CLASSIFICATION GUIDE (DACG)

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DIRECTORATE OF ADMINISTRATION
CLASSIFICATION GUIDE (DACG)
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Sections 9a - 9
Level
of
Classification
Duration
of
Classification
Justification
for Extension
Beyond Six Years
i? Information shall not be considered for classification
unless it concerns one of the categories set forth below
and shall not be classified unless its unauthorized
disclosure could cause exceptionally grave, serious, or
identifiable damage to the national security.(U)
Military plans, weapons or operations
(1) Information derived from or through intelligence
sources or methods on foreign intentions, capabilities,
or activities which pose a potential threat to United
States national security interests or to those of allied
or friendly governments.(U)
(1.1) RESERVED
(2) Information which could reveal the extent or degree
of success achieved by the United States in the collection
of information on and assessment of foreign military plans,
weapons, capabilities or operations.(U)
(2.1) Studies, historical reviews and analyses based on
personal experience or assignments.(U)
20 years
(review)
Continued protection of the
information at the "Secret"
level is required because
disclosure could result in
action to negate U.S. intelli-
gence collection efforts.
(3) Information that could reveal defense plans or posture
of the United States, its allies, or other friendly countries;
or enable a foreign nation or entity to develop counter-
measures to such plans or posture.(U)
(3.1) RESERVED
(4) information that could reveal the capabilities,
vulnerabilities or deployment of United States weapons
or weapons systems.(U)
(4.1) RESERVED
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Sections 9a - 9g)
Foreign Government Information
(1) Information provided to the United States
by any element of a foreign government or inter-
national organization of government, with the
explicit or implicit understanding that the
information is to be kept in confidence.(U)
(1.1) RESERVED
(2) Information produced by the United States
whether unilaterally or jointly with a foreign
government or governments, pursuant to an arrange-
ment with any element of such government(s) or
organization(s) documented by a written record and
requiring that the information, the arrangement
itself, or both, be kept in confidence.(U)
(2.1) RESERVED
(3) Information revealing the existence of joint
intelligence activities, facilities, or the nature
thereof in foreign countries.(U)
(3.1) Tripartite and Bilateral communications agree-
ments, and/or other joint support agreements.(U)
(3.2) Information pertaining to the presence and
activities of Directorate of Administration
personnel in foreign countries conducting training,
performing joint activities, or advising officially
acknowledged foreign liaison personnel.(U)
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DIRECTORATE OF ADMINISTRATION
CLASSIFICATION GUIDE (DACG)
Level
of
Classification
Duration
of
Classification
Justification
for Extension
Beyond Six Years
Classification level specified by
foreign government(s) is applicable.
If not so specified, SECRET applies
for all information categorized
under Section 9b.
9b(1) applies
9b(l) applies
30 years
(review)
9b(1) applies
9b(l) applies
To protect sensitive clandestii
sources and methods of collect-
ing intelligence which are
expected to remain sensitive by
virtue of loss of informational
advantage to the United States
over the full stated period of
classification. The foreign
government(s) or international
organization(s) concerned
require that the fact of their
cooperation with the United
States in making information
available be kept in confideno?
E.O. 12065, sections 6-103 and
1-303 define Foreign Government
Information and specify that
its unauthorized disclosure is
presumed to cause at least
identifiable damage to the
national security.
Section 1-402 of E.O. 12065
specifies that such informatim
may be classified for up to
30 years; Section 3-404 exe-pts
such information from automatic
declassification and 20-year
systematic review. This justi-
fication applies for all foreigi
government information cate-
gorized under Section 9b.
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DIRECTORATE OF ADMINISTRATION
CLASSIFICATION GUIDE (DACG)
Sections 9a - 9g)
Level Duration Justification
of of for Extension
Classification Classification Beyond Six Years
(3.3) Information dealing with budget, expenditures, As stated in 9b(l) As stated in 9b(l) As stated in 9b(l) for all
funding or other fiscal aspects, including means of for all categories for all categories categories on this page.
such support, or information which could, when joined on this page. on this page.
