SORT: 5230.21
DOCI: DODI 5230.21
DATE: 19820315
TITL: DODI 5230.21, Protection of Classified National Security Council and
Intelligence Information, March 15, 1982, USD(P)
A. PURPOSE
This Instruction implements references (a) and (b) to establish
policies, procedures, and responsibilities for the protection of
classified National Security Council (NSC) and intelligence
information.
B. APPLICABILITY
This Instruction applies to the Office of the Secretary of
Defense, the Military Departments, the Organization of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, and the Defense Agencies (hereafter referred to as
"DoD Components").
C. DEFINITIONS
1. Classified Information. Information owned by, produced for
or by, or under the control of the U.S. Government that, under
reference (c) or prior orders, requires protection against
unauthorized disclosure.
2. Classified NSC Information (hereafter called "NSC
information"). Classified information contained in all documents
prepared by or for the NSC, its interagency groups, as defined in
reference (d), and its associated committees and groups. The term
also includes deliberations of the NSC, its interagency groups, and
its associated committees and groups.
D. POLICY
It is the policy of the Department of Defense that the number of
officials with access to documents containing NSC and classified
intelligence information shall be kept to a minimum, and that
specific protection is required to preclude the unauthorized
disclosure of such information. When it is determined that a DoD
employee has violated or permitted the violation of security
requirements of DoD 5200.1-R (reference (e)) or this Instruction,
causing an unauthorized disclosure of NSC information, such
individual shall be subject to administrative sanctions prescribed
in reference (e) and, furthermore, may be removed from employment.
The Department of Defense shall comply with the procedures discussed
in subsection F.2. for the protection of classified intelligence
information.
E. RESPONSIBILITIES
1. The Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy (DUSD(P))
shall monitor compliance with this Instruction. In discharging this
responsibility, the DUSD(P) may require the investigation of
unauthorized disclosures of NSC or intelligence information, in
accordance with DoD Directive 5210.50 (reference
2. The Heads of DoD Components shall comply with this
Instruction. In discharging this responsibility, they shall:
a. Initiate formal investigations of unauthorized
disclosures of NSC or intelligence information and shall be notified
of the results so that administrative sanctions may be imposed, if
appropriate.
b. Advise the DUSD(P) of investigative results and of any
administrative sanctions imposed.
F. PROCEDURES
1. DoD Components that create or possess NSC information shall
develop procedures to ensure that the number of individuals with
access to such information is held to the absolute minimum
consistent with operational requirements and needs. These procedures
shall provide for strict control of dissemination and reproduction
of documents containing NSC information and shall require that a
demonstrable need for access to such information be shown before
access is granted.
2. Special procedures shall be established pursuant to
"Implementation of NSDD-19" (reference (b)) by the Director of
Central Intelligence for the protection of classified intelligence
information within his control. These procedures shall be adhered to
strictly by DoD Components having possession or knowledge of this
information.
3. Investigations involving unauthorized disclosure of NSC or
classified intelligence information shall be conducted in accordance
with reference (f). Use of the polygraph in connection with such
investigations shall be in accordance with DoD Directive 5210.48
(reference (g)).
G. INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS
To provide a record of those personnel who have access to NSC
information, a numbered cover sheet, DD Form 2275, "National
Security Council Information" (enclosure 2), shall be attached to
each copy of a document containing NSC information at the time it is
submitted to an Assistant Secretary of Defense or equivalent-level
official.
1. As a condition of access to documents containing NSC
information, each individual determined to have a "need-to-know"
shall sign DD For", 2275.
2. The "No. ____ space on DD Form 2275 shall reflect the
assigned document number. The "Copy____ space shall indicate the
copy number of the document. If not already present, these numbers
shall be assigned at the time of submission to an Assistant
Secretary of Defense or equivalent-level official.
3. Executed copies of DD Form 2275 shall be maintained for at
least 2 years after the date of the last recorded access.
H. EFFECTIVE DATE AND IMPLEMENTATION
This Instruction is effective immediately. Forward two copies of
implementing documents to the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
within 120 days.
Richard G. Stilwell
General USA (Ret.)
Acting Under Secretary of Defense
for Policy
Enclosures - 2
1. References
2. DD Form 2275
REFERENCES, continued
(e) DoD 5200.1-R, "Information Security Program Regulation,"
October 1980, authorized by DoD Directive 5200.1, "DoD
Information Security Program," November 29, 1978
(f) DoD Directive 5210.50, "Investigation of and Disciplinary
Action Connected with Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified
Defense Information," April 29, 1966
(g) DoD Directive 5210.48, "The Conduct of Polygraph Examinations
and the Selection, Training and Supervision of DoD Polygraph
Examiners October 6, 1975
No. _______
COPY_____
NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL INFORMATION Notice The attached
document contains classified National Security Council Information.
It is to be read and discussed only by persons authorized by law.
Your signature acknowledges you are such a person and you
promise you will show or discuss information contained in the
document only with persons who are authorized by law to have access
to this document.
Persons handling this document acknowledge he or she knows and
understands the security law relating thereto and will cooperate
fully with any lawful investigation by the United States Government
into any unauthorized disclosure of classified information contained
herein.
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