1. Counterintelligence and Security Awareness Training Team
Intelligence Community Classification and Control Markings Implementation
Counterintelligence and Security
Awareness Training Team

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3. U.S. INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY
The Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense (DoD) increasingly depend upon machine based processing of intelligence information. Consequently we need standardized machine-readable security markings to facilitate interoperability and improved Information Security processes. The government moved closer to this goal of interoperability and greater protection of intelligence information with the approval of a standard Classification and Control Markings Register.
The Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense (DoD) increasingly depend upon machine based processing of intelligence information. Consequently we need standardized machine-readable security markings to facilitate interoperability and improved Information Security processes. The government moved closer to this goal of interoperability and greater protection of intelligence information with the approval of a standard Classification and Control Markings Register.

4. Leslie E. Howell I’m In charge
Directive 1/7
Director of
Central Intelligence
Leslie E. Howell
I’m In charge
The 30 June 1998 signing of DCID 1/7 mandated a new classification marking system for the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. This system uses a uniform list of security classification and control markings authorized for all dissemination of classified information by components of the United States Government. This list comprises the Control Markings Register.
The 30 June 1998 signing of DCID 1/7 mandated a new classification marking system for the Intelligence Community and the Department of Defense. This system uses a uniform list of security classification and control markings authorized for all dissemination of classified information by components of the United States Government. This list comprises the Control Markings Register.

5. Authorized Classification and Control Markings Register
Compiles authorized marking and abbreviations
- Omits agency-unique markings
- Omits sensitive markings
The Control Markings Register was approved by senior managers of each Intelligence Community agency. It is maintained by the Controlled Access Program Coordination Office (CAPCO) of the Community Management Staff (CMS). The register’s use is mandated by the revised DCID 1/7 which was signed June 30, It includes a list of the authorized terms that may be used to mark classified materials and also prescribes the exact format for their display. Omitted from the register are certain agency-unique and sensitive markings.
The Control Markings Register was approved by senior managers of each Intelligence Community agency. It is maintained by the Controlled Access Program Coordination Office (CAPCO) of the Community Management Staff (CMS). The register’s use is mandated by the revised DCID 1/7 which was signed June 30, It includes a list of the authorized terms that may be used to mark classified materials and also prescribes the exact format for their display. Omitted from the register are certain agency-unique and sensitive markings.
The Authorized Classifications and Control Markings Register and the Intelligence Community Classification and Control Markings Implementation Manual is available at several locations including the CAPCO home page on Intleink.

6. Authorized Classification and Control Markings Register
Softcopy Location -
- DIA homepage/DIA Security Information
- (Intelink TS)
- (Intelink S)
The Control Markings Register was approved by senior managers of each Intelligence Community agency. It is maintained by the Controlled Access Program Coordination Office (CAPCO) of the Community Management Staff (CMS). The register’s use is mandated by the revised DCID 1/7 which was signed June 30, It includes a list of the authorized terms that may be used to mark classified materials and also prescribes the exact format for their display. Omitted from the register are certain agency-unique and sensitive markings.
The Authorized Classifications and Control Markings Register and the Intelligence Community Classification and Control Markings Implementation Manual is available at several locations including the CAPCO home page on Intleink.
The Authorized Classifications and Control Markings Register and the Intelligence Community Classification and Control Markings Implementation Manual is available at several locations including the CAPCO home page on Intelink.

7. Background
One of the findings of a 1996 senior manager’s meeting was that every government agency had their own method for marking classified information. This did not present a problem in the past because agencies tended to create, mark, and use information within their agency. However, as we moved toward an age of greater cooperation between agencies it became evident that a more uniform method of marking classified information was required. Congress called for greater interoperability between government Automated Information Systems and this was reflected in the revised Director of Central Intelligence Directive(DCID)signed on 30 June This DCID 1/7 called for the creation of a control markings register that lists all the markings authorized to mark a classified document.
One of the findings of a 1996 senior manager’s meeting was that every government agency had their own method for marking classified information. This did not present a problem in the past because agencies tended to create, mark, and use information within their agency. However, as we moved toward an age of greater cooperation between agencies it became evident that a more uniform method of marking classified information was required. Congress called for greater interoperability between government Automated Information Systems and this was reflected in the revised Director of Central Intelligence Directive signed on 30 June This DCID 1/7 called for a control markings register be created that list all the markings authorized to classify a document.
In an 8 Sept 98 memorandum, the Director for Intelligence Affairs created the Control Register Markings Working Group. A group composed of representatives from across the IC and DoD to create and implement the new marking standard defined in DCID 1/7.

