SUMMARY Security of classified material is serious business. Potential enemies are always looking for a chance to gain access to our most guarded secrets. Just one day of failing to safeguard classified material could result in the compromise of extremely sensitive material. The security of classified material not only rests with the personnel that have access to it on a daily basis, but also includes every member of a command. We all have a duty to ensure that only the people requiring access to classified material are allowed to see or use it. The same is true of how we discuss our daily routine. Even if you don’t have access to classified material on a daily basis, you could possibly have knowledge of certain exercises or deployment times that world be of benefit to potential enemies. Think carefully before you start talking about upcoming  events.  Every  person  in  the  room  is  not cleared to have this type of information. Putting pieces of information together to determine what is happening is easy for foreign agents. The same is true when talking on the telephone. Very few phones aboard ship and almost  none  in  the  civilian  community  are  secure. Electronic eavesdropping is another way foreign agents collect intelligence data. Be careful of what you say; someone other than the person you called could be listening. Terrorist activity, particularly when you are visiting a foreign country, should always be of concern. While you should not let it interfere with your enjoyment of visiting a foreign country, you must always be alert to what is going on around you. By taking an extra few minutes to survey your surroundings, you could identify a potentially hazardous situation. The  international  agreements  discussed  were designed to protect members of the armed forces. The Status of Forces Agreement protects you when you are stationed in or visiting foreign countries. The Geneva Convention affords you protection if you become a POW. The Law of Armed Conflict protects you in the event  of  a  war.  The  articles  and  rules  of  these agreements  will  only  protect  you  if  you  conduct yourself according to U.S. and international law. You have a duty to conduct yourself in a manner that will not bring  discredit  upon  your  country,  your  service,  or yourself. REVIEW 1 ANSWERS A1.  The three levels of security are— a.   Top Secret b.   Secret c.   Confidential A2. FOUO means  For Official Use Only. A3. Commanding officers  are authorized to initiate a   r e q u e s t   f o r   a   s e c u r i t y   c l e a r a n c e   a n d background investigation. A4. A background investigation is required for  Top Secret  and  Secret  clearances. A5.  A  letter  in  parentheses,  such  as  (S),  after  a publication title tells you   the classification of that publication. A6.  Classified  material,  such  as  videotapes, cassettes, and computer disks, are   marked by tags, stickers, decals, and so on. A7.  Publications carry the security marking of the highest  level  of  material  contained  in  the publication;  therefore,    this  publication  is marked Top Secret. A8. Security  areas    are  used  to  keep  classified material. A9. ADP  security  is  used  to  safeguard    data processing equipment (computers) including hardware,  software,  administrative  and operating procedures, communications, and personnel and spaces. A10.  If you find an unattended room with an open and unlocked security container, you should contact the senior duty officer to report a security violation.   Then,   stand guard over the space until the duty officer arrives. A11.  The least secure communications means is the telephone.   Never  use  telephones  to  discuss classified  material  because  they  can  be physically and electronically wiretapped. 22-21 Student Notes: