5.	(U)  This is paragraph 5.  If it were to contain “Unclassified”  information, this portion would be marked with the designation “U” in parentheses.

**UNCLASSIFIED**

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**Portion Markings and Overall Classification Marking**

**SECRET**

**SECRET**

- 4.	(U) 	This is paragraph 4.  It is an unclassified paragraph and is therefore marked with a “U” as other portions on this page are classified.  Should this paragraph be used to create another document, the information taken from this paragraph from this page would remain unclassified.
- 5. 	(S)	This is paragraph 5.  Should this paragraph contain “Secret” information, this portion would be marked with the designation “S” as indicated at the beginning of this paragraph.  The overall classification on this page is marked “Secret” because this paragraph contain Secret information, which is the highest

**SECRET**

- (S)  level of classification contained on the page.  _When a classified or unclassified paragraph is too long and must be carried over to another page, the classification MUST be carried forward as well._
- 6.  (U)  This is paragraph 6.  If it were to contain only “Unclassified”  information, this portion would be marked with the designation “U” in parentheses.

**SECRET**

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## Department of Defense

**Department of Defense**
- Special Report
- ANX-128 (U)

- 1 September 1996

- If a document contains more than one page, the “overall classification marking" will be placed at the top and bottom of the **front cover **(if any)**, the title page **(if any)**, the first page and on the outside of the back cover **(if any)**.**

**Portion Markings and Overall Classification Marking**

**SECRET**

**SECRET**

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- CLASS BY: ______
- REASON:  _______
- DECLASS ON:  ___

## “Classified by” and “Reason for Classification” Line

**“****Classified by” and “Reason for Classification” Line**

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- Classified by:	Emmett Paige, Jr., ASD(C3I)
- Reason:		Military Plans; Foreign Relations
- OR
- Reason:		1.5 (a) and (d)
- Declassify on:	December 31, XXXX

**SECRET**

- MEMORANDUM FOR DASD (I&S)                                                             31 August 1996
- SUBJECT:   “Classified by” Line (U)
- 1.	(S)		The third step in properly marking a document is to annotate the original classification authority on the document.  This is accomplished by placing the original classification authority on the “Classified by” line.  The “Classified by” line should include the name or personal identifier of the actual classifier and their position.  If the identification of the originating agency is not apparent on the face of the document, place it *below* the “Classified by” line.
- 2.	(U)	Each original classification decision shall state a reason for classifying.  Classification may be applied only to information described in the following categories as specified in section 1.5 of Executive Order 12958, “Classified National Security Information” are:
- 	a.	(U)	Military plans, weapons systems or operations.
- 	b.	(U)	Foreign government information.
- 	c.	(U)	Intelligence activities (including special activities), intelligence sources or 					methods, or cryptology.
- 	d.	(U)	Foreign relations or foreign activities of the U.S., including confidential sources.
- 	e.	(U)	Scientific, technological, or economic matters relating to the national security.
- 	f.	(U)	U.S. Government programs for safeguarding nuclear materials or facilities.
- 	g.	(U)	Vulnerabilities or capabilities of systems, installations, projects or plans relating 				to the national security.
- 3.	(U)	 The original classifier shall identify a concise reason for classification which, at a minimum cites the applicable classification categories in section 1.5 of E.O. 12958 as the basis for classification.  Original classifiers must ensure that the exemption category selected is consistent with the reason for classification cited on the document.

**SECRET**

- OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
- WASHINGTON, DC

## “Declassify on” Line

- Classified by: Emmett Paige, Jr.
-                        ASD(C3I)

**“****Declassify on” Line**

- Classified by: Emmett Paige, Jr.
-                        ASD(C3I)

- Reason: 1.5(a) and (d)
**Declassify on: December 31, 2002**
**    ****or**
**Declassify on: Completion of Operation**

- Classified by: Emmett Paige, Jr.
-                        ASD(C3I)

- Reason: 1.5(a) and (d)
**Declassify on: September 1, 2005**

- September 1, 1995
- (Date of original classification)

- Reason: 1.5(a) and (d)
**Declassify on: X-Damage Relations**
**     ****or**
**Declassify on: X6**

- The final essential marking indicates the duration of classification.  This information is placed on the “Declassify on” line.  When determining the duration of classification, choose one of the following three declassification instructions:  (Whenever possible, select the declassification instruction that will result in the shortest duration of classification.)