8. Background
In an 8 September 1998 memorandum, the Director for Intelligence Affairs created the Control Register Markings Working Group. A group composed of representatives from across the IC and DoD to create and implement the new marking standard defined in DCID 1/7.

9. DCID 1/7 Hard Copy -- 1 October 1999 Word Processed/Hard Copy
Web Pages
Viewgraphs
Attachments
AIS -- Early 2001
The new marking system is being implemented in two phases. During Phase I, employees will apply the markings to hard copy and word processed information including memoranda, new WEB pages, presentations, correspondence, spreadsheets, graphics, and attachments. Eventually, automated information systems such as databases, cables, and software-driven templates will be modified to support the new marking requirements.
The new marking system is being implemented in two phases. During phase I employees will apply the markings to hard copy and word processed information including memoranda, new WEB pages, presentations, correspondence, spreadsheets, graphics, and attachments. Eventually, automated information systems such as databases, cables, and software-driven templates will be modified to support the new marking requirements.

10. DEFENSE MESSAGING SYSTEM
Replaces DoD Message Systems
Fully Operational in early 2001
Full Interoperability
Mandates full compliance
The driving force behind this change is the Defense Messaging System. It will be fully operational in mid to late Once it is operational it will replace all present (AUTODIN, SOCOM, etc.) means of communication.
The driving force behind this change is the Defense Messaging System. It will be fully operational in mid to late Once it is operational it will replace all present (AUTODIN, SOCOM, etc.) means of communication.

11. IC Classification and Control Markings Implementation Manual
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Major Changes Include:
Classification line includes up to seven categories of information
Use slashes, hyphens, commas, and spaces as separators
Three - letter country codes
Marking unclassified documents
This system uses three letter designations for country codes. The country codes are extracted from the ISO 3166 Country Code Listing.
It is optional to mark UNCLASSIFIED on the top and bottom of documents which are UNCLASSIFIED and bear no other control markings, such as FOUO.
The first change that you will notice under this new system is the classification line at the top and bottom of each page of: a classified document or of an unclassified document which either has other control markings or is being transmitted electronically. All elements of the classification line and of the portion markings always use uppercase letters.
The different elements of the classification line are separated by slashes and further separated by hyphens, commas, and spaces.
This system uses three letter designations for country codes. The country codes are extracted from the ISO 3166 Country Code Listing.
It is optional to mark UNCLASSIFIED on the top and bottom of documents which are UNCLASSIFIED and bear no other control markings, such as FOUO.

12. IC Classification and Control Markings Implementation Manual
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Major Changes Include:
Classification line includes up to seven categories of information
Use slashes, hyphens, commas, and spaces as separators
Three - letter country codes
Marking unclassified documents
The first change that you will notice under this new system is the classification line at the top and bottom of each page of a classified document or of an unclassified document which either has other control markings or is being transmitted electronically. All elements of the classification line and of the portion markings always use uppercase letters.
The different elements of the classification line are separated by slashes and further separated by hyphens, commas, and spaces.
The first change that you will notice under this new system is the classification line at the top and bottom of each page of: a classified document or of an unclassified document which either has other control markings or is being transmitted electronically. All elements of the classification line and of the portion markings always use uppercase letters.
The different elements of the classification line are separated by slashes and further separated by hyphens, commas, and spaces.
This system uses three letter designations for country codes. The country codes are extracted from the ISO 3166 Country Code Listing.
It is optional to mark UNCLASSIFIED on the top and bottom of documents which are UNCLASSIFIED and bear no other control markings, such as FOUO.

