AR 380-28 — Army Sensitive Compartmented Information Security Program
AR 380-28 governs the management, protection, use, and dissemination of sensitive compartmented information within the Department of the Army.
- Publication number: AR 380-28
- Title: ARMY SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM
- Date: 08/13/2018
- Proponent: G-2
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 380-28 addresses SCI access, indoctrination, personnel security, physical security, contractor security, incident reporting, and foreign travel. It requires security training, reporting of specified incidents and contacts, written approvals, and periodic evaluations.
Topics covered
- Sensitive compartmented information access
- SCI indoctrination
- Foreign travel
- SCIF physical security
- Portable electronic device restrictions
- SCI contract monitors
- Security incident reporting
- Annual refresher training
Questions and answers
When must a Tier 5 reinvestigation be initiated for SCI access?
The T5R must be initiated no later than 5 years after the completion date of the last investigation. (paragraph 9)
What must personnel with SCI access report about changes in personal status?
Individuals with SCI access will notify their respective security office of any significant change in personal status.
What must personnel with SCI access do before foreign travel?
Personnel with SCI access who plan official or unofficial foreign travel will (1) Report anticipated foreign travel through their immediate supervisors and to the SSO and complete the foreign travel questionnaire (see DODM 5105.21, V3, Appendix 4). (paragraph 1-5)
What is prohibited when SCI appears in public sources or media?
SCI indoctrinated personnel will not comment on, confirm, or deny information from open source articles or discussions of an SCI nature. (paragraph 9)
How often must personnel with SCI access receive refresher training?
All persons granted SCI access will be trained annually concerning their continuing security responsibilities and security threats they may encounter. (paragraph 4)