A determination that certain classified information requires, in the interest of national security, a higher degree of protection against unauthorized disclosure than currently provided, together with a changing of the classification designation to reflect such higher degree. The Director is responsible for Servicewide administration and direction of the national security information program, through the appropriate Assistant Director as needed, and assuring full management commitment to the goals and objectives of the program. B. Regional Directors are responsible for ensuring the national security information program is effectively administered and maintained within their respective Regions. E. Managers and Supervisors. The basic responsibility for the protection of classified national security information rests with each person who has physical custody, regardless of how obtained.
Employees are responsible for ensuring that classification assigned by the originator is respected.