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MoC

Risk

JOB FUNCTION

Responsibility

Stage/Role

To verify or cancel MoC on behalf of the local operations

It should be noted verification should not be given until.

 The change is described clearly and adequately to avoid any possible confusion

 The justification for the change is clear and adequate

 All options have been considered and documented in the MoC (as appropriate)

 Budget is approved and a cost center is identified (as appropriate)

 Any post start up reviews that may be required to assess the success of the change (as appropriate) have been identified

 All persons who are required to execute the various stages of the MoC have been identified

 Confirm the priority level as per the IFP matrix has been confirmed

 The full scope of work is agreed and appropriate documentation is in place

1/2/3/4

*OMA

Verify

To identify any hazards and assess risk associated with change as per the OMS and assign risk level using the appropriate management of risk

process (GRP3.1-001 selection of Hazards Evaluation & Risk assessment techniques) This process should involve the appropriate reviews as

required, this should be done with appropriate persons around a table. Allowing the key verifier to confirm or change the risk level (this includes

deviations from company or industry standards or practices and any compliance issues). Details of the risk assessment process used and a

summary of the results will be recorded in the risk statement in the MoC initiation page.

To ensure that the hazard identification and risk assessment process is formally recorded and attached or linked to the MoC for future reference

If the change is to be rejected will cancel the MoC giving a reason

Accountable for all identified requirements at this stage of the MoC

3/4

Verify or cancel risk level 3 or 4 MoC

Manage the MoC through the process ensuring that correct persons are notified, that comments are answered and the MoC is properly planned,

*Any one assigned

executed and closed out. To ensure that all pre-implementation and post implementation actions have been identified and completed. The

Coordinator

1/2/3/4

by the Verifier

Coordinator shall ensure that any subsequent MoCs required by the Marine MoC are raised, actioned and closed out to meet the timeframe

required by the Marine MoC

1/2/3/4

*OMA

Primary technical reviewer and shall review the MoC against statutory, MTP and marine engineering practice

1/2/3/4

HSEA

For changes affecting HSSE issues

Marine

1/2/3/4

SUPERVIOR

For changes affecting performance maintainability of the marine unit or its equipment

Reviewer

(Engineering)

1/2/3/4

Facility Manager

For changes affecting vessels that perform a safety function for the facility

Marine Practioner

1/2/3/4

For changes affecting the operation of the marine unit or its equipment

(Operations)

1/2/3/4

*MA

To confirm that the actions raised during the MoC review stage have been addressed

Approve

3/4

(HSE& Eng) VP

Operating area Approval Risk level 3 (blue) and level 4 (Purple)MoC

SMA (E&P)

Independent Approval for Risk level 4 (PURPLE) Marine MoC

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MoC

Risk

JOB FUNCTION

Responsibility

Stage/Role

To ensure that all drawings and formal procedures required by the MoC are available

All pre-start checks and class documentation has been completed

To ensure that all supplementary MoCs have post implementation close out actions attached

CONFIRM Conformance with

Pre-implement

1/2/3/4

*COORDINATOR

Class (DnV, ABS, Lloyds etc)

Flag State Regulations (ASMA)

International Regulations (IMO)

BP GDPs, GRPs (GMS, HSSE)

Industry practice (IMCA, OGUK)

The authorizer is accountable for ensuring that all pre implement actions have been identified and closed out to their satisfaction before start up.

Authorize

1/2/3/4

*OMA

Authorize MoC for startup on site.

To ensure that all drawings and documents have been reviewed and verified to reflect the change(s) and any class documents completed

All operations and maintenance manuals have been updated for any changes

1/2/3/4

*COORDINATOR

Weight and stability calculations have been completed “As Built” and submitted (as appropriate)

Post implement

To confirm that the change performance has been acceptable and if applicable any lessons learned are recorded and distributed

1/2/3/4

*OMA

To ensure that all changes required by the MoC have been closed out

*DOCUMENT

1/2/3/4

To confirm that all “as built/final “ documents and procedures as found in the for issue folder are back drafted and updated in Documentum

Coordinator

1/2/3/4

*Coordinator

To confirm that all post implementation actions have been completed

Close out

1/2/3/4

*MOC/ EQ TEAM

To confirm that all post implementation actions have been completed as identified in this procedure

Note: At any stage reviewers and approvers may be added to the MoC, if considered necessary

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20.8Marine MoC - Templates

The following will be linked directly to the MoC template to assist with the uniform creation of MoC‟s

Document

Document Title

Applies to

Notes

number

Marine MoC Document

This form is used to capture which changes are affected by

TBA

Technical, Process

Checklist

the MoC and should be completed before the review stage

20.9Marine MoC - Risk / Hazard Guidance

Risk Level

Hazard Statement

Marine - insignificant

Managed within the operating area no MoC required

Risk

Managed within the Operating area - MoC required

MoCs with a risk level 1 (OMS Risk Matrix)

Marine - Risk level 1

No impact on marine safety

(white)

No impact on marine operational reliability

No deviation from existing marine rules, regulations and best practice

Examples:

*Fitting new equipment that has no impact on existing process activities

Managed within the Operating area but will have independent technical review and risk level 2

approval. - MoC required

MoCs with a risk level 2 (OMS Risk Matrix)

Minimal impact on marine safety

Minimal impact on marine operational reliability

Minor deviation from marine existing rules, regulations and best practice

Examples:

*Repair task involving hazardous materials

Marine - Risk level 2

*Fitting additional technical equipment or piping that may change the flow of existing

(turquoise)

process activities

*Change in emergency response capability

*Fitting safety equipment of a novel type

*Upgrade of navigational equipment

*Change in preventative maintenance system

*Operational repairs not completed in standardised manner

*New marine SSOW procedures

*Organisational change

*Change in manning level

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Risk Level

Hazard Statement

Managed within the Operating area but will have independent technical review and risk level 3

approval. - MoC required

MoCs with a risk level 3 (OMS Risk Matrix)

Considerable impact on marine safety

Serious affect on marine operational reliability

Major deviation from existing marine rules, regulations and best practice

Possible introduction of MAR

Subject to scrutiny by Class

Marine - Risk level 3

Could be subject to BP Shipping Exception/Variation process

(blue)

Examples:

*Affecting overall structural integrity of the marine unit

*Affecting systems for removal of water from compartments

*Affecting stability of the marine unit inclusive systems designed to manage stability

*Change in propulsion and dynamic position keeping systems

*Aggregate increase in lightship weight exceeding 2%

*Structural modifications outwith ship design

Managed within the Operating area but will have independent technical review and risk level 4

Marine - Risk level 4

approval. - MoC required

 MoCs with a risk level 4 (OMS Risk Matrix)

(Purple)

 GMS Exception or Variation process was invoked.

Note: This risk associated directly with making the change and should not be confused with MoC priority

20.10 Marine MoC - Documentation

At the heart of any change is the control of documents, procedures and drawings. Everyone needs to understand the

status of these documents at three key stages of change.

Note: It is essential to keep documentation systems update

Stage

Requirement

All documents/drawings subject to change need to be available and a note added to the

Verify (Design)

document register that the document/drawing is affected by the MoC ref number

All MoC drawings/ documents need to be marked up by the person responsible for the

Authorisation (pre-start up)

changes

All MoC drawings / documents need to be marked up as “ AS BUILT” and/or with new

Closure (post-start up)

revision

20.11 Marine MoC - Key Indicators

 Number of days to close out an MoC after implementation. This indicates how long it takes to get accurate

documents into the system.

 Number of MOCs authorized to start up at any one time - A high number indicates increased risk depending on

the MA‟s ability to manage simultaneous changes.

 Number of MoC in review and approve stages - Indicates the loading on the marine teams.

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20.12 Marine MoC - Process Flow Diagram

MARINE MoC

Use template describe, detail

Identify

scope, justify estimate cost attach

the need

Anyone (if a EQ was

supporting documentation assign

for change

used the EQ responder

category, priority and risk level

yes

to initiate

canel

Confirm that the change is

required and all info is included

OMA

modify

Complete the MoC detail ensuring that all effected

documents are check out from documentum

Design complete Identify hazards Assess risk

Confirm risk, category and priority identified

correctly

OMA

Change accepted and meets

standards

OTHERS AS

REQURIED

YES

OTHERS AS

Change accepted and all

REQUIRED

issued addressed

RISK LEVEL 3 OR 4

(HSE & ENG) VP

RISK LEVEL 4

SMA (E&P)

YES

Ensure that all drawings and formal procedures required by the MoC are available

All pre-start checks and class documentation has been completed

Ensure that all supplementary MoCs have post implementation close out actions attached

COORDINATOR

OMA

OTHERS

AS REQUIRED

CONFIRM Conformance with

Class (DnV, ABS, Lloyds etc)

Flag State Regulations (ASMA)

International Regulations (IMO)

BP GDPs, GRPs (GMS, HSSE)

Industry practice (IMCA, OGUK)

Ensure that all pre

Commission

OMA

implementation actions

Authorised

yes

Performance test

have been completed

Issue any lessons learnt

Ensure that all drawings and documents have been reviewed and verified to reflect the

change(s) and any class documents completed, All operations and maintenance manuals

have been updated for any changes, Weight and stability calculations have been completed

COORNINATOR

“As Built” and submitted ( as appropriate), Confirm that the change performance has been

DOCUMENT

acceptable and if applicable any lessons learned are recorded and distributed

COORDINATOR

OMA

All document have been upload in the master document area ( and back drafting arranged)

All post implment

COORDINATOR

actions complete

MOC/EQ TEAM

yes

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21 Specific Guidance - DC&I Deviation MoC

DC&I Deviation MoC are for the formal approval of deviations from BP Drilling and Well Operations Practice (GP 10-00) and the associated ETPs. All deviations must be risk

assessed with the rig site team and this is to be recorded in the MoC. The risk assessment process must consider the impact on the Drilling Contractor or installation owner‟s

polices and requirements.