13. IC Classification and Control Markings Implementation Manual
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Seven Categories of Classification and Control Markings
1. U.S. Classification
2. Non-U.S. Classification
3. SCI Control System/Codeword
4. Foreign Government Information
5. Dissemination Controls
6. Non-Intelligence Community Markings
7. Declassification Date
The classification line may contain up to seven categories of information. The specified U.S. classification or non-Us classification portion of the classification line at the top and bottom of the page must be spelled out in full and in English and may not be abbreviated. Any other information included on the classification line may be spelled out or abbreviated unless directed by component policy.
The classification line may contain up to seven categories of information. The specified U.S. classification or Non-U.S. classification portion of the classification line at the top and bottom of the page must be spelled out in full and in English and may not be abbreviated. Any other information included on the classification line may be spelled out or abbreviated unless directed by component policy.

14. Sample Markings SECRET//NOFORN,PROPIN//20051015
TOP SECRET//TK/RESEN//X1
//NATO SECRET//X5
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/REL TO USA AND GBR//X1

15. General Guidance
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Classification Line --
- Top and bottom
- All uppercase letters
- Classification spelled out
Only fields that apply to material are represented in classification line
List markings in order shown in Registry and Manual
The classification line may contain up to seven categories of information. The specified U.S. classification or Non-U.S. classification portion of the classification line at the top and bottom of the page must be spelled out in full and in English and may not be abbreviated. Any other information included on the classification line may be spelled out or abbreviated unless directed by component policy.
If the classification is TOP SECRET, SECRET, or CONFIDENTIAL, there must be a Declassification Date entry. The full EO Class/Declass block must still appear on the first page of a classified document.
All information may only bear one classification marking, either a U.S. classification or a Non-U.S. classification.
Only fields with entries applicable to the document are represented in the classification line. No slashes, hyphens or spaces are used to hold the place of fields with no entries applicable to the document.

16. General Guidance Categories (fields) separated by double right
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Categories (fields) separated by double right
slash (//)
Limited to one entry in these fields:
- Classification
- Non-U.S. Classification
- Declassification Date
The pertinent caveats from each category in the Register form a field in the classification line or portion marking. Fields are always separated by a double right slash.
Only one entry may appear in the Classification and Declassification Date fields.
The pertinent caveats from each category in the Register form a field in the classification line or portion marking. Fields are always separated by a double right slash.
Only one entry may appear in the U.S. Classification, Non-U.S. classification, and Declassification Date fields.

17. General Guidance Multiple entries in fields
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Multiple entries in fields
SCI control systems separated by single right slash (/)
Codewords within system separated by hyphen (-) with no interjected space
Dissemination controls separated by a comma (,) with no interjected space
Non-Intel Community Markings separated by a comma (,)
Multiple entries may be used in the SCI Control System, Dissemination Control, and Non-Intelligence Community Marking categories if the entries are applicable to the document. If multiple entries are used within a field, they are listed in the order in which they appear in the Register and the Implementation Manual. For multiple SCI Control System entries, use a single right slash as the separator between the individual SCI Control System entries.
Multiple entries may be chosen from the SCI Control System, Dissemination Control, and Non-Intelligence Community Marking categories if the entries are applicable to the document. If multiple entries are used within a field, they are listed in the order in which they appear in the Register and the Implementation Manual.
For multiple SCI Control System entries, use a single right slash as the separator between the individual SCI Control System entries
Use a comma with no space interjected as the the separator between multiple Dissemination Control or multiple Non-Intelligence Community Markings entries.

18. General Guidance Multiple entries in fields
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Multiple entries in fields
SCI control systems separated by single right slash (/)
Codewords within system separated by hyphen (-) with no interjected space
Dissemination controls separated by a comma (,) with no interjected space
Non-Intel Community Markings separated by a comma (,)
Multiple entries may be chosen from the SCI Control System, Dissemination Control, and Non-Intelligence Community Marking categories if the entries are applicable to the document. If multiple entries are used within a field, they are listed in the order in which they appear in the Register and the Implementation Manual.
For multiple SCI Control System entries, use a single right slash as the separator between the individual SCI Control System entries
Use a comma with no space interjected as the the separator between multiple Dissemination Control or multiple Non-Intelligence Community Markings entries.
Use a comma with no space interjected as the the separator between multiple Dissemination Control or multiple Non-Intelligence Community Markings entries.

19. (S) This paragraph would contain information that would cause serious damage to the U.S if disclosed to unauthorized persons.
(TS) This paragraph would contain information that could cause exceptionally grave damage to the U.S. if disclosed to unauthorized persons.
TOP SECRET//X1
General Guidance
Portion Markings
Mark every portion at beginning of
portion
Use same separators as in
classification line
Assume unmarked portion
to be classified at the overall
classification level
This system introduces, for the first time, a standardized set of portion markings. Portion markings are to be included at the beginning of the respective portion and enclosed in parentheses. Standard marking separators (i.e., slashes, hyphens, commas, etc.) are to be used where necessary.
Every portion (including the title) shall be portion marked on all classified documents. Unclassified documents which bear any control markings shall also be portion marked.
Portion markings shall always be placed at the beginning of portions. This position affords maximum visibility to the reader
This system introduces, for the first time, a standardized set of portion markings. Portion markings are to be included at the beginning of the respective portion and enclosed in parentheses. Standard marking separators (i.e., slashes, hyphens, commas, etc.) are to be used where necessary.
Every portion (including the title) shall be portion marked on all classified documents. Unclassified documents which bear any control markings shall also be portion marked.
Portion markings shall always be placed at the beginning of portions. This position affords maximum visibility to the reader
Portion markings shall be enclosed in parentheses
Portion markings will utilize the same separators as are used for the classification markings at the top and bottom of the page
In classified documents or in unclassified documents which bear any control markings, the unclassified portions which do not require any control markings will always be marked with (U)
When appropriate, portion markings may be less restrictive than the markings at the top and bottom of the page.

20. General Guidance Portion markings shall be enclosed in parentheses
(S) This paragraph would contain information that would cause serious damage to the U.S if disclosed to unauthorized persons.
(TS) This paragraph would contain information that could cause exceptionally grave damage to the U.S. if disclosed to unauthorized persons.
TOP SECRET//X1
General Guidance
Portion Markings
Mark every portion at beginning of
portion
Use same separators as in
classification line
Assume unmarked portion
to be classified at the overall
classification level
Portion markings shall be enclosed in parentheses
Portion markings will utilize the same separators as are used for the classification markings at the top and bottom of the page
In classified documents or in unclassified documents which bear any control markings, the unclassified portions which do not require any control markings will always be marked with (U)
When appropriate, portion markings may be less restrictive than the markings at the top and bottom of the page.
This system introduces, for the first time, a standardized set of portion markings. Portion markings are to be included at the beginning of the respective portion and enclosed in parentheses. Standard marking separators (i.e., slashes, hyphens, commas, etc.) are to be used where necessary.
Every portion (including the title) shall be portion marked on all classified documents. Unclassified documents which bear any control markings shall also be portion marked.
Portion markings shall always be placed at the beginning of portions. This position affords maximum visibility to the reader
Portion markings shall be enclosed in parentheses
Portion markings will utilize the same separators as are used for the classification markings at the top and bottom of the page
In classified documents or in unclassified documents which bear any control markings, the unclassified portions which do not require any control markings will always be marked with (U)
When appropriate, portion markings may be less restrictive than the markings at the top and bottom of the page.

21. General Guidance Other classified document markings remain the same
Unclassified Documents
Transmitted electrically
Bears other control markings (e.g. FOUO)
Hardcopy - marking optional
An UNCLASSIFIED document which either has other control markings or is being transmitted electronically must contain a classification line. However, it is optional to mark UNCLASSIFIED on the top and bottom of documents which are UNCLASSIFIED and bear no other markings, such as FOUO.
Other classified markings not contained in the register or the implementation manual such as the classification block, working papers, etc. remain the same.
An UNCLASSIFIED document which either has other control markings or is being transmitted electronically must contain a classification line. However, it is optional to mark UNCLASSIFIED on the top and bottom of documents which are UNCLASSIFIED and bear no other markings, such as FOUO.
Other classified markings not contained in the register or the implementation manual such as the classification block, working papers, etc. remain the same.

