AR 380-5 — Army Information Security Program
AR 380-5 governs the classification, declassification, transmission, transportation, and safeguarding of national security information.
- Publication number: AR 380-5
- Title: ARMY INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM
- Date: 03/25/2022
- Proponent: G-2
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 380-5 addresses classified information, Controlled Unclassified Information, Restricted Data, and Formerly Restricted Data. It establishes requirements for access, storage, destruction, training, security incidents, and classification decisions.
Topics covered
- Classified information
- Controlled Unclassified Information
- Restricted Data and Formerly Restricted Data
- Declassification
- Physical security
- Security incidents
- Security education and training
Questions and answers
Which crosscut shredders may be used to destroy classified material?
Only crosscut shredders listed on the NSA/CSS EPL for High Security Crosscut Paper Shredders may be used to destroy classified material by shredding. (paragraph 6)
Who receives an initial security orientation?
All DA personnel will be given an initial security orientation whether cleared for access to classified information or not. (paragraph 8-3)
How must security education affect individual security performance?
Security education must be a continuous, rather than periodic, influence on individual security performance. (paragraph 6-4)
When must security incidents involving a suspected criminal law violation be reported to CID?
Any incident in which an apparent violation of criminal law is suspected, but which is reasonably not believed to be espionage or involving matters described in 91b(3), will be reported immediately to the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID). (paragraph 1-2)
What security measures are required when classified information is removed for work at home?
If it becomes mission critical for individuals to remove classified information and materials (for example, IT equipment and associated storage media) for work at home, specific security measures and approvals are required, and security measures appropriate for the level of classification must be in place and monitored closely to provide adequate protection, security-in-depth, and to prevent access by unauthorized persons. (paragraph 1-10)