Note: Non conformance with the Drilling and Well operations Practice and ETPS is permitted only in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 1.7 of that document

Note: Paragraph 24.2.5 permits extension of the BOP test interval past 14 days in Exceptional circumstances after the endorsement of the SPU Well control Technical Authority and the approval by

the Wells EA

21.1 DC&I Deviation MoC - Roles and Responsibilities

THOSE IDENTIFED BY A * ARE A MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR RISK LEVEL 1

MoC

Risk

Job function

Responsibility

Stage/Role

To initiate the MoC providing in the title well number or development, practice requirement number, deviation reference number and a short

one line description of the deviation

In the scope provide a full identification of the proposed departure from practice

Initiate

*(DC&I) ENG

1/2/3

In the justification provide the reason for the request

(DISCIPLINE)

In the risk comments provide the risk assessment identifying what additional risk does this change incur and what is being done to minimize

those risks

identify the expiration date of the deviation if the deviation required is temporary

*(DC&I) ETL

Identify the risk ranking

Verify

1/2/3

(DISCIPLINE)

To verify the MOC

*(DC&I) ENG

Manage the MoC through the process ensuring that correct persons are notified, that comments are answered and the MoC Is properly

Coordinator

1/2/3

SNR

planned, executed and closed out

(DISCIPLINE)

1/2/3

(DC&I) WITL

To review any deviation having a life cycle and well integrity impact

Reviewer

1/2/3

*(DC&I) WTL

Primary technical reviewer and shall review the MoC against statutory and DC&I deviation engineering practice

*(DC&I) VP &

1/2/3

Approve deviation

WEA

2/3

(DC&I) SPU TA

Technical approval for a deviation for part B should statements

Approve

SETA

To endorse deviation for part B shall statements

1/2/3

*(DC&I) WOM

To approve deviation

*(DC&I) EM

1/2/3

To approve deviation

(DISCIPLINE)

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Pre-implement

1/2/3

*Coordinator

To compete any pre implementation action

*(DC&I) WSL

Authorize

1/2/3

To authorized for use on site

(SNR)

To complete any post implementation action

1/2/3

*Coordinator

Post implement

1/2/3

Coordinator

To confirm temporary change in place (only applicable to temporary changes)

1/2/3

Coordinator

To confirm temporary change removed (only applicable to temporary changes)

1/2/3

*Coordinator

To confirm that all post implementation actions have been completed

Close out

1/2/3

*MOC/ EQ TEAM

To confirm that all post implementation actions have been completed as identified in this procedure

Note: At any stage reviewers and approvers may be added to the MoC, if considered necessary

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21.2 DC&I Deviation MoC - Templates

The following will be linked directly to the MoC template to assist with the uniform creation of MoC

Document number

Document Title

Applies to

Notes

This document is a segment defined operating

GP 10-00

DC&I

Drilling and Wells Operations

practice and is applicable in all areas of the E&P

deviations

Practice

Segment of BP

21.3 DC&I Deviation MoC - Risk / Hazard Guidance

Risk Level

Hazard Statement

DC&I Deviation insignificant risk

 not applicable

DC&I Deviation -Risk level 1 (white)

 no deviation from shall or should statements

 deviations from Part A shall and should statements

DC&I Deviation - Risk level 2 (turquoise)

 deviations from Part B should statements

DC&I Deviation - Risk level 3 (blue)

 deviations from Part B shall statements

DC&I Deviation - Risk level 4 (Purple)

 not accepted

Note: This risk associated directly with making the change and should not be confused with MoC priority

21.4 DC&I Deviation MoC - Documentation

At the heart of any change is the control of documents, procedures and drawings. Everyone needs to understand the

status of these documents at three key stages of change.

Stage

Requirement

To ensure that the MoC adequately reflects the deviation request and a risk assessment is

Verify (Design)

documented

To ensure that all work plans / programmes / work instructions reflect the deviation. Ensure

Authorisation (pre-start up)

that the risk assessment has involvement of the offshore teams

To ensure that all work plans / programmes, basis of design documents, end of well reports

Closure (post-start up)

and well handover documentation reflects the as built design.

Note: The future intent of the DC&I organization is to move to a control document system, this MoC procedure will require updating at

that time to reflect these changes

21.5 DC&I Deviation MoC - Key Indicators

 Number of days to close out an MoC after authorized. This indicates how long it takes to get accurate documents

into the system or to close out the deviation.

 Number of MoCs authorized at any one time - A high number indicates increased risk depending on the DC&I

sites ability to manage many simultaneous changes.

 Number of MoCs in review and approve stages - This indicates the loading on the DC&I teams.

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21.6 DC&I Deviation MoC - Process Flow Diagram

DC&I DEVIATION MoC

Identify the deviation, and what practice requirement number the deviation applies

Identify

to and which well or development that the deviation is required for in the title.

the need

Provide a full description of the proposed deviation in the MoC scope, provide the

(DC&I) ENG

for change

reason for deviation in the MoC justification. Risk assess the proposed deviation

(DISCIPLINE)

with the rig site team and recorded in the MoC risk comments sections

canel

Confirm that the change is

required and all info is included

(DC&I)

ETL(DICSIPLINE)

modify

CONFIRM RISK ASSESSMENT IN PLACE

CONFIRM PRIORITY AND RISK LEVEL ASSIGN

COORDINATOR AND OTHERS AS REQUIRED

REVIEW DEVIATION AND

(DC&I) WTL

ENDORSE

YES

Risk level 1?

(DC&I) VP & WEA

Wells (DC&I) VP & WEA

No deviation from shall or

Yes

RISK LEVEL 2 AND 3

Approve

should statements

(DC&I) SPU TA

RISK LEVEL 3

SETA

Risk level 2 ?

Deviation from part A shall and

(DC&I) VP & WEA Approve

YES

should and Part B should

(DC&I) SPU TA Approve

statements

YES

(DC&I) VP & WEA Approve

Risk level 3? Deviations from

YES

(DC&I) SPU TAapprove

part B shall statements

SETA endorse

YES

COORDINATOR

COMPLETE ANY PRE IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS

Ensure that all pre

(DC&I) WSL SNR

implementation actions

Authorised

yes

Issue any lessons learnt

have been completed

COMPLETE ANY POST IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS

COORDINATOR

All post implment

COORDINATOR

actions complete

MOC/EQ TEAM

yes

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22 Specific Guidance - Technical MoC (WIMS Deviation)

Technical Change is a permanent, temporary or emergency change that affects producing process of the BP operated wells in operating areas. WIMS Deviation MOCs are for the

formal approval of deviations from the AzSPU Well Integrity Management System requirements. All deviations must be risk assessed with the Base Management Team,

Operations Team, and Well Integrity Team and this must be recorded in the MOC.

22.1 Technical MoC (WIMS Deviation) - Roles and Responsibilities

THOSE IDENTIFED BY A * ARE A MINIMUM REQUIREMENT FOR RISK LEVEL

MoC Stage/Role

Risk

Job function

Responsibility

Create the MoC providing in the title the well number and a short one line description of the deviation. In the scope,

provide a full identification of the proposed departure from WIMS. In the justification, provide the reason for the request.

Identify the expiration date of the deviation, if the deviation required is temporary.

The WIMS Deviation Form (write-up template) should be used to provide the details on the reasoning for the request. In

this document the risk assessment should identify the additional risk associated with the continued operation of the well

and what is being done to minimize those risks. Also, the nullifying conditions that would invalidate the Deviation.

ANYONE

The initiator is required to identify the Verifiers (WIE, PE, Sr. WIE, Sr. PE, Facility Manager & TL Eng) as per the specific

Initiate

(Well Integrity Team or Base

1/2/3

guidance for the MoC.

Management Team Engineer should

initiate the MoC)

The initiator is required to identify other reviewers and approvers and authorizers as defined as a minimum requirement

under each MoC type.

The initiator is required to suggest a priority and risk level.

The initiator will attach all relevant documentation as applicable to MoC for information.

Verify that:

 The risk ranking for the well is correct in the MoC and the appropriate reviewers and approvers are assigned.

Verify

(Sr. WIE or Sr. PE)

 The deviation to WIMS is described clearly and adequately to avoid any possible confusion

 The justification for the change is clear and adequate

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Verify that:

(Sr. WIE, or Sr. PE, or OOE, or TL

 The risk ranking for the well is correct in the MoC and the appropriate reviewers and approvers are assigned.

2/3

Eng)

 The deviation to WIMS is described clearly and adequately to avoid any possible confusion

 The justification for the change is clear and adequate

Manage the MoC through the process ensuring that:

 correct persons are notified

Coordinator

1/2/3

(WIE or PE)

 comments are answered, and

 the MoC is properly planned, executed and closed out

 Confirm that the details of the current well conditions are complete

*(TL Eng, OOE)

 Review well operating conditions against WIMS requirements.

 Confirm that the details of the current well conditions are complete

 Review well operating conditions against WIMS requirements.

*(OIM)

Reviewer

 Review proposed risk mitigations to ensure they are adequate

 Confirm that the details of the current well conditions are complete

 Review well operating conditions against WIMS requirements.

*(OIM, AOM)

 Review proposed risk mitigations to ensure they are adequate

*(OIM, WI TA)

Approve Deviation

Approve

*(AOM, WI TA)

Approve Deviation

*(WI TA, SPU EA, Wells EA, VP OPS)

Approve Deviation

1/2/3

(Sr. PE)

Verify that all nullifying conditions are included in the Well guidelines

Pre Implement

1/2/3

(OOE)

Verify that all risk mitigation action items are input and tracked in Traction

The authorizer is accountable for ensuring that all pre implement actions have been identified and closed out to their

Authorize

1/2/3

OIM

satisfaction, before start up or continuing to operate the well under deviation.

If any of the dispensation nullifying conditions occurs, or the Well Integrity conditions that required the MoC are eliminated

Post implement

1/2/3

(Sr. PE)

(repaired or replaced), notify WIE

Close out

1/2/3

*COORDINATOR

Confirm that all post implementation actions have been completed as identified in this procedure

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22.2 Wells WIMS Deviation MoC - Templates

The following will be linked directly to the MoC template to assist with the uniform creation of MoC

Document number

Document Title

Applies to

Notes

The purpose of this AzSPU Well Integrity

Management System (WIMS) is to define BP‟s

expectations related to Well Integrity, Well

Well Integrity Management

Wells WIMS

AZ-WIMS-10-0001

Management, and Conformance with BP global Well

System (WIMS)

deviations

Integrity policies in order to ensure safe operation of

the wells in the Azerbaijan Strategic Performance

Unit (AzSPU) over their full lifecycle.

22.3 Wells WIMS Deviation MoC - Risk / Hazard Guidance

Risk Level

Hazard Statement

WIMS Deviation - insignificant risk

 not applicable; operable well with no deviation required

 deviation from shall or should statements; low risk based on nature of

WIMS Deviation - Risk level 1 (white)

non-conformance

 deviation from shall or should statements; medium risk based on nature

WIMS Deviation - Risk level 2 (turquoise)

of non-conformance

 deviation from shall or should statements; high risk based on nature of

WIMS Deviation - Risk level 3 (blue)

non-conformance

WIMS Deviation - Risk level 4 (Purple)

 not accepted

Note: This risk associated directly with making the change and should not be confused with MoC priority

22.4 Wells WIMS Deviation MoC - Documentation

At the heart of any change is the control of documents, procedures and drawings. Everyone needs to understand

the status of these documents at three key stages of change.