**1.****	****	****Date or Event**
- When possible, identify the date or event for declassification which corresponds to the lapse of the information’s national security sensitivity.  The date or event shall not exceed 10 years from the date of the original classification
**OR**
**2.****	****Ten Year Duration**
- When a specific date or event cannot be determined, identify the date that is 10 years from the date of the original classification
**OR**
**3.  Exemptions from the Ten Year Rule**
- If the information has been determined exempt from declassification at 10 years by the original classifier, place the letter “X” plus a brief recitation of the exemption category(ies) OR the letter “X” plus the corresponding number to that exemption category(ies) in section 1.6(d) of Executive Order 12958.
***See next page for a list of these exemption categories***

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## Section 1.6(d) “Exemption Categories”

**Section 1.6(d) “Exemption Categories”**
**Exemption from 10-year Declassification**

**X1.**    Reveal an intelligence source, method, or activity, or a 		cryptologic system or activity.
**X2.   **Reveal information that would assist in the 			development or use of weapons of mass destruction.
**X3.   **Reveal information that would impair the 			development or use of technology within a United States  		weapons system.
**X4.   **Reveal United States military plans or national 	security
- 	emergency preparednessplans.
**X5.   **Reveal foreign government information.
**X6.   **Damage relations between the United States and a foreign 		government, reveal a confidential source, or seriously 		undermine diplomatic activities that are reasonably expected
- 	to be ongoing for a period greater than 10 years.
**X7. ****	**** **Impair the ability of responsible United States Government
- 	officials to protect the President, the Vice President,
- 	and other individuals for whom protection services, in the
- 	interest of national security, are authorized.
**X8.  **Violate a statute, treaty or international Agreement.

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## Working Papers

**Working Papers**
- Working papers are documents and material accumulated or created in the preparation of finished documents and material.  Working papers containing classified information shall be:
- 	1.	Dated when created.
- 	2.	Marked with the highest classification of any information contained therein.
- 	3.	Protected in accordance with the assigned classification.
- 	4.	Accounted for, controlled, and marked in the manner prescribed for a finished document of the 		same classification when retained more than 180 days from date of origin or released by the 			originator outside the activity.  This requirement extends to all classification levels.
**Information Transmitted Electronically**
- Information transmitted electronically, and retained as permanent records, must be marked, as would any other classified document, with the following special provisions:
- 	1.	The first item in the text must be the overall classification of the information.
- 	2.	For information printed by an automated system, overall and page markings may be applied by 	the system, provided they stand out conspicuously from the text.  In older systems, this may be 		achieved by surrounding the markings with asterisks or other symbols.
- 	3.	Properly completed “Classified by” anf “Reason” lines or “Derived from” line, declassification 	instructions, and downgrading instructions (when appropriate) must be included in the last line.   	Declassification and downgrading instructions shall not be used for information containing 			Restricted Data or Formerly Restricted Data.
- 	4.	The following abbreviations may be used:
- 			“CLASS” for “Classified by”
- 			“RSN” for Reason (only necessary for originally classified information)
- 			“DECL” for “Declassify on”
- 			“DERV” for “Derived from”
- 			“DNG” for “Downgrade to”
***See example of an electronically transmitted message on the next page.***

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## 12

- S E C R E T
- SUBJ:  PREPARATION OF DD FORM 173, “JOINT MESSAGE FORM” (U)
- REF DOD 5200.1-R
- 1.	(U)	THE THREE LEVELS OF CLASSIFICATION ARE DOUBLE SPACED WHEN TYPED ON THE CLASSIFICATION LINE.
- 2.	(S)	PORTION MARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR MESSAGES ARE THE SAME AS FOR OTHER DOCUMENTS.
- 3.	(C)	THE “CLASSIFIED BY” OR “DERIVED FROM” LINE MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE LAST LINE OF THE MESSAGE.
- 4.	(U)	DECLASSIFICATION MARKINGS ARE ABBREVIATED ON THE DD FORM 173 AS FOLLOWS - A SPECIFIC DATE FOR DECLASSIFICATION (I.E. AUGUST 31, 1996), IS SHOWN AS “DECL 31 AUG 96”; A SPECIFIC EVENT FOR DECLASSIFICATION, (I.E. THE COMPLETION OF AN OPERATION) IS SHOWN AS “DECL COMPLETION OF OPERATION”.
**DERV SCG 123, DECL 31 AUG 96**

