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DD FORM 254, MAY 2019

NEEDS DD67

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

CONTRACT SECURITY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

(The requirements of the National Industrial Security Program (NISP) apply to all security aspects of this effort involving classified information.)

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RETURN COMPLETED FORM AS DIRECTED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. CLEARANCE AND SAFEGUARDING

2. THIS SPECIFICATION IS FOR: (X and complete as applicable.)

3. THIS SPECIFICATION IS: (X and complete as applicable.)

a. ORIGINAL (Complete date in all cases.)

b. REVISED (Supersedes all previous specifications.)

4. IS THIS A FOLLOW-ON CONTRACT?

If yes, complete the following:

Classified material received or generated under

5. IS THIS A FINAL DD FORM 254?

If yes, complete the following:

6. CONTRACTOR (Include Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code)

7. SUBCONTRACTOR(S) (Click button if you choose to add or list the subcontractors -- but will still require a separate DD Form 254 issued by a prime contractor to each subcontractor)

8. ACTUAL PERFORMANCE (Click button to add more locations.)

10. CONTRACTOR WILL REQUIRE ACCESS TO: (X all that apply. Provide details in Blocks 13 or 14 as set forth in the instructions.)

e. NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION:

11. IN PERFORMING THIS CONTRACT, THE CONTRACTOR WILL: (X all that apply. See instructions. Provide details in Blocks 13 or 14 as set forth in the instructions.)

12. PUBLIC RELEASE

Any information (classified or unclassified) pertaining to this contract shall not be released for public dissemination except as provided by the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) or unless it has been approved for public release by appropriate U.S. Government authority. Proposed public releases shall be submitted for review and approval prior to release to the appropriate government approval authority identified here with at least office and phone contact information and if available, an e-mail address. (See instructions)

13. SECURITY GUIDANCE

The security classification guidance for classified information needed for this effort is identified below. If any difficulty is encountered in applying this guidance or if any other contributing factor indicates a need for changes in this guidance, the contractor is authorized and encouraged to provide recommended changes; to challenge the guidance or the classification assigned to any information or material furnished or generated under this contract; and to submit any questions for interpretation of this guidance to the official identified below. Pending final decision, the information involved shall be handled and protected at the highest level of classification assigned or recommended.

(Fill in as appropriate for the classified effort. Attach, or forward under separate correspondence, any documents/guides/extracts referenced herein. The field will expand as text is added. When removing any expanded text area, use delete key or backspace key, then click out of the text field for it to shrink after the text has been deleted. Also allows for up to 6 internal reviewers to digitally sign. See instructions for additional guidance or use of the fillable PDF.)

14. ADDITIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Requirements, in addition to NISPOM requirements for classified information, are established for this contract.

If Yes, identify the pertinent contractual clauses in the contract document itself, or provide an appropriate statement which identifies the additional requirements. Provide a copy of the requirements to the CSO. The field will expand as text is added or you can also use item 13. When removing any expanded text area, use delete key or backspace key, then click out of the text field for it to shrink after the text has been deleted. (See instructions for additional guidance or use of the fillable PDF.)

15. INSPECTIONS

Elements of this contract are outside the inspection responsibility of the CSO.

If Yes, explain and identify specific areas and government activity responsible for inspections. The field will expand as text is added or you can also use item 13. When removing any expanded text area, use delete key or backspace key, then click out of the text field for it to shrink after the text has been deleted. (See instructions for additional guidance or use of the fillable PDF.)

16. GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING ACTIVITY (GCA) AND POINT OF CONTACT (POC)

17. CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURES

Security requirements stated herein are complete and adequate for safeguarding the classified information to be released or generated under this classified effort. All questions shall be referred to the official named below. Upon digitally signing Item 17h, no changes can be made as the form will be locked.