22. 1. Classification Markings
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Spelled out in full in uppercase
Four choices
TOP SECRET
SECRET
CONFIDENTIAL
UNCLASSIFIED
Requires declassification entry
There are still three U.S.classifications – TOP SECRET, SECRET, and CONFIDENTIAL. The difference is now there are times when you will have to mark an UNCLASSIFIED document. The classification line must be spelled out in full and may not be abbreviated in the classification line. If the classification is TOP SECRET, SECRET, or CONFIDENTIAL, there must be a Declassification Date Entry.
There are still three U.S. classifications – TOP SECRET, SECRET, and CONFIDENTIAL. The difference is now there are times when you will have to mark an UNCLASSIFIED document. The classification line must be spelled out in full and may not be abbreviated in the classification line. If the classification is TOP SECRET, SECRET, or CONFIDENTIAL, there must be a Declassification Date Entry.

23. Classification Markings - Example
(TS) This paragraph would contain information that could cause exceptionally grave damage to the U.S. if disclosed to unauthorized persons.
TOP SECRET//X1
This is an example of a document containing TOP SECRET U.S. information.
This is an example of a document containing
TOP SECRET U.S. information.

24. 2. Non-U.S. Classification Markings
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Used by other countries and international organizations
Must be listed in Registry
Currently: NATO, SFOR
Always begins with double right slash (//)
Must use ISO 3166 trigraph country code
Non-U.S. Classification markings are used by other countries and international organizations. Currently, the only Non-U.S. classification Markings contained in the Register are from NATO countries and Special Forces. The Classification Line will always begin with // when using Non-U.S. Classification Markings.
Non-U.S. Classification markings are used by other countries and international organizations. Currently, the only Non-U.S. classification Markings contained in the Register are from NATO countries and Special Forces. The Classification Line will always begin with // when using Non-U.S. Classification Markings.

25. Non-U.S. Classification Markings
Authorized Non-U.S. classification and abbreviations:
TOP SECRET (TS)
SECRET(S)
CONFIDENTIAL (C)
RESTRICTED (R)
UNCLASSIFIED (U)
Must be spelled out in English
There are four authorized Non-U.S. classifications: TOP SECRET, SECRET, CONFIDENTIAL, RESTRICTED and UNCLASSIFIED. When used in the classification line they must be spelled out in English.
There are five authorized Non-U.S. classifications: TOP SECRET, SECRET, CONFIDENTIAL, RESTRICTED and UNCLASSIFIED. When used in the classification line they must be spelled out in English.

26. Non-U.S. Classification Markings Example
//DEU SECRET//X5
1. (//DEU S) This is the
portion marking for a
portion which is wholly of
German Secret origin.
2. (U) Declassification
Exemption 5 applies.
This is an example of a German Secret document. The classification line begins with the double // and the declassification exemption code is always X5 when referring to Non-U.S. classified documents.
This is an example of a German Secret document. The classification line begins with the double // and the declassification exemption code is always X5 when referring to Non-U.S. classified documents.

27. 3. SCI Control System and Codewords
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Three systems used in Registry
BYE
COMINT (SI)
Talent Keyhole
Multiple System Entries
Separated by single right slash (/)
Listed in order in Registry
The next category of information is the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Control Systems/Codewords category. An SCI Control System is the system of procedural protective mechanisms used to regulate or guide each program established by the DCI 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: BYE, COMINT and TALENT KEYHOLE.
The next category of information is the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Control Systems/Codewords category. An SCI Control System is the system of procedural protective mechanisms used to regulate or guide each program established by the DCI 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: BYE, COMINT and TALENT KEYHOLE.
If more than one SCI Control System is applicable to the document, they are listed in the order in which they appear in the Register. That is, in the order BYE, COMINT,TALENT KEYHOLE.

28. 3. SCI Control System and Codewords
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Three systems used in Registry
BYE
COMINT (SI)
Talent Keyhole
Multiple System Entries
Separated by single right slash (/)
Listed in order in Registry
The next category of information is the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Control Systems/Codewords category. An SCI Control System is the system of procedural protective mechanisms used to regulate or guide each program established by the DCI 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: BYE, COMINT and TALENT KEYHOLE.
If more than one SCI Control System is applicable to the document, they are listed in the order in which they appear in the Register. That is, in the order BYE, COMINT,TALENT KEYHOLE.
If more than one SCI Control System is applicable to the document, they are listed in the order in which they appear in the Register. That is, in the order BYE, COMINT,TALENT KEYHOLE.

