Directives and Guidance

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AIR FORCE

You can retrieve electronic copies of the following Air Force documents visiting the the Air Force e-Publishing website at https://www.e-publishing.af.mil.

CUI: Air Force Instruction 31-101, The Air Force Installation Security Program, 1 March 2003.
Air Force Instruction 16-1404, Air Force Operations Support, Information Protection, 29 July 2019.
DoD Manual 5200.01 Volume 3; DAF Manual 16-1404, Volume 3, Air Force Information Security Program, 12 April 2022.

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You can contact the U.S. Army about acquiring the following documents by visiting the Army Publishing Directorate website at https://armypubs.army.mil.

CUI: Army Regulation 190-11, Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition and Explosives, 27 June 2019.
CUI: Army Regulation 190-13, The Army Physical Security Program, 27 June 2019. This document replaces the old publicly distributed version.
CUI: Army Regulation 190-51, Security of Unclassified Army Resources (Sensitive and Nonsensitive), 27 June 2019.
CUI: Department of the Army Pamphlet 190-51, Risk Analysis for Unclassified Army Resources, 27 June 2019.
CUI: Army Regulation 380-5, Department of the Army Information Security Program, 22 November 2019.

COAST GUARD

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You can contact the U.S. Coast Guard about acquiring the following document by visiting the CG-612 Directives and Publications Division website at https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-C4IT-CG-6/The-Office-of-Information-Management-CG-61/About-CG-Directives-System.

CUI: Coast Guard Commandant Instruction COMDTINST M5530.1C, Physical Security and Force Protection Program, 17 December 2001.

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

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You can retrieve electronic copies of the following Department of Defense documents at the Executive Services Directorate (ESD) DoD Directives Division website at https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances. Select the appropriate category under the DoD Issuances menu for Directives, Instructions, or Pubs/Manuals (Regulations). For contractors, you may want to visit the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency - DCSA (formerly DSS) - National Industrial Security Program (NISP) web page at https://www.dcsa.mil/Industrial-Security/National-Industrial-Security-Program-Oversight/ to view contractor-related documents, such as ISL's.

On February 24, 2021, 32 Code of Federal Regulation Part 117, "National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)" became effective as a federal rule. Referred to as the "NISPOM rule," it provides the contractor from this effective date to comply with the requirements stipulated therein. The "NISPOM rule" replaces DOD policy DOD 5220.22-M, which is cancelled. The rule implements policy, assigns responsibilities, establishes requirements, and provides procedures consistent with Executive Order 12829, "National Industrial Security Program;" Executive Order 10865, "Safeguarding Classified Information within Industry;" and 32 Code of Regulation Part 2004,"National Industrial Security Program." That guidance outlines the protection of classified information that is disclosed to, or developed by, contractors of the U.S. Government. For more information on this rule visit this link in the DCSA website.

32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), 5 November 2021.
DoD Directive 8500.1, Information Assurance (IA), 21 November 2003.
DoD Instruction 3224.03, Physical Security Equipment (PSE) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E), 1 October 2007
DoD Instruction 5220.22, Change 2, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), 20 September 2020
DoD Manual 5100.76, Physical Security of Sensitive Conventional Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives, 17 April 2012.
DoD Manual 5105.21, Volume 1, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Administrative Security Manual: Administration of Information and Information Systems Security, 19 October 2012.
DoD Manual 5105.21, Volume 2, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Administrative Security Manual: Administration of Physical Security, Visitor Control, and Technical Security, 19 October 2012.
DoD Manual 5105.21, Volume 3, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Administrative Security Manual: Administration of Personnel Security, Industrial Security, and Special Activities, 19 October 2012.
DoD Manual 5200.01, Volume 1, DoD Information Security Program: Overview, Classification, and Declassification, 24 February 2012.
DoD Manual 5200.01, Volume 2, DoD Information Security Program: Marking of Classified Information, 24 February 2012, Incorporating Change 2, March 19, 2013.
DoD Manual 5200.01, Volume 3 , DoD Information Security Program: Protection of Classified Information, 24 February 2012, Incorporating Change 2, March 19, 2013.
DoD Manual 5200.01, Volume 4, DoD Information Security Program: Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), 24 February 2012.
DoD Regulation 5200.08-R, Change 1, Physical Security Program, 27 May 2009.
DCSA Industrial Security Letter, ISL 2012-04, 7 August 2012. Authorized methods for the storage of SECRET and CONFIDENTIAL material
DCSA Industrial Security Letter, ISL 2014-03, 22 April 2014. Procurement of new secure storage equipment
DCSA Industrial Security Letter, ISL 2021-02, 12 August 2021. Clarification and Guidance On Reportable Activities (NISPOM rule, § 117.8(a) and § 117.8(c)(1))

EXECUTIVE ORDERS

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Executive Order 12829, National Industrial Security Program, 6 January 1993.
Executive Order 12885, Amendment to Executive Order 12829, National Industrial Security Program, 14 December 1993.
Executive Order 13526, Classified National Security Information, 29 December 2009.
Executive Order 13549, Classified National Security Information Program for State, Local, Tribal, and Private Sector Entities, 18 August 2010.
Executive Order 13556, Controlled Unclassified Information, 4 November 2010.

FEDERAL STANDARDS

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FED-STD-809E, Inspection, Maintenance, Neutralization and Repair of GSA Approved Containers And Vault Doors, 17 February 2023.
FED-STD-832, Construction Methods and Materials for Vaults, 1 September 2002.

