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Introduction

The purpose of this job aid is to provide reference information for the responsibilities and procedures associated with derivative classification. This job aid also provides an overview of the approved security classification documents that assist in analyzing and evaluating information for identification of elements that require classification.

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Derivative Classification

While working with classified information, individuals sometimes generate or create new documents and materials based upon that classified information. These individuals who reproduce, extract, or summarize classified information, or who apply classification markings derived from source material or as directed by a classification guide, need not possess original classification authority. The newly created documents must be classified based upon the classification level of the information from which the new document was developed. This is defined as “derivative classification.”

Derivative Classifiers

The individuals responsible for applying derivative classification to documents are called derivative classifiers. Derivative classifiers are responsible for maintaining the protection and integrity of classified information. These individuals must possess expertise regarding the subject matter of the classified information, as well as classification management and marking techniques.

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Original Classification Authority (OCA)

When applying derivative classification to documents generated from classified information, derivative classifiers must observe and respect the classification determination of the Original Classification Authority (OCA).

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Principles of Derivative Classification

The principles of derivative classification are:

• Use only authorized sources for classification guidance. The use of only memory or “general rules” about the classification of broad classes of information is prohibited.
• Observe and respect the classification determinations made by the OCA.
• Identify yourself by name and position, or by personal identifier, in a manner that is immediately apparent for each derivative classification action.
• Apply standard markings to the derivatively classified material.
• Take appropriate and reasonable steps to resolve doubts or apparent conflicts about the classification, level of classification, and duration of classification of information.
• Use caution when paraphrasing or restating information.

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Authorized Sources

Individuals should only use authorized sources of classification guidance which includes:

• Security classification guides
• Properly marked source documents
• Department of Defense (DD) Form 254 (for Contractors)

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Classification Levels

As defined by E.O. 13526, information is classified at one of three levels: Top Secret, Secret, or Confidential. NOTE: If there is significant doubt about the appropriate level of classification, the original classification authority (OCA) shall classify the information at the lower level.

Top Secret

Top Secret classification shall be applied to information whose unauthorized disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to the national security that the original classification authority is able to identify or describe.

Secret

Secret classification shall be applied to information whose unauthorized disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause serious damage to the national security that the original classification authority is able to identify or describe.

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Confidential

Confidential classification shall be applied to information whose unauthorized disclosure could reasonably be expected to cause damage to the national security that the original classification authority is able to identify or describe.

Classification Level Review

Classified documentation is reviewed periodically to determine if the level of classification should be maintained, upgraded, downgraded, or declassified.

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Examples of Classification Duration

Examples of classification duration include:

• A date or event 10 years from origination.
• A date or event up to 25 years.
• 25X1 through 25X9, with a date or event.
• 50X1–HUM or 50X2–WMD, or Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO)-approved designator reflecting the Interagency Security Classification Appeals Panel (ISCAP) approval for classification beyond 50 years.

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Multiple Sources

When using multiple sources, the date or event for declassification that corresponds to the longest period of classification from either the SCG or source document shall be carried forward for derivative classification. When derivatively classifying documents from multiple sources, a list of source material carried forward from the source document must be included in or attached to the new document.

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Derivative Classifier Identification

Individuals who derivatively classify must be identified by name and position, or by personal identifier in a manner that is immediately apparent for each classification action. This information must be included in the “Classified By” line. Also, identify the agency and office of origin, if not otherwise evident.

Declassification Instructions

Classified documentation is reviewed periodically to determine if the information should be declassified. The date of declassification and duration between reviews is defined in the declassification instructions. The following guidelines are applicable to declassification instructions:

• When declassification dates are displayed numerically, the following format shall be used: YYYYMMDD.
• The date of origin of source documents must also be included with declassification instructions.

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Marking Example

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Sources of Classification Guidance

A Security Classification Guide (SCG) is a collection of precise, comprehensive guidance about a specific program, system, operation, or weapons system identifying what elements of information are classified. For each element of information, the SCG includes its classification level, the reason/s for that classification, and information about when that classification will be downgraded or declassified. For this reason, SCGs are the primary source guide for derivative classification.

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Source Documents

A second authorized source for derivative classification is an existing, properly marked source document from which information is extracted, paraphrased, restated, and/or generated in a new form for inclusion in another document. A list of source material carried forward from the source document must be included in or attached to the new document.

DD Form 254 (for Contractors)

The third authorized source is the DD Form 254, the Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification. The DD Form 254 provides classification guidance to contractors performing on classified contracts. The form identifies the level of information they will need to access, the required level of security clearance for access, and the performance requirements. For example, performance requirements may include safeguarding and special security requirements. Commonly, the DD Form 254 refers the reader to another document such as a security classification guide for specific classification guidance.