No job is finished until the paper work is complete. This statement holds true for all photographic jobs completed in your imaging facility. In order for your imaging facility to operate efficiently, you must follow the procedures that regulate job control and other administrative procedures within your facility. This chapter is intended as an introduction only. A more in-depth understanding of Navy imaging administrative procedures are found in the Navy Visual Information Management and Operations Manual, OPNAVINST 5290.1 (series).

The first topic discussed in this chapter is the handling of classified material. You must learn to follow strict guidelines when handling classified material. There is no allowance for mistakes. Become thoroughIy familiar with the standard operating procedures established in your imaging facility.

SAFEGUARDING CLASSIFIED MATERIAL

Modern methods of conducting war and safe-guarding our nation require a tremendous amount of information. This information is stored in books and files, it accumulates in reports, it is gathered by intelligence activities, and it is transferred in the form of letters, messages, photographs, and audio and video recordings. This information is sifted and organized in the minds of the people directing the war effort and those keeping the peace. Much of this information is extremely valuable to our enemies, and, therefore, must be classified and safeguarded in the interest of national security.

In performing your job as a Navy Photographer's Mate, you may have access to classified information. Therefore, you MUST become aware of the importance of safeguarding all classified information to which you have access.

Classification categories, procedures, and related-security information pertaining to the Navy are contained in the Department of the Navy Information and Security Program Regulation, OPNAVINST 5510.1 (series). A copy of this regulation is available in every

Navy imaging facility where classified information is maintained or handled. Refer to this regulation frequently to make sure you safeguard properly classified material. Never depend on your memory regarding the proper disposition of classified information, particularly if you handle it infrequently.

The purpose of the security program is to protect classified material from unauthorized disclosure. It is the responsibility of all military personnel to safeguard classified information.

The Navy controls the dissemination of classified information. Therefore, knowledge or possession of classified information is permitted only to those persons who actually require it in the performance of their duties. This principle is referred to as the need to know and is a prerequisite for access to classified information. Access to classified material is not automatically granted because a person has the proper clearance, holds a particular billet, or is sufficiently senior in authority. Access is granted only if the criteria of proper clearance and need to know are both met.

Official material that requires protection in the interest of national defense is categorized in three designations. These three designations, in descending order of importance, are Top Secret, Secret, and Confidential. No other designation is used to classify defense matters that require protection in the interest of national defense.