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- of

**JOINT MESSAGE FORM**

- BOOK

- DTG RELEASE TIME

- PRECEDENCE

- DATE TIME

- MONTH

- YR

- INFO

- ACT

- CLASS

- SPECAT

- LMF

- CIC

- ORIG MSG IDENT

- MESSAGE HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS

**FROM:**
**TO:**

- DISTR

- DRAFTER TYPED NAME TITLE OFFICE SYMBOL PHONE

- RELEASER

- TYPED NAME TITLE OFFICE SYMBOL AND PHONE

- SIGNATURE

- SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

- SECURITY CLASSIFICATION

- DATE TIME GROUP

**SECRET**

**SECRET**

- SECURITY CLASSIFICATION

- JCS WASHINGTON DC//J3//
- SECDEF WASHINGTON DC

- 01

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- 011730Z    JUN   96   PP                SSSS

- COL J.K. LAUER
- DH COMPTROLLER 57040   1 JUN 96

- O.D. SEE, BG, USA

## SECTION 2 - Marking “Derivatively Classified” Documents

_**SECTION 2 **_**- ****Marking “Derivatively Classified” Documents**

**SECRET**

**SECRET**

- Derivatively Classifying From a Source Document and Portion Markings (U)
- 1.  (S)  Derivative classification is the act of incorporating, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in new form, information that is already classified, and marking the newly developed material consistent with the markings of the source information.  The source information ordinarily consists of a classified document or documents, or a classification guide issued by an original classification authority.  **This paragraph contains incorporated information taken from the second paragraph of a source document, a paragraph marked  “Secret.”  Therefore, this paragraph is marked with an “S.”  **This, “derivative” document contains no other classified information.  Therefore, portion mark all other portions with a “U.”
- 2.  (U) When using a classified source document as the basis for derivative classification, the markings on the source document determine the markings to be applied to the derivative document.
-     (a) (U)  As with documents created by original classifiers, each derivative document must have portion markings and overall classification markings.
-     (b) (U)  The “Classified by” line is replaced with a “Derived from” line.  The “Reason” line, as reflected in the source document(s) or classification guide, is not required to be transferred to the derivative document.  Examples are on pages 14 and 15 of this guide.

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**ABC Battalion Report (U)**

**SECRET**

**SECRET**
- 1 September, 1996
- Special Report--ANX-128 (U)
- 1.	(U)	This is paragraph 1 which contains “Unclassified” information.  This portion will therefore be marked with the designation “U” in parentheses.
- 2.	(S)	This is paragraph 2 which contains “Secret”  information.   This portion will therefore be marked with the designation “S” in parentheses.

- Classified by:	Emmett Paige, Jr.
- 	ASD(C3I)
- Reason:	1.5 (a) and (d)
- Declassify on:	December 31, 2000

**Source document**

## Front Cover

**Front Cover**

**SECRET**

**ABC Battalion**
- Special Report (U)
- Derived from:  DoD SCG #128
- Declassify on:  31 December 2000

- 1 November 1996

- If a “derivative” document contains more than one page, the “overall classification marking" will be placed at the top and bottom of the front cover (if any), the title page (if any), the first page and on the outside of the back cover (if any).

**Portion Markings and Overall Classification Marking of a Derivative Document**

**SECRET**

**SECRET**

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- Classified by: Emmett Paige, Jr.
- 	ASD(C3I)
- Reason:  1.5(a) & (d)
- Declassify on:  31 December, 2000

- September 1, 1996
- (Date of origin)

- Subject:  DoD SCG #128 (U)

**Source Document**

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**“****Derived from” and “Declassify on” Line**

**Source Document**

**Classified by:  ASD(C3I)**
**Declassify on:  OADR***

**June 25, 1994**
- (Date of origin)

**Subject:  Classification ****	**** **
**                  ****Markings  (U)**

***Note:  “OADR” is ***_***not***_*** an approved marking for documents originally classified under E.O. 12958.***

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## Derivatively Classifying From Multiple Sources

**Derivatively ****Classifying**** From Multiple Sources**

***Portion Marking***

- When using more than one classified source document in creating a derivative document, portion mark the classified information incorporated in the derivative document with the classification level indicated on the source documents.  In the example shown, paragraph one of the derivative document incorporates “Secret” information from paragraph one of Source 1 and paragraph two of the derivative document incorporates “Confidential” information from paragraph one of Source 2.  The remainder of the derivative document is “Unclassified”.

**Source 1**

**Derivative**

- (S)

- (S)

- (U)

- (C)

**Source 2**

- (C)

***Overall Classification Marking***

- The derivative document will be conspicuously marked at the top and bottom with the highest classification level of information found in any portion of the document.  The overall classification shown here is “Secret.”  If the derivative document contains more than one page, each page will be marked with an overall marking.*  (Refer to page 6 for review.)*

**Source 1**

- (S)

**Derivative**

- (S)

- (U)

- (C)

**SECRET**

**Source 2**

**SECRET**

**SECRET**

- (C)

**CONFIDENTIAL**

**CONFIDENTIAL**

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## Source 1

**Source 1**

- (S)

**Derivative**

- (S)

- (U)

- (C)

**Source 2**

- (C)

***“******Derived from” Line***

- Enter “Multiple Sources” on the “Derived from” line of the derivative document to indicate that more than one classified source was used.

