111 Communications and Security Fundamentals

Question 1

Discuss COMSEC and discuss the role of the CMS custodian

Answer 1

Used to protect communications and information from the enemy. CMS Custodian is the CO’s primary advisor on matters concerning COMSEC and reports and materials.

Question 2

Define and explain the relevance of TPI

Answer 2

Two Person Integrity-Keeps all accountable, each person has a backup to make sure information is accounted for

Question 3

Discuss Encryption

Answer 3

Information is placed in code to protect its contents from the eyes of the enemy…

Question 4

Discuss Authentication

Answer 4

Like IFF, makes sure correct person is viewing the information

Question 5

Discuss Access

Answer 5

Some information is only able to be accessed by certain personnel.

Question 6

Discuss Classification

Answer 6

The level of security that determines who can view the information and material

Question 7

Discuss Compromise

Answer 7

If information is lost to the enemy

Question 8

Discuss Need to Know

Answer 8

proper justification to see certain classified materials

Question 9

Discuss Restricted Area

Answer 9

Off-limits area to all but authorized personnel

Question 10

Discuss Clearance

Answer 10

Level of information certain personnel are authorized to access

Question 11

Explain the SSBI security investigation

Answer 11

Single-scope Background Investigation; required for Top Secret, SCI and Q clearances. FBI agents investigate friends, family, old coworkers, etc.

Question 12

NAC

Answer 12

National Agency Check; historically for officer commissioning, basis for access up to and including Secret information.

Question 13

ENTNAC

Answer 13

Entrance National Agency Check; determines suitability for entrance into the service.

Question 14

Explain the objective of the Personnel Security Program (PSP)

Answer 14

Safeguard national security by ensuring that only individuals deemed trustworthy and reliable are granted access to classified information or assigned to sensitive positions.

Question 15

Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Personal Notes

Answer 15

Burn or shred

Question 16

Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Paper Materials

Answer 16

Burn or shred depending on the level of secrecy.

Question 17

Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Magnetic Tapes

Answer 17

Roll out tape and shred.

Question 18

Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Magnetic Disks

Answer 18

Scratch, shred, or alter irreparably

Question 19

Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Compact Discs

Answer 19

Microwave, shred, or scratch beyond repair

Question 20

Define the classification category of Confidential

Answer 20

Lowest damage to national security if information becomes compromised.

Question 21

Define the classification category of Secret

Answer 21

Serious damage could result if information becomes compromised.

Question 22

Define the classification category of Top Secret

Answer 22

Exceptionally grave damage could result if information becomes compromised.

Question 23

Define the classification category of NOFORN

Answer 23

No Foreign Dissemenation.

Question 24

Define the classification category of FOUO

Answer 24

For Official Use Only.

Question 25

Explain the procedures for safe handling of COMSEC/CMS materials and equipment

Answer 25

Two person integrity, Destroy material if information becomes compromised.

Question 26

Define the term "Emergency Destruction" of COMSEC material as it applies

Answer 26

Aboard Ship; zeroize, destroy all COMSEC, lock it up and let it sink with ship. In Aircraft; zeroize, destroy all COMSEC, use onboard shredding equipment.

Question 27

Discuss the purpose of the Naval Warfare Publications Library

Answer 27

Maintains documents like the NTTP, etc. through the Secret level

Question 28

Discuss the "Smith Amendment"

Answer 28

Stopped DOD/Military from holding a security clearence if convicted of a crime & served more than 1 year of incarceration. This was because of an incorrect newspaper article that charged the DoD of allowing numerous convicted felons to hold security clearences.