Complete Destruction Reports

DESTRUCTION INVENTORY Secret material will be destroyed following the two- person rule without a record of destruction. If only one person destroys Secret material, a record of destruction must be made. When destroying Confidential material, personnel must have a clearance level equal to or greater than the material. No record of destruction is required. The commanding officer may impose additional controls at his or her discretion. COMPLETE DESTRUCTION REPORTS Destruction reports will be made in accordance with OPNAVINST 5510.1 and local instructions. VERIFY DESTRUCTION RECORDS To verify destruction records, the senior person will ensure that the material has been completely destroyed and only residue remains. All blanks are filled in correctly on the destruction report (if one is required), and it is turned into the proper authority. SPECAT OR TOP SECRET AND ABOVE MATERIALS Classified material that is of a more sensitive nature requires more “eyes-on” and “paper-trail” procedures. These materials must be provided control and accounting that relates to their assigned classification. This will limit the dissemination, reproduction, and viewing by personnel who, in the course of their duties, require access. RECEIVE SPECAT or Top Secret will normally be handled at the E-6 and above level. If receipt of this material is a recurring event at the command, follow the guidelines in OPNAVINST 5510.1, and local instructions. INSPECT Upon receipt of SPECAT, TOP Secret, or above material, ensure that all receipts and material are identified and verified prior to acceptance of the material. Material will be logged in the Top Secret log and placed in the appropriate safe. CONTROL Access to SPECAT, Top Secret, or above material will be closely guarded on a need-to-know basis. All material must be accounted for by signature. DESTROY Top Secret material will be destroyed by two witnessing officials. Those performing the destruction must have a clearance level equal to or greater than the material being destroyed. Destruction of SPECAT and Top Secret and above material was covered in depth in module 1. VERIFY DESTRUCTION For information and procedures relating to verifying the destruction of SPECAT and Top Secretor above material, refer to OPNAVINST 5510.1 and local instructions. COMSEC MATERLAL Communications security (COMSEC) is a framework that allows the NAVY a unique distribution system that takes into account strict accountability and control procedures. The requirements for this system are exacting to ensure proper use of the cryptosystems in all areas. RECEIVE To receive material into local custody is to accept the responsibility for the proper handling, safeguarding, accounting, and disposition of COMSEC material issued by the custodian and user personnel. Every person who receives COMSEC material must complete a CMS Responsibility Acknowledgement Form, which is located in Annex K of CMS 1. This signed form must be on file with the CMS Custodian. INSPECT Local holders (LHs) will inspect the material that is issued for their use. They should verify that all material listed on the SF-153 is physically accounted for, check that all short titles and accounting numbers match, and 4-2