- Classified by:  ASD(C3I)
- Reason:  1.5(d)
- Declassify on:  X6

- Classified by:  SECDEF
- Declassify on:  OADR

- Derived from:  Multiple Sources
- Declassify on:  -----------

***Source document Marked “Multiple Sources”***

- A source document that is itself marked “Multiple Sources” presents a special problem in identifying that document on the “Derived from” line of the new document.  The “Multiple Sources” notation will not be carried forward to the new document as the actual sources of classification could not be traced.  Instead, identify the source document by originator, date and subject on the “Derived from” line of the derivative document.

**Derivative Document**

- (S)

**Derived from:****   ASD(C3I) Memo;  Subject:**
**                           ****Security Awareness  of Classified                                                   Markings  (U)**
**Declassify on:****  ****Source marked OADR **
**                          ****dated July 25, 1995**

**SECRET**

- OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
- WASHINGTON, DC

- MEMORANDUM FOR DASD (I&S)    **July 25, 1995**
**SUBJECT:   Security Awareness of Classification ****	****	****Markings  (U)**
- 1.	(S)	This is paragraph 1 which contains “Secret” information    This portion will therefore be marked with the designation “S” in parentheses.
- 2.	(U)	This is paragraph 2 which contains “Unclassified” information.   This portion will therefore be marked with the designation “U” in parentheses.
- 			ASD(C3I)

- Classified by:	Multiple Sources
- Declassify on:	OADR

**SECRET**

**SECRET**

**SECRET**

**Derivative Document used as a Source Document  ****Prior to E.O. 12958, all documents carried a “Classified by:” line.**

- DEFENSE INVESTIGATIVE SERVICE
- _________________________

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## Official File Copy

- Derived from:  Multiple Sources

**Source 1: ASD(C3I) Memo dtd **
**Oct 15, 95; Subj:  _____**
**Declassify on:  X-6**

**Source 2:  SECDEF Memo dtd July 1, 94; Subj: ___**
**Declassify on:  OADR**

- Maintain the identification of all classified sources with the file or record copy of the derivative document.  If practicable, include the list with all copies of the derivative document.

**Official File Copy**

***Identification of all classified sources***

- OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
- 6000 DEFENSE PENTAGON
- WASHINGTON, DC 20301-6000

- Classified by:	SECDEF
**Declassify on:****	****OADR**

**SECRET**

**Source 2**

**Derivative:  Since both documents **
**have indefinite declassification **
**instructions, use the declassification**
**instructions with the longest period **
**of classification.**

**Declassify on:****	****X-6**

**SECRET**

**SECRET**

- (S)

- (S)

- Prior to marking the Derivative document with the “Declassify on” Line, determine which source document requires the longest period of classification.  Once that has been determined, the derivative document should reflect the  longest period of classification as indicated here.
***(To review declassification instructions, classification duration and/or exemptions,  see pages 9 and 10)***

***“******Declassify on” Line***

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- Jul 1, 1994

## Department of Defense

**Department of Defense**
- Security Classification
- Guide - 128 (U)

**Derivatively Classifying from a Classification Guide**

- A classification guide is a document issued by an original classification authority that provides derivative classification instructions.  It describes the elements of information that must be protected, and the level and duration of classification

***Portion Markings***

- Paragraph 1 of this derivative document contains  information that paragraph 3 of the classification guide specifies shall be classified “Confidential.”  Following the guidelines of the Classification Guide, the first paragraph has been marked with a “C.”  All other portions are unclassified, as indicated in the Classification Guide, and are marked appropriately with a “U.”

***Overall Classification Marking***

- Conspicuously mark the overall classification at the top and bottom of the derivative document.  As shown here, the highest classification level is “Confidential.”

- 1 November 1995

- Title (U)

- (C)      This paragraph includes information
-             about **technical scope.**
- (U)      This paragraph includes information on
**             ****program planning**
- (U)      This paragraph includes information on
-              **program progress.**

**Derivative**

**CONFIDENTIAL**

- Derived from::	Scty Class Guide #128
- 	Dated: 11/1/95
- Declassify on:	April 15, 2005

**CONFIDENTIAL**

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## SECTION 3 - Marking Special Types of Information and Material

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**SECRET**

**SECRET**

- OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
- WASHINGTON, DC

- MEMORANDUM FOR DASD (I&S)                                                   26 August 1996
- SUBJECT:   Classification Extensions (U)
- 1.	(U)	 An original classification authority may extend the duration of classification for successive periods not to exceed ten years at a time.  For information contained in records determined to be permanently valuable, multiple extensions shall not exceed 25 years from the date of the information’s origin.
- 2.	(S)	 Revise the “Declassify on” line to include the new declassification instructions, and the identity of the person authorizing the extension and the date of the action.
- 3.	(U)	 Reasonable attempts should be made to notify all holders of a classification extension.

