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Student Guide
Course: Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Refresher
Course Information
Purpose
Provide annual refresher training on how to protect Sensitive Compartmented
Information (SCI) and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs)
Audience
Military, civilian, and contractor personnel who work in a Sensitive
Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), including those who are
responsible for the security of a SCIF, namely the Special Security Officers
(SSOs) and Special Security Representatives (SSRs)
Pass/Fail %
75% on final examination
Estimated
completion
time
120 m
inutes
Course Overview
Because the United States Government has placed its trust in you, you have been given
access to SCI. Whether you’ve had access to SCI for a long time or just received it in the
past year, you know that when you protect SCI, you are protecting our nation’s security
along with the war fighters defending the American way of life.
In this course, you will review who in the Intelligence Community works with SCI, what
i
ntelligence collection methods are used to gather SCI, and what your responsibilities are,
as outlined in your SCI Nondisclosure Statement, to protect SCI both inside and outside
your Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF). In addition, throughout this
course you will occasionally see information that is specific to the Special Security Officer
(SSO) and Special Security Representative (SSR) roles. All others may bypass this
information.
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Lesson 1: Course Introduction
Course Objectives
He
re are the overall course objectives:
• Recognize SCI policy guidance documents
• Identify the purpose and components of the Sensitive Compartmented
Information (SCI) Nondisclosure Statement (NdS)
• Identify classification markings and dissemination controls for SCI materials
• Identify the proper methods for handling, discussing, reproducing, transporting,
and destroying SCI material
• Identify the proper procedures for visitors and escorts in a SCIF
• Identify the types of accredited SCIFs and their purposes
• Recognize the types of information that must be reported by or about individuals
who have SCI access
Here
are additional lesson objectives for SSOs/SSRs:
• Identify the process for SCI pre-screening and indoctrination
• Identify the SCIF accreditation process
• Identify the components of the Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC)
Course Structure
This course is organized into the lessons listed here:
• Course Introduction
• SCI Fundamentals
• SCI Control Systems and Markings
• Protecting SCI
• SCI Reporting Requirements
• Course Conclusion
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Lesson 2: SCI Fundamentals
Le
sson Introduction
1. Opening
Our democratic principles require that the American people be informed of the activities of
thei
r Government. Also, our nation's progress depends on the free flow of information.
Nevertheless, throughout our history, the national interest has required that certain
information be maintained in confidence in order to protect our citizens, our democratic
institutions, and our participation within the community of nations. Through the use of
controlled environments, classification, and compartmentation, we protect our assets and
our nation’s security from threats such as spies, insiders, terrorists, and foreign intelligence
services. Your position exposes you to Sensitive Compartmented Information emanating
from the Intelligence Community. SCI involves intelligence sources and methods that are
the Intelligence Community’s most treasured secrets.
Although the protection challenge is significant, it is your life-long security responsibility and
legal obligation to protect SCI.
2. O
bjectives
In thi
s lesson, you will review fundamental information about SCI such as the members of
the Intelligence Community (IC), SCI policy and guidance documents, and the SCI
Nondisclosure Statement.
Here
are the lesson objectives:
• Recognize SCI policy and guidance documents
• Identify the purpose and components of the SCI Nondisclosure Agreement
3. IC M
embers
As you are aware, SCI is generated and regulated by various entities within the U.S.
Intel
ligence Community (IC). The IC is headed by the Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
and comprises the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), which is an independent agency, as
well as Departmental Intelligence Elements, which are government agencies, and
Department of Defense (DoD) Intelligence Elements, which are the defense agencies and
military components.
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The DNI and the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) have direct authority over Sensitive
Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) in that the DNI establishes the security
requirements for SCIFs and the DIA is responsible for the accreditation of DoD SCIFs.
Head of IC
Director of National Intelligence (DNI) The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has
oversight of the Intelligence Community (IC). The DNI
oversees the priorities, targets, operations, and
budget execution of the IC. The DNI establishes the
security requirements for Sensitive Compartmented
Information Facilities (SCIFs).
Independent Agency
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) provides
accurate, evidence-based, comprehensive, and timely
national intelligence related to national security. The
CIA conducts counterintelligence activities, special
activities, and other functions related to national
intelligence and national security as directed by the
President. The CIA collects Human Intelligence
(HUMINT) through its clandestine arm, the National
Clandestine Service (NCS). The CIA also operates
the Open Source Center (OSINT), which collects
intelligence from publicly available sources and
analyzes it to produce actionable intelligence.
Departmental Intelligence Elements
Department of Energy (DOE) The Department of Energy’s Office of Intelligence and
Counterintelligence performs analyses of foreign
nuclear weapons, nuclear proliferation, and energy
security-related intelligence issues in support of U.S.
national security policies, programs, and objectives.
Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA)
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s Office of
National Security Intelligence deals with the nexus
between illegal drug production and trafficking and the
worldwide terrorism threat.
Treasury The Treasury Department’s Office of Intelligence and
Analysis collects and processes information that may
affect U.S. fiscal and monetary policy.
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Departmental Intelligence Elements
Department of Homeland Security
(DHS)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was
formed in response to the terrorist attack on
September 11, 2001. The DHS combined 22
previously existing agencies into one in order to
reduce the vulnerability of the U.S. to terrorism and to
detect, prevent, and respond to terrorist attacks. The
DHS is composed of five directorates. The Intelligence
and Analysis Directorate is a member of the IC. Other
notable components of DHS involved in the IC include
the U.S. Coast Guard, the Secret Service, the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Customs
Border Patrol, and Immigration and Customs
Enforcement.
Department of State (DOS) The Department of State’s Bureau of Intelligence and
Research deals with information affecting U.S. foreign
policy.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) mission is
to protect and defend the U.S. against terrorist and
foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the
criminal laws of the U.S., and to provide the
leadership and criminal justice services to federal,
state, municipal, and international agencies and
partners. The National Security Branch is the division
of the FBI that focuses on intelligence and is a
member of the IC.
U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) The United States Coast Guard is a military, multi-
mission, maritime service within the Department of
Homeland Security. The Coast Guard is one of the
nation's five armed services. With maritime security as
its North Star, core roles are protecting the public, the
environment, and guarding U.S. economic and
security interests. It performs those missions in any
maritime region in which those interests may be at
risk, including America's ports, coastal waters,
offshore regions, inland waterways, and international
waters. To assist in accomplishing the many diverse
missions of the Coast Guard, senior leadership, and
operational commanders rely on the Coast Guard
Intelligence and Criminal Investigations Program. The
Coast Guard became a member of the Intelligence
Community on 28 December 2001.
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DoD Intelligence Elements
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) coordinates
military intelligence. The DIA is the DoD combat
support agency and an important member of the U.S.
IC. The DIA is a major producer and manager of
foreign military intelligence. The DIA provides military
intelligence to war fighters, defense policymakers, and
force planners in the DoD and IC, in support of U.S.
military planning and operations and weapon system
acquisition. The DIA is the executive agent for
measurements and signatures intelligence (MASINT).
The DIA is responsible for the accreditation of DoD
Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities
(SCIFs).
National Geospatial Intelligence
Agency (NGA)
The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA)
provides timely, relevant, and accurate geospatial
intelligence in support of national security objectives.
Geospatial intelligence is the exploitation and analysis
of imagery and geospatial information to describe,
assess, and visually depict physical features and
geographically reference activities on earth.
National Reconnaissance Office
(NRO)
The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) designs,
builds, and operates the nation’s reconnaissance
satellites. NRO products, provided to customers like
the CIA and the DoD, can warn of potential trouble
spots around the world, help plan military operations,
and monitor the environment.
National Security Agency (NSA) The National Security Agency (NSA) is the U.S.
cryptologic organization. NSA coordinates, directs,
and performs highly specialized activities to protect
U.S. information systems and produce foreign
intelligence information. NSA is on the frontiers of
communications and data processing and is also one
of the most important centers of foreign language
analysis and research within the government.
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DoD Intelligence Elements
Department of the Navy Established on March 23, 1882, Naval Intelligence is
the oldest continuous serving U.S. intelligence
service. It is a global intelligence enterprise of over
20,000 uniformed and civilian personnel. The Naval
Intelligence primary production organization, the
Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI), located at the
National Maritime Intelligence Center (NMIC) in
Suitland, MD, is the lead DoD production center for
maritime intelligence. ONI supports a variety of
missions including U.S. military acquisition and
development, counter-terrorism, counter-proliferation,
counter-narcotics, customs enforcement and, through
partnerships and information sharing agreements with
the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Northern Command,
Homeland Security and Homeland Defense. While
ONI is the largest Naval Intelligence organization with
the largest concentration of Naval Intelligence
civilians, most of Naval Intelligence is comprised of
active duty military personnel, serving throughout the
world.
U.S. Marines Corps The Marine Corps Intelligence mission is to provide
commanders at every level with seamless, tailored,
timely, and mission-essential intelligence and to
ensure this intelligence is integrated into the
operational planning process. Because Marine forces
are employed primarily at the tactical level, Marine
Corps intelligence activities are oriented toward
tactical support. The service allocates resources and
manpower to develop and maintain specific expertise
in the areas of human and technical reconnaissance
and surveillance, general military/naval intelligence
duties, human-source intelligence, counterintelligence,
imagery intelligence, signals intelligence, and tactical
exploitation of national capabilities. The Marine Corps'
Director of Intelligence is the Commandant's principal
intelligence staff officer and the functional manager for
intelligence, counterintelligence, and cryptologic
matters.
