AFI16-1404_45SWSUP governs classification guidance, public release, foreign disclosure, marking, and safekeeping of information.
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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.
All personnel must challenge classification decisions which they believe are improper. (paragraph 3)
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)
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)
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)
Only the unit commander authorizes removal of classified material from the work place. (paragraph 4)