_**SECTION 3**_** - ****Marking Special Types of Information and Material**

**Classification Extensions**

- Classified by:   Emmett Paige, Jr.
- 	      ASD(C3I)
- Reason:	     1.5 (a) and (d)
**Declassify on:   December 31, XXXX**

**Classification extended on **
**Dec. 1, XXXX until Dec. 1, 2010 **
**by William S. Cohen, SECDEF**

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**Derived from:  FGI Source Document or**
**	****    ****Identify Foreign Government**
**	****    ****Source Document dated _____**
**Declassify on:  ****X5, FGI**
**When the identity of the country must be concealed, substitute “Foreign Government Information (FGI)” for the name of the specific country and note the country in the record copy of the document.**

***Include the following statement at the bottom of documents containing classified foreign government information:  “This document contains (country of origin) Information.”  ***
***Routine correspondence, such as this memorandum, does not require this statement.***

**SECRET**

**SECRET**

- OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
- WASHINGTON, DC

**Foreign Government Information**

- MEMORANDUM FOR DEPSECDEF                                                  27 March 1996
- SUBJECT:   Foreign Government  Information (U)
- 1.  (U)  The U.S. Government affords  protection to information provided by foreign governments.  Care must be taken to identify the source of the information.
- 2.   **(FGI-C)**  Mark the portions that contain the foreign government information to indicate the country of origin and the classification level.   Substitute the words “Foreign Government Information” or “FGI” where the identity of the specific government must be concealed.  The identify of the concealed foreign source in this example must be maintained with the record copy and adequately protected.
- 3.  **(UK-S)**  This paragraph contains  information marked “Secret” by the government of United Kingdom.   The “Derived From” citation should cite the title of the document  provided.  Declassification date, event, or exemption category is carried forward, if known.

## SECRET

**SECRET**

**Letters of Transmittal**

**Unclassified when separated from classified enclosures**

- MEMORANDUM FOR DASD (I&S)                                                   August 27, 1996
- SUBJECT:    Letters of Transmittal
- 1.	Information in transmittal letters are marked on the basis of content.  Frequently, unclassified transmittal letters have classified attachments.  The overall marking on the transmittal letter must reflect the highest classification of its attachments.
- 2.	 Conspicuously mark an unclassified transmittal document with the **highest classification level of any information transmitted by it.  **Also mark the transmittal document with an appropriate instruction indicating that it is unclassified when separated from classified enclosures, as shown here.
- 			   	 Joseph Smith
-                                             	 OASD(C3I)
- Attachments:
- 1.  **Secret** C3I memorandum, dated ______ subj: ____
- 2.  Memo dated _______

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**SECRET**

- OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
- WASHINGTON, DC

## SECRET

- MEMORANDUM FOR DEPSECDEF                                              August 31, 1996
- SUBJECT:   Letter of Transmittal With Classified Information (U)
- 1.  (U) If the transmittal document itself contains classified information, mark it as required for all other classified information, except:
- a.	(U)   Conspicuously mark the top and bottom of the transmittal document with the **highest classification level of any information contained in the transmittal document or its enclosures**;
- b. (C)  Mark the transmittal document with an appropriate instruction indicating its **overall classification level when separated from its enclosures as shown in this example**.
- 2.  (U)  The derived from line reflects the decision applied to the _transmittal letter_.  Page 23 of the Security Classification Guide-123 requires the paragraph above to be Confidential.
- 3.  (U)  In this example, the Attachment is classified SECRET.  Therefore, the overall classification of this particular transmittal letter is marked “SECRET”.
- 		                                        Emmett Paige, Jr.
- 	                                        ASD(C3I)
- Attachment
- Secret memo dtd _____ subj _____

- Derived from:	SCG-123
- Declassify on:	December 31, XXXX

**SECRET**

**Downgrade to Confidential when separated from Secret enclosure**

**Letters of Transmittal**

**SECRET**

- OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
- WASHINGTON, DC

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## Atomic Energy Information

** ****E.O. 12958 **_**does not**_** apply to “Restricted Data” or “Formerly Restricted Data.”  **This example shows how to integrate Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data into a DoD-generated document.  The Department of Defense does not originate RD or FRD; therefore, all documents should reflect “derived from:”  byline.  In this example, we are citing a Joint DoD and DoE classification guide published by the Department of Energy.   For additional guidance, see your security officer.