INFORMATION SECURITY OVERSIGHT OFFICE (ISOO)

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ISOO Classified National Security Information Directive, 28 June 2010
ISOO Notice 2012-04: Additional Guidance on Standards for Security Equipment, 12 October 2012
ISOO Notice 2014-02: Procurement of Security Equipment, 4 April 2014
ISOO Notice 2021-01: Rescinding Approval of Pre-1989 General Services Administration (GSA)-Approved Containers, 29 June 2021. Also known as "Black Label" containers and vault doors.
ISOO Notice 2022-03: General Services Administration (GSA) Approved Security Equipment, 18 August 2022. Also known as "Black Label" vault doors.

MARINE CORPS

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You can also retrieve electronic copies of the following Marine Corp document at the Marine Corps Publications Website.

MCO 5530.14A, Marine Corps Physical Security Program Manual, 5 June 2009.

MILITARY HANDBOOKS

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MIL-HDBK-1013/1A, Military Handbook, Design Guidelines for the Physical Security of Facilities, 15 December 1993 has been superseded by UFC 4-0260-01; see that document in UFC section below
MIL-HDBK-1013/8, Military Handbook, Combination Locks, 31 December 1989.
MIL-HDBK-1013/10 Military Handbook, Design Guidelines for Security Fencing, Gates, Barriers, and Guard Facilities, 14 May 1993, has been superseded by UFC 4-022-3; see that document in UFC section below
MIL-HDBK-1013/11, Military Handbook, Instruction for Planning & Design of High Security Magazine Door Construction Projects, 10 February 1995.
MIL-HDBK-1013/12, Military Handbook, Evaluation & Selection of Security Glazing Against Ballistic, Bomb, and Forced Entry, 10 March 1997.
MIL-HDBK-1013/14, DoD Handbook, Selection and Application of Vehicle Barriers, 1 February 1999.

NATIONAL COUNTERINTELLIGENCE EXECUTIVE (NCIX)

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You can also retrieve electronic copies of the following NCIX documents by visiting the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive Website at https://www.dni.gov/index.php/ncsc-how-we-work/ncsc-ci-security-governance-regulations under CI & Security Governance / Regulations. For more information on SCIFs, you may also want to review UFC 4-010-05 in the UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA section below.

NCIX Memorandum NCIX-094-11, Technical Specifications for Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, 5 May 2011.
IC Tech Spec-for ICD/ICS 705, Technical Specifications For Construction and Management of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, Version 1.5.1, 26 July 2021.
ICD 705, Intelligence Community Directive Number 705, Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, 26 May 2010.
ICS 705-1, Intelligence Community Standard Number 705-1, Physical and Technical Security Standards for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, 17 September 2010.
ICS 705-2, Intelligence Community Standard Number 705-2, Standards for the Accreditation and Reciprocal Use of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, 22 December 2016.

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OPNAVINST 5530.13D, U.S. Navy Conventional Arms, Ammunition and Explosives Physical Security Policy Manual, 28 May 2021.
OPNAVINST 5530.14E, Navy Physical Security and Law Enforcement Program, 28 Jan 2009.
SECNAV M-5510.36B, Department of the Navy Information Security Program, 12 Jul 2019.
UNSECNAV Memo, MEMORANDUM FOR VICE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS, Subject: Shipboard Containers Used for the Storage of Classified Information, 26 June 2015.

OTHER SECURITY INFORMATION

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Center for Development of Security Excellence: Media Kit for Training, Education, and Certification
GSA "Status of Existing Fedsafes GSA-Approved Security Cabinets" Letter, dated 20 January 2021
Handy Matrix for Material (Classified, Weapons, etc.) Storage Requirements
Locksmith Referral Guidance
Security Equipment Disposal Guidelines
Shredder Criteria for the Destruction of National Security Information
Standard Plans for High Security Hasps and Physical Security Equipment Ashore
U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1386, Keys and keyways used in security applications by the Department of Defense, 1 January 1994.

SECURITY EQUIPMENT USER GUIDES

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Security Seals User's Guide, User's Guide on Security Seals for Domestic Cargo, January 2007.
UG-2040-SHR, User's Guide on Controlling Locks, Keys and Access Cards, July 2000.
UG-2045-SHR, Physical Security Equipment Guide, December 2000.

UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC)

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You can review other Unified Facilities Criteria construction documents by visiting the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) website at https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod.

UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, 9 February 2012, Change 1, 1 October 2013.
UFC 4-010-05, SCIF/SAPF Planning, Design, and Construction, 26 May 2023
UFC 4-010-23, Emergency Operations Center Planning and Design, 15 July 2008.
UFC 4-020-01, DoD Security Engineering Facilities Planning Manual, 11 September 2008
UFC 4-021-01, Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems, 9 April 2008.
UFC 4-022-03, Security Fences and Gates, 1 October 2013. This document supersedes MIL-HDBK-1013-10.
UFC 4-023-07, Design To Resist Direct Fire Weapons Effects, 7 July 2008.
UFC 4-024-01, Security Engineering: Procedures For Designing Airborne Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Protection For Buildings, 10 June 2008.
UFC 4-026-01, Design to Resist Forced Entry, 4 March 2020. This document supersedes MIL-HDBK-1013/1A.
UFC 4-420-01, Ammunition and Explosives Storage Magazines, 1 May 2015.