AFI16-1404_ACCSUP — Air Force Information Security Program

AFI16-1404_ACCSUP governs classification guidance for information involved in an effort using an unclassified identification of that effort.

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  • Publication number: AFI16-1404_ACCSUP
  • Title: AIR FORCE INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM
  • Date: 2020-11-23

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It includes provisions for classification challenges, public release, foreign disclosure, Internet publication, identification, end items, and performance and capabilities. It requires immediate changes to classification when required by the guide and specifies review and approval processes for release.

Topics covered

  • Classification challenges
  • Public release
  • Foreign disclosure
  • Internet program data release
  • End-item classification
  • Performance and capabilities
  • Risk assessment

Questions and answers

What happens when classification guidance is challenged?

If at any time, any of the security classification guidance contained herein is challenged, the items of information involved shall continue to be protected at the level prescribed by this guide until such time as a final decision is made on the challenge by the OCA. (paragraph 4)

When must classification changes be made?

Changes in classification required by application of this guide shall be made immediately. (paragraph 2)

Who may reproduce and disseminate the guide?

Authorized recipients of this guide may reproduce, extract, and disseminate the contents of this guide, as necessary, for application by specified groups involved in [identification of the effort], including industrial activities. (paragraph 5)

When is a foreign disclosure review required?

If a country with which the DoD has entered into a reciprocal procurement memorandum of understanding or offset arrangement, expresses an interest in this effort, a foreign disclosure review should be conducted prior to issuance of a solicitation. (paragraph 7)

What is required before publishing information on public Internet sites?

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)

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