**Atomic Energy Information**

**SECRET**
**Restricted Data**

- OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
- WASHINGTON, DC

**Restricted Data **
**SECRET**

- MEMORANDUM FOR DEPSECDEF             August 31, 1996
- SUBJECT:   Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (U)
- 1.	(S-RD) 	 Documents containing “Restricted Data” or “Formerly Restricted Data” as defined by the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, should have abbreviated markings (“RD” or “FRD”) included with the classification marking (S-RD).
- 	a.  (S-FRD)  This paragraph contains “Secret” Formerly Restricted Data only.  RD markings will not be applied.
- 	b.  (S-RD)(N)  Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information (CNWDI) shall be marked with an “N” in separate parentheses following the portion marking.
- 3.	(U)	Special warning notices are applied to RD, FRD, and CNWDI.  If a document combines both as depicted here, only the RD warning notice is affixed.  No declassification instructions are used.
- 						Joseph Smith
- 						 OASD(C3I)
- Attachment

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**Warning notice**

**Warning Notices:**
***RESTRICTED DATA.***
- This document contains RESTRICTED DATA as defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.  Unauthorized disclosure subject to administrative and criminal sanctions.
***FORMERLY RESTRICTED DATA.***
- Unauthorized disclosure subject to administrative and criminal sanctions.  Handle as RESTRICTED DATA in foreign dissemination; Section 144b, Atomic Energy Act of 1954.
***CNWDI***
- Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information-DoD Directive 5210.2 applies.

- Derived from:  DoE CG-W5
-                          (identify the classifier)

## Classification by Compilation

**Classification by Compilation**

**Classified by: ****	****ASD(C3I)**
**Reason:****	****Compilation of unclassified Training schedules for ****	****specific contingency plan is CONFIDENTIAL**
**	****Sect. 1.5(a).**
**Declassify on:****	****August 31, 2001**

- MEMORANDUM FOR DASD (I&S)                                                       August 31, 1996
- SUBJECT:    Classification By Compilation (U)
- 1. 	(U) 	When a document consisting of individually unclassified items of information is classified by compilation, the overall classification shall be marked conspicuously at the top and bottom of each page and the outside of the front and back covers (if any).  An explanation of the basis for classification by compilation shall be placed on the face of the document or included in the text.
- 2. (U)		If portions, standing alone, are unclassified, but the document is classified by compilation or association, mark the portions “U” and the document and pages with the classification of the compilation.  You must also add an explanation of the classification or the circumstances involved with association.
- 3.	(U)	If individual portions are classified at one level, but the compilation is a higher classification, mark each portion with its own classification, and mark the document and pages with the classification of the compilation.  An explanation of the classification by compilation is required.
- 				Emmett Paige, Jr.
- 				ASD(C3I)
- Attachment

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**Derived from: ****	****CONOP #123.  The compilation of unclassified ****	****training schedules reveals the impending initial ****	****operational  capability (IOC) of this usit.  CONOP ****	****#123 requires that unit IOC be classified ****	****	****CONFIDENTIAL.**
**Declassify on:****	****Completion of Operation  **
**OR**

**CONFIDENTIAL**

**CONFIDENTIAL**

- OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
- WASHINGTON, DC

- 2.

- 2.

