Question 1

What is classified military information (CMI)?

Accepted Answer

Classified military information (CMI) is information which is originated by or for the DoD, or its Agencies, or is under their jurisdiction or control, and which requires protection in the interests of national security. [Source: CDSE — Foreign Disclosure Training for DOD (GS160.16) Student Guide — "Classified military information (CMI) is information which is originated by or for the DoD, or its Agencies, or is under their jurisdiction or control, and which requires protection in the interests of national security." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/GS160-guide.pdf]

Question 2

What are the categories of CMI that typically apply to DoD operations programs?

Accepted Answer

CMI Categories 1, 5, 6, and 7 typically apply to DoD operations programs. [Source: CDSE — Foreign Disclosure Training for DOD (GS160.16) Student Guide — "CMI Categories 1, 5, 6, and 7 typically apply to DoD operations programs." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/GS160-guide.pdf]

Question 3

What is the purpose of the National Military Information Disclosure Policy Committee (NDPC)?

Accepted Answer

The NDPC is the interagency mechanism for developing and implementing foreign disclosure policy for CMI Categories 1-7. [Source: CDSE — Foreign Disclosure Training for DOD (GS160.16) Student Guide — "NDP-1 establishes the National Military Information Disclosure Policy Committee (NDPC) as the interagency mechanism for developing and implementing foreign disclosure policy for CMI Categories 1-7." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/GS160-guide.pdf]

Question 4

What must be established for classified military information to be disclosed to an approved foreign entity?

Accepted Answer

Disclosure must be consistent with United States foreign policy and national security objectives concerning the recipient nation or international organization. [Source: CDSE — Foreign Disclosure Training for DOD (GS160.16) Student Guide — "First, disclosure must be consistent with United States foreign policy and national security objectives concerning the recipient nation or international organization." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/GS160-guide.pdf]

Question 5

What is required for foreign disclosure to provide a clearly defined advantage to the United States?

Accepted Answer

Disclosures must result in a clearly defined advantage to the United States that outweigh the risk associated with its disclosure. [Source: CDSE — Foreign Disclosure Training for DOD (GS160.16) Student Guide — "Finally, disclosure is limited to information necessary to accomplish the purpose for which disclosure is made." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/GS160-guide.pdf]

Question 6

What is the significance of the Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letter (DDL)?

Accepted Answer

A DDL is used to delegate disclosure authority to subordinate disclosure authorities and explains classification levels, categories, scope, and information authorized and not authorized for disclosure. [Source: CDSE — Foreign Disclosure Training for DOD (GS160.16) Student Guide — "A Delegation of Disclosure Authority Letter (DDL) is used to delegate disclosure authority to subordinate disclosure authorities." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/GS160-guide.pdf]

Question 7

What are the limitations on disclosing classified military information?

Accepted Answer

Disclosures are limited to information necessary to accomplish the purpose for which disclosure is made. [Source: CDSE — Foreign Disclosure Training for DOD (GS160.16) Student Guide — "Finally, disclosure is limited to information necessary to accomplish the purpose for which disclosure is made." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/GS160-guide.pdf]

Question 8

What document governs the disclosure of U.S. classified military information to foreign governments?

Accepted Answer

National Policy and Procedures for the Disclosure of Classified Military Information to Foreign Governments and International Organizations (National Disclosure Policy [NDP]-1) contains the procedures to carry out NSDM 119. [Source: CDSE — Foreign Disclosure Training for DOD (GS160.16) Student Guide — "National Policy and Procedures for the Disclosure of Classified Military Information to Foreign Governments and International Organizations (National Disclosure Policy [NDP]-1) contains the procedures to carry out NSDM 119." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/GS160-guide.pdf]

Question 9

What is the highest classification level that may be disclosed under the authority of a PDA?

Accepted Answer

The highest classification level that may be disclosed under the authority of a PDA is determined by the specific country and the CMI categories outlined in NDP-1's Annex A. [Source: CDSE — Foreign Disclosure Training for DOD (GS160.16) Student Guide — "The charts in Annex A are classified and may not be shared without approval from the NDPC Executive Secretariat." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/GS160-guide.pdf]

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