29. SCI Control System and Codewords - Example
(TS//SI-G/TK) This paragraph contains TS GAMMA and TALENT KEYHOLE. Multiple control systems are separated by a single slash.
NOTE: May use SI or COMINT in overall marking.
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//X1
Multiple SCI Control Systems are separated by single right slashes. For example, if he classified information falls within BYE, COMINT and TALENT KEYHOLE control systems, then the SCI control system part of the classification line would appear as: BYE/COMINT/TALENT KEYHOLE or BYE/SI/TK.
Multiple SCI Control Systems are separated by single right slashes. For example, if the classified information falls within BYE, COMINT and TALENT KEYHOLE control systems, then the SCI control system part of the classification line would appear as: BYE/COMINT/TALENT KEYHOLE or BYE/SI/TK.

30. SCI Control System and Codewords
Sub-Control Systems/Codewords
COMINT
- GAMMA
- UMBRA
- SPOKE
- MORAY
Talent Keyhole
- ZARF
* Deleted by Oct 12, 1999, NSA Cable
In a Oct 12, 1999 NSA Cable, the SCI Control Systems/Codewords were deleted. The only Sub-Control System remaining is GAMMA. If GAMMA is applicable, it is listed after the marking “COMINT” with a hyphen separating the term “COMINT” from the Sub-Control Control System/Codeword.
In a Oct 12, 1999 NSA Cable, the SCI Control Systems/Codewords were deleted. The only Sub-Control System remaining is GAMMA. If GAMMA is applicable, it is listed after the marking “COMINT” with a hyphen separating the term “COMINT” from the Sub-Control Control System/Codeword.

31. 4. Foreign Government Information
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Use when FGI is included in U.S.-controlled document
Separate multi-country information into separate paragraphs
Use FGI + ISO 3166 trigraphic country codes
Internet: ftp.ripe.net/iso3166-country codes
Foreign Government Information markings are used in U.S. controlled documents which contain controlled information of Non-U.S. origin. It is information provided to the United States Government by a foreign government or governments or information produced by the U.S. as part of a joint agreement with a foreign government. Use “FGI plus the ISO trigraphic country code. A document containing FGI must keep the FGI segregated form U.S. classified portions. If the document contains FGI information from more than one country, keep the FGI from each individual country in separate portions.
Foreign Government Information markings are used in U.S. controlled documents which contain controlled information of Non-U.S. origin. It is information provided to the United States Government by a foreign government or governments or information produced by the U.S. as part of a joint agreement with a foreign government. Use “FGI plus the ISO trigraphic country code. A Document containing FGI must keep the FGI segregated form U.S. classified portions. If the document contains FGI information from more than one country, keep the FGI from each individual country in separate portions.

32. Foreign Government Information
List country codes in alphabetical order, separated by single space
Substitute “FGI” where specific government must be concealed
AUS
CAN
GBR
Foreign Government Information markings are used in U.S. controlled documents which contain controlled information of Non-U.S. origin. It is information provided to the United States Government by a foreign government or governments or information produced by the U.S. as part of a joint agreement with a foreign government. Use “FGI” plus the ISO trigraphic country code. A document containing FGI must keep the FGI segregated from U.S. classified portions. If the document contains FGI information from more than one country, keep the FGI from each individual country in separate portions.
If the information is furnished by multiple governments and/or international organizations, the country trigraphs will be listed in alphabetical order each separated by a single space.
If the country originating the information must be concealed substitute FGI in place of the country. If the very fact that information is foreign government information must be concealed, mark the information as if it where wholly of U.S. origin.