## Special Access Programs

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**Special Access Programs**

- 1.  “Special Access Programs” (SAPs) are established IAW Chapter 8, DoD 5200.1-R, “Information Security Program Regulation.”  SAPs are created only when absolutely necessary to protect the Nation’s most sensitive and critical information or when required by statues.  Establishment shall be consistent with law, policy, and regulations, and be based on a determination that the threat and/or vulnerability (e.g. sensitivity or value of the information) warrants enhanced protection.
- 2.  Any DoD program or activity employing enhanced security measures exceeding those normally required for information at the same classification level shall be established, approved, and managed as a DoD SAP.  Examples of such enhanced security measures include the following:
- a.  use of any special terminology, including code words, other than an unclassified nickname, to identify or control information dissemination;
- b.  personnel security investigative or adjudicative requirements more stringent than those required for a comparable level of classified information;
- c.  specialized non-disclosure agreements;
- d.  exclusion of a classified contract (use of carve-out); or
- e.  a central billet system to control the number of personnel authorized access.
- 3.  All DoD programs which operate under the above enhanced procedures are considered to be SAPs, including (i) Programs managed under special delegation authorities previously approved by the Secretary of Defense or Deputy Secretary of Defense; (ii) Programs sponsored by other departments or agencies, but for which DoD participants manage internal DoD security controls (e.g. DoD-managed subcompartments of larger, non-DoD SAPs; (iii) and Programs conducted in support of, or in cooperation with, other departments, agencies, branches of government, or other governments.  SAPs may only be approved by the Secretary of Defense or Deputy Secretary of Defense.
- 4.  All marking provisions previously described in this guide apply to SAPs.  Additional markings include: (i) the use of special distribution notices such as “Special Access Required” (SAR); and/or (ii) an assigned program nickname(s) or code word(s)
- 5.  To differentiate a nickname from a code word, remember that:
- a.	A nickname is a combination of two unassociated and unclassified words.
- b.	Nicknames are normally typed in ALL CAPS.
- c.	A code word is a single word assigned a classified meaning by appropriate authority.
- d.	The code word is classified Confidential or higher.
- e.	All nicknames and code words are issued through the DoD Components (usually SAP channels) and strictly controlled.
- 6.  The unclassified examples on the following two pages, depict common markings for SAP documents.  The examples are for ILLUSTRATIVE USE ONLY.  The format for markings should be adjusted to accommodate software applications and production efficiency.  For instance, the examples show the overall classification and nickname/code word in the header and the overall classification and special access requirement in the footer.

## SAP “NICKNAMES”

***SAP “NICKNAMES”***

- SAPs use nicknames for control of dissemination and “need-to-know.”  Nicknames are assigned to the program when the SAP is approved.  Nicknames are designated by two unassociated words, which are unclassified by themselves (i.e. TWISTED FEATHER).

- 1***	***A SAP digraph or trigraph is a 2 or 3 letter designator given to each SAP.  In this example, “TF”  shown  here represents the nickname “TWISTED FEATHER”.
- 2	A nickname, code word, trigraph, and/or digraph may be substituted for the term “SPECIAL ACCESS” Channels.  Refer to the SAP Security Procedure Guide for instructions.

**Classified by:****	****USD(P)**
**Reason:****	****1.5 (a) and (d)**
**Declassify on:****	****December 31, 2000**

**TOP SECRET/TWISTED FEATHER (U)**

-      OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR POLICY

**TOP SECRET/SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED**

- Paragraph markings in SAP documents should contain the highest classification within the paragraph, and be followed by the SAP digraph. 1

- Highest classification and program nickname are conspicuously
- placed at the top
- and bottom.

- 				                                   June 25, 1996
- MEMORANDUM FOR SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM CENTRAL OFFICES
- SUBJECT:  Identification and Marking of Classified Documents (U)
- 1.	(U)	This paragraph contains “Unclassified” information.
- 2.	(C)	This paragraph contains non-SAP national security information.
- 3.	(TS/TF)	This paragraph contains TOP SECRET information  related to the special access program TWISTED FEATHER (U).  Portion markings are the same as previously described in this marking guide.  The exception is the addition of the nickname digraph following the TS designation.
- 				Richard F. Williams, CPP
- 				Director, Special Programs
- 				ODUSD(P)Policy Support

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## SAP Documents

- Derived from:	CODE WORD SCG, dtd _____
- Declassify on:	December 31, 2000

**TOP SECRET/CODE WORD (S)**

- OFFICE OF THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE FOR POLICY

**TOP SECRET/SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED**

_**SAP Documents**_

- Paragraph markings in SAP documents should contain the highest classification within
- the paragraph, and be followed by the SAP digraph

- MEMORANDUM FOR SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM CENTRAL OFFICES
- SUBJECT:  Identification and Marking of Classified Documents (U)
- 1.	(U)  This is paragraph 1, which contains “Unclassified” information.
- 2.	(TS/CW)	This paragraph reflects Top Secret information controlled in the CODE WORD classified program.
- 					Richard F. Williams, CPP
- 					Director, Special Programs
- 					ODUSD(P)Policy Support

***SAP “CODE WORD”***

- In addition to nicknames, SAPs also use code words for control of dissemination and a “need-to-know”.  Code words, like nicknames, are assigned to the program when the SAP is approved.  A code word is a single word with a classified meaning*.*

- Highest classification and program code word are conspicuously
- placed at the top
- and bottom

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## Section 4 - “Other”