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DoD Intelligence Elements
Department of the Air Force Air Force Intelligence plays a critical role in the
defense of our nation, providing aerial reconnaissance
and surveillance in every conflict and contingency
operation since its establishment as a separate
service in 1947. The establishment of the Air Force
also coincided with the development of specialized
aircraft for intelligence gathering. The Air Force
continues to operate the 'U-2,' and has added
unmanned aerial vehicles like the 'Global Hawk' and
'Predator' as intelligence platforms. Additionally, the
Air Force is key to the development and use of
intelligence gathered from space platforms. Air Force
Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR)
played key roles during the Cold War in dispelling the
bomber gap, the missile gap, and verifying both the
presence and withdrawal of nuclear-capable missiles
from Cuba in 1962. Air Force ISR professionals work
at every level of command and across the entire
national intelligence community, continuously
preparing for and conducting operations from full-
scale conflict to peacekeeping, counterdrug,
counterterrorism, and humanitarian and disaster relief.
In 2006, the Air Force designated the first
Headquarters USAF Intelligence Director (HQ
USAF/A2) as a three-star general officer position and
full Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence.
Department of the Army The U.S. Army Intelligence department (G2) is
responsible for policy formulation, planning,
programming, budgeting, management, staff
supervision, evaluation, and oversight for intelligence
activities for the Department of the Army. The G2 is
responsible for the overall coordination of the five
major military intelligence (MI) disciplines within the
Army: Imagery Intelligence, Signals Intelligence,
Human Intelligence, Measurement and Signature
Intelligence, and Counterintelligence and Security
Countermeasures.
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Intelligence Community – Review Activity
Who provides governance for SCIFs? For each question, select the best answer. Then
check your answers in the Answer Key at the end of this Student Guide.
1) Who
provides construction and security requirements for SCIFs?
Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Department of Defense (DoD)
2) Who
provides accreditation for DoD SCIFs?
Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Answer Key
Intelligence C
ommunity – Review Activity – Correct Response
Feedbac
k for questions:
1) Who provides construction and security requirements for SCIFs?
The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) provides the construction and security
requirements for SCIFs.
2) Who provides accreditation for DoD SCIFs?
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) provides accreditation for DOD SCIFs.
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SCI Policy and Guidance Documents
1. Guidance Overview
Let’s look at a brief overview of the policies that guide your actions in protecting
S
ensitive Compartmented Information. In 1981, the President issued Executive Order
12333, United States Intelligence Activities, which established the role of Senior Officials
of the Intelligence Community (SOICs) and designated the DNI as the head of the IC for
intelligence matters related to national security. In 2008, the President issued Executive
Order 13470, further amendment to Executive Order 12333, which changed the SOIC
role to Head of an Intelligence Community Element, or HICE. Subsequently, the DNI
issued several Intelligence Community Directives (ICDs) and Intelligence Community
Policy Guidance documents (ICPGs) which provide security policy for the protection of
national intelligence as well as the personnel security requirements for access to SCI
and SCIFs and physical and technical security requirements for SCIFs. To see the ICDs
or ICPGs, you may visit http://www.dni.gov/electronic_reading_room.htm. In addition, the
DoD issued guidance that prescribes security policy and procedures for the protection,
use, and dissemination of SCI within DoD SCIFs. The Department of the Army issued a
regulation that implements DoD security policies and delegates approval authority for the
establishment of SCIFs.
2. Job
Aid
Originator Key Guidance Documentation Description
Executive Branch Executive Order (EO) 12333
United States Intelligence
Activities
4 Dec 1981 (as amended by
Executive Orders 13284 (2003),
13355 (2004) and 13470 (2008)
This order established the
Senior Officials of the
Intelligence Community (SOICs),
now referred to as Head of an
Intelligence Community Element
(HICE) per E.O. 13470, as the
authority within their military
departments or agencies to
protect intelligence and
intelligence sources and
methods and designated the
Director of National Intelligence
(DNI) as the head of the
Intelligence Community for
intelligence matters related to
national security.
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Originator Key Guidance Documentation Description
Intelligence
Community (IC)
ICD 700
Protection of National
Intelligence
21 Sep 2007
This guidance established the
DNI security policy to protect
national intelligence, and DNI’s
responsibilities for oversight and
direction of IC security programs
and activities. It also described
the roles and responsibilities of
the Senior Officials of the
Intelligence Community (SOICs),
now referred to as Head of an
Intelligence Community Element
(HICE) per E.O. 13470.
ICD 704
Personnel Security (previously
DCID 6/4)
1 October 2008
This guidance established the
DNI personnel security policy
governing eligibility for access to
SCI and information protected
within other Controlled Access
Programs.
ICPG 704.1
Personnel Security
Investigative Standards and
Procedures Governing
Eligibility for Access to
Sensitive Compartmented
Information and Other
Controlled Access Program
Information
2 October 2008
This guidance established the
investigative standards used to
conduct National Agency Check
with Law and Credit (NACLC),
Single Scope Background
Investigations (SSBI), and
periodic reinvestigations (PR) for
access to SCI and information
protected within other Controlled
Access Programs.
ICPG 704.2
Personnel Security
Adjudicative Guidelines for
Determining Eligibility for
Access to Sensitive
Compartmented Information
and Other Controlled Access
Program Information
2 October 2008
This guidance established the
adjudicative guidelines used in
determining one’s eligibility for
access to SCI and information
protected within other Controlled
Access Programs.
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Originator Key Guidance Documentation Description
ICPG 704.3
Denial or Revocation of Access
to Sensitive Compartmented
Information, Other Controlled
Access Program Information,
and Appeals Processes
2 October 2008
This guidance established the
process one may go through to
appeal the denial or revocation
of access to SCI and information
protected within other Controlled
Access Programs.
Intelligence
Community (IC)
ICPG 704.4
Reciprocity of Personnel
Security Clearance and Access
Determinations
2 October 2008
This guidance established that
heads of IC elements must
accept investigations, security
clearances and access
determinations made by other IC
elements within the past seven
years as the basis for initial or
continuing access to SCI or
information protected within
other Controlled Access
Programs.
ICPG 704.5
Intelligence Community
Personnel Security Database
Scattered Castles
2 October 2008
This guidance mandated the
recognition and use of the
Scattered Castles (SC)
database, or successor
database, as the IC’s
authoritative personnel security
repository for verifying personnel
security access approvals
regarding SCI and other
Controlled Access Programs,
visit certifications, and
documented exceptions to
personnel security standards.
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Originator Key Guidance Documentation Description
ICD 705
Sensitive Compartmented
Information Facilities
26 May 2010
This Directive establishes that all
Intelligence Community (IC)
Sensitive Compartmented
Information Facilities (SCIF)
shall comply with uniform IC
physical and technical security
requirements (hereafter "uniform
security requirements"). This
Directive is designed to ensure
reciprocal use of SCIFs in the
IC. This Directive applies to all
facilities accredited by IC
elements where SCI is
processed, stored, used, or
discussed.
ICD 705.1
Physical and Technical
Security Standards for
Sensitive Compartmented
Facilities
17 Sep 2010
This Intelligence Community
Standard sets forth the physical
and technical security standards
that apply to all Sensitive
Compartmented Information
Facilities (SCIF), including
existing and new construction,
and renovation of SCIFs for
reciprocal use by all IC elements
and to enable information
sharing to the greatest extent
possible. This standard
facilitates the protection of SCI,
including protection against
compromising emanations,
inadvertent observation or
overhearing, disclosure by
unauthorized persons, forced
entry, and the detection of
surreptitious and covert entry.
The Assistant Deputy Director of
National Intelligence for Security
(ADDNI/SEC) shall consult with
IC elements, develop and
establish technical specifications
to implement SCIF standards
that include descriptions of best
practices, and review and
update the IC Tech Spec on an
ongoing basis.
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Originator Key Guidance Documentation Description
ICS 705.2
Standards for the Accreditation
and Reciprocal Use of
Sensitive Compartmented
Information Facilities
17 Sep 2010
This Intelligence Community
Standard sets forth the criteria
that apply to the accreditation of
Sensitive Compartmented
Information Facilities (SCIF) to
enable reciprocal use by
Intelligence Community (IC)
elements and to facilitate
information sharing to the
greatest extent possible.
IC Tech Spec – for ICD/ICS 705
Technical Specifications for
Construction and Management
of Sensitive Compartmented
Information Facilities
5 May 2011
Sets forth the physical and
technical security specifications
and best practices for meeting
standards of ICS 705-1. This
document is the implementing
specification for ICD 705 and
ICS 705-2 and supersedes
DCID 6/9.
Department of
Defense (DoD)
DoDI 5200.01 Incorporating
Change 1
DoD Information Security
Program and Protection of
Sensitive Compartmented
Information
9 Oct 2008 Incorporating Change
1, June 13, 2011
This instruction updated policy
and assigned responsibilities to
DIA to inspect and accredit DoD
SCIFs for the handling,
processing, storage, and
discussion of SCI.
