Table 9-1.-Marking Guide for Publications and Correspondence—ContinuedOVERALL AND PAGE MARKINGSMark major components of a document,FOR CORRESPONDENCEPlace the basic markings on the first page ofall correspondence (fig. 9-15). Type the overallclassification on the first page in the upper leftcorner and stamp it at the top and bottom center.Place the classification authority and down-grading and declassification instructions in thelower left corner. Spell out warning notices afterthe typed classification in the upper left corner,except for Restricted Data or Formerly RestrictedData. Type “Restricted Data” or “FormerlyRestricted Data” after the classification in theupper left corner and the full warning notice inthe lower left corner. Type the intelligencecontrol markings after the classification in theupper left corner.On the second and succeeding pages, stampthe classification on the top and bottom center.Use either the overall classification or the highestclassification of information on that page.Examples of correspondence markings are shownin figures 9-15 and 9-16.which can be-used independently, as individualdocuments. Examples are appendices and annexesto plans or operations orders. Always mark anenclosure to a letter of transmittal as an individualdocument.Subject and TitlesWhenever possible, use Unclassified subjectsor titles of documents to simplify referencingthe subject or title in Unclassified documentsor indexes. If you need a classified subjectto convey meaning, add an Unclassified shorttitle for reference purposes. Mark subjectsor titles with the appropriate parentheticalsymbol immediately following the subjector title. The parenthetical symbols are (TS)for Top Secret, (S) for Secret, (C) for Con-fidential, (FOUO) for For Official Use Only,and (U) for Unclassified. When you includethe subject or title of a classified documentin the reference line, the enclosure line, orthe body of a document, follow with a9-33
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