18. REQUIRED DISTRIBUTION BY THE CERTIFYING OFFICIAL

9.0.0.2.20120627.2.874785 DD 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification whs.mc-alex.esd.mbx.formswebmaster@mail.mil

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List of Attachments (All Files Must be Attached Prior to Signing, i.e., for any digital signature on the form)

AOIN-SOD

Fort Bragg, NC 28310-9110

Fort Campbell, KY 42223

PEO STRI PAO, 12211 Science Dr Orlando, FL 32826

1. The contractor and subcontractor(s) shall comply with the Security Agreement (DD Form 441) and following Security Regulations (DoDM 5200.01 Volumes 1thru 4), DoD Information Security Program, (DoD 5220.22-M w/change 2) National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), AR 25-2 Information Assurance, AR 380-5 Information Security, AR 380-67 Personal Security, AR 380-49 Industrial Security, AR 380-10 current versions and affiliated regulations.

2. The contractor's and subcontractor’s employees requiring access to DOD government or DOD contractor's facilities where proof of a security clearance is required, the contractor and subcontractor(s) shall meet the security access requirements specified by the host and/or owner of those facilities.

3. The contractor is not authorized to disclose or release collateral Classified Military Information (CMI) information to the public. Disclosure or release is not authorized to other DoD organizations or agencies without review and written approval from the Requiring Activity Cognizant Security Office.

a. The contractor is not authorized to disclose or release Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Technical Data and Critical Program Information (CPI) pertaining to this contract to the public without prior review and approval from the government Public Affairs Officer, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and Requiring Activity Cognizant Security Office. Requests for disclosure or release shall be submitted 10 working days in advance to the address specified in block 12.

b. The contractor is not authorized to disclose or release any program Classified Military Information (CMI) Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Technical Data or Critical Program Information (CPI) Export Controlled Information pertaining to this contract or programs to any Foreign Nationals or Foreign Representatives without prior review and approval from the government Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Requiring Activity Cognizant Security Office, Foreign Disclosure Officer (FDO). Requests for disclosure or release shall be submitted 10 working days in advance to the address specified in block 16.

4. Only personnel requiring access to classified information with a Need-to-Know should be issued a security clearance. Prior to granting a contractor employee access to classified materials, the contractor FSO shall provide an initial security brief to employees with regard to their obligation to protect and safeguard classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with DoD 5220.22M w/change 2. The contractor’s employees shall also receive annual security refresher briefings and be debriefed when access to the material is terminated. A list of all employees who have had access to the classified military information (CMI) controlled unclassified information (CUI) and Technical Data during the performance period of this Contract / Delivery Order shall be maintained by the contractor FSO and be available to the COR, the Requiring Activity Cognizant Security Office and Defense Security Service (DSS) for inspection upon request.

5. Contacts between U.S. contractors under the cognizance of the DA and representatives of foreign governments and international organizations, as well as the disclosure of information by U.S. contractors to such representatives, is governed by the requirements of the ITAR, DOD 5220.22-M w/change 2, and, where applicable, the EAR, as well as AR 380–10.

6. Technical CUI documents, data and information is export controlled and must be marked with the distribution statement and export control warning statement cited in DODD 5230.24 (see AR 380–5). The export control warning statement should be applied to every page of a document, or equivalent in other media, where export controlled classified and/or unclassified information is present. Technical CUI will be handled and safeguarded in the same manner as for official use only information (see AR 380–5 on the standards for safeguarding).

7. Prime contractors are responsible for issuing a subcontractor DD Form 254 for any classified work or material that the subcontractor will have access to while working for the prime contractor. The FSO will sign DD Form 254, block 16 and ensure that program, and/or Army activity points of contact information are included on DD Form 254, block 13. The prime contractor FSO will provide the KO and/or COR with a copy of all subcontract DD Form 254s to be attached to the prime contract. The KO and/or COR will provide a copy of all subcontract DD Form 254s to the ISS and DSS.

8. No security classification guide exists which is directly applicable to this effort. If, during this effort, it becomes necessary to create classified documentation for which there is no clear classification authority, the contractor shall notify the contract officer / contract monitor, who will seek the assistance and appropriate guidance from the local APM / PM milestone documents and project Requiring Activity Security Office.

9. Contractors who work in a cleared facility on a DA installation or who are embedded or integrated within a DA program or activity, will satisfy DOD 5220.22–M w/change 2 requirements to report adverse information, suspicious contacts, and other reportable incidents by submitting appropriate reports or information in writing through the KO and/or COR to the ISS.