with other information, reveal or identify the existence,
nature, scope, or effect of joint intelligence activities
in foreign countries, or the personnel involved therein.(U)
(3.4) Information pertaining to the arrangements or
contacts made with foreign governments relative to the
transportation of material destined for use in support of
ongoing, past, or prospective operations or activities.(U)
(3.5) Information concerning foreign training sites and
special training facilities, equipment, and installations,
and utilization of such facitities by Agency personnel.(U)
(3.6) Information pertaining to foreign real property,
worldwide, if utilized jointly with the foreign government
for intelligence activities or in support thereof, or if
utilized by the Agency, or Agency personnel, with the
knowledge of the foreign government.(U)
(3.7) Information concerning classified CIA procurements
made in support of, or at the request of, foreign
governments.(U)
(3.8) Information provided by foreign government(s)
or international organization(s) on international
terrorism and drug trafficking and the resulting use made
of such information.(U)
(.3.4) Information pertaining to the training of foreign
liaison personnel in the United States.(U)
 Classification Guide
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~c. Intelligence Activities, sources or methods
(1) Information which could reveal or identify a
present, past or prospective intelligence source,
whether a person, organization, group, technical system,
mechanism, device, or any other means or instrument
that provides, has provided, or is being developed to
provide foreign intelligence or counterintelligence.(U)
OFFICE OF FINANCE
(1.1) Information dealing with budget, expenditures,
funding or other fiscal aspects which reveals or, if
joined with other information, could reveal or identify
an intelligence source.(U)
OFFICE OF MEDICAL SERVICES
(1.2) Information pertaining to covert evaluation,
assessment, or medical operational support of an
agent, defector, or personality which could reveal
or identify an intelligence source.(U)
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CLASSIFICATION GUIDE (1)ACU
Level
of
Classification
Duration
of
Classification
Justification
for Extension
Beyond Six Fears
20 years
(review)
20 years
Extended classification at the
"SECRET" level is required to
protect sensitive technical and
human clandestine sources of
intelligence which could remain
vulnerable to counteraction for
a period of at least 20 years.
Nullification or reduction in
effectiveness of these sources
could result in a loss of infor-
mational advantage to the
United States, causing serious
damage to the national security.
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CLASSIFICATION GUIDE (DACG)
Level Duration Justification
of of for Extension
25X1 I I Sections 9a - 9g) Classification Classification Beyond Six Years
OFFICE OF TRAINING
(1.3) Information used in regular or special training CONFIDENTIAL
programs, briefings, consultative activities, or lectures
which could reveal or identify an intelligence source,
including information contained in historical documents.
background materials, analytical studies, reviews, lecture
notes, course outlines, student handouts, lesson plans,
student reading materials, tests, ADP input and output
forms, and audio-visual aids.(U)
20 years
(review)
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Extended classification is
required to protect human and
technical clandestine sources
of intelligence which could
remain vulnerable to counter-
action for a period of at least
20 years. Nullification or
reduction in effectiveness of
these sources could result in a
loss of informational advanta
to the United States causing
identifiable damage to the
national security.
SECRET
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Level Duration Justification
of of for Extension
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(2) Information which could reveal or identify a
present, past or prospective intelligence method,
procedure, mode, technique, or requirement used or
being developed to acquire, transmit, analyze,
correlate, evaluate, or process foreign intelligence
or foreign counterintelligence, or to support an
intelligence source, operation or activity.(U)
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
(2.1) Information pertaining to CIA's worldwide
electronic communications network for transmitting
intelligence, including equipment, systems and
procedures.(U)
(2.2) Information concerning the existence, plans
covert capability, techniques, procedures, equipment
systems and subsystems used by CIA in support of
clandestine operations.(U)
Classification Guide
20 years
(review)
SECRET 20 years
(review)
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Extended classification at the
"SECRET" level is required to
protect sensitive cryptologic,,
technical, and clandestine
methods of transmitting intelli-
gence which would remain vulner-
able to counteraction for a
period of at least 20 years.
Compromise of such equipment,
procedures, and systems would
result in loss of vital infor-
mation causing serious damage
to national security.
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DIRECTORATE OF ADMINISTRATION
CLASSIFICATION GUIDE (DACG)
Level
Classification Guide of
Vections 9a - 9g) Classification
OFFICE OF FINANCE
Duration
of
Classification
(2.3) Information dealing with budget, expenditures, SECRET 20 years
funding, or other fiscal aspects which reveals or, if
joined with other information, could reveal or identify
intelligence methods. (U)
(review)
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SECRET
Justification
for Extension
3ercnd SL:: ie::rs
Extended classification at the
"SECRET" level is required to
protect sensitive intelligence
or counterintelligence methods
which could remain vulnerable
to counteraction for a period
of at least 20 years.
Nullification or reduction in
effectiveness could result in a
loss of informational advantage
to the United States causing
serious damage to national
security.
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Classification Guide
Level Duration
of of
Justification
for Extension
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Sections 9a -
9g)
Classification Classification
Be' and Six Years
(2.10) Information concerning Real Property
Acquisition Procedures. (U)
(2.11) Information concerning quantities of and
25X91isposal methods for Agency classified material,
classified waste, and excess material. (U)
6 years Protection at CONFIDENTIAL level
(review) for six years and possibly
longer is required because this
information reveals intelligence
methods, vulnerability and
capability data the unauthorized
disclosure of which could result
in negating or nullifying effec-
tiveness of a system, installa-
tion or project causing identi-
fiable damage to the national
security.
