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1.      In the Protection Profile Table for Confidentiality, which Data Transmission is required for PL1? a.            Trans 1  b.            Trans 2 c.             Trans 3, 4 d.            Trans 5 e.             Trans 6 2.      Which entity is required to review and revise Contract Security Classification Specification when change occurs? a.            CSO b.            GCA  c.             CSA d.            FSO e...

The unofficial ITAR has been updated. The three affected parts are: Part 120, Part 123 and Part 126. Some of the changes include paragraphs that were formerly categorized as "reserved". The changes equal 20 additional pages to a 5 x 6 book publication of the ITAR. That's pretty significant. In fact Part 126.16 is such a paragraph formerly marked as "reserved" and now is filled with 5500 words of text. Let's take a look at the exemption to the Defense Trade Cooperation Treaty between the United States and Australia. This paragraph defines transfer, export, retransfer, reexport, Australian Community, United States Community and other relevant terms. It also explains which exports qualify for licensing exemptions. Though the information addresses transfer of export controlled items between the US and Australia, this article is written to  provide a rule of thumb in handling all cases of export controlled information, articles and services. Paragrap...

NISOM The Standard Form (SF) 312 is revised In July 2013 the SF 312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement, was updated to reflect language from the 2011 Public Law 112-74, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act and 2012 Public Law 112-199, Whistle blower Protection Enhancement Act (WPEA). The WPEA (law) lays out protection in place for those employees who report instances of fraud, waste and abuse and the language is being added to many forms include non-disclosure agreement. Cleared employees are required to report adverse information concerning themselves and other cleared employees. This adverse information is anything that would question a person’s loyalty and ability to protect classified material. Additionally, cleared employees should report any information concerning changes in protective measures at a cleared facility that would indicate classified information would not be adequately protected as originally intended. So, why is ...

Executives from the Aerospace, Defense, Satellite and Similar Industries to Share Best Practices and Lessons Learned at the marcus evans ITAR Compliance WEST Conference  Navigating the Complexities of the Changing Compliance Structure through Improved Operational Communication, Language Interpretation and Jurisdictional Understanding  San Diego, CA– September 27, 2013– marcus evans, the world’s largest event management group, will host the ITAR Compliance WEST Conference, November 18-20, 2013 in San Diego, CA. Executives across the Aerospace, Defense, Satellite and similar industries will share their thoughts and practices for compliance with the ever-evolving export regulations. DRS Technologies, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, Virgin Galactic, Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company, Maxim Integrated and many other will be discussing their challenges and efforts with past and future upcoming reforms efforts. October 15, 2013, new rules are expected to go into effect changi...

NISPOM As mentioned in an earlier article, NISPOM Change 1 requires Derivative Classification Training and Record keeping Guidance. This guidance requires that the cleared contractor provide cleared personnel with initial Derivative Classification Training and follow up and at least once every 2 years. The training topics are vital to the cleared contractor performing on classified contracts.  Properly trained employees reduce the risk of unauthorized disclosure of classified information. Currently this training can be put in place at the cleared contractor’s initiative. The sooner training is implemented the better. The Defense Security Services will be publishing an Industrial Security Letter (ISL) that provides instruction for conducting training including a “trained by” date to meet the requirements of the recent NISPOM changes. Why not begin the training now and be prepared for success before DSS gives the deadline for conducting training. Remember, if not trained, ...