10. Any loss, compromise, suspected compromise or other security violations occurring on a DA installation and by an embedded and/or integrated contractor must be reported (pursuant to the DOD 5220.22–M w/change 2 and the DOD 5220.22–R) through the ISS, who in-turn is responsible for notifying the KO, COR, DSS, installation, or facility commander.

11. Contractors with security clearances shall comply with Threat Awareness Training and Reporting (TARP) requirements per paragraph 1-14 of AR 381-12. New contractor personnel assigned duties related to the contractor shall receive training within 30 days on their assignment. All personnel have the responsibility to report threat-related incidents, behavioral indicators to the Requiring Activity Cognizant Security Office.

12. The contractor and their subcontractors will designate in writing a U.S. citizen as the Insider Threat program official per paragraph 1-202 of DoD 5220.22M w/change 2. All contractors with security clearances shall comply with Insider Threat Training requirements per paragraph 3-103 of DoD 5220.22M w/change 2. Additionally the contractor shall report threat-related incidents, behavioral indicators to the Requiring Activity Cognizant Security Office.

Section 13 Security Guidance (Cont)

(Ref Item 5) Upon Contract Completion:

• All Unclassified, For Official Use Only, and Classified Government Materials/Information received, collected, and/or Generated in performance of this contract are government property and should be returned to the GOV.

• The contractor shall return all such materials and information to the User Organization COR (COTR/POC) from which it was received; unless retention or other disposition instructions have been approved in writing by the User Organization COR and Acquisition and Contracting Office awarding this Contract.

• The contractor shall out-process with User Organization Security Office (S-2/G-2) upon departure.

• The contractor shall account for and return all access/identification badges and entry passes/decals issued to them by the GOV at each contract performance location(s) identified in Items 8 and 13.

(Ref Item 7) The Prime Contractor is responsible to prepare the DD Form 254 for subcontracting. The Prime Contractor is responsible to ensure all security requirements identified in the government provided DD Form 254 (for the prime contract) are reflected in the contractor prepared DD Form 254 for subcontracting and ensure that the ISS and COR receives a signed copy. For contracts requiring access to special access programs, CNWDI, RD, FRD, SCI and COMSEC, the COR must sign block 13 of the subcontract.

(Ref 8A) While performing duties within USASOC, USASOC Components, or other Government owned/operated facilities, the contractor must adhere to applicable security directives, regulations, and standard operating procedures. Appropriate applicable command security directives, regulations, and standard operating procedures will be provided by the requiring agency (through the KO/COR). All Unclassified, For Official Use Only, and Classified Government Materials / Information received, collected, and/or generated in performance of this contract are government property and should be returned to the GOV. The contractor shall return all such materials and information to the User Organization COR from which it was received; unless retention or other disposition instructions have been approved in writing by the User Organization COR and the Acquisition and Contracting Office awarding this Contract. The contractor shall account for and return all security badges, Common Access Cards (CAC), and entry passes/decals to the issuing office upon completion/termination of the contract, termination of employment, or suspension of classified clearance.

(Ref Item 8A) Additional performance shall be conducted at the following CONUS/OCONUS Locations. Any other CONUS/OCONUS locations as required for contract performance under this contract shall be as directed in writing by the Contracting/User Organization COR:

(a) 160th SOAR, Fort Campbell, KY

• Contractors shall NOT represent themselves as a government (GG, GS, etc) employee (of HQ USASOC, HQ USSOCOM, the Department of the Army, or of any other government agency).

• UA/RA Security POCs shall utilize JPAS (Joint Personnel Adjudication System) to verify the contractor's "access" and correct category in relation to their visit.

• The Contractor Company FSO/Contract POC must notify the UA/RA Security Office of Personnel Terminations and/or transfers to additional contracts/task orders/delivery orders.

(Ref Item 10.e(2)) The contractor is permitted access to INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION in the performance of this contract.

• Access to INTELLIGENCE INFORMATION requires a current final (not interim) eligibility at the appropriate level.

(Ref Item 10.j.) “FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY” information is provided under this contract and shall be safeguarded as specified by the NISPOM. See Attachment #2 for guidance.