33. Foreign Government Information Example
SECRET//FGI CAN DEU//X5
1. (//DEU S) This portion contains only German Secret information.
2. (//CAN S) This portion contains Canadian Secret information.
3. (//FGI S) This portion contains FGI that must be concealed.
4. (S) This portion contains U.S. Secret information.
SECRET//FGI CAN DEU//X5

34. 5. Dissemination Control Markings
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Authorized Markings/Abbreviations
Use only those listed in Registry (some are restricted to specific agency use)
List multiple controls in order in Registry
Separate multiple controls with a comma, with no space between; e.g., ORCON, PROPIN
Dissemination Controls are control markings which identify the expansion or limitation on the distribution of information. Some Dissemination Controls are restricted to use by certain Agencies. The inclusion of these markings in the Register does not authorize use of these markings by other Agencies. 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 the Implementation Manual. Use a comma with no space interjected as the separator between multiple Dissemination Control entries.
Dissemination Controls are control markings which identify the expansion or limitation on the distribution of information. Some Dissemination Controls are restricted to use by certain Agencies. The inclusion of these markings in the Register does not authorize use of these markings by other Agencies. 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 the Implementation Manual. Use a comma with no space interjected as the separator between multiple Dissemination Control entries.

35. Dissemination Control Markings
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Authorized for Release to (REL TO)
Must include USA as first country
Other countries listed in alphabetic order
Separated by a comma and a space
Last code separated by a space, lowercase “and” and a space
NOFORN takes priority over REL TO in page and overall markings
REL TO identifies information that an originator has predetermined to be releasable or has been released, through established foreign disclosure procedures and channels, to the foreign country (ies) indicated. REL TO must include country code “USA” as the first country code listed for U.S. classified information. Other countries follow in alphabetical order with each country code separated by a comma and a space with the last country code separated by a space, a lower case “and”, and a space.
When a document contains both NF and REL TO portions, NOFORN takes precedence for the markings at the top and bottom of the page.
REL TO identifies information that an originator has predetermined to be releasable or has been released, through established foreign disclosure procedures and channels, to the foreign country (ies) indicated. REL TO must include country code “USA” as the first country code listed for U.S. classified information. Other countries follow in alphabetical order with each country code separated by a comma and a space with the last country code separated by a space, a lower case “and”, and a space.
When a document contains both NF and REL TO portions, NOFORN takes precedence for the markings at the top and bottom of the page.

36. Dissemination Control Markings
Authorized for Release to … (cont.)
Portion Marking -
REL (if countries are same as in classification line)
REL TO (if countries are different)
When portion marking, countries do not need to be listed unless they are different from the countries listed in the REL TO at top and bottom of page. If countries are different, the portion marking has the same format as the Authorized Abbreviation listed above.
When portion marking, countries do not need to be listed unless they are different from the countries listed in the REL TO at top and bottom of page. If countries are different, the portion marking has the same format as the Authorized Abbreviation listed above.

37. SECRET//REL TO USA and AUS//X1 Authorized for Release to Marking
(U) Example - Use of
Authorized for Release to Marking
1. (S//REL) This is the portion marking for a portion classified Secret and authorized for release to Australia (same as page marking). The entire document must be releasable to the specified countries in order to use this marking in the overall classification marking.
2. (S//REL TO USA, AUS and NATO) This is the portion marking for a portion classified Secret authorized for release to Australia and NATO (different from the page or overall marking).

38. 6. Non-Intelligence Community Markings
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Restricted to use by certain agencies
Use comma to separate multiple non-intel markings
List in the order shown in Register
Separate multiple markings with a comma, with no spaces
LIMDIS -- NIMA
Example -- UNCLASSIFIED//LIMDIS
Non-Intelligence Community markings are markings authorized for use by entities outside of the Intelligence Community. If multiple Non-Intelligence Community Markings apply to the document, they are listed in the order shown in the Register or the Manual and separated from one another by commas, with no spaces interjected. Some Non Intelligence Community Markings are restricted to use by certain Agencies. If multiple entries are used, they are listed in the order that they appear in the Register or the Manual. Use a comma to separate multiple entries.
Non-Intelligence Community markings are markings authorized for use by entities outside of the Intelligence Community. If multiple Non-Intelligence Community Markings apply to the document, they are listed in the order shown in the Register or the Manual and separated from one another by commas, with no spaces interjected. Some Non Intelligence Community Markings are restricted to use by certain Agencies. If multiple entries are used, they are listed in the order that they appear in the Register or the Manual. Use a comma to separate multiple entries.