Stage

Requirement

To ensure that the MoC adequately reflects the deviation request and a risk assessment is

Verify (Design)

documented

Authorisation (pre-start up)

To ensure that all risk mitigations are in place, all WOG are updated

Closure (post-start up)

To ensure that all WOG have been updated to reflect the deviation

Note: The future intent of the Wells organization is to move to a control document system, this MoC procedure will require

updating at that time to reflect these changes

22.5 Wells WIMS Deviation MoC - Key Indicators

 Number of days to close out an MoC after authorized. This indicates how long it takes to get accurate

documents into the system or to close out the deviation.

 Number of MoCs authorized at any one time - A high number indicates increased risk depending on the

Platforms ability to manage many simultaneous changes.

 Number of MoCs in review and approve stages - This indicates the loading on the Ops, Base Management,

and WI teams.

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Wells WIMS Deviation MoC

Identify

Well Integrity

the need

Provide a full description of the proposed deviation in the MoC scope, provide the

Team or Base

for

reason for deviation in the MoC justification. Coordinate the Risk assessment and

Management

deviation

document in the MoC

Team

Engineer

cancel

Confirm that the change is

required and all info is included

Sr. WIE or Sr. PE (1)

modify

YES

OOE or TL Eng (2/3)

CONFIRM RISK ASSESSMENT IN PLACE

Confirm Priority and Risk Level; Assign

Coordinator and Others, as Required

TL Eng, OOE (1)

REVIEW DEVIATION AND

OIM (2)

ENDORSE

AOM (3)

YES

Risk level 1

OIM, WI TA (1)

deviation from shall or should statements; low risk

YES

OIM, WI TA

based on nature of non-conformance

AOM, WI TA (2)

WI TA, SPU EA,

Wells EA, VP OPS (3)

Risk level 2

deviation from shall or should statements;

YES

AOM, WI TA

medium risk based on nature of non -

YES

conformance

YES

Risk level 3

deviation from shall or should statements ; high

YES

WI TA, SPU EA, Wells EA, VP

risk based on nature of non-conformance

OPS

YES

COMPLETE ANY PRE IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS

Sr. PE, OOE

Ensure that all pre

OIM

implementation actions

Authorised

YES

Issue any lessons learnt

have been completed

COMPLETE ANY POST IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS

Sr. PE

All post implement

COORDINATOR

MOC/EQ TEAM

actions completed

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UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Intelligence Community Classification and

Control Markings Implementation Manual

(U) Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Special Security Center

(SSC)

Controlled Access Program Coordination Office (CAPCO)

Washington, DC 20511

Volume 1, Edition 2 (Version 1.2)

12 May 2008

(U) Printable Version

Summary of Implementation Manual Changes

(U) Implementation Manual Version 1.2: 12 May 2008

(U) Register Version 1.2: 12 May 2008

(U) Annex A - Tetagraph Table Version 1.1: 31 March 2008

(U) Minor changes for clarification are made to the Implementation Manual occasionally

without the issuance of a new version. ONLY THE VERSION POSTED ON THE

CAPCO WEBSITE IS TO BE CONSIDERED VALID.

(U) Note: Certain security markings were removed due to classified content. These

markings have been compiled in a separate classified addendum, called “Intelligence

Community Classification and Control Markings Implementation Manual - Appendix A”.

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(U) BANNER LINE

(U) PORTION MARKINGS

(U) CLASSIFICATION AUTHORITY BLOCK

3. (U) US CLASSIFICATION MARKINGS

(U) TOP SECRET

(U) SECRET

(U) CONFIDENTIAL

(U) UNCLASSIFIED

4. (U) NON-US CLASSIFICATION MARKINGS

(U) NON-US COUNTRY CLASSIFICATIONS

(U) COSMIC TOP SECRET

(U) COSMIC TOP SECRET-BOHEMIA

(U) COSMIC TOP SECRET-BALK

(U) NATO SECRET

(U) NATO CONFIDENTIAL

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(U) NATO UNCLASSIFIED

(U) COSMIC TOP SECRET ATOMAL

(U) NATO SECRET ATOMAL

(U) NATO CONFIDENTIAL ATOMAL

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(U) JOINT CLASSIFICATION MARKINGS

(U) JOINT CLASSIFICATION

6. (U) SCI CONTROL SYSTEM MARKINGS

(U) HCS

(U) COMINT

(U) -GAMMA

(U) -ECI [DESIGNATOR]

(U) TALENT KEYHOLE

(U) SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM MARKINGS

(U) SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED

8. (U) FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION MARKINGS

(U) FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

9. (U) DISSEMINATION CONTROL MARKINGS

(U) RISK SENSITIVE

(U) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) DISSEMINATION AND EXTRACTION OF INFORMATION CONTROLLED BY ORIGINATOR

(U) CONTROLLED IMAGERY

(U) NON-SCI SOURCES AND METHODS INFORMATION

(U) NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

(U) CAUTION-PROPRIETARY INFORMATION INVOLVED

(U) AUTHORIZED FOR RELEASE TO

(U) RELEASABLE BY INFORMATION DISCLOSURE OFFICIAL

(U) RESTRICTED DATA

(U) -CRITICAL NUCLEAR WEAPON DESIGN INFORMATION

(U) -SIGMA [#]

(U) FORMERLY RESTRICTED DATA

(U) -CRITICAL NUCLEAR WEAPON DESIGN INFORMATION

(U) -SIGMA [#]

(U) DOD OR DOE CONTROLLED NUCLEAR INFORMATION

(U) USA/_______EYES ONLY

(U) FRONTO

(U) KEYRUT

(U) SEABOOT

(U) SETTEE

(U) DEA SENSITIVE

(U) FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT

10. (U) NON-INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY DISSEMINATION CONTROL MARKINGS

(U) SPECIAL CATEGORY

(U) SENSITIVE INFORMATION

(U) LIMITED DISTRIBUTION

(U) EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTION

(U) NO DISTRIBUTION

(U) SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED

(U) SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED NOFORN

100

11. (U) LEGACY MARKINGS

101

12. (U) BANNER SYNTAX HISTORY

104

13. (U) MISCELLANEOUS BANNER LINE MARKING EXAMPLES

105

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1. (U) Introduction

(U) Authority

(U) DCID 6/6 dated 13 July 2001, mandates a classification marking system for the

Intelligence Community (IC). This system uses a uniform list of security classification

and control markings authorized for all dissemination of classified national intelligence

information by components of the IC. This marking system augments and further

defines the markings requirements established in Executive Order 12958, as amended,

for portion markings and overall classification. This system does not stipulate or modify

the classification authority information required by EO 12958, as amended.

(U) These classification and control markings, and their authorized abbreviations and

portion markings, are compiled in the Authorized Classification and Control Markings

(hereafter, referred to as the CAPCO Register) of the Director of National Intelligence

Special Security Center (DNI SSC) pursuant to DCID 6/11.

(U) Purpose

(U) The Implementation Manual is a companion document developed to provide

amplifying and explanatory guidance on the syntax and use of the markings contained

in the CAPCO Register. While not the policy basis for individual agencies’ use of any

particular marking, the Implementation Manual cites the applicable authority and

sponsor for each marking. Some of the Dissemination Controls and Non-Intelligence

Community Dissemination Control Markings are restricted to use by certain agencies.

They are included to provide guidance on handling documents that bear them. Their

inclusion in the manual does not authorize other Agencies to use these markings. Non-

US Classification and Joint Classification Markings are restricted to the respective

countries or international organizations

(U) Certain unpublished controlled access program markings or markings that only

determine addressing or routing of information are not included in the Implementation

Manual per the CAPCO Register. The unpublished markings are contained in a

separate unpublished Register maintained by CAPCO. Contact the CAPCO staff if you

have questions regarding these items.

(U) The Authorized Classification and Control Markings Register is available from the

CAPCO home page on Intelink-TS at: http://capco.dssc.ic.gov , and from the CAPCO

home page on Intelink-S at: http://capco.dssc.sgov.gov.

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) The Register has eight general categories of Classification and Control

Markings as follows:

1. US Classification Markings

2. Non-US Classification Markings

3. Joint Classification Markings

4. SCI Control System Markings

5. Special Access Program Markings

6. Foreign Government Information Markings

7. Dissemination Control Markings

8. Non-Intelligence Community Dissemination Control Markings

(U) NOTE: Some of the Dissemination Control Markings and Non-Intelligence

Community Dissemination Control Markings are restricted to use by certain Agencies.

Non-US Classification and JOINT Classification Markings are restricted to the

respective countries or international organizations. In addition, some of the markings in

the Register are prohibited from use with other markings. Further information is

provided in the "Relationship to Other Markings" column of the Register.

(U) Additional Sections contained in the Register are as follows:

9. Legacy Markings

10. Banner Syntax History

11. Miscellaneous Banner Line Marking Examples

(U) NOTE: The “Registered International Organizations and Alliances/Tetragraphs”

section has been removed from the Register due to classified content. These markings

have been compiled into a separate classified addendum, called “Annex A - Tetragraph

Table.”

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

2. (U) General Markings Guidance

(U) This classification marking system, used in conjunction with EO 12958, as

amended, and ISOO Implementing Directive No. 1 marking guidance, prescribes a

standard set of markings to be applied to information. Figure 1 below depicts each of

the required markings.

(U) Figure 1: Required Markings

(U) Classified information and unclassified information with control markings shall bear

the following required markings:

(U) Classified information:

• The highest classification level of information contained in the document

and any applicable control markings (hereafter referred to as the “banner

line”)

• Portion markings

• Classification authority block.

(U) Unclassified information with control markings:

• Banner line

• Portion markings

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Banner Line

(U) The banner line must be conspicuously placed within the header and footer of each

page, in a way that clearly distinguishes it from the informational text, whether in hard

copy or being transmitted electronically. Each interior page of a classified document

shall have a banner line that contains either the highest level of classification of

information contained on that page, including the designation UNCLASSIFIED when it is

applicable, or with the highest overall classification of the document.

(U) The banner line must follow the order and syntax of the Register. It must contain, at

a minimum, the classification level for the information (i.e., US, Non-US, or JOINT).

Control markings are to be applied only if applicable to the information.

(U) The following syntax rules must be followed when creating a banner line:

The banner line must be in uppercase letters.

The classification level must be in English without abbreviation.

The first value in the banner line (classification) should be followed by a double

forward slash if additional categories are used.

US classified documents must always have a classification marking. Non-US or

JOINT documents must always have the US classification left blank and the

banner line start with a double forward slash followed by the Non-US or JOINT

classification marking, unless otherwise noted.

Only control marking categories with entries applicable to the document are

represented in the banner line after the classification. No slashes, hyphens or

spaces are used to hold the place of control marking categories with no entries

applicable to the document.

For documents containing information classified at more than one level, the

classification marking in the banner line must be the highest level.

Categories in the banner line are separated by a double forward slash.