**Automatic Declassification - The 25-year rule**

- 1.	The automatic declassification provision (Section 3.4) of E.O. 12958, requires declassification of information in permanently valuable historical records (as defined by Title 44, U.S. Code) 25 years from the date of original classification, whether or not the records have been reviewed.   Subsequently, all classified information in such records shall be automatically declassified no later than 25 years from the date of its original classification, with the certain exceptions outlined in the E.O.
- 2.  Only the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the Military Departments may exempt information from this automatic declassification, and only under certain circumstances.  Information exempted from automatic declassification at 25 years remains subject to the mandatory and systematic declassification review provisions.
- 3.  If the record is exempt from 25 year declassification, the following markings are used:
- 		a.		Site the exemption categories for number or phrase on the “Declass” line
- 									**Example:  25X ____**
**	****	****	****                  ****25X, Human Sources**
- 		b.		List a date for “Declass” review
**	****	****	****	****	****	****	****   ****	****Example:  25X ____**
**	****	****	****                  ****Review 4/15/10**
- 4.  Classified information, contained in records that are more than 25 years old, and which have been determined not to have permanent historical value, and are scheduled for disposition in agreement with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), is not subject to automatic declassification.  Agency retention and destruction requirements apply.
- 5.  Consult your security officer or records manager for additional information.

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_**Section 4 - “Other”**_

## Marking Information “Other Than” Documents

- Information must be marked with the highest level of classification regardless of what form that information may take.  The next few pages show examples of marking situations to guide you.  The principles are the same.  Portion marking, overall marking, classification byline and declassification instruction.  The legend, title and scale blocks in the following examples are treated as portions of the document.   Ensure that the overall classification of the product shows when the item is folded or rolled.

**Marking Information “Other Than” Documents**

***Charts, maps, equipment, drawings and photographs***

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- 10

- 20

- 30

- 40

- SECRET

- SECRET

- Figure 2:  (S)  Charts may have the portion marking 		inside or outside the chart area.  Mark to eliminate 	doubt as to what the classification of the portion 		may be.

- Full Scale (U)

- or

- SECRET

- If these pages are part of a classified document, mark as indicated above.  When charts and maps are single page documents, include the required associated markings (i.e. Title, Origination Date, “Classified by” line, “Declassify on” line, Name and address of Originating Agency, Overall Classification, and Portion Markings).

## Hardware and Equipment

**Hardware and Equipment**

- Hardware, software, computers, and equipment must have the required markings applied.

- SECRET - PROGRAM NICKNAME

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*Standard Form labels are*
*also available-see page 33.*

## Continuos Form (Fan Folded or Rolled) Documents

**Continuos Form (Fan Folded or Rolled) Documents**

**Transparencies, Vu-Graphs, and Slides**

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- Classified By:________
- Reason: ____________
- Declassify On:________

##  Computer Media

-  Computer Media

- Basic document markings apply to all media.

- Computer disc must reflect the highest level of classification contained on the disc.  Standard labels should be used for all levels of classification.
- 	SF706 - Top Secret
- 	SF707 - Secret
- 	SF708 - Confidential
- 	SF709 - Classified
- 	SF710 - Unclassified
- 	SF711 - Data Descriptor
- 	SF712 - Classified SCI
- No standard form (SF) and/or label(s) exist for Compact Discs (CDs).  The SF labels prescribed for removable storage media may be used for the marking of classified CDs and their cases.  Classification must be conspicuously marked on the CD case and the CD itself.

- Slides must have markings on the slide cover and on the actual image so when the slide is displayed on screen, the classification is clearly identified.  Applicable associated markings should be applied to the lead slide.

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- SECRET

- SECRET

- SECRET

- SECRET

## References

- 1.	Executive Order 12958, “Classified National Security Information,” April 17, 1995
- 2.	Office of Management and Budget Implementing Directive to E.O. 12958, October 13, 1995
- 3.	DoD Directive 5200.1, “DoD Information Security Program,” December 13, 1996
- 4.	DoD 5200.1-R, “Information Security Program Regulation,” January 17, 1997
- 5.	DoD Directive O-5205.7, “Special Access Program (SAP) Policy,” January 4, 1989
- 6.	Director of Central Intelligence Directive 1/7, “Security Controls on the Dissemination of Intelligence Information,” April 16, 1996
- 7.	Director of Central Intelligence Directive 5/6, “Intelligence Disclosure Policy,” draft.
- 8.	DoD Directive 5210.2, “Access to and Dissemination of Restricted Data,” January 12, 1978

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- This guide does not include instructions for the marking of sensitive and/or controlled, unclassified information.  Refer to DoD 5200.1-R (Appendix C) for additional information.

## Notes:

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- Security Manager: _____________________________________________________
- Telephone: ___________________________________________________________