(Ref 10K) Secret Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNET) access required. The contractor shall not access, download or further disseminate any special access data (i.e. intelligence, NATO, COMSEC, etc.) outside the execution of the defined contract requirements and without the guidance and written permission of the KO. In the event that any special access is required, the KO must modify the requirements for the DD Form 254.

(Ref Item 11b) Cleared contractor personnel are required by DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), to provide supplemental controls.

• Releasing DoD (Government) activity shall furnish complete classification guidance on this contract if required.

• Classified Materials shall be marked, handled, stored and protected IAW AR 380- 5 and the appropriate classification guide(s). If any classified information is generated in the performance of this contract at the identified location(s), the

• Contractor shall apply derivative classification and markings consistent with the source material. IAW NISPOM para 4-102, the FSO shall ensure that all employees authorized to perform derivative classification markings are sufficiently trained every 2 years. The FSO will retain records of the date of the most recent training (initial or refresher) and the type of training received. Annual Security Refresher Training is also required IAW the NISPOM. Training can be taken at the GOV customer location or via the CDSE website. See http://cdse.edu/documents/cdse/DerivativeClassification.pdf for more information.

• Any classification questions beyond the scope of the classification guide, or that cannot be derivatively classified shall be directed to the User Organization COR.

• Contractor personnel shall use the following guidelines for any couriering of collateral classified information and/or materials.

o Contractors are not authorized to courier collateral classified information and/or materials without the prior coordination of the User Organization COR/COTR.

o The contractor shall operate under HQ USASOC operational security procedures and policies; and AR 380-5, DoD 5220.22-R, and DoD 5220.22-M, for controlling / monitoring the transportation / transmission of collateral classified information and/or materials associated with this contract.

o Courier(s) must be briefed by the Company Facility Security Officer (FSO) on their responsibilities in couriering and protecting classified materials entrusted in their care. The FSO must provide the Contractor with a courier card if couriering is required. Courier cards provided by the FSOs should not be valid more than two years from date of issue.

• On September 21, 2001, the United States Department of Defense designated the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) a sensitive unit, as defined by Title 10 United States Code (USC) Section 552 (10 USC 552). In keeping with this designation, any unclassified information related to USSOCOM or any of its component commands, will be designated and identified, at a minimum, as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). As such, any release of information which associates USSOCOM, Special Operation Forces (SOF), or any component command with an official activity or program is expressly prohibited unless specifically authorized by USSOCOM or an officially designated representative.

• Know what the User Organization considers to be Critical Information (CI), Sensitive Information (SI), and Controlled Unclassified information (CUI) and protect from disclosure any critical/sensitive information to which they have personal access.

(Ref Item 11.j.) Operations Security (OPSEC) awareness and execution is crucial to Army success. OPSEC is applicable to all personnel and all Army missions and supporting activities on a daily basis. OPSEC training programs shall be action and job-oriented and to be included as a part of their organization’s annual training and all personnel shall know how to apply and practice OPSEC in the performance of their daily tasks. The User Organization COR (COTR/POC) shall ensure the contractor(s) under this contract:

o Comply with DODI 3020.41, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany the U.S. Armed Forces, and DFARS Clause 252.225-7040, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside of the United States, if the Contractor is required to travel outside of the United States.

o Complete the AKO Level I OPSEC web-based training course at:

http://www.iad.gov/ioss. Provide a certificate of completion within the first 30 days of employment to the COR. Annual refresher training is required.

Antiterrorism (AT) Awareness Training shall be accomplished IAW AR 525-13, Antiterrorism:

• All DoD-employed contractors shall be offered annual AT Awareness Training “under terms and conditions as specified in the contract” (DoDI 2000.16) and IAW AR 525-13.

• The Antiterrorism Level 1 Training System may be accessed at:

https://jkodirect.jten.mil/Atlas2/faces/page/login/Login.seam.

• Updated Area Of Responsibility (AOR) Training shall be offered prior to traveling outside the 50 United States (OCONUS), its territories and possessions (to include temporary duty and/or deployment). An unclassified AOR Travel

• Brief may be obtained from the U.S. Department of State website:

http://travel.state.gov/. Contractor companies shall comply with DFARS 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the United States.