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Originator Key Guidance Documentation Description
DoDM 5105.21, Volume 1
Sensitive Compartmented
Information (SCI)
Administrative Security
Manual: Administration of
Information and Information
Systems Security
19 October 2012
DoD Manual 5105.21, Volume 2
Sensitive Compartmented
Information (SCI)
Administrative Security
Manual: Administration of
Physical Security, Visitor
Control, and Technical Security
19 October 2012
DoD Manual 5105.21, Volume 3
Sensitive Compartmented
Information (SCI)
Administrative Security
Manual: Administration of
Personnel Security, Industrial
Security, and Special Activities
19 October 2012
This Manual is composed of
several volumes, each
containing its own purpose, and
reissues DoD Manual 5105.21-
M-1. The purpose of the overall
Manual, in accordance with the
authority in DoD Directive
5143.01, is to implement policy
established in DoD Instruction
5200.01, and Director of Central
Intelligence Directive 6/1 for the
execution and administration of
the DoD SCI program. It assigns
responsibilities and prescribes
procedures for the
implementation of Director of
Central Intelligence and Director
of National Intelligence (DNI)
policies for SCI.
Department of the
Army
AR 380-28
Department of the Army SCI
Security System
1 Nov 1991
This regulation implements DoD
security policies and delegates
approval authority for the
establishment of SCIFs
(Concept Approval) to the Senior
Commander or SIO at the Army
Command (ACOM), Army
Service Component (ASCC),
and Direct Reporting Unit (DRU)
Level.
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Originator Key Guidance Documentation Description
AR 10-87
Army Commands, Army
Service Component Command
and Direct Reporting Units
4 Sep 2007
This regulation prescribes the
missions, functions, and
command and staff relationships
with higher, collateral
headquarters, theater-level
support commands, and
agencies in the Department of
the Army (DA) for Army
Commands (ACOMs), Army
Service Component (ASCCs),
and Direct Reporting Units
(DRUs).
SCI Nondisclosure Statement
1. Purpose
As you will recall, in order to work in a SCIF and have access to SCI, you went through a
pre-screening process with an SSO or SSR. Once approved for SCI access, you went
through an indoctrination process with the SSO or SSR during which you were required
to sign an SCI Nondisclosure Statement (NdS). The SCI NdS is a contract between you
and the U.S. Government in which you made a lifelong commitment to protect U.S.
Government classified intelligence information. In just a moment, we’ll review the NdS
that you signed in more detail. SSOs and SSRs should take a moment to review the
steps of the pre-screening and indoctrination processes below.
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NOTE: The information in the box below is provided for the benefit of SSOs and SSRs. For additional
information on investigations and adjudications, refer to the Personnel Security web-based training course
offered by the DSS Center for Development of Security Excellence.
Pre-Screening Process
Guidelines for conducting personal screening interviews:
1.
Prepare for interview by reviewing individual’s records and investigative forms.
2.
Understand that questions you ask must be relevant to security determination.
3.
Advise individual
o
About the purpose of the interview
o
That you are not affiliated with any investigative or law enforcement agency
o
That he/she is not suspected of any wrongdoing
o
That interview is voluntary
4.
Have individual sign the SCI Pre-Screening Interview acknowledgement.
5.
Provide individual Privacy Act Advisement.
6.
Ask Pre-Screening Interview questions.
7.
Offer individual opportunity to provide additional information.
8.
In personnel security files, keep justifications for SCI access and approvals or
disapprovals for two years after accountability ceases; does not apply to contractors.
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NOTE: The information in the box below is provided for the benefit of SSOs and SSRs. Indoctrination is the
instructions an individual receives prior to receiving access to an SCI system or program. The instructions
convey the unique nature, unusual sensitivity, and special security safeguards and practices for SCI
handling, particularly the necessity to protect sensitive sources and methods.
Indoctrination Process
Guidelines for conducting indoctrinations:
1.
Provide individual Pre-Nondisclosure Execution briefing on protecting SCI.
2.
Have individual read E.O. 13526 and the SCI Nondisclosure Statement (NdS),
DD Form 1847-1.
3.
Provide individual opportunity to express any reservations concerning the execution of
the SCI NdS.
4.
If no reservations, have individual complete the SCI NdS and sign it in front of a
witness, who also signs it.
5.
The SCI NdS must be accepted for the Government by a military member,
Government civilian personnel, and by contractors, consultants, or non-government
personnel.
6.
Classify the SCI NdS, as required.
7.
Provide copy of the SCI NdS to individual, if requested. Populate the NdS date in
DISS on the date it was signed by the individual. The Investigative Records
Repository, IAMG-CICIRRH, 4552 Pike Road, Fort Meade, MD 20755 is responsible
for retaining in a retrievable manner the original NdS for at least 70 years or until death
of the individual.
8.
Indoctrinate individual on SCI access; show approved Indoctrination videos for the
appropriate SCI compartments.
9.
Have individual sign an Indoctrination Memorandum, DD Form 1847.
Note: Once a HICE has determined that an individual is ICD 704 eligible without waiver and is
currently briefed into at least one SCI program, the individual may be approved for additional
accesses by any Senior Intelligence Officer (SIO) without further security adjudication.
2. Details
Now let’s review the details of the SCI NdS that you signed.
Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Statement
Purpose: Lifelong commitment from you to protect U.S.G. classified intelligence information.
Paragraph 1 Accepting agreement to protect SCI You accepted the agreement to
protect SCI and understand that
a special confidence and trust
was placed in you by the U.S.
Government.
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Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Statement
Paragraph 2 Acknowledging SCI Indoctrination You acknowledged that you
received a security indoctrination
concerning the nature and
protection of SCI, including the
procedures to be followed
regarding disclosure of SCI
information.
Paragraph 3 Avoiding unauthorized disclosures You acknowledged that you
were advised that mishandling
SCI could cause irreparable
harm to the United States and
you are obligated not to disclose
SCI to anyone who is not
authorized to receive it.
Paragraph 4 Public release requirements You agreed to submit for
security review to the
department or agency that last
authorized your SCI access any
information you prepare for
public disclosure that contains or
might contain or relate to SCI.
Paragraph 5 30-day Government response You acknowledged that you
must allow the department or
agency to have up to 30 days to
approve or deny your request for
public disclosure.
Paragraph 6 Consequences of breach of agreement You acknowledged that any
breach of this Statement might
result in the termination of your
SCI access and your
employment as well as
prosecution of you under the
U.S. criminal laws.
Paragraph 7 Government action for breach of
agreement
You acknowledged that the U.S.
Government might seek any
remedy available to enforce this
agreement including bringing
action against you in which you
would be responsible for court
costs and attorneys’ fees if you
lost such action.
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Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Statement
Paragraph 8 SCI is USG property You acknowledged that SCI is
and always will be the property
of the U.S. Government.
Paragraph 9 Agreement is forever You acknowledged that this
agreement will last forever,
unless you are released in
writing by an authorized
representative of the department
or agency that last granted you
with access to SCI.
Paragraph 10 Severable provisions in agreement You acknowledged that there
are severable provisions in this
agreement but that if a court
should find any provision of this
agreement to be unenforceable,
all other provisions of this
agreement will remain in full
force.
Paragraph 11 Whistleblower protection You acknowledged that there
are laws and statutes that
protect you such as the
Whistleblowers Protection Act
that do not conflict with this
agreement.
Paragraph 12 Laws protecting national security
information
You acknowledged that you read
this agreement, that your
questions were answered, and
that the laws and statutes
referenced in paragraph 12 were
made available to you to read, if
you wished to read them.
Paragraph 13 Fate of ill gotten gains You agreed that anything you
gained from unauthorized
disclosure of SCI would become
the property of the United States
Government.
Paragraph 14 Agreement in conformance with U.S. Law You acknowledged that this
agreement is in conformance
with U.S. laws.
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Sensitive Compartmented Information Nondisclosure Statement
Paragraph 15 Signing agreement without mental
reservation
You acknowledged that you
made this agreement without
any mental reservation or
purpose of evasion.
The SCI NdS that you signed is retained in your personnel security file along with
several other documents. SSOs and SSRs should take a moment to review what must
be retained for an individual who has had or has access to SCI.
NOTE: The information in the box below is provided for the benefit of SSOs and SSRs.
Personnel Security Files
SSOs are required to maintain certain information in personnel security files for each SCI-
indoctrinated person.
•
Valid ICD 704 authority
•
SCI indoctrination information
•
SCI debrief
•
DD Form 1847-1
•
Other security personnel action or defensive security briefings and memoranda
•
Reports: derogatory information/changes in personal status
•
Reports: personal screening interview/foreign travel and contacts
•
Justifications for SCI access: approvals/ disapprovals
All but the last item shown here are to be maintained during the individual’s assignment and for
a minimum of 180 days after accountability of the individual ceases. Justifications for SCI
access and approvals or disapprovals must be maintained in the personnel security files for
two years after an individual’s accountability ceases. However, this requirement does not apply
to contractors.
3. Termination of SCI Access
An individual will be denied further access to SCI when the need-to-know for SCI access
has ceased, an individual’s access to SCI is terminated for cause, or an individual retires
or separates from the Federal Government. The responsibility for terminating access to
SCI rests with the HICE or designee who granted the access. The SSO is responsible
for accomplishing and reporting the debrief action and canceling all current visitor
certifications pertaining to the debriefed individual. SSOs and SSRs should take a
moment to review the steps they must perform.
