Some Air Force contracts require access to classified information. The Air Force must provide guidance to its contractors on how to mark, transmit, and safeguard this information. Classified information will not be provided to industry except as permitted by this directive. Security classification guidance and protection requirements for classified material will be included in Air Force contracts requiring access to classified information.
Commanders are responsible for establishing industrial security programs for their commands.
Installation commanders will decide whether or not to clear on-base contractor operations, document the decisions, and ensure necessary oversight is accomplished. System program managers and contracting officers will coordinate and plan for security requirements associated with classified contracts, and will include the security requirements in contract documents. Compliance with these policies is mandatory for all Air Force military and civilian personnel. This policy directive implements the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, January 1995. This policy interfaces with various security publications.