6 years
(review)
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CLASSIFICATION GUIDE DACG
Level Duration Justification
Classification Guide of of for Extension
25X1 Sections 9;i - 90 Classiification Classification Beyond Stx Years
(2.13) Information concerning procedures
for checking incoming mail. (U)
(2.14) Information pertaining to the
acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of
domestic safesites. (U)
(2.15) Information concerning methods and
techniques for acquisition, shipment, and storage
of weapons or ordnance for operational activities. (U)
6 years Protection at CONFIDENTIAL
(review) level for six years and
possibly longer is required
because this information reveals
intelligence methods, vulner-
ability and capability data
the unauthorized disclosure of
which could result in negating
or nullifying effectiveness of
a system, installation or project
causing identifiable damage to
the national security.
20 years Extended protection at SECRET
(review) level is required because this
information reveals intelligence
methods, vulnerability and cap-
ability data, the unauthorized
disclosure of which could result
in negating or nullifying effec-
tiveness of a system, installa-
tion or project causing serious
damage to the national security.
20 years
(review)
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Classification Guide
I Sections 9a - 9
OFFICE OF MEDICAL SERVICES
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
(2.17) Information concerning employee suggestions to
improve, or to propose new methods, procedures,
modes, or techniques used or being developed to acquire,
transmit, analyze, evaluate or process foreign intelli-
gence or counterintelligence, or to support an
intelligence source, operation, or activity.(U)
OFFICE OF SECURITY
(2.18) Information concerning the type of equipment
and methodology employed in technical surveillance
countermeasures.(U)
Level
of
Classification
Duration
of
Classification
20 years
(review)
20 years
(review)
Justification
for E:t si"n
Bond Six F Lrs
Continued protection of the
information is essential to
the national security because
it reveals intelligence
methods which, if disclosed,
could deprive the U.S. of an
intelligence advantage with
identifiable damage to
national security.
Extended classification at the
SECRET level is required to
protect unique intelligence
equipment and methods employed
in technical surveillance
countermeasures which, if
compromised, could deprive the
Agency of an effective defense
against hostile technical
surveillance with resultant
serious damage to national
security.
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CLASSIFICATION GUIDE (DACG)
Sections 9a - 9
Level
of
Classification
Duration
of
Classification
(2.21) Information pertaining to personnel
security information of a counterintelligence nature.(U)
20 years
(review)
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Justification
for Estonsion
Beyond Six Years
Extended classification at the
SECRET level is required to
protect sensitive information
used in personnel and physical
security investigations, which,
if compromised, could lead to a
penetration and resultant infor-
mational loss causing serious
damage to national security.
SECRE T
T
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CLASSTFICATION GUIDE (DACC)
Classi4ic,itfon Guide
Sections 9a - 9g)
(2.22) Information that could reveal, compromise,
or jeopardize data processing access procedures and/or
controls to computer classified data banks in use, being
developed, or proposed for use by CIA.(U)
Level Duration Justification
of of for :;:tor:sion
Classification Classification Beyond Six Years
SECRET
20 years Extended classification at
(review) the SECRET level is required
to protect sensitive intelli-
gence methods used to protect
classified information in ADP
systems. Compromise of such
methods could lead to a loss of
vital information and serious
damage to national security.
(2.23) Information disclosing operational support CONFIDENTIAL 20 years Extended classification is
activities of the Office of Security.(U) (review) required to protect intelli-
gence methods and techniques of
continuing applicability, the
unauthorized disclosure of
which could result in impeding
or negating operations/
activities and/or placing is
immediate jeopardy a person
important to national security.
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Classification Guide
II Sections 9a - 9g)
OFFICE OF TRAINING
(2.24) Information describing covert training
techniques and materials used in training which
reveal intelligence methods.(U)
(3) Information not officially released which could
disclose the organizational structure of the Central
Intelligence Agency; the numbers and assignments of CIA
personnel; the size and composition of the CIA budget,
including internal and external funding; logistical and
associated support activities and services, security
procedures, techniques, and activities including those
which could reveal or indicate the nature, objectives,
requirements, priorities, scope or thrust of Agency
activities, including missions, functions, and locations
of CIA components and/or installations.(U)
OFFICE OF DATA PROCESSING
CLASSIFICATION GUIDE
DACG
Level
Duration
Justification
of
of
for Extension
Classification
Classification
Beyond Six Years
20 years
Extended
classification is
required
to protect intelligence
methods
and techniques used in
(3.1) Information concerning a classified intelligence CONFIDENTIAL
problem, and application of a computer system to said or, as required by
problem.(U) the level of sensitivity.
6 years
(review)
training which have continuing
applicability and whose negation
could deprive the U.S. of an
informational loss with identifi-
able damage to national security.
