AR 380-10 — Foreign Disclosure And Contacts With Foreign Representatives
AR 380-10 governs Army foreign disclosure of classified and controlled unclassified information, foreign contacts, visits, and liaison officers.
- Publication number: AR 380-10
- Title: FOREIGN DISCLOSURE AND CONTACTS WITH FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVES
- Date: 07/14/2015
- Proponent: G-2
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 380-10 covers disclosure authorities, disclosure criteria, foreign disclosure channels, visits, meetings, exchange programs, and technology protection. It requires authorization, case-by-case determinations, security assurances, visitor identification, and records of disclosures during visits.
Topics covered
- Classified military information disclosure
- Controlled unclassified information disclosure
- Foreign disclosure authority
- Foreign representative contacts
- Foreign visits and meetings
- Foreign liaison officers
- Technology protection
- Disclosure determination criteria
Questions and answers
What is classified military information under AR 380-10?
CMI is defined as information originated by or for the Department of Defense (DoD), its departments or agencies, or departments or agencies under their jurisdiction or control and that requires protection in the interests of national security. (paragraph 1-5)
What forms can classified military information disclosure take?
CMI may be in oral, visual, or documentary form (see Army regulation (AR) 3805). (paragraph 1-5)
How are foreign disclosure determinations made?
All disclosure determinations, whether they involve CMI or CUI, are adjudicated on a case-by-case basis. (paragraph 2-6)
Can Army personnel automatically disclose information based on maximum classification charts?
DA does not have the authority to authorize the disclosure of CMI that exceeds the established maximum classification level for the nature of the information in question as outlined in NDP1. (paragraph 2-1)
What is required before classified military information is disclosed during an official visit?
Disclosure of CMI in conjunction with an official visit is contingent on approval of disclosure to the foreign government or international organization involved. (paragraph 1-7)