• The User Organization COR shall provide information for the contractor’s training and maintain a memorandum for record documenting the contractor’s training using the “Course Completion Certificate.”

Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Training - Contractor personnel shall comply with all TARP (formerly Subversion and Espionage Directed Against the U.S. Army (SAEDA)) reporting requirements in accordance with AR 381-12, and as directed by the Government requiring activity. Contractor personnel shall report threat-related incidents, behavioral indicators, and other matters of Counterintelligence (CI) interest as specified in Chapter 3, AR 381-12, to the nearest military CI office, the Facility Security Officer, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Defense Security Service (DSS).

(Ref Item 11.l.) DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2 establishes Information Assurance (IA) policy, roles, and responsibilities. All contractor personnel with IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements within six months of employment IAW DFAR 252.239.7001.

• Information Assurance (IA): The protection of systems and information in storage, processing, or transit from unauthorized access or modification; denial of service to unauthorized users; or the provision of service to authorized users.

It also includes those measures necessary to detect, document, and counter such threats. This regulation designates IA as the security discipline that encompasses COMSEC, INFOSEC, and control of compromising emanations (TEMPEST).

• Information Technology (IT): The hardware, firmware, and software used as a part of an information system to perform DOD information functions. This definition includes computers, telecommunications, automated information systems, and automatic data processing equipment. IT includes any assembly of hardware, software, or firmware configured to collect, create, communicate, compute, disseminate, process, store, or control data.

(Ref Item 11.l.) Use of Government Owned Computers:

• The contractor shall be provided with government owned computers at government facility(s) for processing UNCLASSIFIED/ Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)/ For Official Use Only (FOUO)/ CLASSIFIED information provided, collected, generated and/or developed during the contract’s period of performance. The purpose of the government owned computer is to conduct business as required by this contract. Any other use of the government owned computer by the contractor is prohibited.

• The contractor is not authorized to process any government owned information on any personally owned computers. This is to include any government information provided, collected, generated and/or developed during the contract’s period of performance.

• Contractors requiring access to restricted areas, sensitive information or government equipment and/or unclassified networks (i.e., Enterprise NIPRNet) shall be limited to those contractor individuals who meet the requirements of AR 25-2 and AR 380-67.

• The contractor is only authorized to access the appropriate government network as identified in the DD Form 254, Item 11.l. Secret Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNET) access may be required. Access to SIPRNet may require a NATO Awareness Briefing. The contractor shall not access, download, or further disseminate any special access data (i.e. Intelligence, NATO, COMSEC, etc.) outside the execution of the defined contract requirements and without the guidance and written permission of the COR. Contractor access to SIPRNET via government accounts is restricted to only sites directly related to meeting the requirements of this contract as validated by the COR and authorized IAW the Contract DD254 and/or the Statement of Work (SOW).

(Ref Item 11.l.) The following Information Technology (IT) position(s) as defined in AR 25-2:

IT-III Positions. IT -III Positions are defined as IA positions (for example, power users or a SA on individual systems for configuration or management) with limited privileged-level access to that Information System(s) (IS(s)) or device(s). This is a position of higher trust.

Investigative Levels:

• A favorable review of local personnel, base and military, medical, and other security records, as appropriate.

• Initiation of a National Agency Check (NAC) (for contractors), as appropriate and favorable review of SF85P and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Personnel Security Controls:

• Individuals assigned to IT–I, IT–II, or IT–III Positions who lose their clearance, or have access to classified systems suspended pending the results of an investigation, shall be barred access to all ISs until favorable adjudication of that investigation.

• Contractor personnel assigned to any IT Positions who have their unclassified system or network accesses revoked or suspended for derogatory reasons shall be barred access to the ISs until favorable adjudication of that investigation.

(Ref Item 13) User Organizations COR Responsibilities: The User Organization COR is responsible to (shall) ensure contractor employees are briefed (as required) on Local / Applicable Directives, Regulations, Policies and Procedures concerning classified contract performance, materials, information, and “need-to-know” for contract performance under this contract.

(Ref Item 17) Required Distribution: In accordance with Army Regulation 380-49 and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) --Part 4, Subpart 4.4 - Safeguarding Classified Information Within Industry, the Contracting Officer is responsible for the disbursement of the DD254 to the Contractor, User Agency, and other locations as identified in Item 8(a).