39. 7. DECLASSIFICATION DATE
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Required for all classified documents
Limited to one exemption on classification line
Show multiple exemptions in classification block
Declassification Date Markings
Date
Exemption Category
Manual Review (MR)
The Declassification Date must be included for any classified document. No declassification date entry is given for an unclassified document.
Under Executive Order 12958, at the time of original classification, the Original Classification Authority must try to establish a specific date or event, not to exceed 10 years, when the information may be declassified. Information whose declassification could reasonably be expected to cause damage to national security for a period greater than 10 years may qualify for a declassification exemption.
The Declassification Date Markings included in the Register are: Date, Exemption Category, and Manual Review.
The Declassification Date must be included for any classified document. No declassification date entry is given for an unclassified document.
Under Executive Order 12958, at the time of original classification, the Original Classification Authority must try to establish a specific date or event, not to exceed 10 years, when the information may be declassified. Information whose declassification could reasonably be expected to cause damage to nation security for a period greater than 10 years may qualify for a declassification exemption.
The Declassification Date Markings included in the Register are: Date, Exemption Category, and Manual Review.

40. 7. DECLASSIFICATION DATE
TOP SECRET//COMINT-GAMMA/TK//FGI CAN GBR//RSEN,ORCON,REL TO USA, CAN and GBR//COMSEC//X1
Declassification upon a Date
Use year, month, day
Use 4-number year (e.g. 2010)
YYYYMMDD
If the information is to be declassified on a specific date, the date is listed in YYYYMMDD format.
If the information is to be declassified on a specific date, the date is listed in YYYYMMDD format.

41. Declassification Date
Declassification Exemptions
Exemption category (e.g. X1)
EO exemption categories
At the time of original classification, the original classification authority may exempt from declassification within 10 years specific information, the unauthorized disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to cause damage to the national security for a period greater than 10 years. There are eight exemption categories - X1 through X8.
At the time of original classification, the original classification authority may exempt from declassification within 10 years specific information, the unauthorized disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to cause damage to the national security for a period greater than 10 years. There are eight exemption categories X1 through X8.
Within 5 years from the date of EO 12958, all classified information contained in records that (1) are more than 25 years old, and (2) have been determined to have permanent historical value will be automatically declassified whether or not the records have been reviewed. Subsequently, all classified information in such records will be automatically declassified no longer than 25 years from the date of its original classification. This information may exempted from declassification by an agency head. There are nine 25-year exemption categories and are defined as 25X1 through 25X9.

42. Declassification Date
Declassification Exemptions
Exemption category (e.g. 25X1)
EO exemption categories
Within 5 years from the date of EO 12958, all classified information contained in records that (1) are more than 25 years old, and (2) have been determined to have permanent historical value will be automatically declassified whether or not the records have been reviewed. Subsequently, all classified information in such records will be automatically declassified no longer than 25 years from the date of its original classification. This information may exempted from declassification by an agency head. There are nine 25-year exemption categories and are defined as 25X1 through 25X9.
At the time of original classification, the original classification authority may exempt from declassification within 10 years specific information, the unauthorized disclosure of which could reasonably be expected to cause damage to the national security for a period greater than 10 years. There are eight exemption categories X1 through X8.
Within 5 years from the date of EO 12958, all classified information contained in records that (1) are more than 25 years old, and (2) have been determined to have permanent historical value will be automatically declassified whether or not the records have been reviewed. Subsequently, all classified information in such records will be automatically declassified no longer than 25 years from the date of its original classification. This information may exempted from declassification by an agency head. There are nine 25-year exemption categories and are defined as 25X1 through 25X9.

43. Declassification Date
Manual Review (MR)
Decl. Based on specific event
Decl. On “Source Marked OADR”
Restricted Data and FRD
NATO classified information
NOTE: MR is used only in classification line at the top and bottom of page. Never used in the classification block.
If the information is to be declassified on the occurrence of a specific event, the declassification date entry is listed as MR in the classification line. The full textual description of the event must be specified in the classification block on the front page of the document.
If the information is to be declassified on the occurrence of a specific event, the declassification date entry is listed as MR in the classification line. The full textual description of the event must be specified in the classification block on the front page of the document.

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