entry on the OPNAV Form 5520/20). Figure 9-1shows a sample OPNAV Form 5520/20. Other-wise, the investigative and clearance requirementsdepend on the level of access to classifiedinformation needed.Security clerks may be assigned without regardto rate or grade as long as they have the clearanceneeded for the access they will have.Top Secret control assistants (TSCA) maybeassigned as needed and are designated in writing.The TSCA is a U.S. citizen, E-5 or above, or acivilian employee, GS-5 or above who has a finalTop Secret clearance. TSCAs maybe authorizedto take the following actions:Sign courier receipts and transfer of custodyreceipts for Top Secret materialsCertify materials being transferred intoDefense Courier Service and sign on behalf ofthe Top Secret control officerTransmit Top Secret materialsConduct required page checks of Top SecretdocumentsTop Secret couriers, or others who handle TopSecret materials, are not considered to be TSCAs.They must have a Top Secret clearance, anunderstanding of the importance of the materials,and familiarity with the procedures for handlingTop Secret materials. No grade or rate restrictionsapply to Top Secret couriers.AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING (ADP)SECURITY OFFICER. —Each command involvedin processing data in an automated systemdesignates an ADP security officer.The ADP security officer is responsible to thesecurity manager for the protection of classifiedinformation being processed in the automatedsystem. The ADP security officer is responsibleto the physical security officer for the protectionof personnel, equipment, and related resources.SPECIAL SECURITY OFFICER. —Certaincommands in the Department of the Navy areaccredited for and authorized to receive, process,and store sensitive compartmented information(SCI). These commands have a designatedsensitive compartmented information facility(SCIF). A special security officer (SSO) isresponsible for the operation of that SCIF andthe security, control, and use of SCI. The SS0is an officer or a civilian employee, GS-9 or above.All matters relating to SCI or SSO requirementsare referred to SSO.For additional information on commandsauthorized to receive, process, and store SCImaterials, consult OPNAVINST 5510.lH.Security EducationEach command that handles classified infor-mation establishes and maintains an activesecurity education program to instruct allpersonnel in security policies and procedures.Commands need a security education programto teach the proper way to protect classifiedinformation from hostile threats. The purpose ofthis program is to ensure we understand theneed to protect classified information and knowhow to safeguard it. The goal is to developfundamental habits of security to the point thatwe automatically exercise proper discretion. Oncewe develop the proper habits, the security ofclassified information becomes a natural elementof every task.COMNAVSECINVCOM (OP-09N) is respon-sible for policy guidance, education requirements,and source support for the security educationprogram. The development of security educationmaterials for use in the Navy or Marine Corpsshould be coordinated with OP-09N. You do nothave to coordinate development with OP-09Nif you are preparing the materials for usein your command program. OP-09N reviews anycurriculum material being prepared for a formaltraining environment to make sure current policiesand procedures are being taught.Training commands indoctrinate personnelentering the Navy and Marine Corps aboutclassified information. They indoctrinate newmembers to ensure they have a basic under-standing of what is meant by classified informa-tion and why and how it is protected. Civiliansbeing employed by the Department of Defense forthe first time also receive this basic indoctrination.The security manager is responsible to thecommanding officer for security education. Asa supervisor you must identify the securityrequirements for your work center functions.Once you do that, ensure your personnel arefamiliar with those requirements. Make on-the-job training an essential part of command securityeducation.Provide security education to all personnel,whether they have access to classified informationor not. Provide more extensive education for9-7
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