because of the complex nature (legal and moral) of  the  privileged  communication  statute.  An  ex- ample  in  which  the  privileged  communication statute  would  NOT  apply  will  show  the  complexity of this issue. If a service member discusses a per- sonal  problem  with  a  Religious  Program  Specialist in the barracks because of the RP’s judgment as a petty officer and not as a chaplain’s assistant, then the conversation would not be protected by the  privileged  communication  statute. Obviously,  RPs  must  exercise  caution  and restraint  when  an  individual  seeks  advice  from them  on  a  personal  problem.  Guiding  troubled personnel  to  seek  advice  from  a  chaplain  is  the best  course  of  action  that  the  RP  can  take.  The RP  MUST  be  polite  and  understanding  but  should inform these individuals that assigned chaplains are more qualified and have the responsibility for pastoral  counseling  functions  aboard  the command. SECURITY  OF CLASSIFIED   MATERIAL In  order  to  become  a  Religious  Program Specialist,   an   individual   must   be   eligible   for access  to  classified  information  and  materials.  The following  sections  will  be  devoted  to  explaining the basic aspects of the information security pro- gram within the Navy Department, and the RP’s responsibility  in  regard  to  this  program. INFORMATION SECURITY  PROGRAM National  defense  policies  and  procedures  for safeguarding classified information are set forth in the Information  Security  Program  Regulation Manual  (DOD 5200.1-R). The  Department  of  the Navy  Information  Security  Program  Regulation Manual  (OPNAVINST  5510.1)  is  used  in  the Navy  Department  to  implement  DOD  5200.1-R. As  outlined  in  OPNAVINST5510.1,  the  specific responsibilities  for  the  Secretary  of  the  Navy, Chief of Naval Operations, Director of Naval In- telligence   (OP-009),   commanding   officers,   and those   personnel   who   are   granted   access   to classified  material  are  shown  in  figure  2-6. The  commanding  officer  has  overall  respon- sibility   aboard   the   command   for   ensuring compliance with security regulations as outlined in   DOD   5200.1-R   and   OPNAVINST   5510.1. Also,  each  command  in  the  Department  of  the Navy which is eligible to receive classified material must  designate  an  individual  as  the  command’s security  manager.  This  individual  must  be  an officer or U.S. civilian employee (GS-11 or above) and will be responsible for administration of the information  security  program  for  the  command. Office  of  the  chaplain  personnel  (chaplains and  RPs)  should  maintain  a  copy  of  DOD 5200.1-R and OPNAVINST 5510.1 for use in the Command  Religious  Program.  There  may  be occasions  when  access  to  classified  information is  necessary  for  the  chaplain  and/or  RP  to  per- form  certain  tasks.  These  two  unclassified  security manuals provide a ready reference to help clear up problem areas when questions arise concern- ing security matters. Purpose of Program The  purpose  of  the  security  program  is  to ensure  that  official  information  of  the  Department of  the  Navy  relating  to  national  security  is  pro- tected to the maximum extent possible and for a specified period of time as may be necessary. The Department   of   the   Navy   Information   Security Program   Regulation   Manual   (OPNAVINST 5510.1) establishes the procedures for identifying information to be protected; prescribes a system of classifying, downgrading, and declassifying in- formation; prescribes policies and procedures for safeguarding   classified   information;   and establishes a monitoring system to ensure effec- tiveness  of  the  program  throughout  the  Navy. Basically, the security program deals with the safeguarding  of  information  that  should  not  be allowed to fall into the hands of foreign govern- ments because of the danger that such informa- tion might be used to the detriment of the United States. Information may be compromised through careless  talk,  through  actual  subversion  by  enemy agents,  by  careless  handling  of  classified  material, and  in  various  other  ways.  In  order  to  help  en- sure that the office of the chaplain does its part in protecting classified material, the RP needs to develop  sound  security  habits  as  a  matter  of routine. Security Definitions There are many terms which are used in regard to classified material. The following list was ex- tracted  from  OPNAVINST  5510.1.  RPs  should 2-11