Any control markings in the banner line may be spelled out or abbreviated in

accordance with the CAPCO Register, unless otherwise directed by component

policy to use one form over the other.

Multiple entries may be chosen from the SCI Control System, Special Access

Program, Dissemination Control, and Non-Intelligence Community Dissemination

Control marking categories if the entries are applicable to the document. If

multiple entries are used within a category, they are listed in the order in which

they appear in the CAPCO Register.

• For multiple SCI control system or Special Access Program entries, use a

single forward slash as the separator between the individual SCI control

system or Special Access Program entries.

• Use a single forward slash as the separator between multiple

Dissemination Controls or multiple Non-Intelligence Community

Dissemination Control marking entries.

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Portion Markings

(U) This Implementation Manual introduces the Intelligence Community to the first

standardized set of portion markings. An authorized portion marking is listed for each

classification and control marking entry in the CAPCO Register.

(U) The following syntax rules must be followed when applying a portion marking:

Every portion will be portion marked on all classified documents.

Unclassified documents that bear any control markings shall also be portion

marked.

Portion markings will always be placed at the beginning of the portions. This

position affords maximum visibility to the reader.

Portion markings will be enclosed in parentheses.

Portion markings will use the same separators (i.e., slashes, hyphens, commas,

etc.) as are used for the banner line.

In classified documents or in unclassified documents that bear any control

markings, the unclassified portions that do not require any control markings will

always be marked with “(U)”.

When appropriate, portion markings may be less restrictive than the banner line.

For example:

• Some portions of a SECRET document may be marked (U//FOUO) when

appropriate.

• Some portions of a SECRET//NOFORN document may be marked

(S//REL TO [country trigraph(s)/tetragraph(s)]) when appropriate.

Agencies may develop local policies regarding the portion marking of sub-

paragraphs and bulleted presentation slides. In all cases, the underlying

guidance should be to make the classification and any applicable controls of all

information unambiguous

(U) NOTE: EO 12958, as amended, allows agencies to apply to the Director of ISOO for

a portion marking waiver. Only the Director of ISOO, in a written statement to the

agency, may grant such a waiver. Waivers are granted for limited and specific

categories of information and when applied, the document may not be used as the

source for derivative classification.

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Classification Authority Block

(U) The classification authority block should appear on the face of each document or

other media to indicate the authority for the classification determination and

declassification instructions. There are two types of classification authority: Original

Classification Authority (OCA) and derivative classification authority.

(U) OCA is the act of initially determining that unauthorized disclosure of information

reasonably could be expected to result in damage to the national security. On the face

of each originally classified document, regardless of the media, the OCA shall apply the

following classification authority block markings:

(U) Classified By: the identification by name or personal identifier and position

title of the OCA

(U) Classification Reason: the concise reason for classification that, at a

minimum cites one of the classification categories listed in Section 1.4 of EO

12958, as amended

(U) Declassify On: the duration of the original classification decision, specified as

the date or event that corresponds to lapse of the information’s national security

sensitivity. Valid values include:

• A date up to 25 years from the original classification decision

• An event

• Exemption category 25X1 - 25X9, along with a specific date or event

• Exemption category 25X1-human

(U) Derivative classification is the act of incorporating, paraphrasing, restating, or

generating in new form any information that is already determined to be classified by an

OCA either in a source document, classification guide, or other OCA guidance

document. When making a derivative classification decision, the classifier should

observe and respect the original classification decision, unless superseded by OCA

guidance, and carry forward to any newly created document the pertinent classification

markings from the source document(s), classification guide(s), or other applicable OCA

guidance.

(U) Derivative classifiers are responsible for assuring that the information is

appropriately classified and properly marked. Individuals, who believe that information in

their possession is inappropriately classified or unclassified, are expected to bring their

concerns to the attention of responsible officials. On the face of each derivatively

classified document, the following classification authority block markings are to be

carried forward from the source document or taken from instructions in the appropriate

classification guide or other documented OCA decisions:

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Derived From: the source document or classification guide used for the

classification determination

(U) Classification Reason (Optional): the concise reason for classification that, at

a minimum cites one of the classification categories listed in Section 1.4 of EO

12958, as amended

(U) Declassify On: the date, event, or exemption that corresponds to the lapse of

the information’s national security sensitivity. Valid values include:

• A date up to 25 years from the original classification decision

• An event

• Exemption category 25X1 - 25X9, along with a specific date or event

• Exemption category 25X1-human

• The phrase “Source Marked OADR” (Originating Agency’s Determination

Required), with the date of source (cannot be dated after 14 October

1995)

• When the source document contains a date after 14 October 1995,

use 15 October 2020 (20201015) instead. Unless otherwise

instructed by the original classifier (i.e., usually in the form of a

classification guide or other form of instruction).

• The phrase “Source Marked X1-X8,” with the date of source (cannot be

dated on or after 22 September 2003)

• When the source document contains a date on or after 22

September 2003, use 22 September 2028 (20280922) instead.

Unless otherwise instructed by the original classifier (i.e., usually in

the form of a classification guide or other form of instruction).

(U) When derivatively classifying from more than one classified source, use “Multiple

Sources” as the Derived From value, and use the longest classification duration from

among the sources as the Declassify On value. A list of the sources must be kept with

the record copy of the document and if practical, included with all copies of the

derivative document.

(U) For more information on the classification authority block, refer to E.O. 12958, as

amended, Sec. 1.6 and 2.1, ISOO Dir 1, Sec. 2001.22, and the ISOO Marking Booklets,

October 2007 and May 2005.

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

3. (U) US Classification Markings

(U) US Classification markings are used in the banner line and portion markings of US

national intelligence information.

(U) Information identified as classified National Security Information under the

provisions of E.O. 12958, as amended, but which is not subject to the enhanced

security protections (e.g., safeguarding, access requirements, etc) required for SCI or

SAP information, is referred to as “collateral” information.

(U) The classification marking is the first entry in the banner line. The classification

must be spelled out in full and may not be abbreviated in the banner line. The four

US classification markings allowed are:

TOP SECRET

SECRET

CONFIDENTIAL

UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) TOP SECRET

(U) Marking Title:

TOP SECRET

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(U) Portion Marking:

(TS)

(U) Example Banner Line:

TOP SECRET

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis:

OCA / E.O. 12958, as amended, Sec. 1.2(a),

1.3(a)

(U) Definition:

Under E.O. 12958, as amended, information the unauthorized disclosure of which

reasonably could be expected to cause exceptionally grave damage to the national

security, which the original classification authority (OCA) is able to identify or describe.

(U) Further Guidance:

None

(U) Notes:

• May not be used with UNCLASSIFIED, CONFIDENTIAL or SECRET in the

banner line.

(U) Notional Example Page:

TOP SECRET

(TS) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified TOP SECRET. This

portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

TOP SECRET

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) SECRET

(U) Marking Title:

SECRET

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(U) Portion Marking:

(S)

(U) Example Banner Line:

SECRET

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis:

OCA / E.O. 12958, as amended, Sec. 1.2(a),

1.3(a)

(U) Definition:

Under E.O. 12958, as amended, information the unauthorized disclosure of which

reasonably could be expected to cause serious damage to the national security, which

the original classification authority is able to identify or describe.

(U) Further Guidance:

None

(U) Notes:

May not be used with UNCLASSIFIED, CONFIDENTIAL or TOP SECRET in the

banner line.

(U) Notional Example Page:

SECRET

(S) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified SECRET. This

portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

SECRET

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) CONFIDENTIAL

(U) Marking Title:

CONFIDENTIAL

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(U) Portion Marking:

(C)

(U) Example Banner Line:

CONFIDENTIAL

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis: OCA / E.O. 12958, as amended, Sec. 1.2(a),

1.3(a)

(U) Definition:

Under E.O. 12958, as amended, information the unauthorized disclosure of which

reasonably could be expected to cause damage to the national security, which the

original classification authority is able to identify or describe.

(U) Further Guidance:

None

(U) Notes:

May not be used with UNCLASSIFIED, SECRET or TOP SECRET in the banner

line.

(U) Notional Example Page:

CONFIDENTIAL

portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

CONFIDENTIAL

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) UNCLASSIFIED

(U) Marking Title:

UNCLASSIFIED

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(U) Portion Marking:

(U)

(U) Example Banner Line:

UNCLASSIFIED

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis:

E.O. 12958, as amended, 1.6(c)

(U) Definition:

A designation used to mark information that is not classified as CONFIDENTIAL,

SECRET or TOP SECRET under E.O. 12958, as amended.

(U) Further Guidance:

ISOO Directive 1, Sec. 2001.21 (b), (c).

Unclassified information is withheld from public release until approved for release

by the originator.

(U) Notes:

May not be used with CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET or TOP SECRET in the banner

line.

There are several dissemination control markings that may be used with

UNCLASSIFIED. Refer to the Register for a complete listing.

For unclassified documents transmitted over a classified system, the designation

"UNCLASSIFIED" must be used in the banner line and include any dissemination

controls that may apply, such as FOUO or PROPIN.

Unclassified documents that bear any control markings shall also be portion

marked.

It is optional to have a banner line of “UNCLASSIFIED” on hard copy documents

which are UNCLASSIFIED and bear no other control markings, such as FOUO or

PROPIN.

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

4. (U) Non-US Classification Markings

(U) Other countries and international organizations use Non-US Classification markings.

Authorized non-US classifications are:

TOP SECRET

SECRET

CONFIDENTIAL

RESTRICTED

UNCLASSIFIED

(U) Per EO 12958, as amended, documents consisting entirely of Foreign Government

Information (FGI) shall either retain their original classification markings or shall be

assigned a U.S. classification that provides a degree of protection at least equivalent to

that required by the entity that furnished the information. Foreign government

information retaining its original classification markings need not be assigned a U.S.

classification marking provided that the responsible agency determines that the foreign

government markings are adequate to meet the purposes served by U.S. classification

markings.

(U) The Non-US Classification Markings always start with a double forward slash

and are listed in the order they appear in the Register are:

(U) By respective country:

•

//[Relevant ISO 3166 country trigraph] [non-US classification]

(U) NATO:

•

//COSMIC TOP SECRET

•

//COSMIC TOP SECRET-BOHEMIA

•

//COSMIC TOP SECRET-BALK

•

//NATO SECRET

•

//NATO CONFIDENTIAL

•

//NATO RESTRICTED

•

//NATO UNCLASSIFIED

•

//COSMIC TOP SECRET ATOMAL

•

//SECRET ATOMAL

•

//CONFIDENTIAL ATOMAL

(U) United Nations:

• UN RESTRICTED (Omitted, refer to Implementation Manual - Appendix A)

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Non-US Country Classifications

(U) Marking Title:

//[Country Trigraph] [Non-US Classification]

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(//[Country Trigraph] [Non-US Classification

(U) Portion Marking:

Portion Marking ])

(U) Example Banner Line:

//GBR SECRET

Respective Country / E.O. 12958, as

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis:

amended, Sec. 1.6 (5)(e)

(U) Definition:

This category covers markings for information that is wholly of Non-US origin.

