MCONNELLAFBI16-1401 — Information Protection

MCONNELLAFBI16-1401 governs Information Protection programs, classified storage, secure rooms, and program operations at McConnell Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: MCONNELLAFBI16-1401
  • Title: Information Protection
  • Date: 2023-04-27

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The publication assigns Information Protection duties and addresses classified storage, secure room and open storage area certification, and classified meetings. It requires annual classified clean-out activities, program reviews, and end-of-day checks in areas that store or process classified information.

Applies to: It is applicable to all 22d and 931st Air Refueling Wing units and all host and tenant units serviced through agreements by the 22 ARW Information Protection Office.

Topics covered

  • Information Protection programs
  • Classified storage
  • Secure rooms
  • Open storage areas
  • Classified meetings
  • Classified clean-out
  • End-of-day checks

Questions and answers

How must classified information be stored or protected?

Classified information is required to be either under the personal control and observation of an authorized person, stored in a GSA approved locked security container, or in a certified vault/secure room. (paragraph 2)

Where is classified material stored overnight at McConnell AFB?

The Installation Commander has designated the McConnell AFB Command Post, as the overnight repository for classified material and is the designated storage facility for transit or emergency storage of collateral classified information/material up to the TOP SECRET level. (paragraph 2)

Which organizations must be included when planning new secure rooms?

In order to ensure the finished product meets all the required standards, units considering establishing new facilities must include 22 ARW/IP, 22 SFS, 22 CES and 22 CS throughout the process. (paragraph 2)

Where must the certification letter for an approved open storage area be displayed?

The certification letter will be displayed on the inside of the main entry door to each approved open storage area. (paragraph 3)

When is the classified clean-out day?

The first duty day in the month of April is designated as the classified clean-out day. (paragraph 5)

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