DESTRUCTION
INVENTORY
Secret material will be destroyed following the two-
person rule without a record of destruction. If only one
person destroys Secret material, a record of destruction
must be made.
When destroying Confidential material, personnel
must have a clearance level equal to or greater than the
material. No record of destruction is required.
The commanding officer may impose additional
controls at his or her discretion.
COMPLETE DESTRUCTION REPORTS
Destruction reports will be made in accordance
with OPNAVINST 5510.1 and local instructions.
VERIFY DESTRUCTION RECORDS
To verify destruction records, the senior person will
ensure that the material has been completely destroyed
and only residue remains. All blanks are filled in
correctly on the destruction report (if one is required),
and it is turned into the proper authority.
SPECAT OR TOP SECRET AND ABOVE
MATERIALS
Classified material that is of a more sensitive nature
requires more “eyes-on” and “paper-trail” procedures.
These materials must be provided control and
accounting that relates to their assigned classification.
This will limit the dissemination, reproduction, and
viewing by personnel who, in the course of their duties,
require access.
RECEIVE
SPECAT or Top Secret will normally be handled at
the E-6 and above level. If receipt of this material is a
recurring event at the command, follow the guidelines
in OPNAVINST 5510.1, and local instructions.
INSPECT
Upon receipt of SPECAT, TOP Secret, or above
material, ensure that all receipts and material are
identified and verified prior to acceptance of the
material.
Material will be logged in the Top Secret log and
placed in the appropriate safe.
CONTROL
Access to SPECAT, Top Secret, or above material
will be closely guarded on a need-to-know basis. All
material must be accounted for by signature.
DESTROY
Top Secret material will be destroyed by two
witnessing officials. Those performing the destruction
must have a clearance level equal to or greater than the
material being destroyed.
Destruction of SPECAT and Top Secret and above
material was covered in depth in module 1.
VERIFY DESTRUCTION
For information and procedures relating to
verifying the destruction of SPECAT and Top Secretor
above material, refer to OPNAVINST 5510.1 and local
instructions.
COMSEC MATERLAL
Communications security (COMSEC) is a
framework that allows the NAVY a unique distribution
system that takes into account strict accountability and
control procedures. The requirements for this system
are exacting to ensure proper use of the cryptosystems
in all areas.
RECEIVE
To receive material into local custody is to accept
the responsibility for the proper handling, safeguarding,
accounting, and disposition of COMSEC material
issued by the custodian and user personnel. Every
person who receives COMSEC material must complete
a CMS Responsibility Acknowledgement Form, which
is located in Annex K of CMS 1. This signed form must
be on file with the CMS Custodian.
INSPECT
Local holders (LHs) will inspect the material that is
issued for their use. They should verify that all material
listed on the SF-153 is physically accounted for, check
that all short titles and accounting numbers match, and
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