PROTECTING "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY" (FOUO) INFORMATION

1. GENERAL:

a. The "For Official Use Only" (FOUO) marking is assigned to information at the time of its creation in a DoD User Agency. It is not authorized as a substitute for a security classification marking, but is used on official government information that may be withheld from the public under exemptions 2 through 9 of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

b. Other non-security markings, such as "Limited Official Use" and "Official Use Only" are used by non-DoD User Agencies for the same type of information and shall be safeguarded and handled in accordance with instruction received from such agencies.

c. Use of the above markings does not mean that the information cannot be released to the public under FOIA, only that the Government originator or other competent authority shall review it prior to its release to determine whether:

(1) A significant and legitimate government purpose is served by withholding the information or portions of it, or

(2) Withheld because disclosure would cause a foreseeable harm to an interest protected by FOIA.

2. MARKINGS:

a. An unclassified document containing FOUO information shall be marked "For Official Use Only" in bold letters at least 3/16 of an inch high at the bottom of the front cover (if any), on the first page, on each page containing FOUO information, on the back page, and on the outside of the back cover (if any). No portion markings shall be shown.

b. Within a classified document, an individual page that contains both FOUO and classified information shall be marked at the top and bottom with the highest security classification of information appearing on the page. If an individual portion contains FOUO information but no classified information, the portion shall be marked “FOUO.”

c. Any “For Official Use Only" information released to a contractor by a DoD User Agency is required to be marked with the following statement prior to transfer.

“This document contains information EXEMPT FROM MANDATORY DISCLOSURE UNDER THE FOIA.

Exemptions ___ apply” (NOTE: You shall specifically identify which exemption(s) apply.)

d. Removal of the "For Official Use Only" marking can only be accomplished by the originator or other competent authority. When the "For Official Use Only" status is terminated, all known holders shall be notified to the extent practical.

3. DISSEMINATION: Contractors may disseminate "For Official Use Only" information to their employees and subcontractors who have a need for the information in connection with the contract. Contractors shall ensure employees and subcontractors are aware of the special handling instructions detailed below.

4. STORAGE: During working hours, "For Official Use Only" information shall be placed in an out-of-sight location if the work area is accessible to persons who do not have a need for the information. During nonworking hours, the information shall be stored to preclude unauthorized access. Filing such material with other unclassified records in unlocked files or desks, is adequate when internal building security is provided during nonworking hours. When such internal security control is not exercised, locked buildings or rooms shall provide adequate after-hours protection or the material can be stored in locked receptacles such as file cabinets, desks, or bookcases.

5. TRANSMISSION: "For Official Use Only" information may be sent via first-class mail or parcel post. Bulky shipments may be sent by fourth-class mail. DoD components, officials of DoD components, and authorized DoD contractors, consultants, and grantees send FOUO information to each other to conduct official DoD business. Tell recipients the status of such information, and send the material in a way that prevents unauthorized public disclosure. Make sure documents that transmit FOUO material call attention to any FOUO attachments. Normally, you may send FOUO records over facsimile equipment. To prevent unauthorized disclosure, consider attaching special cover sheets, the location of sending and receiving machines, and whether authorized personnel are around to receive FOUO information. FOUO information may be passed to officials in other departments and agencies of the executive and judicial branches to fulfill a government function. Mark the records "For Official Use Only" and tell the recipient the information is exempt from public disclosure under the FOIA and requires special handling.

6. DISPOSITION: When no longer needed, FOUO information may be destroyed by tearing each copy into pieces to preclude reconstructing, and placing them in regular trash containers. When local circumstances or experience indicates that this destruction method is not sufficiently protective of FOUO information, local authorities may direct other methods but shall give due consideration to the additional expense balanced against the degree of sensitivity of the type of FOUO information contained in the records.

7. UNAUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE: Unauthorized disclosure of "For Official Use Only" information does not constitute a security violation but the releasing agency should be informed of any unauthorized disclosure. The unauthorized disclosure of FOUO information protected by the Privacy Act may result in criminal sanctions and disciplinary action may be taken against those responsible.

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