AFI16-1404_45SWSUP — Air Force Information Security Program

AFI16-1404_45SWSUP governs classification guidance, public release, foreign disclosure, marking, and safekeeping of information.

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  • Publication number: AFI16-1404_45SWSUP
  • Title: AIR FORCE INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM
  • Date: 2020-07-24

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It provides instructions and guidance on classifying information involved in a system, plan, program, project, or mission. It requires classification challenges, marking of working papers and storage media, security manager duties, and controls for removing classified material and releasing information.

Topics covered

  • Classification challenges
  • Public release
  • Foreign disclosure
  • Internet release of program data
  • Classified material marking
  • Classified material storage
  • Security manager duties

Questions and answers

How are improper classification decisions challenged?

All personnel must challenge classification decisions which they believe are improper. (paragraph 3)

Who is responsible for applying classification markings?

The originator of classified information is responsible for proper application of classification markings. The ultimate responsibility rests with the approving official or signer of the document or material. (paragraph 3)

What markings are required on working papers?

Working papers must be marked at a minimum with date of creation, annotated as working papers, and the highest classification of any information contained therein. (paragraph 3)

When must information for public Internet release be cleared?

Information intended for publication on publicly accessible or unprotected Internet sites must be cleared for public release prior to publication according to AFI 35-102, Security and Policy Review Process. (paragraph 8)

Who authorizes removal of classified material from the workplace?

Only the unit commander authorizes removal of classified material from the work place. (paragraph 4)

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