CHAPTER 11 SECURITY As a Signalman, you will hear a great deal about the  security  of  classified  material.  You  will  have access  to  and  will  use  classified  information  every  day. For  that  reason,  all  activities  brief  newly  arrived Signalmen in security and require them to sign a statement attesting that they have received the briefing and understand the contents. Furthermore, as part of each  command's  security  program,  you  will  be required  to  read  and  indicate  your  understanding  of several  of  the  most  important  national  laws  and regulations related to security. Maintaining the security of classified material, however, requires more than a briefing, a regulation, or a law. Security will only be as effective as you make it. There is no one to whom you can transfer your responsibility   for   protecting   this   information. Security, along with operating signaling equipment, is a basic part of your duties. You must be security conscious to the point that you automatically exercise proper discretion in the discharge of your duties, and do not think of security as something separate and apart  from  other  matters.  In  this  way,  security  of classified  information  becomes  a  natural  element  of every task, and not an additionally imposed burden. PURPOSE OF SECURITY PROGRAM LEARNING   OBJECTIVES:  Explain   the purpose  of  the  security  program.  Define command  management,  security  education, and security principles. The security program deals basically with the safeguarding  of  information  that  should  not  be allowed to fall into the hands of foreign governments, foreign nationals, or other unauthorized persons. The danger being that such information might be used to the detriment of the United States. Information  may  be  compromised  through careless talk, improper handling of classified material, and in various other ways. Some of the ways in which military personnel may accidentally give away vital information   are   discussed   in  Basic   Military Requirements,  NAVEDTRA  12043. COMMAND MANAGEMENT Commanding officers are responsible for effective management   of   the   Information   and   Personnel Security Program within their command. Command security   management   discussion   includes   the following action areas: Designating a security manager Designating a Top Secret control officer (TSCO) if  Top  Secret  material  is  handled  by  the command Designating an ADP security officer if the command  processes  data  or  prepares  documents in an automated system Designating a security officer Preparing  written  command  security  procedures and an emergency destruction plan for the protection of classified material Reviewing  and  inspecting  the  effectiveness  of the program in subordinate commands Command Security Manager Every command in the Navy and Marine Corps eligible to receive classified information is required to designate a security manager in writing. The security manager   will   be   afforded   direct   access   to   the commanding  officer  to  ensure  effective  management of the command’s security program. The security manager may be employed full-time, part-time, or as a collateral duty, but he/she must be an officer or a civilian employee GS- 11 or above. The security manager must be a U.S. citizen and have a favorably  completed  background  investigation  (BI). The  security  manager  is  the  main  advisor  on information and personnel security in the command and is responsible to the commanding officer for the management of the program. The security manager, for effective management of the program, should do the following: Develop written command information and personnel  security  procedures,  including  an  emergency destruction  plan. 11-1