DoDM5200.01V2_AFMAN16-1404V2 — Information Security Program: Marking of Classified Information

DoDM5200.01V2_AFMAN16-1404V2 governs the marking, protection, and dissemination of controlled unclassified and classified information.

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  • Publication number: DoDM5200.01V2_AFMAN16-1404V2
  • Title: Information Security Program: Marking of Classified Information
  • Date: 2025-06-17

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DoDM5200.01V2_AFMAN16-1404V2 covers banner, portion, declassification, foreign government, electronic, and dissemination control markings. It requires standardized markings for classified information and establishes marking procedures for documents, media, slides, and electronic messages.

Topics covered

  • Banner markings
  • Portion markings
  • Declassification markings
  • Foreign government information markings
  • Electronic environment markings
  • Briefing slide markings
  • Dissemination control markings

Questions and answers

How is the declassification date calculated when multiple sources are used?

When using multiple sources of information all of whose declassification dates must be calculated, the “Declassify On:” line shall be calculated using the source with the MOST RECENT DATE. (paragraph 4)

What markings are required for classified information in an electronic environment?

Marked with the required classification markings to the extent that such markings are practical, including banner line with overall classification and control markings, portion markings, and classification authority block.

How must photographs and negatives containing classified information be marked?

Mark photographs and negatives with the overall classification and dissemination control markings applicable to information they contain (see Figure 22).

What rules apply to foreign government information classifications in banner lines?

FGI classifications shall not be annotated in the banner line with U.S. classification markings or JOINT classification markings.

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