(U) Further Guidance:

ISOO Directive 1

(U) Notes:

Non-US classifications are used on documents consisting entirely of foreign

information.

When foreign information is incorporated into a US document, the information

must either be marked as US information or FGI depending on sharing

agreements or arrangements with the source government. See Section 8 of this

Manual for guidance on using FGI markings.

All non-US classification markings begin with a double forward slash (i.e. //),

unless otherwise noted (e.g., UN RESTRICTED).

Cannot be used with US Classification markings.

Authorized non-US classifications (portion abbreviations) are:

• TOP SECRET (TS)

• SECRET (S)

• CONFIDENTIAL (C)

• RESTRICTED (R)

• UNCLASSIFIED (U)

Use ISO 3166 trigraphic country codes + non-US classification.

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) COSMIC TOP SECRET

(U) Marking Title:

//COSMIC TOP SECRET

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(U) Portion Marking:

(//CTS)

(U) Example Banner Line:

//COSMIC TOP SECRET

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis: NATO / US Security Authority for NATO

(USSAN) Instruction 1-07

(U) Definition:

(U) Further Guidance:

None

(U) Notes:

Cannot be used with US Classification.

May be used by NATO organizations only.

Cannot be used with NOFORN or EYES ONLY.

(U) Notional Example Page:

//COSMIC TOP SECRET

(//CTS) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified COSMIC TOP

SECRET. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: All NATO classified material is exempt from E.O. 12958, as amended,

marking requirements. Therefore, NATO classified information does not carry a

classification authority block.

//COSMIC TOP SECRET

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) COSMIC TOP SECRET-BOHEMIA

(U) Marking Title:

//COSMIC TOP SECRET-BOHEMIA

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(U) Portion Marking:

(//CTS-B)

(U) Example Banner Line:

//COSMIC TOP SECRET-BOHEMIA

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy

NATO / US Security Authority for NATO (USSAN)

Basis:

Instruction 1-07

(U) Definition:

(U) Further Guidance:

None

Notes:

Cannot be used with US Classification.

May be used by NATO organizations only.

Cannot be used with NOFORN or EYES ONLY.

(U) Notional Example Page:

//COSMIC TOP SECRET-BOHEMIA

(//CTS-B) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified COSMIC TOP

SECRET-BOHEMIA. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: All NATO classified material is exempt from E.O. 12958, as amended,

marking requirements. Therefore, NATO classified information does not carry a

classification authority block.

//COSMIC TOP SECRET-BOHEMIA

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) COSMIC TOP SECRET-BALK

(U) Marking Title:

//COSMIC TOP SECRET-BALK

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(U) Portion Marking:

(//CTS-BALK)

(U) Example Banner Line:

//COSMIC TOP SECRET-BALK

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy

NATO / US Security Authority for NATO (USSAN)

Basis:

Instruction 1-07

(U) Definition:

(U) Further Guidance:

None

(U) Notes:

Cannot be used with US Classification.

May be used by NATO organizations only.

Replaces -BOHEMIA in an exercise scenario.

Cannot be used with NOFORN or EYES ONLY.

(U) Notional Example Page:

//COSMIC TOP SECRET-BALK

(//CTS-B) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified COSMIC TOP

SECRET-BALK. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: All NATO classified material is exempt from E.O. 12958, as amended,

marking requirements. Therefore, NATO classified information does not carry a

classification authority block.

//COSMIC TOP SECRET-BALK

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) NATO SECRET

(U) Marking Title:

//NATO SECRET

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(U) Portion Marking:

(//NS)

(U) Example Banner Line:

//NATO SECRET

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy

NATO / US Security Authority for NATO (USSAN)

Basis:

Instruction 1-07

(U) Definition:

(U) Further Guidance:

None

(U) Notes:

Cannot be used with US Classification.

May be used by NATO organizations only.

Cannot be used with NOFORN or EYES ONLY.

(U) Notional Example Page:

//NATO SECRET

(//NS) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified NATO SECRET.

This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: All NATO classified material is exempt from E.O. 12958, as amended

marking requirements. Therefore, NATO classified information does not carry a

classification authority block.

//NATO SECRET

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) NATO CONFIDENTIAL

(U) Marking Title:

//NATO CONFIDENTIAL

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(U) Portion Marking:

(//NC)

(U) Example Banner Line:

//NATO CONFIDENTIAL

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis

NATO / US Security Authority for NATO

(USSAN) Instruction 1-07

(U) Definition:

(U) Further Guidance:

None

(U) Notes:

Cannot be used with US Classification.

May be used by NATO organizations only.

Cannot be used with NOFORN or EYES ONLY.

(U) Notional Example Page:

//NATO CONFIDENTIAL

(//NC) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified NATO

CONFIDENTIAL. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: All NATO classified material is exempt from E.O. 12958, as amended

marking requirements. Therefore, NATO classified information does not carry a

classification authority block.

//NATO CONFIDENTIAL

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) NATO RESTRICTED

(U) Marking Title:

//NATO RESTRICTED

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(U) Portion Marking:

(//NR)

(U) Example Banner Line:

//NATO RESTRICTED

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis:

NATO/ US Security Authority for NATO

(USSAN) Instruction 1-07

(U) Definition:

(U) Further Guidance:

None

(U) Notes:

Cannot be used with US Classification.

May be used by NATO organizations only.

Cannot be used with NOFORN or EYES ONLY.

(U) Notional Example Page:

//NATO RESTRICTED

(//NR) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified NATO

RESTRICTED. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: All NATO classified material is exempt from E.O. 12958, as amended

marking requirements. Therefore, NATO classified material does not carry a

classification authority block.

//NATO RESTRICTED

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) NATO UNCLASSIFIED

(U) Marking Title:

//NATO UNCLASSIFIED

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(U) Portion Marking:

(//NU)

(U) Example Banner Line:

//NATO UNCLASSIFIED

NATO/ US Security Authority for NATO

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis:

(USSAN) Instruction 1-07

(U) Definition:

(U) Further Guidance:

None

(U) Notes:

Cannot be used with US Classification.

May be used by NATO organizations only.

Cannot be used with NOFORN or EYES ONLY.

(U) Notional Example Page:

//NATO UNCLASSIFIED

(//NU) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified NATO

UNCLASSIFIED. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

//NATO UNCLASSIFIED

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) COSMIC TOP SECRET ATOMAL

(U) Marking Title:

//COSMIC TOP SECRET ATOMAL

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(U) Portion Marking:

(//CTSA)

(U) Example Banner Line:

//COSMIC TOP SECRET ATOMAL

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis:

NATO / US Security Authority for NATO

(USSAN) Instruction 1-07

(U) Definition:

(U) Further Guidance:

None

(U) Notes:

Cannot be used with US Classification.

May be used by NATO organizations only.

Cannot be used with NOFORN or EYES ONLY.

(U) Notional Example Page:

//COSMIC TOP SECRET ATOMAL

(//CTSA) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified COSMIC TOP

SECRET ATOMAL. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: All NATO classified material is exempt from E.O. 12958, as amended

marking requirements. Therefore, NATO classified material does not carry a

classification authority block.

//COSMIC TOP SECRET ATOMAL

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) NATO SECRET ATOMAL

(U) Marking Title:

//SECRET ATOMAL

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(U) Portion Marking:

(//NSAT)

(U) Example Banner Line:

//SECRET ATOMAL

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis:

NATO / US Security Authority for NATO

(USSAN) Instruction 1-07

(U) Definition:

(U) Further Guidance:

None

(U) Notes:

Cannot be used with US Classification.

May be used by NATO organizations only.

Cannot be used with NOFORN or EYES ONLY.

(U) Notional Example Page:

//SECRET ATOMAL

(//NSAT) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified NATO SECRET

ATOMAL. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: All NATO classified material is exempt from E.O. 12958, as amended

marking requirements. Therefore, NATO classified material does not carry a

classification authority block.

//SECRET ATOMAL

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) NATO CONFIDENTIAL ATOMAL

(U) Marking Title:

//CONFIDENTIAL ATOMAL

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(U) Portion Marking:

(//NCA)

(U) Example Banner Line:

//CONFIDENTIAL ATOMAL

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis:

NATO / US Security Authority for NATO

(USSAN) Instruction 1-07

(U) Definition:

(U) Further Guidance:

None

(U) Notes:

Cannot be used with US Classification.

May be used by NATO organizations only.

Cannot be used with NOFORN or EYES ONLY.

(U) Notional Example Page:

//CONFIDENTIAL ATOMAL

(//NCA) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified NATO

CONFIDENTIAL ATOMAL. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: All NATO classified material is exempt from E.O. 12958, as amended

marking requirements. Therefore, NATO classified material does not carry a

classification authority block.

//CONFIDENTIAL ATOMAL

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) JOINT CLASSIFICATION

(U) Marking Title:

//JOINT [classification] plus ISO 3166

Trigraphic Country Codes ISO 3166 Trigraphic

Country Codes and/or Int’l Org Tetragraphs

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

None

(U) Portion Marking:

(//JOIN [Classification Portion Marking]) May

be used if country/international organization list

is the same as the banner line JOINT marking.

(U) Portion Marking:

(//JOINT [Classification Portion Marking] plus

ISO 3166 Trigraphic Country Codes and/ or

Int'l Org Tetragraphs ). Used when the

country/international organization list is

different from the banner line JOINT marking.

(U) Example Banner Line:

//JOINT TOP SECRET CAN ISR USA NATO

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis: Respective Countries / E.O. 12958, as

amended, Section 6.1(r)(2)

(U) Definition:

This category covers markings for information that is jointly owned and/or produced by

more than one country/international organization.

(U) Further Guidance:

Respective Countries

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Notes:

May be used only with TOP SECRET, SECRET, CONFIDENTIAL,

RESTRICTED, or UNCLASSIFIED. (RESTRICTED is the non-US classification

for which there is no US equivalent marking and may not be used when USA is

one of the co-owners.)

All JOINT classification markings begin with a double forward slash (i.e. //).

The JOINT marking in the banner line indicates co-ownership and implied

releasability of the entire document to the co-owners. All JOINT information is

withheld from further release until approved for release by the co-owners.

Use ISO 3166 trigraphic country codes + classification. ISO 3166 country codes

are available on both the CAPCO InteLink-TS and SIPRNet websites (see

Introduction Page for addresses).

If the JOINT portion is extracted into a US document then the ISO 3166 trigraphic

country code(s)/international organization(s) tetragraph codes must be listed i.e.,

(//JOINT S [trigraphs and/or tetragraphs]).