A Head of an Intelligence Community element (HICE) is the head of an agency,
organization, bureau, office, intelligence element, or activity within the IC, as defined in
Section 3 of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended, and Executive Order 12333,
as amended by 13470 signed 30 Jul 2008.
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NOTE: The information in the box below is provided for the benefit of SSOs and SSRs.
Debriefing Process
Guidelines for debriefing
1.
Have the individual read the appropriate sections of Titles 18 and 50 of the United
States Code (USC).
2.
Provide the individual a statement emphasizing the requirement for continued security
for SCI.
3.
Have the individual provide an acknowledgement that he/she will report without delay
to the FBI, or the department or agency, any attempt by an unauthorized person to
solicit national security information.
4.
Remind the individual about the risks associated with foreign travel as defined in DCID
1/20 and the department or agency reporting requirements.
5.
Have the individual sign the Debriefing Memorandum.
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SCI Nondisclosure Statement – Review Activity 1
Which of the following statements are true about the SCI NdS and having access to
SCI? Select True or False for each statement. Then check your answers in the Answer
Key at the end of this section of the Student Guide.
True
False
You are required to submit for security review to the
department or agency that last authorized your SCI access
any information you prepare for public disclosure that contains
or might contain or relate to SCI.
If a court should find any provision of the SCI NdS to be
unenforceable, then all other provisions of the agreement will
be unenforceable.
The SCI agreement will last forever, unless you are released
in writing by an authorized representative of the department or
agency that last granted you with access to SCI.
SCI Nondisclosure Statement – Review Activity 2
Which of these statements are true about the SCI NdS and having access to SCI?
Select True or False for each statement. Then check your answers in the Answer Key at
the end of this Student Guide.
True
False
When you are authorized access to SCI, the U.S. Government
places a special confidence and trust in you.
Any breach of the SCI NdS could result in the termination of
your SCI access and your employment as well as prosecution
of you under the U.S. criminal laws.
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Answer Key
Intelligence Community – Review Activity
Who provides governance for SCIFs? For each question, select the best answer.
1) Who provides construction and security requirements for SCIFs?
Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
Department of Defense (DoD)
2) Who provides accreditation for DoD SCIFs?
Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
SCI Nondisclosure Statement – Review Activity 1
Which of the following statements are true about the SCI NdS and having access to
SCI? Select True or False for each statement.
True
False
You are required to submit for security review to the
department or agency that last authorized your SCI access
any information you prepare for public disclosure that contains
or might contain or relate to SCI.
If a court should find any provision of the SCI NdS to be
unenforceable, then all other provisions of the agreement will
be unenforceable.
The SCI agreement will last forever, unless you are released
in writing by an authorized representative of the department or
agency that last granted you with access to SCI.
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SCI Nondisclosure Statement – Review Activity 2
Which of the following statements are true about the SCI NdS and having access to
SCI? Select True or False for each statement.
True
False
When you are authorized access to SCI, the U.S. Government
places a special confidence and trust in you.
Any breach of the SCI NdS could result in the termination of
your SCI access and your employment as well as prosecution
of you under the U.S. criminal laws.
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Lesson 3: SCI Control Systems and Markings
Lesson Introduction
1. Objectives
As you know, additional protection is provided to Sensitive Compartmented Information
(SCI) through classification management and marking, above and beyond what is
provided to classified information. In this lesson, you will review what classification
management is and how intelligence is collected and then protected with SCI control
systems and markings. This lesson also provides an overview of the SCI management
tools you may use in your daily work with SCI.
Here is the lesson objective:
• Identify classification markings and dissemination controls for SCI materials
Classification Management
1. Overview
We use classification management to determine the nature of information and assign
proper classification markings, SCI control system markings, dissemination controls, and
declassification instructions.
2. What Information is Protected as Classified
Executive Order (E.O.) 13526 outlines eight categories of information that require
classified protection. Classified national intelligence information concerning or derived
from intelligence sources, methods, or analytical processes, which is required to be
handled within formal access control systems, is the information we call SCI.
3. How Intelligence Information is Collected
As you know, there are six basic intelligence sources or collection disciplines that gather
intelligence using human sources such as diplomats or military attaches; through public
sources such as the press and media; via verbal and nonverbal signals from land, sea,
and satellite; using geographical references through imagery, mapping, satellites, and
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aircraft; by locating, identifying, and describing distinctive characteristics of targets; and
from visual photography, radar sensors, or electro-optics.
a. Human Intelligence (HUMINT)
HUMINT, or Human Intelligence, is the collection of intelligence using human
sources such as diplomats, military attachés, and even spies. This was the
primary source before technical revolution. Methods include collection of
photography, documents, and other material, debriefing of foreign nationals and
U.S. citizens who travel abroad, and official contact with foreign governments.
The CIA, DoD, Department of State, and FBI use HUMINT.
b. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
OSINT, or Open-Source Intelligence, is the collection of intelligence through
public sources. OSINT is broadly distributed throughout the IC. Major collectors
of OSINT include DNI’s Open Source Center (OSC) and the National Air and
Space Intelligence Center.
OSINT sources include:
• Press/media • Conferences
• Internet • Commercial databases
• Speeches • Videos
• Articles • Graphics
• Libraries • Drawings
• Symposiums
c. Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
SIGINT, or Signals Intelligence, is the collection of verbal and nonverbal signals
from land, sea, and satellite. These signals are protected within the
Communications Intelligence (COMINT) SCI control system. Categories of
SIGINT include Communications Intelligence (COMINT), Electronic Intelligence
(ELINT), and Foreign Instrumentation Signals (FISINT). National Security Agency
(NSA) is responsible for the collecting, processing, and reporting of SIGINT.
d. Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)
GEOINT, or Geospatial Intelligence, uses imagery, imagery intelligence, or
geospatial information to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features
and geographically referenced activities on the earth. GEOINT enhances the
situational awareness of policy makers, military planners, and military operators.
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National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) is responsible for the collecting,
processing, and reporting of GEOINT.
e. Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT)
MASINT, or Measurement and Signature Intelligence, is technically derived
intelligence data other than imagery and signals intelligence. Data results in
intelligence that locates, identifies, or describes distinctive characteristics of
targets. Examples of MASINT are distinctive radar signatures of specific aircraft
systems and chemical composition of air and water samples. The Defense
Intelligence Agency (DIA) is responsible for the collecting, processing, and
reporting of MASINT. MASINT includes the following sciences:
• Nuclear
• Acoustics
• Optical • Seismic
•
Radio frequency
•
Material
f. Imagery Intelligence (IMINT)
IMINT, or Imagery Intelligence, includes representations of objects reproduced
electronically or by optical means on film, electronic display devices, or other
media. IMINT is derived from visual photography, radar sensors, and electro-
optics. The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) is responsible for the
collecting, processing, exploitation, dissemination, archiving, and retrieval of
IMINT.
SCI Control Systems
1. Overview
SCI control systems are additional measures used to protect intelligence sources and
methods or analytical procedures that are beyond those used to protect non-SCI
classified information.
2. Types
Take a moment to review the types of SCI control systems. The current SCI control
systems are HCS, TALENT KEYHOLE and SI. In addition, there are three legacy SCI
control systems you may still encounter. These are BYEMAN, HUMINT, and COMINT.
For recent changes to SCI control systems, reference the Joint Worldwide Intelligence
Communications System (JWICS).
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Current SCI Control Systems
HCS (HCS) HCS is designed to protect human intelligence.
TALENT KEYHOLE (TK) TALENT KEYHOLE (TK) was established by the Director of
Central Intelligence (DCI) for products from satellite
reconnaissance in 1960. TK protects the most sensitive details of
satellite collection capabilities and derived information which is
imagery intelligence. The Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
has administrative oversight of the TK control system.
Information within the TK compartment is managed by the
originating agency. Possible originating agencies are NSA, NRO,
NGA, CIA, and DIA.
SI SI is designed to protect signals intelligence including
communications and electronics intelligence. It was formerly
named for the first product it afforded protection, which was
COMINT (Communications Intelligence). Now it is called the
Special Intelligence (SI) Control System. SI information is only
available to holders of SI access approval and is managed by the
Director of the National Security Agency (D/NSA).
Legacy SCI Control Systems
BYEMAN (BYE) The BYEMAN control system was retired on 20 May 2005. The
word BYEMAN and the trigraph BYE are unclassified. All
previous data protected in the BYE control system, except BYE
Special Handling, will be protected in the TALENT KEYHOLE
(TK) control system. BYE Special Handling is now protected in
compartments in the new NRO control system, RESERVE.
HUMINT HUMINT was registered as the marking title for the HUMINT SCI
control system. Since then, there has been confusion between
collateral HUMINT and HUMINT in the SCI category. So
HUMINT was retired as an SCI category. When creating new
documents, if HUMINT is present in the SCI category, change it
to HCS.
COMINT COMINT is a legacy control system marking that was designed to
protect signals intelligence including communications and
electronics intelligence. It was named for the first product it
afforded protection, which was COMINT (Communications
Intelligence). Now it is called the Special Intelligence (SI) Control
System.
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Anatomy of a Classified Document
1. Overview
Take a moment to review the hierarchy of classification markings found in the banner
line on the top and bottom of a classified document.
