When classified products, such as photographs, videotapes, or audio recordings, are no longer needed or useful, they must be destroyed. The products must never be discarded in ordinary containers.

Destruction of classified material must be accomplished and witnessed by persons who are cleared to the level of the material being destroyed. A record of destruction is mandatory even when an originator states in a document that it may be destroyed without report. This statement means only that the originator does not need to be notified of the destruction.

A record of destruction is required for Top Secret and Secret material, but not for Confidential material. Destruction may be recorded on OPNAV 5511/12 (Classified Material Destruction Report) or on any other record that includes complete identification of the material, number of copies destroyed, and the date of destruction. The record of destruction must be signed by the two cleared people involved in the destruction of Top Secret materials, and the record must be retained for 2 years.

Classified documents can be destroyed by burning, pulping, pulverizing, or shredding. When destruction is accomplished by means other than shredding, the residue must be inspected to ensure complete

mutilation.

In most imaging facilities, the policy is to give all scrap materials, test prints, and any other material

generated from a classified job, back to the requester. Do not destroy classified materials without first consulting your supervisor.

SECURITY AREAS

Spaces that contain classified matter are known as security (sensitive) areas. The areas have varying degrees of security, depending on their purpose, the nature of the work, and the information and materials involved. All security areas should be clearly marked by signs marked Restricted Area. Three types of security areas are established to meet different levels of security sensitivity.

Exclusion Area

Spaces requiring the strictest control of access are designated exclusion areas. They contain classified matter that restrict admittance to only those persons that require access to the materials and have a need to know.

An exclusion area is fully enclosed by a perimeter barrier. All entrances and exits are guarded, and only those persons whose duties require access and have the appropriate security clearance are authorized to enter.

Limited Area

A limited area is one where the uncontrolled movement of personnel permits access to classified information. Within the area, access may be prevented by escort and other internal controls.

The limited area is enclosed by a clearly defined perimeter barrier. Entrances and exits are guarded or controlled by attendants to check personal identification. These areas also may be protected by an automatic alarm.

Most Navy imaging facilities should be considered at least a limited area when classified work is in progress. All visitors must be escorted within these spaces. When classified work is in progress, it should be excluded from all personnel who do not have the need to know. Even when classified work is not in progress, it is wise to operate within your imaging facility as though it was a limited area because there is a considerable amount of expensive equipment throughout.

Controlled Area

A controlled area usually does not contain classified information. It serves as a buffer zone to provide greater administrative control, safety, and protection for the limited or exclusion areas. These areas require personnel identification and control systems to limit admittance to those people having bona fide need for access to the area

Passageways or spaces surrounding or adjacent to limited or exclusion areas may be designated as controlled areas.