Protection of this information for
six years and possibly longer is
required, because it could reveal
vulnerability or capability data,
the unauthorized disclosure of
which can reasonably be expected
to result in negating or nullifying
the effectiveness of a system,
installation, or project, causing
at least identifiable or more
serious damage to national security.
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Classification Guide
(Sections 9a - 9g)
INFORMATION AND PRIVACY STAFF
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CLASSIFICATION GUIDE (DACG)
Level Duration Justification
of of for Extension
Classification Classification Beyond Six Years
(3.5) Names or initials of non-overt DDO components CONFIDENTIAL
below the Directorate level; names or initials of non-
overt NFAC, DDS&T, and DDA components below the Office
level.(U)
OFFICE OF LOGISTICS
(3.7) Information pertaining to construction
engineering, and communication and utilities systems
at domestic/overseas installations.(C)
20 years This information reveals internal
(review) Agency data protected by statute,
the unauthorized disclosure of
which could cause identifiable
damage to national security.
6 years
(review)
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Protection of this information for
six years and possibly longer is
required, because it could reveal
sources, methods, vulnerability, and
capability data, the unauthorized
disclosure of which could result
in negating or nullifying effective-
ness of a system, installation or
project, causing identifiable damag~
to the national security.
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DIRECTORATE OF ADMINISTRATION
CLASSIFICATION GUIDE DACC
Sections 9a - 9g)
(3.8) Information concerning methods and techniques
for providing physical security to a facility.(U)
(3.9) Information concerning locations, frequency,
and mode of travel for courier runs and sensitive
deliveries.(U)
(3.10) Information concerning inventories, listings,
computer printouts, of individual Agency stock items or
aggregates of items.(U)
Level
of
Classification
Duration
of
Classification
6 years
6 years
(review)
20 years
(review)
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Justification
for Extension
Bevond Six Years
Protection of this information for
six years and possibly longer is
required because it reveals
vulnerability or capability data,
the unauthorized disclosure of
which could result in negating or
nullifying effectiveness of a
system, installation, or project,
causing identifiable damage to
the national security.
Extended protection of this
information is required, because
it reveals vulnerability or
capability data, the unauthorized
disclosure of which could result
in negating or nullifying effective-
ness of a system, installation, or
project, causing serious damage to
the national security.
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Sections 9a - 9g)
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CLASSIFICATION GUIDE DACG
Level Duration Justification
of of for Extension
Classification Classification Beyond Six'iears
(3.12) Information concerning the quantitative computer SECRET 20 years Extended protection of this
run of overt Agency Metropolitan space and personnel by (review) information is required because
component. Information not officially released concerning it could reveal vulnerability/
Agency domestic real property, installations, and capability data, the unauthorized
disclosure of which could result
locations.(U) in serious damage to national
security.
(3.13) Information concerning procedures for procurement SECRET 20 years Extended protection of this
contracts and contractors.(U) (review) information is required, because
it could reveal intelligence
sources/methods, vulnerability/
capability data, the unauthorized
disclosure of which could result
in negating or nullifying effective-
ness of a system, operation,
installation, or project, causing
serious damage to national security.
(3.14) Information concerning the organization, location, SECRET 6 years Extended protection of this informa-
mission and support activities pertinent to staybehind (review) tion is required because its un-
authorized disclosure could
agent networks.(C) jeopardize intelligence mechanisms
planned or in being, the loss of
which could reveal. intelligence
sources and methods, deprive the
U.S. of a defense capability and/or
place an individual in jeopardy
causing serious damage to the
national security.
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Sections 9a - 9g)
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
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CLASSIFICATION GUIDE DACG
Level
of
Classification
(3.17) Information disclosing the organizational structure SECRET
of individual components of the Central Intelligence Agency.(U)
Duration
of
Classification
20 years
(review)
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Justification
for Extension
Beyond Six Years
This information is specifically
protected by statute, and un-
authorized disclosure could result
in serious damage to national
security.
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Level Duration Justification
of of for Extension
25X1 I! Sections 9a - 9g) Classification Classification Beyond Six Years
(4) Information that could disclose the identities of
certain CIA personnel, or of code designations used by CIA
or other agencies to protect such personnel or intelligence
sources, methods, or activities.(U)
DIRECTORATE WIDE
(4.1) Any word or combination of words, letters, symbols CONFIDENTIAL,
or numbers used as a code designation to conceal the in the absence of
identity of an intelligence activity, place, organization, other classified
facility, installation, person, operation, device or information.
method including action, routing and control indicators,
slugs, designators, cryptonyms, pseudonyms, and aliases.
OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
(4.2) Information disclosing the names and official TOP SECRET
titles of all CIA employees, or the entire CIA organi-
zational structure, numbers and assignments, locations
of components and/or installations, which is contained
in the Staffing Complement Report.(U)
OFFICE OF SECURITY
(4.3) Information concerning the scheduled travel and SECRET
itinerary of Office of Security personnel engaged in
technical surveillance activities.(U)
20 years
(review)
20 years
(review)
20 years
(review)
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Extended protection of this
information is essential because it
reveals intelligence sources and
methods protected by statute, the
unauthorized disclosure of which
could cause identifiable damage to
national security.
This information is specifically
protected by statute and un-
authorized disclosure could result
in exceptionally grave damage to
national security.
Extended protection of this infor-
mation is essential because it
reveals vulnerability/capability/
operational/activity data, the
unauthorized disclosure of which can
reasonably be expected to result in
negating effectiveness of systems,
operations, activities, causing
serious damage to national security.
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CLASSIFICATION GUIDE (DACG)
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Classification Guide
Level
of
Duration
of
Classification
(5) Information that'could reveal the existence,
nature, scope or effect of, or identify personnel covered
under, agreements between the CIA and other agencies of
the U.S. Government, elements of foreign governments, or
other entities.(U)
SEE COVER ANNEX FOR INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THIS SECTION.(U)
(6) Information pertaining to contractual relationships
with private individuals, commercial concerns, or non-
governmental institutions and entities when such a
relationship involves a specific intelligence interest,
or reveals the extent or depth of knowledge or technical
expertise possessed by CIA, or when disclosure of the
relationship could jeopardize the contractor's willingness
or ability to provide services to CIA.(U)
OFFICE OF LOGISTICS
(6.1) Information concerning administration of such contracts CONFIDENTIAL
and methods and procedures for contracting with individuals,
non-governmental institutions, or commercial companies where
the contractual relationship, product, the identity of the
Federal agency involved, the identity of the contractor, or
any other aspect of the relationship is classified.(U)
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20 years
(review)
Justification
for Extension
Beyond Six 'fears
Extended protection of this
information is essential to
protect intelligence activities
sources and methods, the
unauthorized disclosure
of which could result in
compromise and loss, negating
Agency operations, projects, cr
systems and causing identifi-
able damage to the national
security.
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Sections 9a - 99)
(7) Information pertaining to intelligence related
methodologies, techniques, formulae, equipment,
programs or models, including computer simulations, ranging
from initial requirements through planning, source
acquisition, contract initiation, research, design and
testing, to production, personnel training, and operational
use.(U)
OFFICE OF LOGISTICS
Level Duration
of of
Classification Classification
(7.1) Information concerning Agency procurement policies CONFIDENTIAL
and procedures.(U)
OFFICE OF TRAINING
(7.2) Information pertaining to analytical methods, computer
simulations and models, equipment selection, design, purchase,
installation, or procedures, policies and programs for the
training of personnel.(U)
6 years
(review)
SECRET 6 years
(review)
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J',stif ;-at ion
for Extension
Beyond Six Years
Maintenance of classification of
this information for six
years and possibly longer is
essential because it reveals
intelligence methodologies, the
unauthorized disclosure of which
could cause identifiable damage to
national security.
Maintenance of classification of
this information for six
years and possibly longer is
essential because it reveals
intelligence methodologies, the
disclosure of which could cause
serious damage to national
security.
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of of for Extension
(Sections 9a - 9 Classification Classification Beyond Six Years
(8) Information which could identify specific research,
procedures or data used by CIA in the acquisition and processing
of intelligence, or the production of finished intelligence,
when sgch identification could reveal the particular
intelligence interest of the CIA, the value of the intelligence,
or the extent of the CIA's knowledge of a particular subject.(U)
OFFICE OF TRAINING
(8.1) Information dealing with course descriptions, lecture CONFIDENTIAL
outlines, training aids, texts, student rosters, speaker lists,
critiques, and subject identification involving the teaching
of Agency unique analytical methods, automated systems,
information sources and techniques.(U)
(9) Information that could disclose CIA criteria and
procedures for handling of critical intelligence which could
affect the national security of the United States or its
allies and which requires the immediate attention of senior
Agency officials.(U)
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
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system.(U)
6 years
(review)
20 years
(review)
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Maintenance of classification of
this information for six
years and possibly longer is
required because it reveals
intelligence methods whose
unauthorized disclosure could
cause identifiable damage to
national security.
Continued protection of the
information is essential to
national security because it
reveals intelligence sources,
methods, vulnerability or
capability data, the unauthorized
disclosure of which could result
in negation of a system, causing
identifiable damage to national
security.