U.S. Classification Non-U.S. Classification Joint Classification
SCI Control System Special Access Program
Foreign Government Information Markings
Dissemination Controls
Non-Intelligence Community Markings
Also, review how these markings are formatted on a classified document.
CLASSIFICATION // SCI // SAP // FGI // Dissemination // Non-IC
Now take a look at this example of classification markings in the appropriate format.
TOP SECRET // TK // SAR-REDHAT //RD-CNWDI// FGI GBR // REL TO USA //
SPECAT //
These markings show that the classified document is TOP SECRET, is part of the
TALENT KEYHOLE SCI control system, is part of the REDHAT Special Access
Program, contains Atomic Energy information, is furnished to the United States by Great
Britain, is releasable only to the United States and Great Britain, and has a non-
Intelligence Community marking of Special Category.
SCI Classification Markings
U.S. Classification U.S. Classification markings are used on U.S. classified materials
that represent the amount of damage that could be caused to
U.S. national security if disclosed to an unauthorized person.
U.S. Classification Markings are:
• TOP SECRET
• SECRET
• CONFIDENTIAL
• UNCLASSIFIED
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SCI Classification Markings
Non-U.S. Classification Non-U.S. Classification markings are used on documents
consisting entirely of foreign information provided by other
countries and international organizations. These markings must
be preceded by the foreign country trigraph or foreign
organization tetragraph. Non-U.S. Classification Markings are:
• TOP SECRET
• SECRET
• CONFIDENTIAL
• RESTRICTED
• UNCLASSIFIED
Example of foreign country non-U.S. classification marking:
• //DEU CONFIDENTIAL
Example of foreign organization non-U.S. classification marking:
• //NATO SECRET
Joint Classification Joint Classification markings are used on information that is
jointly owned and/or produced by more than one country and/or
international organization.
Example of Joint Classification marking:
• //JOINT SECRET CAN GBR USA
SCI Control System SCI Control System markings indicate to which SCI Control
System the information belongs.
Special Access Program Special Access Program markings denote classified information
that requires extraordinary protection as allowed by E.O. 13526,
as amended.
Foreign Government
Information Markings
Foreign Government Information markings are used to indicate
that foreign government information is included in U.S. produced
documents. Use the foreign country trigraph after FGI.
Dissemination Controls Dissemination controls are used to indicate to whom information
may be released.
Non-Intelligence
Community Markings
Non-Intelligence Community markings are used by entities
outside of the IC.
AEA Atomic Energy Act (AEA) information markings are used in US
products to denote the presence of classified Restricted Data,
Formerly Restricted Data, and/or Trans classified Foreign Nuclear
Information (TFNI). Must have RD Warning and CNWDI
Statement when used.
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2. SCI Control System Markings
As you know, there are several SCI control system markings that correspond to the SCI
control systems you just reviewed. Some SCI control system markings are currently in
use and some are legacy SCI control system markings that you may still see on older
SCI documents.
SCI Control System Marking (Current)
HCS HCS is the SCI control system marking that corresponds to the HCS SCI
control system which is designed to protect human intelligence.
SI SI is designed to protect signals intelligence including communications and
electronics intelligence. It was formerly named for the first product it afforded
protection, which was COMINT (Communications Intelligence). Now it is called
the Special Intelligence (SI) Control System. SI information is only available to
holders of SI access approval and is managed by the Director of the National
Security Agency (D/NSA).
G
G is an SCI control system marking that corresponds to the GAMMA SCI sub-
control system.
TK TK is the SCI control system marking that corresponds to the TALENT
KEYHOLE SCI control system. TALENT KEYHOLE was established by the
Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) for products from satellite reconnaissance
in 1960. TK protects the most sensitive details of satellite collection capabilities
and derived information. The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has
administrative oversight of the TK control system. Information within the TK
compartment is managed by the originating agency. Possible originating
agencies are NSA, NRO, NGA, CIA, and DIA.
SCI Control System Marking (Legacy)
BYE BYE is the SCI control system marking that corresponds to the BYEMAN SCI
control system. The BYEMAN control system was retired on 20 May 2005. The
word BYEMAN and the trigraph BYE are unclassified. All previous data
protected in the BYE control system, except BYE Special Handling, will be
protected in the TALENT KEYHOLE (TK) control system. BYE Special
Handling is now protected in compartments in the new NRO control system,
RESERVE.
HUMINT HUMINT was registered as the marking title for the HUMINT SCI control
system. Since then, there has been confusion between collateral HUMINT and
HUMINT in the SCI category. So HUMINT was retired as an SCI category.
When creating new documents, if HUMINT is present in the SCI category,
change it to HCS.
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COMINT The COMINT title for the Special Intelligence (SI) control system is no longer
valid. All references to the Special Intelligence control system shall be made
using the SI marking. IC elements have up to one year from the publication
date of the CAPCO Register, v4.2 to incorporate this change in automated
systems.
KDK The KLONDIKE control system is a sensitive compartmented information (SCI)
control system designed to protect sensitive Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT).
3. Dissemination Control Markings
In addition to SCI control system markings, there are several dissemination control
markings created for use on SCI material.
Dissemination Control
Marking Abbreviation
Dissemination Control Marking Title Marking Sponsor
RSEN Risk Sensitive NGA
FOUO For Official Use Only Various agencies
ORCON Originator Controlled DNI
IMCON Controlled Imagery DNI
NOFORN Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals DNI; all HCS material
requires this
PROPIN Caution – Proprietary Information
Involved
DNI
REL TO Authorized for Release to DNI
RELIDO Releasable by Information Disclosure
Official
DNI
n/a USA/ EYES ONLY NSA/NSG
n/a SETTEE NSA
n/a DEA SENSITIVE DEA
FISA Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act DNI
n/a DISPLAY ONLY DNI
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Anatomy of a Classified Document – Review Activity
You’ve received a document today that is TOP SECRET, is part of the COMINT control
system, and may not be shared with other countries. From the word bank below, select
the appropriate classification markings to show how this document would be marked
when you received it. Then check your answers in the Answer Key at the end of this
section of the Student Guide.
// //
Classification Markings Word Bank:
TOP SECRET
SI
HCS
NOFORN
TK
REL TO USA
PROPIN
SECRET
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Job Aid: Sources for Marking Guidance
This table provides a list of guidance sources for marking classified documents.
Source Guidance Web site Description
Controlled Access
Program
Coordination Office
(CAPCO)
(U) Intelligence
Community
Authorized
Classification and
Control Markings
Register and
Manual, Volume 5,
Edition 1 (Version
5.1) (Effective: 30
December 2011)
Administrative
Update, 30 March
2012
INTELINK:
capco.dssc.ic.gov
INTELINK-TS:
http://www.intelink.ic.gov/
sites/dnissc/capco
INTELINK-S:
http://www.intelink.sgov.g
ov/sites/ssc/capco
SIPRNET:
capco.dss.sgov.gov
Comprehensive
listing of classification
markings
National Archives &
Records
Administration
(NARA),
Information
Security Oversight
Office (ISOO)
Marking Booklet
www.archives.gov/isoo
Guidelines for how to
mark a classified
document
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Job Aid: SCI Management Tools
This is a summary of the SCI management tools that will help you in your day-to-day work with SCI. Take a moment to review this
table.
Acronym Full Name How to Access Description
JWICS
Joint Worldwide
Intelligence
Communications
System
For access to JWICS, contact your
Information Management Office
(IMO).
JWICS is a 24 hour a day network designed to meet the
requirements for secure (TS/SCI) multi-media intelligence
communications worldwide.
DISS
Defense Information
System for Security
https://www.dcsa.mil/Systems-
Applications/Defense-Information-
System-for-Security-DISS/
DISS serves as the enterprise-wide solution for personnel
security, suitability, and credentialing management for DoD
military, civilian, and contractors. An innovative, web-based
application, the platform provides secure communications
between adjudicators, security officers, and components,
allowing users to request, record, document, and identify
personnel security actions.
SC
Scattered Castles Access from JWICS under the Joint
Dissemination System webpage:
https://clearances.cia.ic.gov
The IC security clearance repository and the Director of
National Intelligence’s authoritative source for clearance and
access information for all IC, military services, DoD civilians,
and contractor personnel. DoD information is furnished by
DISS.
For use by SSO/SSR.
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Acronym Full Name How to Access Description
CAB
Compartmented
Address Book
Access from JWICS:
/ismapp3.dia.ic.gov:444/pls/jds/jds_se
c.validate_USER?=USERID=GUEST
&SUBMIT=SUBMIT
A book listing the message addresses and DCS addressees
of all organizations authorized to receive SCI materials.
For use by SSO/SSR.
DCS
Defense Courier
Service
Access from JWICS under the Joint
Dissemination System webpage (must
be registered to access this site)
https://lsotools.wpafb.af.mil/dc-
atcmd/index.cfm
The Defense Courier Service (DCS) is responsible for the
secure and expeditious worldwide movement of highly
classified, time-sensitive national security materials integral to
the national command authorities' C3I systems in a selectively
manned, joint DoD Command. The DCS directly supports the
President, Unified and Specified CINCs, joint military
operations, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, NSA, CIA, U.S. allies,
Department of State, and other federal agencies.
