Authorized Sources For Derivative Classification

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Derivative Classification IF103.16
This course explains how to derivatively classify national security information from a classification management perspective. The grade describes the process and methods for derivatively classifying information; identifies authorized sources to use when derivatively classifying data and explains how to employ authorized sources, through derivatively classifying information based on the concepts of "contained in," "revealed by," and compilation. The course too discusses the responsibilities associated with derivatively classifying information, to include avoidance of over-classification, classification prohibitions and limitations, data sharing, classification challenges, and security incidents and sanctions.

Security Classification Guidance IF101.16
This form helps provide Original Classification Authorities (OCAs) and derivative classifiers with the requisite knowledge for developing and employing security nomenclature and declassification guidance. This course identifies U.S. Authorities and Section of Defense (DOD) policies applicable for developing classification guidance, explains the classification conclusion process, outlines the process for security classification guides and other types of classification guidance, and describes the process for developing declassification guides.

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Derivative Classification Training
The purpose of this job aid is to provide quick reference information for the responsibilities and procedures associated with derivative classification. This job assistance also provides an overview of the approved security classification documents that help in analyzing and evaluating information for identification of elements that require classification.