ICS_705-2_Standards_for_Accreditation_Reciprocal_Use_of_SCIFs.pdf

This Intelligence Community Standard (ICS) 705-02 document provides comprehensive guidelines for the accreditation and reciprocal use of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs). The standard outlines a detailed process for facility accreditation, which includes a life-cycle approach involving initial inspections, document reviews, and periodic re-evaluations every five years. Key aspects of the accreditation process include reviewing fixed facility checklists, standard operating procedures, emergency plans, construction security plans, and waiver request packages.

The document elaborates on critical procedures such as reciprocity, co-use, and joint-use of SCIFs among Intelligence Community elements, with specific protocols for sharing facilities. It establishes requirements for preventing unauthorized access, managing security measures, and handling special access program facilities. The standard applies to Intelligence Community elements as defined by the National Security Act of 1947 and can be jointly designated by the Director of National Intelligence and heads of relevant departments or agencies. The document was issued on 22 December 2016 and became effective on the date of signature.