When the use of "REL TO" is appropriate, must include country code "USA" as

the first country code listed in the REL TO string for US documents. After USA,

ISO 3166 country trigraphic codes shall be listed in alphabetical order followed

by tetragraph codes listed in alphabetical order. Each code is separated by a

comma and a space. USA is required to be listed first when the REL TO string is

invoked for automated decision making in systems, thus ensuring transmission to

US citizens who meet the criteria of any other caveats.

Authorized classifications (portion markings) are as follows:

(U) If US is joint owner/producer:

TOP SECRET (TS)

SECRET (S)

CONFIDENTIAL (C)

UNCLASSIFIED (U)

(U) If US is not joint owner/producer:

TOP SECRET (TS)

SECRET(S)

CONFIDENTIAL(C)

RESTRICTED(R)

UNCLASSIFIED(U)

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

6. (U) SCI Control System Markings

(U) General Information

(U) SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION: SCI is classified national

intelligence information concerning or derived from intelligence sources, methods or

analytical processes which is required to be handled within formal access control

systems established by the DNI. An SCI control system is the system of procedural

protective mechanisms used to regulate or guide each program established by the DNI

as SCI. A control system provides the ability to exercise restraint, direction, or influence

over or provide that degree of access control or physical protection necessary to

regulate, handle or manage information or items within an approved program. The three

SCI control systems included in the Register are:

HCS

COMINT

TALENT KEYHOLE

(U) Multiple entries may be chosen from this SCI control system category if applicable.

If multiple entries are used, they are listed in the order in which they appear in the

System entries.

(U) If more than one of these SCI control systems is applicable to the document, they

are listed in the order in which they appear in the Register: HCS, COMINT, and

TALENT KEYHOLE.

(U) Multiple SCI control system entries are separated by single forward slashes.

For example, if the classified information falls within HCS, COMINT and TALENT

KEYHOLE control systems, then the SCI category of the banner line would

appear as:

[Classification level]//HCS/COMINT/TALENT KEYHOLE//NOT RELEASABLE

TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

Or abbreviated as

[Classification level]//HCS/SI/TK//NOFORN

(U) Unpublished SCI Control Systems

(U) Any unpublished SCI control systems will be listed in alphabetical order

before the three SCI Control Systems listed in the Register and separated by

single forward slashes. For example the SCI category of the banner line would

appear as (“AUNPUB” and “XUNPUB” are notional):

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

[Classification level]//AUNPUB/XUNPUB/COMINT/TALENT KEYHOLE

Or abbreviated as

[Classification level]//ABC/XYZ/SI/TK

(U) SCI Sub-Control Systems

(U) The COMINT sub-control systems included in the Register are:

-GAMMA

-ECI

(U) Sub-control systems also are listed in the banner line in the order in which they

appear in the Register. See COMINT Section for more information.

For example, if the classified information falls within the COMINT sub-control

system ECI, then the SCI category of the banner line would appear as:

TOP SECRET//COMINT-ECI ABC-ECI EFG-ECI XYZ

Or abbreviated as

TOP SECRET//SI-ECI ABC-ECI EFG-ECI XYZ

(U) If multiple COMINT sub-control systems apply, they appear in the order listed in the

For example, if the classified information falls within the COMINT sub-control

systems GAMMA and ECI ABC, it would appear in the COMINT SCI control

system category as:

TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA-ECI ABC//ORIGINATOR CONTROLLED

Or abbreviated as

TOP SECRET//SI-G-ECI ABC//ORCON

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) HCS

(U) Marking Title:

HCS

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

HCS

(U) Portion Marking:

(HCS)

(U) Example Banner Line:

SECRET//HCS//NOFORN

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis: DNI / E.O. 12958, as amended, Section 4.3

(U) Definition:

On 26 March 1998 the Deputy Director of Central Intelligence (DDCI) approved creation

of HCS to protect sensitive clandestine HUMINT sources, methods and reporting.

(U) Further Guidance:

HCS Classification Guide

(U) Notes:

May be used only with TOP SECRET, SECRET, or CONFIDENTIAL.

NOFORN is required.

Not all national intelligence information derived from human sources is held

within HCS control system channels.

(U) Notional Example Page:

SECRET//HCS//NOFORN

(S//HCS//NF) This is the portion marking for a portion that is classified SECRET and

contains HCS information. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

SECRET//HCS//NOFORN

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) COMINT

(U) Marking Title:

COMINT

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

(U) Portion Marking:

(SI)

(U) Example Banner Line:

TOP SECRET//SI

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis: DNI / National Security Act of 1947 (as

amended) Title I, Sec 105 (b)(1)

(U) Definition:

Communications Intelligence, or COMINT, is technical and intelligence information

derived from the monitoring of foreign communications signals by other than the

intended recipients. Under the purview of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), the

COMINT control system protects COMINT-derived information and information relating

to COMINT activities, capabilities, techniques, process and procedures.

(U) Further Guidance:

None

(U) Notes:

Also referred to as Special Intelligence (SI).

May be used only with: TOP SECRET, SECRET or CONFIDENTIAL.

National SIGINT Committee

Signals Intelligence Security Regulation (SISR)

SP0003

(U) Notional Example Page:

SECRET//SI

(S//SI) This is the portion marking for a portion that is classified SECRET and

contains COMINT information. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

SECRET//SI

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) -GAMMA

(U) Marking Title:

-GAMMA

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

-G

(U) Portion Marking:

(-G)

(U) Example Banner Line:

TOP SECRET//SI-G//ORCON

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis:

DNI / National Security Act of 1947, as

amended, Title I, Sec 105 (b)(1)

(U) Definition:

(U) Further Guidance:

COMINT sub-control system/ sub-compartment

Requires TOP SECRET and COMINT and ORCON.

Signals Intelligence Security Regulation (SISR)

SP0003

(U) Notes:

(U) Notional Example Page:

TOP SECRET//SI-G//ORCON

(TS//SI-G//OC) This is the portion marking for a portion that is classified TOP

SECRET and contains COMINT-GAMMA information. This portion is marked for

training purposes only.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

TOP SECRET//SI-G//ORCON

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) -ECI [Designator]

(U) Marking Title:

-ECI [designator (3 alpha characters)]

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

-ECI [designator (3 alpha characters)]

(U) Portion Marking:

(-ECI [designator (3 alpha characters)]

(U) Example Banner Line:

TOP SECRET//SI-ECI ABC

(U) Example Banner Line Multiple

TOP SECRET//SI-ECI ABC-ECI EFG-ECI

ECI:

XYZ

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis:

DNI, National Security Act of 1947, as

amended, Title I, Sec 105 (b)(1)

(U) Definition:

(U) Further Guidance:

Signals Intelligence Security Regulation (SISR)

NSA/CSS Policy 1-41

(U) Notes:

COMINT sub-control system/ sub-compartment

Requires: TOP SECRET and COMINT

The ECI designator consists of 3 alpha characters.

Multiple ECIs shall be listed in ascending alphabetical order, for example:

COMINT-ECI ABC-ECI EFG-ECI XYZ.

(U) Notional Example Page using “ABC” as a particular ECI designator

TOP SECRET//SI-ECI ABC

(TS//SI-ECI ABC) This is the portion marking for a portion that is classified TOP

SECRET and contains SI-ECI ABC information. This portion is marked for training

purposes only.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

TOP SECRET//SI-ECI ABC

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) TALENT KEYHOLE

(U) Marking Title:

TALENT KEYHOLE

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

(U) Portion Marking:

(TK)

(U) Example Banner Line:

SECRET//TALENT KEYHOLE

DNI / White House Memorandum of Aug 26,

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis:

1960

(U) Definition:

DNI Security Control System for compartmentation of information and activities related

to space-based collection of imagery, signals, measurement and signature intelligence,

certain products, processing, and exploitation techniques, and the design, acquisition

and operation of reconnaissance satellites.

(U) Further Guidance:

Signals Intelligence Security Regulation (SISR)

NGA GIPS

DIA/DT Policy Series

SIGINT Committee

NRO classification Guide 6.0

(U) Notes:

May be used only with TOP SECRET or SECRET.

May require RSEN for imagery product.

(U) Notional Example Page:

SECRET//TK

(S//TK) This is the portion marking for a portion that is classified SECRET and

contains TALENT KEYHOLE information. This portion is marked for training purposes

only.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

SECRET//TK

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Special Access Program Markings

(U) Special Access Program markings are used to denote classified information that

requires extraordinary protection as allowed by E.O. 12958, as amended.

(U) The Special Access Program markings take the form:

SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED-[program identifier] or abbreviated as SAR-

[program identifier abbreviation]

(U) A program identifier is the program's assigned nickname, codeword, or abbreviation.

(U) Multiple SAR program identifiers may be applied if applicable. When multiple SAR

values are used, the marking takes the form:

[US Class Level]//SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED-[program identifier]/SPECIAL

ACCESS REQUIRED-[program identifier] or abbreviated as [US Class

Level]//SAR-[program identifier abbreviation]/SAR-[program identifier

abbreviation]. Example: SECRET//SAR-XXX/SAR-YYY/SAR-ZZZ

Multiple program identifiers are listed in ascending alphabetical order.

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED

(U) Marking Title:

SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED-[program

identifier]

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

SAR-[program identifier] or SAR-[program

identifier abbreviation]

(U) Portion Marking:

(SAR-[program identifier abbreviation])

(U) Example Banner Line:

TOP SECRET//SAR-BUTTER POPCORN

TOP SECRET//SAR-BP

(U) Example Banner Line for

TOP SECRET//SAR-BUTTER POPCORN/

multiple SAR:

SAR-SODA

TOP SECRET//SAR-BP/SAR-SDA

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis: DNI, DoD, and DoE / E.O 12958, as amended,

Section 4.3

(U) Definition:

Special Access Program Markings denote classified information that requires

extraordinary protection as allowed by E.O. 12958, as amended.

(U) Further Guidance:

DoD 5200.1R

DoE 471.2

(U) Notes:

A program identifier is a program's assigned nickname, codeword, or

abbreviation.

A program identifier abbreviation is the two or three-character designator for the

program.

Program identifiers may be spelled out or abbreviated.

Multiple SAR program identifiers shall be:

• Separated from one another by a single forward slash and a repeating

“SAR-“.

• Listed in ascending alphabetic order.