DCAMS
Defense Courier
Automated
Management System
For more information on DCAMS and
its usage go to:
http://www.dcs.ftmeade.army.mil
or contact 301.677.3786.
The DCS computer system supporting administrative and
operational functions of the worldwide DCS system.
FSD
Full Service Directory For more information on The Full
Service Directory go to:
https://fsdiis2.fsdreg.army.ic.gov
All of the Intelligence Community shall support and share one
secure, logical IC common Full Service Directory to identify
and locate individuals, organizations, and services, including
associated descriptive information over TS SCI networks.
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Answer Key
Anatomy of a Classified Document – Review Activity
You’ve received a document today that is TOP SECRET, is part of the COMINT control
system, and may not be shared with other countries. From the word bank below, select
the appropriate classification markings to show how this document would be marked
when you received it.
TOP SECRET
//
SI
//
NOFORN
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Lesson 4: Protecting SCI
Lesson Introduction
1. Objectives
As you know, there are several types of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities
(SCIF) and mandated procedures for protecting SCI both inside and outside SCIFs as
well as specific physical security measures to safeguard SCIFs. In this lesson, you will
review the types of SCIFs and the requirements for properly protecting SCI material in
your day-to-day work as well as what physical security measures are implemented to
secure the SCIFs in which you work.
Here are the overall lesson objectives:
• Identify the types of accredited SCIFs and their purposes
• Identify the proper methods for handling, discussing, reproducing, transporting,
and destroying SCI material
• Identify the proper procedures for visitors and escorts in a SCIF
Here are additional lesson objectives for SSOs/SSRs:
• Identify the SCIF accreditation process
• Identify the components of the Fixed Facility Checklist
Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities
1. Types of SCIFs
As you’ll recall, there are three primary types of SCIFs: closed storage SCIF, open
storage SCIF, and Continuous Operation SCIF. All three types of SCIFs are used to
handle, process, discuss, and store SCI.
In closed storage SCIFs and Continuous Operation SCIFs, SCI must be stored in GSA-
approved security containers. In open storage SCIFs, SCI may be stored in the SCIF,
but GSA-approved security containers are not required. Because SCI may be stored in
these types of SCIFs, they must be constructed in accordance with IC Tech Spec – for
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ICD/ICS 705, which replaced DCID 6/9. Closed storage SCIFs require a 15 minute alarm
response time while Open Storage and Continuous Operation SCIFs require a 5 minute
alarm response time. Continuous Operation SCIFs are staffed and operated 24 hours
per day 7 days per week.
SCIFs are primarily located in buildings, but can also be located in other areas.
a. Other SCIF Locations
SCIFs can be located aboard military surface and sub-surface vessels, or aboard
military aircraft, or they can be Ground-based Temporary SCIFs (T-SCIFs), or
Secure Working Area SCIFs. A SCIF aboard a surface or sub-surface vessel
may be used in a single deployment of 12 months or less and must be
continuously manned. An Aircraft SCIF may be used on the verbal order of a
General or Flag Officer. A Ground-based T-SCIF may be established in
hardened structures such as buildings or bunkers or in semi-permanent
structures such as trucks, trailers, towed military shelters, prefabricated buildings,
and tents. Ground-based T-SCIFs are generally used for contingency operations,
emergency operations, and tactical military operations. A Secure Working Area
SCIF may only be used to handle, process, and discuss SCI temporarily and may
not be used to store SCI.
2. Physical Security Measures: Inside SCIF
Review the physical security measures used inside a SCIF as well as those used to
secure a SCIF.
a. Windows
Windows in a SCIF must be secured if they are at ground level or up to 18 feet
above ground level. Ground level windows in a Closed Storage SCIF require
security protection against forced entry, vision, sound attenuation, and
compromising emanations.
b. Walls
Walls in SCIFs must extend from true floor to true ceiling and require acoustical
protection measures and sound masking systems to protect SCI. Perimeter walls
and internal compartment walls in a SCIF must meet specific sound attenuation
standards (45 Sound Transmission Class, or STC). Large conference rooms that
use Video Teleconferencing (VTC) must meet an even higher standard (50 STC).
SCIFs in uncontrolled buildings require TEMPEST controls, which are technical
countermeasures to contain compromising emanations inside the SCIF.
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c. Intrusion Detection System (IDS)
SCIFs require an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) that will detect attempted or
actual unauthorized human entry into a SCIF. SCIF Intrusion Detection Systems
must meet the requirements of IC Tech Spec for ICD/ICS 705 and UL 2050. As
outlined in UL 2050, one company must be responsible for the installation,
maintenance, and monitoring of the IDS.
d. Telephone
A SCIF requires a telephone system that thwarts electronic eavesdropping on
conversations inside the SCIF. Non-secure telephone systems must meet the
Telephone Security Group (TSG) standard. Secure telephone systems must
meet standards outlined in IC Tech Spec for ICD/ICS 705.
e. Fixed Facility Checklist (for SSO/SSR review)
The SCIF Fixed Facility Checklist (FFC) is located in IC Tech Spec for ICD/ICS
705 and is the checklist used to obtain accreditation for SCIFs. SSOs and SSRs
must be familiar with the components of the FFC, which includes sections that
cover general information about the SCIF; peripheral security, which means
security for the building in which the SCIF is located; SCIF security; doors; details
about the SCIF IDS; the SCIF’s telecommunications systems and equipment; the
SCIF’s acoustical protection; the SCIF’s classified destruction methods; and the
information security, TEMPEST, and technical security information for the SCIF.
TEMPEST is an unclassified short name referring to the investigation, studies,
and control of compromising emanations.
3. Physical Security Measures: Outside SCIF
Review the physical security measures used outside a SCIF that are used to secure
access to the SCIF.
a. Doors
SCIFs require a solid entry door with a high security lock, such as a Kaba Mas
CDX-07, CDX-08, or CDX-09 lock or a Sargent and Greenleaf, or S&G, 2890
PDL lock, and an access control system. SCIF emergency exit doors are the
biggest vulnerability in forced entry and must be equipped with a deadbolt into a
metal frame or strike plate and panic hardware with an audible alarm.
b. Access Control
For unattended SCIF entry, the access control system must use authentication
and verification, such as an access card and personal identification number
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(PIN). For access to SCIFs during business hours, use cipher locks for high
security areas and compartments. However, SCIFs should never be left
unattended and protected only by access control.
How You Protect SCI
1. Getting Started
Try the Protecting SCI activity. This activity will give you a chance to review the types of
things that have implications for protecting SCI. Here's how it works. You'll review
access procedures for a SCIF at the visitor entrance to a SCIF. Next you’ll review
procedures for working in a SCIF as well as procedures for properly closing a SCIF. In
addition, you will review the procedures you must follow to protect SCI outside of a
SCIF. The items in each setting might have consequences for how you handle and
protect SCI. For each item, you’ll be presented with useful information about that item or
you will be asked a question about that item and will receive feedback to your answer.
2. Accessing the SCIF
Review the policies that relate to protecting SCI at the visitor’s desk in a SCIF. Susan
Jones and Ken Johnson are here to visit the SCIF today.
a. Visitor Control Log
Are Susan Jones and Ken Johnson required to record their citizenship on the
visitor control log?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
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b. Visitor One
Susan Jones has not obtained a visitor certification. Should she be allowed to
enter this SCIF?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Visitor Control Log Feedback: Yes, Susan and Ken are required to record their
citizenship. All visitors to SCIFs must record the following information on the
visitor control log:
• Visitor’s name and organization
• Visitor’s citizenship
• Purpose of the visit
• Point of contact in the SCIF
• Date and time of visit
Remember: Visitor control logs for SCIFs must be retained for one year after the
last entry.
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c. Visitor Two
Ken Johnson has a visitor certification. Does he require an escort to enter this
SCIF?
Yes
No
Ken Johnson has a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance. What else must he have in
order to enter certain areas of the SCIF?
High level position
Seniority
Need-to-know
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Visitor One Feedback: Yes, Susan may enter the SCIF without a visitor
certification as long as she is escorted by authorized DoD civilian or military
personnel assigned to the SCIF. Escorts must also be indoctrinated with their
escort responsibilities. However, since she is not certified, Susan will not be
allowed access to classified information, regardless of her affiliation or position.
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d. Escort
Danielle Stilz works in this SCIF and she has come out to meet Ken and Susan.
Can Danielle be an escort for either visitor in the SCIF?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Visitor Two Feedback: Yes, Ken must be escorted. Escorts are required for all
visitors. Only personnel who are assigned to a SCIF can enter without an escort.
Ken must also have need-to-know. Access to certain areas and to classified
information is limited based on need-to-know required for official business.
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e. Visitor Certifications
As you know, each SCIF must have written procedures, established by the
SCIF’s SSO, for identifying and controlling visitors. Who processed Ken
Johnson’s visitor certification?
SCIF SSO or SSR
Person manning the SCIF visitor desk
Cognizant Security Authority (CSA)
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Escort Feedback: Yes, Danielle can be their escort. All personnel assigned to
the SCIF are authorized to escort non-indoctrinated or contractor personnel
within the government area. However, prior to assuming escort duties, they must
be briefed on their escort responsibilities.
Escort Responsibilities. Remember:
• Alert SCIF occupants verbally and/or with a warning light that an uncleared
visitor is in the area.