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Classification Guide
ISections 9a - 9g)
(10) Information that could reveal, jeopardize or
compromise a cryptographic device, procedure or system,
or intelligence data resulting from the employment of such
a device, procedure or system, or the sites, facilities,
systems, and technologies used, or proposed for use, in the
collection, interpretation, evaluation, or dissemination of
communications or signals intelligence.(U)
Level
of
Classification
DIRECTORATE WIDE
(10.1) Cryptographic information, including all crypto- TOP SECRET
graphic keying material, detailed information concerning
cryptographic systems, information concerning the. weakness
of cryptographic systems, any other materials or information
concerning cryptographic logic or keying; i.e., photoplates,
screen masks, chips, etc.
(11) Information pertaining to training in intelligence
sources, methods, and activities provided under the auspices
of CIA to individuals, organizations or groups which could
reveal or identify equipment, materials, training sites,
methods and techniques or instruction, or the identities of
students and instructors.(U)
OFFICE OF TRAINING
(11.1) Video tapes, audio tapes, motion pictures, photo- CONFIDENTIAL
graphs, slides, vu-graphs, charts, brochures, and other
aural-visual materials produced for purposes of announcement,
background, or subject information in displays, briefings,
scheduled or special training programs, both overt and covert,
conducted domestically or in foreign locations.(U)
Duration
of
Classification
20 years
(review)
20 years
(review)
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Justification
for Extension
Beyond Six Years
This information is
specifically protected by
statute and its unauthorized
disclosure could result in
exceptionally grave damage
to the national security.
Protection of this information
for six years and possibly
longer is necessary because it
reveals intelligence sources,
methods, vulnerability and
capability data, the unauthor-
ized disclosure of which could
result in nullification of
plans, operations, activities,
and/or loss of intelligence
advantage causing identifiable
damage to national security.
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(Sections 9a - 9
L
Level
of
Classification
(11.2) Course descriptions, outlines, syllabus, lecture
notes, student materials, reports, evaluations, registration
procedures, catalogs, selection criteria, roster,
instructor and guest speaker lists, training sites,
locations and facilities.(U)
(11.3) Agency training record, enrollment procedures,
student selection criteria, course selection procedures,
institution or facility selection policies, procedures,
financial arrangements and information which reveals the
identification of former, present, or prospective
students.(U)
Duration
of
Classification
6 years
(review)
20 years
(review)
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Justif ic~:ticn
for Extension
B and Sts: 'ie rs
Protection of this information
for six years and possibly
longer is necessary because it
reveals intelligence sources,
methods, vulnerability and
capability data, the un-
authorized disclosure of which
could result in nullification
of plans, operations,
activities and/or loss of
intelligence advantage causing
identifiable damage to
national security.
Extended protection of this
information is necessary because
it reveals intelligence source
methods and Agency internal
data, the unauthorized dis-
closure of which could result
in impeding the training of
intelligence personnel, causing
serious damage to national
security.
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Level
of
Classification
Duration
of
Classification
(Sections 9a - 9g)
(12) Information which could disclose CIA policies and
procedures used for personnel recruitment, assessment,
selection, training, assignment, and evaluation.(U)
Justification
for Extension
Beyond Six Years
OFFICE OF MEDICAL SERVICES
(12.1) Information concerning psycological tests, test
results and evaluations of Agency employees and applicants
for employment.(U)
Unsuccessful Applicant
Files: 6 years
Employee Files: 20 years
review, or six years
after separation from
the Agency, whichever
occurs first.
(12.2) Information concerning Medical Evaluation Systems.(U) CONFIDENTIAL
10 years
(review)
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Extended protection of this
information is essential
because it reveals intelligence
methods, the unauthorized
disclosure of which could
result in identifiable damage
to the national security.
Extended protection of this
information is essential
because it reveals intelligence
methods, the unauthorized
disclosure of which could
result in identifiable damage
to the national security.
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Level Duration
of of
Classification Classification
(12.3) Information concerning recruitment policy and SECRET 20 years
management matters, instructions, directives, guidance (review)
and specific action requests to recruiters, and analyses
of recruitment activity and results.(U)
(12.4) Information concerning assessment, selection, SECRET 20 years
and evaluation of Agency employees and applicants.(U) (review)
JL;t:I 117 i ZatiOn
for Extension
Be-;z),-,d Six 'ears
Extended protection of this
information is essential
because it reveals plans,
operations, or activities
important to national security,
the unauthorized disclosure
of which can reasonably be
expected to result in negating
or nullifying the effectiveness
of Agency recruitment activity,'
or impeding its orderly
implementation.
Extended protection of this
information is essential becaus?
it reveals intelligence methods
and Agency internal data
specifically protected by
statute (CIA Act of 1949), the
unauthorized disclosure of
which could result in serious
damage to the national security.
