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will not normally be called upon to perform derivative classification actions. However, should a need arise to do this, you must first contact the DHS Office of Security, Administrative Security Division (DHS OS/ASD). Classification Markings Standard markings must be applied to classified materials. They are applied to REPORT alert the holder of the classification status of the information and, based on the classification level, prescribe the safeguarding and storage requirements of the information. Therefore, classified materials must be sufficiently marked to eliminate any doubt or uncertainty regarding the classified, or unclassified, status SECRET of the information. Each classified document must be marked with specific classification markings to reflect the level of classification, the source (authority) of classification, and when the information can be declassified. Sample Classified Document Markings An example of a derivatively classified document with the appropriate classification markings and an explanation of those markings is provided below. Portion Markings • Portion Markings are placed at the beginning or at the end of each title, subject, paragraph, subparagraph, or similar entity. The portion markings should be in parentheses and reflect the highest classification of the information within the portion. o (TS) TOP SECRET o (S) SECRET o (C) CONFIDENTIAL o (FOUO) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY o (U) UNCLASSIFIED Overall Page Markings • These markings are placed prominently and conspicuously at the top and bottom of each page and reflect the highest classification of information on the page or in the entire document. Classification Actions • The classification actions marking reflect the authority for the information to be classified and when the information can be declassified. SECRET July 23, 2003 MEMORANDUM FOR TRAINING FROM: Security SUBJECT: Marking Derivatively Classified Documents (U) (C) This memo reflects the proper classification markings for a derivatively classified document. (U) Note how each subject, paragraph, and subparagraph are individually portion marked with the highest classification of the information they contain. (S) Also note the overall classification specifically marked at the top and bottom of the page. (S) The “Derived From” line, cited below, reflects the specific source from where the classified information came from. At a minimum, this will include the agency/office name, subject/title of the source, and the date of the source. (U) The “Declassify On” line, also below, reflects when the information may be declassified and is based on the same declassification instruction as cited on the source from where the information came. Derived From: DHS OS Memo, Subj: Training (U) Dtd Jul 1, 2003 Declass On: Dec 31, 2010 SECRET o o “Derived From” identifies the source from where the authority for classification came. “Declass On” identifies a date or specific event in which the information can be declassified. In some cases, instead of a date you may see a marking such as X-1 or “Source Marked X-1, Date of Source (MMDDYYYY);” or, OADR or “Source Marked OADR, Date of Source (MMDDYYY).” These markings mean the information will not be declassified on a specific date and will retain its classification until determined otherwise by an authorized official. 8
Additional Control Markings Additional Control Markings are “caveats” prescribed by Director Central Intelligence Directive (DCID) 6/6, “Security Controls on the Dissemination of Intelligence Information,” and other DCID’s, as a means to further restrict or control access to certain types of information. Control markings are not classifications. They are used in conjunction with, not in lieu of, the appropriate classification levels of CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET, or TOP SECRET. Although you may not encounter caveated information, below are examples of the most common caveats so that should you see them you will recognize them and understand their meaning: • NOFORN - stands for “Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals.” Information that has been additionally marked with the NOFORN caveat may not be provided, in any form, to foreign governments, international organizations, coalition partners, foreign nationals, or immigrant aliens. The parenthetical marking for this caveat is (NF). • PROPIN - stands for “Caution – Proprietary Information Involved.” The PROPIN control marking can be used with or without a security classification level. It is used to identify information provided by a commercial firm or private source with the understanding that the information will be protected. The parenthetical marking for this caveat is (PR). • ORCON - “Dissemination and Extraction of Information Controlled By Originator.” This is the most restrictive of control markings and indicates that under no circumstances shall you further disseminate the marked information without prior approval of the originator. The parenthetical marking for this caveat is (OC). Portion Markings Each paragraph, subparagraph and similar portion will be parenthetically marked with the highest classification of the information contained within the portion, as well as, the parenthetical marking for the applicable caveat. In this instance, this particular paragraph contains SECRET information that is “Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals.” Overall Page Markings This identifies the highest classification level of information contained in the document, and, where applicable, the appropriate caveat. In this case, the document contains information that the originator has determined is “Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals.” Therefore, the overall page marking reflects that, in addition to the information being classified at the SECRET level, it is also not to be released to foreign nationals. The overall classification and the applicable caveat are conspicuously placed at the top and bottom of the front page, title page, first page and back cover, as applicable. Each internal page of a multiple page document will be marked with the highest classification of the information contained on the page, or the highest classification of information contained in the entire document, and, the applicable caveat. 9 SECRET//NOFORN July 23, 2003 MEMORANDUM FOR TRAINING FROM: Security SUBJECT: Control Markings (U) (U) You will find additional control markings prominently marked with the appropriate classification level at the top and bottom of each page. (S-NF) Additionally, individual portions that contain caveated information will be portion marked to reflect the appropriate classification level, and the parenthetical marking for the applicable caveat, as illustrated in this paragraph. Derived From: DHS OS Memo, Subj: Training (U) Dtd Jul 1, 2003 Declass On: Dec 31, 2010 SECRET//NOFORN
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