ARMY AR 380-5 PDF

Purpose

Information of the Department of Defense relating to national security shall be protected against unauthorized disclosure as long as required by national security considerations. This Regulation establishes a system for classification, downgrading, and declassification of information; sets forth policies and procedures to safeguard such information; and provides for oversight and administrative sanctions for violations. This regulation gives instructions and assigns responsibilities for the effective implementation and application of DoD Information Security Program policies at all levels of DA.