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Notional Example Page using the “(BP)”program identifier abbreviation:

TOP SECRET//SAR-BP

(TS//SAR-BP) This is the portion marking for a portion that is classified TOP

SECRET and contains SPECIAL ACCESS REQUIRED-BUTTER POPCORN

information. “BP” is the abbreviation for the BUTTER POPCORN program identifier

in this example. This portion is marked for training purposes only

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

TOP SECRET//SAR-BP

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

(U) Marking Title:

//FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

plus [Country Trigraph(s) and/or Int'l Org

Tetragraph(s)]

(U) Marking Title (when

country(ies) or organization(s)

//FOREIGN GOVERNMENT INFORMATION

must be concealed):

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

//FGI plus [Country Trigraph(s) and/or Int'l Org

Tetragraph(s)]

(U) Authorized Abbreviation (when

country(ies) or organization(s)

//FGI

must be concealed):

(U) Portion Marking:

(//[Country Trigraph] [Non-US Classification

Portion Marking]) or (//[International

Organization Tetragraph] [Non-US

Classification Portion Marking]) or (NATO

Portion marking)

(U) Example Portion Marking:

(//GBR S)

(U) Portion Marking (when country

(//FGI plus [non-US Classification Portion

of origin must be concealed):

Marking])

(U) Example Portion Marking (when

(//FGI TS)

country of origin must be

concealed):

(U) Example Banner Line of US

TOP SECRET//FGI GBR

document:

(U) Example Banner Line of US

TOP SECRET//FGI

document (when country of origin

must be concealed):

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis:

Respective country / E.O. 12958, as amended,

Sec. 6.1(r)

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Definition:

Under E.O. 12958, as amended, Foreign Government Information is defined as:

1. Information provided to the United States Government by a foreign government

or governments, an international organization of governments, or any element

thereof, with the expectation that the information, the source of the information, or

both, are to be held in confidence; or

2. Information produced by the United States pursuant to or as a result of a joint

arrangement with a foreign government or governments, or an international

organization of governments or any element thereof, requiring that the

information, the arrangement, or both, are to be held in confidence; or

3. Information received and treated as "Foreign Government Information" under the

terms of a predecessor order.

(U) Further Guidance:

ISOO Directive. 1

(U) Notes:

Use FGI + ISO 3166 trigraphic country codes in the banner line, unless the very

fact that the information is foreign government information must be concealed.

Then the markings described here shall not be used. Such information shall be

marked as if it were wholly of US origin. (ISOO Directive 32 CFR 2001.23D). ISO

3166 country codes are available on both of the CAPCO Intelink websites (see

Introduction Page for addresses) and on the World Wide Web.

Do not include country codes within the portion marks where the specific

government(s) must be concealed.

Release or disclosure of FGI back to the source country is not implied and

must be approved by the responsible agency.

The release or disclosure of FGI to any third-country entity must have the

prior consent of the originating government if required by a treaty,

agreement, bilateral exchange, or other obligation. (ISOO Directive 32 CFR

2001.53(e)) Therefore, FGI portion marks should not contain NOFORN.

When the use of "REL TO" is appropriate, must include country code "USA" as

the first country code listed in the REL TO string for US documents. After USA,

ISO 3166 country trigraphic codes shall be listed in alphabetical order followed by

tetragraph codes listed in alphabetical order. Each code is separated by a

comma and a space. USA is required to be listed first when the REL TO string is

invoked for automated decision making in systems, thus ensuring transmission to

US citizens who meet the criteria of any other caveats.

Documents containing FGI shall keep the FGI segregated from US classified

portions.

Documents containing FGI from more than one country and/or international

organization, shall keep the FGI from each individual country or international

organization segregated in separate portions (i.e., any one portion of a document

shall not contain FGI from more than one country).

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Unclassified FGI is withheld from public release until approved for release by the

source country.

(U) Authorized non-US classification (portion markings) are:

(TS) for TOP SECRET

(S) for SECRET

(R) for RESTRICTED

(U) for UNCLASSIFIED

(U) Notional Example of a US document page containing German and British

SECRET information:

TOP SECRET//FGI DEU GBR

(TS) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified TOP SECRET. This

portion shall only contain US classified information. This portion is marked for

training purposes only.

(//DEU S) This is the portion marking for a German SECRET portion within a US

classified document. This portion shall only contain German SECRET FGI. Use ISO

3166 trigraphic country codes. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(//GBR S) This is the portion marking for a British SECRET portion within a US

classified document. This portion shall only contain British SECRET FGI. Use ISO

3166 trigraphic country codes. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: Release or disclosure of FGI back to the source country is not implied and

must be approved by the responsible agency.

(U) Note: The release or disclosure of FGI to any third-country entity must have the

prior consent of the originating government if required by a treaty, agreement,

bilateral exchange, or other obligation. (ISOO Directive 1 2001.53(e)) Therefore,

FGI portion marks should not contain NOFORN.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

TOP SECRET//FGI DEU GBR

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Notional Example of a US document page containing NATO COSMIC TOP

SECRET-BOHEMIA, German SECRET and British SECRET information:

TOP SECRET//FGI DEU GBR NATO

(TS) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified TOP SECRET. This

portion shall only contain US classified information. This portion is marked for

training purposes only.

(//DEU S) This is the portion marking for a German SECRET portion within a US

classified document. This portion shall only contain German SECRET FGI. Use ISO

3166 trigraphic country codes. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(//GBR S) This is the portion marking for a British SECRET portion within a US

classified document. This portion shall only contain British SECRET FGI. Use ISO

3166 trigraphic country codes. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(//CTS-B) This is the portion marking for a NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET

BOHEMIA portion within a US classified document. This portion shall only contain

NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET BOHEMIA FGI. Use NATO portion markings. This

portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

TOP SECRET//FGI DEU GBR NATO

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Notional Example of a US document page containing German SECRET

information cases where Germany must be concealed:

SECRET//FGI

(S) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified SECRET. This

portion shall only contain US classified information. This portion is marked for

training purposes only.

(//FGI S) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified German

SECRET in cases where Germany must be concealed within a US classified

document. This portion shall only contain German SECRET FGI. This portion is

marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: Release or disclosure of FGI back to the source country is not implied and

must be approved by the responsible agency.

(U) Note: The release or disclosure of FGI to any third-country entity must have the

prior consent of the originating government if required by a treaty, agreement,

bilateral exchange, or other obligation. (ISOO Directive 1 2001.53(e)) Therefore,

FGI portion marks should not contain NOFORN.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

SECRET//FGI

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Another Notional Example Page containing Canadian SECRET and German

TOP SECRET information:

TOP SECRET//FGI CAN DEU//NOFORN

(S//REL TO USA , AUS). This is the portion marking for a portion that is releasable

to Australia within a US classified document. This portion shall only contain US

classified information that is releasable to Australia . This portion is marked for

training purposes only.

(//CAN S//REL TO USA , AUS, CAN, GBR) This is the portion marking for a

Canadian SECRET portion in which Canada has allowed release back to Canada

and further release to Australia and United Kingdom within a US classified

document. This portion shall only contain Canadian SECRET releasable FGI to

those countries listed. Use ISO 3166 trigraphic country codes. This portion is

marked for training purposes only.

(//DEU TS) This is the portion marking for a German TOP SECRET portion within a

US classified document. This portion shall only contain German TOP SECRET FGI.

Use ISO 3166 trigraphic country codes. This portion is marked for training purposes

only.

(U) Note: REL TO with no overlap in the country lists, results in NOFORN being

applied to the banner line. REL TO is a limited exception to NOFORN.

(U) Note: FGI and NOFORN in the banner line signals that the document may not

be disseminated to any foreign country without the permission of the US originator

and the source country providing the FGI.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

TOP SECRET//FGI CAN DEU//NOFORN

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Another Notional Example of a US document page containing Canadian

SECRET and British SECRET information:

SECRET//FGI CAN GBR//REL TO USA, CAN, GBR

(S//REL TO USA , AUS, NATO). This is the portion marking for a portion that is

releasable to Australia and NATO within a US classified document. This portion

shall only contain US classified information that is releasable to Australia and

NATO. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(//CAN S//REL TO USA , CAN, GBR) This is the portion marking for a Canadian

SECRET portion in which Canada has allowed release back to Canada and further

release to United Kingdom within a US classified document. This portion shall only

contain Canadian SECRET FGI releasable to those countries in the REL TO list.

Use ISO 3166 trigraphic country codes. This portion is marked for training purposes

only.

(//GBR S//REL TO USA , CAN, GBR) This is the portion marking for a British

SECRET portion in which Britain has allowed release back to United Kingdom and

further release to Canada within a US classified document. This portion shall only

contain British SECRET FGI releasable to those countries in the REL TO list. Use

ISO 3166 trigraphic country codes. This portion is marked for training purposes

only.

(U) Note: REL TO with an overlap in the country lists, roll-up to the most restrictive

list. Canada and United Kingdom appear in the banner line because these countries

appear in all portions.

( Canada and United Kingdom have eligibility under NATO.)

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

SECRET//FGI CAN GBR//REL TO USA, CAN, GBR

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Notional Example of a US document page containing a combination of US

classified, JOINT classified and FGI:

TOP SECRET//FGI CAN GBR//REL TO USA, AUS, CAN, GBR

(//JOINT TS GBR USA//REL TO USA, AUS, CAN, GBR) This is the portion marking

for a portion, which is classified Joint British and US TOP SECRET in which the

United Kingdom and USA have allowed further release to the Australians and

Canadians. Use ISO 3166 trigraphic country codes or registered international

organization codes. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: When a Joint portion is extracted into a US document; the country codes

must be listed. The JOINT marking indicates co-ownership and implied releasability

of the entire portion to the co-owners. All JOINT information is withheld from further

release until approved for release by the co-owners.

(S//REL TO USA, AUS, CAN, GBR) This is the portion marking for a portion that is

classified SECRET AUTHORIZED FOR RELEASE TO USA, Australia, Canada and

United Kingdom. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(//CAN S//REL TO USA, AUS, CAN, GBR) This is the portion marking for a

Canadian SECRET portion in which Canada has allowed release back to Canada

and further release to USA, Australia and United Kingdom. This portion shall only

contain Canadian SECRET FGI releasable to those countries in the REL TO list.

Use ISO 3166 trigraphic country codes. This portion is marked for training purposes

only

(U) Note: REL TO portions with an overlap in the country lists, roll-up to the most

restrictive list. AUS, CAN, and GBR appear in the banner line because these

countries appear in all portions.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

TOP SECRET//FGI CAN GBR//REL TO USA, AUS, CAN, GBR

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

9. (U) Dissemination Control Markings

(U) General Information

(U) Multiple entries may be chosen from this Dissemination Control category if

applicable. If multiple entries are used, they are listed in the order in which they appear

in the Register and this Manual. Use a single forward slash as the separator between

multiple Dissemination Control entries.

(U) Dissemination Controls are control markings that identify the expansion or limitation

on the distribution of information. These markings are in addition to and separate from

the levels of classification defined by E.O. 12958, as amended.

