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www.redbikepublishing.com This article continues the series covering the Self-Inspection Handbook For NISP Contractors and guidance found in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Incorporating Change 2 .   When shipping classified information, the sender is responsible for requesting approval to use commercial carriers. The DSS or other Cognizant Security Agency (CSA) approves the use of commercial carriers. For overnight shipping, the Government Services Administration (GSA) provides a list of approved .  Question Does the contractor use a qualified carrier, authorized by the Government, when shipping classified material? 5-408. SECRET Transmission by Commercial Carrier. SECRET material may be shipped by a cleared commercial carrier that has been approved by the CSA to transport SECRET shipments. Cleared Commercial Carriers Department of Defense contractors may use government approved commercial carriers to transport SECR...

Get your printed NISPOM at www.redbikepublishing.com This article continues the series covering the Self-Inspection Handbook For NISP Contractors and guidance found in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Incorporating Change 2 .   Those who possess classified information should determine security clearance and need to know before disclosing it. This is requirement for both cleared persons and cleared facilities. Where classified information is shipped from one CAGE code or facility to another, the shipper is responsible for ensuring the carrier and the receiving entity hare cleared appropriately and that the receiver is cleared and with the need to know to possess the classified information. Question: NISPOM 2-100 Is the facility clearance and safeguarding capability of the receiving facility determined prior to transmission of classified information? 2-100. … Contractors are eligible for custody (possession) of classified materi...

This article continues the series covering the Self-Inspection Handbook For NISP Contractors and guidance found in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) Incorporating Change 2 .   The receipting action from receiving and transmitting classified information provides required tracing and accountability. Classified information should be documented as it enters and leaves each facility to reduce loss or compromise. Each facility that has a CAGE Code should have its own transmission process meeting NISPOM requirements. How is yours doing? Let’s find out. Question:   5-401 Are receipts included with classified transmissions when required? 5-401. Preparation and Receipting a. …The receipt shall identify the sender, the addressee and the document, but shall contain no classified information. It shall be signed by the recipient and returned to the sender . Receiving Classified Information When classified information is tran...