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Level
of
Classification
Duration
of
Classification
Scctions 9a - 9g)
OFFICE OF TRAINING
(12.5) Information concerning policies and procedures for
recruitment, assessment, selection, training, assignment,
and evaluation of personnel for the Career Training Program,
internal CIA training programs, sensitive U.S. Government
conducted or sponsored training programs when the
information concerns covert relationships or would identify
personnel who have been, are, or may be under cover or would
reveal a unique Agency interest in a particular subject
matter, training facility or educational institution.(U)
20 years
(review)
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L 2,j
Justification
for E~:tenaion
Si:~ 1; irs
Extended protection of this
information is essential because
it reveals intelligence methods
and Agency internal data
specifically protected by
statute (CIA Act of 1949), the
unauthorized disclosure of
which could result in serious
damage to the national security.
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DIRECTORATE OF ADMINISTRATION
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Sections 9a_- 9g)
Foreign Relations or Foreign Activities of the United States
(1) Information which, if disclosed, could lead to foreign
political, economic or military action against the United
States or other friendly nations.
(1.1) RESERVED
(2) Information which, if revealed, could create, stimulate,
or increase international tensions in such manner as to impair
the conduct of United States foreign policies.
(2.1) RESERVED
(3) Information which, if revealed, could deprive the United
States of a diplomatic or economic advantage related to the
national security, or which could weaken the position of the
United States or its allies in international negotiations, or
adversely affect other activities pertinent to the resolution
or avoidance of international conflicts or differences having
national security significance.
(3.1) RESERVED
Level Duration justification
of of for Extensi n
Classification Classification Beyond Six Years
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Sections 9a - 9g)
Level
of
Classification
Duration
of
Classification
(4) Information that could disclose plans prepared,
under preparation, or contemplated by officials of the
United States to meet diplomatic or other contingencies
affecting the security of the United States. (U)
(4.1) RESERVED
(5) Information that could identify or otherwise
disclose activities conducted abroad in support of
national foreign policy objectives, and planned and
executed so that the role of the United States Government
is not apparent or acknowledged publicly, or information
that could reveal support provided to such activities.
OFFICE OF FINANCE
(5.1) Information dealing with budget, expenditure,
funding or other fiscal aspects which reveals, or
information which could, when joined with other
information, reveal or identify activities conducted
abroad in support of nonattributable national foreign
policy objectives of the United States Government.(C)
20 years
(review)
Justification
for Extension
Beyond Six Years
Extended protection of this
information at Secret level
is essential because it reveals
details of foreign policy and
relations matters extending to
the highest levels of the
Government, the unauthorized
disclosure of which could lead
to widespread repercussions and
serious damage to national
security.
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Isections 9a -
(6) Information which could reveal to a foreign nation,
organization or group that the United States has obtained,
or seeks to obtain, certain data or materials from or
concerning such a nation, organization or group, and which
could thereby adversely affect United States relations
with or activities in a foreign country.(U)
(6.1) RESERVED
(7) Information which, if disclosed, could lead to
political or economic instability, or to civil disorder
or unrest, in a foreign country or could jeopardize the
lives, liberty or property of United States citizens
residing in or visiting such a country, or could endanger
United States Government personnel or installations there.(U)
OFFICE OF SECURITY
(7.1) Information derived from Office of Security surveys
of overseas Agency installations, including personal
residences, reflecting their security posture and
vulnerabilities.(U)
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Level
of
Classification
Duration
of
Classification
20 years
(review)
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Justification
for Extension
Beyund Six Years
Extended protection of this
information is essential
because it reveals vulnerability
capability data, the
unauthorized disclosure of
which could result in loss of
or impair security protection
for Agency operations,
installations and personnel,
and/or place in immediate
jeopardy a person important
to national security.
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Sections 9a - 9g)
9e. Scientific, technological, or economic matters relating
to the national security
(1) Information which provides the United States with a
scientific, technical, engineering, economic or intelligence
advantage of value to the national security.
(1.1) RESERVED
Level Duration Justification
of of for Extension
Classification Classification Beyond Six Years
(2) Information concerning CIA research of a scientific
or technical nature leading to the development of special
techniques, procedures, equipment and equipment configurations,
25X1systems, and their use in the collection or production of foreign
intelligence or foreign counterintelligence.(U)
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Classificaticn Guide of of for Extension
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(3) Information dealing with research and development,
operational planning, deployment, and/or use of scientific
and technical devices, equipment or techniques used for
national security purposes by the CIA jointly with, or
through-the cooperation of, other United States and/or
foreign governmental entities.
(3.1) RESERVED
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Level Duration Justification
Classification Guide of of for Extension
25X1 I ections 9a Classification Classification Beyond Six Fe~rs
9f. United States Government programs for safeguarding nuclear
materials or facilities.