• Walk with and observe uncleared personnel at all times until the visitor leaves
or another escort assumes the duty.
• Ensure co-workers turn over, cover with an SCI cover sheet, or store
classified material so that it cannot be seen by the visitor.
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f. Transporting SCI
What is the preferred method for transporting an SCI document from one SCIF to
another?
Defense Courier Service (DCS)
Secure email or other secure electronic means
SCI-indoctrinated personnel
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Visitor Certifications Feedback: The SSO or SSR process all SCIF visitor
certifications.
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3. Inside the SCIF
Which is the primary database used for personnel access to SCIFs outside DOD?
o Defense Information System for Security (DISS)
o Scattered Castles
o Defense Special Security System (DSS)
Database for Personnel Access Feedback: Secure email or other secure
electronic means.
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a. Storage Containers
As you know, SCI must be stored within an accredited SCIF. Is SCI always
required to be stored in a GSA-approved storage container?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Inside the SCIF Feedback: Scattered Castles is used to the greatest extend
possible by the CSA for access control to SCIFs. DOD Information is furnished
to Scattered Castles by DISS.
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b. Transporting SCI
Tom Jameson has an SCI document he needs to share with Janie Calico, who
works in another SCIF. What would be the preferred method for Tom to use to
get the document to Janie?
Defense Courier Service (DCS)
Secure email or other secure electronic means
SCI-indoctrinated personnel
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Storage Containers Feedback: No, not always. SCI is not required to be stored
in a GSA-approved storage container in an Open Storage SCIF, but is required
to be stored in a GSA-approved container in a Closed Storage SCIF.
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c. Packaging SCI
Remember: SCI material must be double wrapped prior to giving the package to
the courier. SCI couriers must be appointed in writing and must have a signed
original letter of authorization by the appropriate approving authority when
travelling aboard U.S. commercial aircraft. SCI couriers must be familiar with all
rules and regulations governing couriers and transporting information, including
hand-carrying aboard military, U.S. Government chartered, or commercial
aircraft. Specific instructions may be found in DoDM 5105.21, Volumes 1–3,
Department of Defense Sensitive Compartmented Information Administrative
Security Manual.
d. Bringing IS components and media into a SCIF
Tom Jameson brought a Government issued laptop from another agency into his
SCIF this morning. Who was required to scan and approve the laptop?
CSA or ISSO
ISSO or SSO
SSR or SSO
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Transporting SCI Feedback: If at all possible, Tom should send the document
to Janie via secure email or secure electronic means. However, when it’s not
possible to transport SCI electronically, other authorized methods for transporting
SCI may be used. These methods include hand-carrying by SCI-indoctrinated
personnel in a manner that ensures proper protection, certified or designated
couriers who possess a letter, memorandum, separate badge, or other written
device such as DD Form 2501, Courier Authorization, attesting to their specific
designation as an SCI Courier, diplomatic pouch, or the Defense Courier Service
(DCS).
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e. Connecting classified and unclassified systems together
Without consulting anyone, Tom Jameson decided to connect two computers
together in his office so he could transfer files between the two. One computer
was classified and the other was unclassified. Was it OK for Tom to connect
these two computers together?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Bringing IS components and media into a SCIF Feedback: The SCIF’s
Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or the Special Security Officer
(SSO) had to scan the laptop and approve it before he was allowed to bring it
into the SCIF. No IS components, media, and/or memory may be brought into a
SCIF or removed from a SCIF unless it has been properly logged and approved
by the ISSO or SSO.
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f. Borrowing passwords
Danielle cannot remember the new password she created for her access to the
unclassified system in her SCIF. She is in a hurry, so she just asked Tom to
borrow his password temporarily. Should Tom allow Danielle to borrow his
password?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Connecting classified and unclassified systems together Feedback: No,
Tom should not have done that because it is prohibited to connect classified and
unclassified systems together. Additionally, you must never transfer information
that resides on a classified system onto an unclassified system without proper
authorization.
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4. Copy Area in a SCIF
Review the items that have implications for protecting SCI inside the copy area in a
SCIF.
a. SCI Destruction Guidelines
Remember: Destruction of SCI must occur on a daily basis by SCI indoctrinated
personnel and must be accomplished in a manner that precludes intelligible
reconstruction. Also, having an emergency destruction plan is a good best
practice and may even be required by circumstances or by your customer.
b. SCI Destruction Methods
Is shredding the only way to destroy SCI material?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Borrowing Passwords Feedback: No, Tom should not allow Danielle to borrow
his password. You must never share or compromise your passwords no matter
what classification the system is. Also, remember you must create smart
passwords following your organization’s guidance and memorize them rather
than write them down.
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c. Reproduction of SCI
Remember:
• Reproduction equipment must display the highest level of classification
allowed to be reproduced on that equipment.
• Copiers may not be used for reproducing SCI if they leave latent images
on themselves or other material or if they connect to remote diagnostic
centers, such as by telephone line.
• Copies of classified documents are subject to the same control,
accountability, and destruction procedures as the original document.
SCI Destruction Methods Feedback: No, there are other methods for
destroying SCI. Other Director of National Intelligence (DNI) approved methods
for destroying SCI include burning, pulping, pulverizing, melting, and chemical
decomposition. Note that residue from destroyed SCI must not be left in clear
plastic bags for uncleared personnel to see.
As you may recall, crosscut shredders, pulpers, and other destruction equipment
used to destroy SCI paper materials must be on the NSA Evaluated Products List
of High Security Crosscut Paper Shredders, and must be the same type used for
the terminal destruction of COMSEC paper products. Note that SCI in computer
or automated systems or other magnetic media must be destroyed by sanitizing
using approved degaussing equipment and then pulverized using an approved
disintegrator.
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5. Closing the SCIF
Kelly Turner is about to close her SCIF for the day. Review the items that have
implications for properly closing a SCIF.
a. Before setting the alarm
Before Kelly sets the alarm, she must verify that all computer systems are logged
off and that she is the last one there. Kelly’s SCIF is a closed storage SCIF, so
she must ensure that no classified material is left out. Kelly must also verify that
all security containers are closed and locked and that the lock sign is displayed
on each security container and the SF-701 form has been completed.
b. After setting the alarm
After Kelly sets the alarm and leaves the SCIF, she must spin the lock on the
door, display the Locked sign, and complete the SF-702 form.
6. Outside the SCIF
Tom and Tracy Jameson are married, and both are civilians who both work for a major
defense contractor. Tom works in a SCIF. Tom and Tracy are arriving home from work
and stop to speak to their neighbor, Eric Goodfellow, who is a military officer. Review the
items that can have implications for protecting SCI outside of your SCIF.
a. Identification
Who should not be wearing their name badge?
Tom Jameson
Tracy Jameson
Eric Goodfellow
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
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b. Talking about your work with family
Who must Tom consult to find out what he can tell Tracy about his work
location and mission?
ISSO
SSO
SSR
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Identification Feedback: Tom Jameson should not be wearing his name badge
because he is outside of his SCIF. When outside of your SCIF, you must not call
attention to yourself. You must remove your name badge as soon as you leave
your SCIF.
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c. Talking about your work with other cleared personnel
Since Eric is a neighbor and he is a military officer, is it OK for Tom to talk about
his work with Eric?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Talking about your work with family Feedback: Tom must consult his SCIF’s
Special Security Officer (SSO) to learn what he is and is not permitted to tell his
wife, Tracy, about his location and mission.
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Talking about your work with other cleared personnel Feedback: No, Tom
should not discuss his work with Eric. As you know, you must not discuss SCI
outside of your SCIF with anyone.
Remember: Being aware of your surroundings both inside and outside the SCIF
and knowing the policies and procedures you need to apply will help you and
your organization properly protect SCI.
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Lesson 5: SCI Reporting Requirements
Lesson Introduction
1. Objectives
As you know, you have access to SCI because the United States Government has put
its trust in you. This relationship obligates you to report certain events and incidents to
your security office, which range from specific information about your personal life to
security incidents that have caused the loss or compromise of classified information. In
this lesson, you will review the types of information that you, as an individual with access
to SCI, are required to report.
This is the lesson objective:
• Recognize the types of information that must be reported by or about individuals
who have SCI access
Knowing What to Report
1. Getting Started
Try the SCI Reporting Requirements activity. This activity will give you a chance to
review the kinds of things that must be reported by or about those who have access to
SCI. Here's how it works. You'll hear the stories of employees who have access to SCI,
which obligates them to certain reporting requirements, and you will be asked to
determine whether the information you learned about that person is required to be
reported or not. For each question, you’ll be presented with feedback to your answer.
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2. Conference Room
a. Shannon O’Connor
Shannon O’Connor recently got married but she did not take her new husband’s
last name. Is Shannon required to report her marriage?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
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b. Mark Conley
Mark Conley has been visiting the casinos on a regular basis and has incurred
over $100,000 in debt due to gambling. Is Mark required to report his gambling
problem?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: Yes, Shannon is required to report her marriage whether she
changes her last name or not. In fact, everyone who has access to SCI is
required to report any changes in personal status such as marriage, separation,
divorce, and cohabitation.