(U) If multiple Dissemination Controls and Non-Intelligence Community Dissemination

Controls apply to the document, they are listed in the order shown in the Register and

the two categories are separated from one another by a double forward slash, and

individual controls are separated from one another by a single forward slash, with no

spaces interjected . For example, using the authorized abbreviations from both

Dissemination Control categories for a document that is PROPIN, LIMDIS and SBU

would appear as: PROPIN//LIMDIS/SBU

(U) Note: Some of the Dissemination Controls are restricted to use by certain

Agencies. They are included in the Register to provide guidance on handling

documents that bear them. Their inclusion in the Register does not authorize

other Agencies to use these markings.

(U) The following Dissemination Controls and their respective Marking Sponsor(s) are

listed in the order as they appear in the Register:

(U) NGA

RISK SENSITIVE

(U) Various Agencies:

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) DNI

ORIGINATOR CONTROLLED

CONTROLLED IMAGERY

SOURCES AND METHODS INFORMATION

NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

CAUTION-PROPRIETARY INFORMATION INVOLVED

AUTHORIZED FOR RELEASE TO [trigraphs and/or tetragraphs]

RELEASABLE BY INFORMATION DISCLOSURE OFFICIAL

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) RISK SENSITIVE

(U) Marking Title:

RISK SENSITIVE

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

RSEN

(U) Portion Marking:

(RS)

(U) Example Banner Line:

TOP SECRET//TALENT KEYHOLE//

RISK SENSITIVE

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis: NGA / GIPS Chapter 1, Section 3, Part B

(U) Definition:

Term used to protect especially sensitive imaging capabilities and exploitation

techniques.

(U) Further Guidance:

NGA, Sensitive Analytical Techniques Procedural Guide, Feb 2006; GIPS sections

including TK (where TK and RSEN are used together); GEOINT classification guide

(U) Notes:

May be used only with TOP SECRET or SECRET.

Meaning depends on context.

Used with TK or Collateral.

(U) Notional Example Page:

TOP SECRET//TK//RSEN

(TS//TK//RS) This is the portion marking for a portion that is classified TOP

SECRET and contains TALENT KEYHOLE information handled as RISK

SENSITIVE. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

TOP SECRET//TK//RSEN

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Marking Title:

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

FOUO

(U) Portion Marking:

(FOUO)

(U) Example Banner Line:

UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis: Various Agencies

(U) Definition:

Intelligence Marking used for UNCLASSIFIED official government information that is

withheld from public release until approved for release by the originator.

(U) Further Guidance:

Agency specific

(U) Notes:

May be used only with UNCLASSIFIED.

Portions of a classified document may be marked (U//FOUO) if appropriate.

For unclassified documents which have no dissemination control markings, such

as FOUO or PROPIN, that are transmitted over a classified system, the

designation “UNCLASSIFIED” must be conspicuously placed in the banner line

Unclassified documents that bear dissemination control markings shall be portion

marked.

It is optional to use a banner line of “UNCLASSIFIED” on hard copy documents

which are UNCLASSIFIED and bear no other control markings, such as FOUO or

PROPIN

(U) Notional Example Page:

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U//FOUO) This is the portion marking for an UNCLASSIFIED FOR OFFICIAL USE

ONLY portion. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) DISSEMINATION AND EXTRACTION OF

INFORMATION CONTROLLED BY ORIGINATOR

(U) Marking Title:

ORIGINATOR CONTROLLED

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

ORCON

(U) Portion Marking:

(OC)

(U) Example of Banner Line:

TOP SECRET//ORCON

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis: DNI / National Security Act of 1947, Section

103 (c)(5)

(U) Definition:

Used on classified intelligence that clearly identifies or reasonably permits ready

identification of intelligence sources or methods that are particularly susceptible to

countermeasures that would nullify or measurably reduce their effectiveness.

(U) Further Guidance:

DCID 6/6, Section IX.B

Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Memo, E/S 00124, dated 14

February 2008

(U) Notes:

Information bearing this marking may be disseminated within the headquarters

and specified subordinate elements of the recipient organizations, including their

contractors within government facilities.

Information bearing this marking may be incorporated in whole or in part into

other briefings or products, provided the briefing or product is presented or

distributed only to original recipients of the information.

Dissemination beyond headquarters and specified subordinate elements or to

agencies other than the original recipients requires advanced permission from

the originator.

May be used only with TOP SECRET, SECRET or CONFIDENTIAL.

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) CONTROLLED IMAGERY

(U) Marking Title:

CONTROLLED IMAGERY

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

IMCON

(U) Portion Marking:

(IMC)

(U) Example of Banner Line:

SECRET//CONTROLLED IMAGERY

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis: DNI, DCID 6/6, Section IX.C

(U//FOUO) Definition:

Controlled Imagery, or IMCON, is applied to SECRET-level Sensitive Analytical

Techniques (SATs) that have been approved by the Sensitive Analytical Techniques

Panel (SATP). SATs are sensitive imagery signatures that can be classified, with prior

SATP approval, at either the SECRET//IMCON or TOP SECRET//TK//RSEN level.

IMCON is used to protect sources and analytic methods associated with the geospatial

intelligence discipline that are particularly vulnerable to countermeasures and, if

disclosed or released, could nullify or measurably reduce the effectiveness of those

methodologies.

(U) Further Guidance:

NGA, Sensitive Analytical Techniques Procedural Guide, Feb 2006

IMCON implies REL TO USA, AUS, CAN, GBR, and NZL but may be used with

NOFORN when appropriate and approved by the SATP. Greater specificity can

be applied if desired or required (e.g. S//IMC/REL TO USA, AUS, CAN GBR,

NZL or S//IMC/NF). IMCON information is not releasable to third parties without

specific approval from the originating agency and the SATP. The marking "REL

TO" does not need to be applied to information that is marked IMCON. Although

DCID 6/6 indicates that the IMCON notice is no longer required beyond 1 April

2002, the Imagery Policy and Security Committee (IPSCOM) approved its

continued use indefinitely. For additional information on releasability and

NOFORN issues, please contact the SAT Panel Chair, (202) 284-5926 or secure

813-7121.

Imagery information bearing the IMCON restriction requires one of the following

"Notice" statements:

•

“(U//FOUO) Notice: This document contains references to Sensitive

Analytical Techniques (IMCON Information). Further reuse or

dissemination of this information beyond USA, AUS, CAN, GBR or NZL

requires written approval of the NGA Disclosure Officer, STU-III (202) 284-

4325 or secure 936-1514."

•

“(U//FOUO) Notice: This document contains references to Sensitive

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Analytical Techniques (IMCON Information). Further use or dissemination

of this information beyond USA requires written approval of the NGA

Disclosure Officer, STU-III (202) 284-4325 or secure 936-1514.”

(U) Notes:

Information bearing (S//IMC) at the beginning of a paragraph may be

disseminated to USA, AUS, CAN, GBR or NZL without receiving prior approval

from the originating agency. Dissemination to other entities is prohibited without

the prior written approval of the originating agency and the SATP. This

information may be used freely in Community and Command databases and may

be disseminated to US military units and Intelligence Community agencies.

However, products containing IMCON information are not permitted on SECRET

Networks (SIPRNET) without prior written approval by the SAT Panel Chair,

(202) 284-5926 or secure 813-7121.

Information containing both IMCON and NOFORN portions must be marked

SECRET//IMCON/NOFORN

May be used only with SECRET. However, if IMCON information were included

in a document containing TOP SECRET information; the overall classification

level would be TOP SECRET//IMCON.

(U) Notional Example Page:

SECRET//IMCON

(S//IMC) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified SECRET

CONTROLLED IMAGERY. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

SECRET//IMCON

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) non-SCI SOURCES AND METHODS INFORMATION

(U) Marking Title:

SOURCES AND METHODS INFORMATION

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

SAMI

(U) Portion Marking:

(SAMI)

(U) Example of Banner Line:

SECRET//SAMI/NOFORN

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy Basis: DNI / National Security Act of 1947, Section

103 (c)(5)

(U) Definition:

Identified classified intelligence that requires supervisor-validated need-to-know prior to

granting reader access, and which may not be released in any form to foreign

governments, foreign nationals, foreign organizations, or non-US citizens without

appropriate sanitization and release in accordance with provisions of DCID 6/7 and

NDP-1.

(U) Further Guidance:

DCID 5/6

(U) Notes:

May be used only with TOP SECRET, SECRET, or CONFIDENTIAL.

In certain cases, can be used with REL TO or RELIDO.

In most cases, the SAMI marking must be removed and replaced with the

appropriate REL TO [country codes] during the sanitization and release process.

When a document contains both SAMI portions and REL TO portions, SAMI

takes precedence in the banner line. In addition, NOFORN is added (most

restrictive) in the banner line.

When a document contains both SAMI and EYES ONLY portions, convert the

EYES ONLY marking to REL TO. SAMI will take precedence in the banner line.

In addition, NOFORN is added (most Restrictive) to the banner line.

May be used with NOFORN markings.

When a document contains both SAMI and SCI portions, SCI takes precedence

for the markings within the banner line, because the SCI adequately protects the

SAMI information.

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) Notional Example Page:

SECRET//SAMI/NOFORN

(S//SAMI/NF) This is the portion marking for a portion that is classified SECRET

non-SCI SOURCES AND METHODS INFORMATION, which is Not Releasable to

Foreign Nationals. This portion is marked for training purposes only.

(S//SAMI) This is the portion marking for a portion that is classified SECRET non-

SCI SOURCES AND METHODS INFORMATION. This portion is marked for

training purposes only.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

SECRET//SAMI/NOFORN

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

(U) NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

(U) Marking Title:

NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

(U) Authorized Abbreviation:

NOFORN

(U) Portion Marking:

(NF)

(U) Example of Banner Line:

TOP SECRET//NOFORN

(U) Marking Sponsor/Policy

DNI / National Security Act of 1947, Section 103

Basis:

(c)(5)

(U) Definition:

Identified classified intelligence that may not be released in any form to foreign

governments, foreign nationals, foreign organizations, or non-US citizens without

permission of the originator and in accordance with provisions of DCID 6/7 and NDP-1.

(U) Further Guidance:

DCID 6/6, Section IX.E

DCID 6/7

NDP-1

(U) Notes:

May be used only with TOP SECRET, SECRET, or CONFIDENTIAL.

Cannot be used with REL TO [country codes], RELIDO, or EYES ONLY on page

markings.

When a document contains both NF and REL TO or NF and EYES ONLY

portions, NOFORN takes precedence for the markings within the banner line.

(U) Notional Example Page:

TOP SECRET//NOFORN

(TS//NF) This is the portion marking for a portion which is classified TOP SECRET

NOT RELEASABLE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS. This portion is marked for training

purposes only.

(U) Note: The classification authority block is required on all US classified

information. See the ISOO Marking Booklets and Section 2 of this Manual for more

information.

TOP SECRET//NOFORN

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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