(1) Information that could reveal, jeopardize,
compromise, or reduce the effectiveness of United States
Government programs to safeguard nuclear materials,
techniques, capabilities or facilities.(U)
(1.1) RESERVED
(2) Information on foreign nuclear programs, activities,
capabilities, technologies, facilities, plans and
intentions, weapons and their deployment which could
disclose the nature, scope or effectiveness of United
States intelligence efforts to monitor nuclear developments
abroad, or could cause such efforts to fail or to be
restricted in a manner detrimental to national security.(U)
(2.1) RESERVED
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9)
g. Other categories of information which are related to
national security and which require protection against
unauthorized disclosure as determined by the President,
by a person designated by the President pursuant to
Section 1-201, or by an Agency head.(U)
(1.1) RESERVED
(2) Information contained in a compilation of otherwise
unclassified material or data which, in the aggregate or
by reason of particular arrangement or juxtaposition,
may require classification as national security information
when assembled and compiled.(U)
OFFICE OF SECURITY
(2.1) Safe or lock combinations, when coupled with
information identifying the lock or the location of the
device to which the lock is affixed.(U)
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CLASSIFICATION GUIDE (DACG)
Level
of
Classification
Duration
of
Classification
Justification
for Extension
Beyond Six Years
Until Combination
is changed
Protection of this information
is essential because it reveals
Agency internal data
specifically protected by
statute, the unauthorized
disclosure of which could
result in exceptionally grave
damage to national security.
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Level Duration Justification
Classification Guide of of for Extension
ISections 9a-.--9g) Classification Classification Beyond Six Years
(2.2) Information correlating a staff employee or staff CONFIDENTIAL Until badge or code Protection of this information
employee equivalent badge and the code number required number is invalidated is essential because it reveals
for valid entry through the Security Access Control vulnerability data, the
System.(U) unauthorized disclosure of
which would result in identi-
fiable damage to national
security.
(3) Information which could disclose the nature or
substance of confidential advice given to the President
of the United States or to the National Security Council
by the Director of Central Intelligence.(U)
(3.1) RESERVED
(4) Information that could reveal the nature or
substance of deliberations within the Executive Branch
of the United States Government involving policy formu-
lations or other matters relevant to the national
security and participated in, or contributed to, by the
Director of Central Intelligence or his designated
representatives.
(4.1) RESERVED
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Sections 9a - 9
Level
of
Classification
Duration
of
Classification
(5) Information concerning discussions, negotiations,
agreements or relationships between the Director of Central
Intelligence or the Central Intelligence Agency and other
departments or agencies of the Executive Branch, or the
Members, committees, and/or staffs of the United States
Senate or House of Representatives, or independent
establishments or individuals, on matters pertaining to
the national security including exchanges of information
on, or assessments of, the potential effects of proposed
or pending legislation on the missions, functions or
activities of the DCI or the CIA.(U)
(5.1) RESERVED
(6) Information which could be expected to place an
individual in immediate jeopardy.(U)
DIRECTORATE WIDE
(6.1) Any activity of the Directorate of Administration
which would place an individual in immediate jeopardy.(U)
20 years
(review)
or until the state
of immediate jeopardy
terminates.
Justification
for Extension
Beyond Six Years
Extended protection of this
information is essential to
protect a person important to
the national security and its
unauthorized disclosure could
result in identifiable dawage
to the national security.
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a. Executive Order 12065, Section 1-301(c)
(Intelligence activities, sources or methods)
b. Agency Classification Guide, Section 1-301(c)
[Items (1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), (10), (11), and (12)]
I. Information concerning the acquisition, implementation, use, maintenance and termination of foreign and domestic cover for
Agency personnel, activities, and installations, including the operational, financial, logistical, communications, personnel
administration, and security aspects of such cover as regards:
A. The techniques and methods used to establish, maintain, use and terminate official and non-official cover;
B. The identification of official and non-official cover units, facilities, organizations or installations;
C. The Agency's use of personnel, funds, materiel, real or other property, equipment or other assets in support of cover
facilities or activities;
D. The identification of Agency employees or agents in relation to their cover, when both the employee or agent and the
cover unit or organization are specified.
E. The identification of official or non-official organizations, entitites or persons providing cover;
F. The identification of official or non-official organizations, entities or persons providing operational, financial,
logistical or other support for cover;
G. The identification of personnel who are, have been, or are expected to be under non-official cover;
Level of Classification: Secret
Duration of Initial Classification: 20 years/review
Justification: Central Intelligence Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 403a), as amended.
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II. Information that could identify Agency personnel under official cover, but which does not identify the cover
organization and which is not otherwise classified or classifiable.
Level of Classification: Confidential
Duration of Initial Classification: 20 years/review
Justification: Central Intelligence Act of 1949 (50 U.S.C. 403a), as amended.
III. Note: Documents which contain the types of information specified under I and II above shall be marked "WARNING NOTICE -
INTELLIGENCE SOURCES AND METHODS INVOLVED" as provided in section 12 of
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