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c. Gene Sanders
On Friday evening, Gene Sanders went out drinking with his buddies. On his way
home, he was arrested for DUI. This is the first time this has ever happened to
him. Is Gene required to report his arrest?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: Yes, Mark is required to report his gambling problem. Everyone with
SCI access must report personal problems such as drug and alcohol misuse or
abuse and financial problems.
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d. Robin Queen
Robin Queen knows that Jack Bell, her co-worker and friend, has not been
paying child support and has to attend a court hearing next week. Jack says this
is a personal issue and that it is not his employer’s business, even though he has
SCI access. Should Robin report the fact that Jack has been summoned to court
for not paying child support since she knows that he won’t report it?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: Yes, Gene is required to report his arrest for DUI. In fact, personnel
with SCI access are required to report all legal involvements such as litigation,
arrests, and court summons.
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e. Jason Wu
A reporter from the local newspaper contacted Jason Wu about the controlled
access program, Bluebell. Jason told the reporter he’s never heard of Bluebell
and did not provide any other information. Since Jason didn’t share any
information about Bluebell with the reporter, is he required to report this phone
contact?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: Yes. Although Jack should be the one to report this information,
Robin is obligated to report it since she knows that Jack will not. Everyone with
SCI access is required to report adverse information about others who also have
SCI access.
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f. Helen Brown
Helen Brown enjoys meeting her girlfriends for drinks and appetizers most Friday
evenings before attending a movie with them. Is Helen required to report her
alcohol consumption?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: Yes, Jason is required to report this contact with the reporter. All
personnel with access to SCI are required to report any contact with the media.
In addition, they are required to report any improper solicitations for information.
Note that this call from the local newspaper reporter could also be considered an
improper solicitation for information because the information is classified.
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3. Office Area in the SCIF
a. Paul Coble
Paul Coble left an SCI document in a folder in his desk drawer when he left work
yesterday. He forgot to put it back in its security container before he left work.
After discussing this incident with his supervisor, they determined the information
was most likely not compromised. Does this incident require reporting?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: No, Helen is not required to report her occasional and moderate
alcohol consumption. Personnel with access to SCI are required to report their
alcohol consumption, or the alcohol consumption of their co-workers who have
SCI access, only if that alcohol consumption is a problem.
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b. Janice Bowers
Janice Bowers works for a defense contractor and has recently noticed that one of
her co-workers in the SCIF has become disgruntled and downright unhappy,
although he used to be a jovial man with whom she enjoyed working. Should
Janice report her co-worker’s disgruntled behavior?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: Yes, this incident must be reported. When rules have not been
followed, resulting in a possible compromise of classified information, a report
must be made. These types of security incidents are called infractions.
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c. Kevin Connolly
Kevin Connolly works for a defense contractor and has been asked to give a
presentation at a symposium next month regarding his area of expertise, which is
of a classified nature. Is Kevin required to have his presentation reviewed prior to
the symposium?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: Yes, Janice must report her co-worker’s behavior. All personnel with
access to SCI must report disgruntled employees in the SCIF.
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4. Copy Area in the SCIF
a. Bob Moore
Today when Bob Moore started to leave his building for lunch, he overheard his
co-worker in the stairwell discussing on a cell phone the controlled access
program they have been working on together. Should Bob report his co-worker?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: Yes, Kevin must have a pre-publication review of his material. All
personnel with access to SCI are required to have a pre-publication review of any
material they create before it enters the public domain. This includes works of
fiction, speeches, articles, white papers, advertisements, web pages, web sites,
blogs, chat rooms, and video teleconferences.
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b. Rosa Gonzalez
This morning, Rosa Gonzalez noticed that Mr. Johnson arrived at the SCIF an
hour earlier than usual today. Should Rosa report this information about Mr.
Johnson?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: Yes, Bob must report this incident since the co-worker’s conversation
is an unauthorized disclosure. It does not matter who the co-worker was talking
to. SCI is not to be discussed outside of the SCIF to anyone. All personnel who
have access to SCI must report unauthorized disclosures to their immediate
supervisor and their security office only. Unauthorized disclosures include leaks,
which are deliberate disclosures of classified information to the media, and spills,
which are accidental or intentional disclosures of classified information across
computer systems.
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c. Richard Phillips
Richard Phillips is making copies of SCI documents with the intention of putting
them in his briefcase so he can work on them at home. If anyone sees Richard
remove these copies of SCI documents from the SCIF, are they required to
report it?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: No, Rosa should not report Mr. Johnson for arriving to work an hour
early. It’s possible that Mr. Johnson just came in early to work on something for
which he has an urgent deadline. Or perhaps he must leave the SCIF early today
for a doctor’s appointment. However, if this type of behavior continues without an
explanation, then it might make sense for Rosa to report it. In general, though,
suspicious co-worker activities must be reported by all personnel with access to
SCI.
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d. Sandy Tully
Sandy Tully recently joined an anti-military activist group called No War for US. Is
Sandy required to report her affiliation with this group?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: Yes, this must be reported. It is a security violation because it
involves the loss, compromise, or suspected compromise of classified
information. All personnel with SCI access must report security violations.
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5. Foreign Interactions
a. Howard Brewer
Not only is Howard Brewer a well-respected employee, but he is also a great
husband because he is taking his wife to Hawaii to celebrate their 30th
anniversary. Was Howard required to report that he was taking this trip?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: Yes, Sandy is required to report her affiliation with this group. You
must report any external activist groups that you or anyone you work with belong
to.
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b. Trish Rivers
Trish Rivers recently she began dating a French businessman who lives near
her. This man has French citizenship and is not a U.S. citizen. Is Trish required
to report this relationship?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: No, Howard is not required to report his trip to Hawaii because it is
within the U.S. However, Howard Brewer and all personnel who have SCI access
are required to report all foreign travel prior to departure. The only exception to
this rule is that day trips to Canada and Mexico may be reported upon return. In
addition, all unusual incidents on any trip must be reported and some foreign
trips may require a pre-travel briefing.
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c. Chris Cohen
Chris Cohen works for a defense contractor and recently travelled on business to
Canada. While he was in Canada, Chris attended a gala at the U.S. Embassy in
Canada and mingled with several Canadian citizens. Is Chris required to report
these foreign contacts?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: Yes, Trish is required to report that she is dating this man from
France because he is a French citizen and not a U.S. citizen. All personnel who
have SCI access are required to report close continuing relationships, whether
they are personal or business, with a citizen, resident, or representative of a
foreign country. This rule also includes foreign contacts via the Internet such as
email and chat rooms.
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d. Lillian Cho
Lillian Cho works for a defense contractor full-time but recently took a part-time
position working on the weekends for a furniture store that is a Swiss-based
company. Is Lillian required to report her part-time employment?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: No, Chris does not have to report these casual foreign contacts from
the gala. Chris Cohen and all personnel who have access to SCI are only
required to report casual foreign contacts if the foreign contact displays a strong
interest in the person’s employment, is not satisfied with answers provided to
their questions, or if the foreign contact requests or attempts to have follow up
contact.
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Refresher
Lesson 5: SCI Reporting Requirements
Student Guide
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e. Shawna Smith
Shawna Smith is travelling to deliver an SCI document to another SCIF.
However, she switched bags before she left and forgot to put her courier card in
the bag she was carrying on her trip. It was an honest mistake. When Shawna
arrives at her destination without her courier card, should the person to whom
she is delivering the document report the fact that Shawna did not have her
courier card even though Shawna has the appropriate clearance eligibility and
need-to-know?
Yes
No
See the next page for the correct answer and an explanation.
Feedback: Yes, Lillian is required to report her part-time job because it is for a
foreign-based company. All personnel with SCI access must report any foreign-
based outside employment.
Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Refresher
Lesson 5: SCI Reporting Requirements
Student Guide
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Feedback: Yes, the fact that Shawna forgot to bring her courier card must be
reported. You must report any systemic weaknesses and anomalies.
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Lesson 6: Course Conclusion
Course Summary
In this course, you reviewed your obligations to protect SCI as outlined in the SCI
Nondisclosure Statement you signed. You also reviewed the ways you must protect SCI
both inside your SCIF and outside your SCIF.
Lesson Review
Here is a list of the lessons in the course:
• Course Introduction
• SCI Fundamentals
• SCI Control Systems and Markings
• Protecting SCI
• SCI Reporting Requirements
• Course Conclusion
Course Objectives
You should be able to:
Recognize SCI policy guidance documents
Identify the purpose and components of the Sensitive Compartmented
Information (SCI) Nondisclosure Statement (NdS)
Identify classification markings and dissemination controls for SCI materials
Identify the proper methods for handling, discussing, reproducing, transporting,
and destroying SCI material
Identify the proper procedures for visitors and escorts in a SCIF
Identify the types of accredited SCIFs and their purposes
Recognize the types of information that must be reported by or about individuals
who have SCI access
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In addition, the SSO/SSR should be able to:
Identify the process for SCI indoctrination and pre-screening
Identify the SCIF accreditation process
Identify the components of the Fixed Facility Checklist
Conclusion
Congratulations. You have completed the Sensitive Compartmented Information
Refresher course. Throughout this course you have had an opportunity to practice
applying all of the listed activities.
To receive credit for this course, you must take the Sensitive Compartmented
Information examination. Please use the STEPP system from the Center for
Development of Security Excellence to register for the online exam.
