Question 1

What is the purpose of Special Access Programs (SAPs)?

Accepted Answer

SAPs are established to protect the most sensitive DOD capabilities, information, technologies, and operations. [Source: CDSE — Special Access Program (SAP) Security Annual Refresher (SA002.16) Student Guide — "DODD 5205.07, Special Access Program Policy, states that DOD SAPs must be established and maintained when absolutely necessary to protect the most sensitive DOD capabilities, information, technologies, and operations or when required by sta" https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/SA002-guide.pdf]

Question 2

What are the three categories of SAPs?

Accepted Answer

The three categories of SAPs are Acquisition, Operations and Support (O&S), and Intelligence. [Source: CDSE — Special Access Program (SAP) Security Annual Refresher (SA002.16) Student Guide — "SAPs are categorized based on what type of programs they encompass." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/SA002-guide.pdf]

Question 3

What is a Temporary Special Access Program Facility (T-SAPF)?

Accepted Answer

A T-SAPF is used for temporary periods of contingency operations, emergency operations, and tactical military operations. [Source: CDSE — Special Access Program (SAP) Security Annual Refresher (SA002.16) Student Guide — "A T-SAPF is used for temporary periods of contingency operations, emergency operations, and tactical military operations." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/SA002-guide.pdf]

Question 4

What must be done with classified material generated during SAP meetings?

Accepted Answer

All classified material generated must be gathered at the end of the meeting and prepared for secure transmission, storage, or destruction. [Source: CDSE — Special Access Program (SAP) Security Annual Refresher (SA002.16) Student Guide — "All classified material generated or distributed at the meeting, such as notes, minutes, and summaries, must be gathered at the end of the meeting and prepared for storage, electronic transmittal, or destruction." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/SA002-guide.pdf]

Question 5

Who is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of information submitted in the nominated individuals' packages for SAP access?

Accepted Answer

The Special Access Program Personnel Security Official (SPO) is responsible for the completeness and accuracy. [Source: CDSE — Special Access Program (SAP) Security Annual Refresher (SA002.16) Student Guide — "The Special Access Program Personnel Security Official, or SPO, is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of information submitted in the nominated individuals' packages." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/SA002-guide.pdf]

Question 6

What is required before bringing items into a SAP facility?

Accepted Answer

Items must be authorized through the Program Security Officer (PSO) or designee prior to being introduced. [Source: CDSE — Special Access Program (SAP) Security Annual Refresher (SA002.16) Student Guide — "Digital media (i.e., magnetic tapes, CDs and DVDs) must be authorized through the PSO or designee prior to being introduced into the SAPF." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/SA002-guide.pdf]

Question 7

What must individuals with SAP access report regarding personal status changes?

Accepted Answer

They must report any changes such as marriage, separation, divorce, foreign cohabitants, and citizenship. [Source: CDSE — Special Access Program (SAP) Security Annual Refresher (SA002.16) Student Guide — "In fact, everyone who has SAP access is required to report any changes in personal status such as marriage, separation, divorce, foreign cohabitants and citizenship." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/SA002-guide.pdf]

Question 8

What is the role of the Access Approval Authority (AAA) in the SAP nomination process?

Accepted Answer

The AAA approves or disapproves the Program Access Request (PAR). [Source: CDSE — Special Access Program (SAP) Security Annual Refresher (SA002.16) Student Guide — "The AAA then approves or disapproves your Program Access Request (PAR)." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/SA002-guide.pdf]

Question 9

What is the purpose of the Security Classification Guide (SCG)?

Accepted Answer

The SCG is the authoritative document for determining if information is classified or not. [Source: CDSE — Special Access Program (SAP) Security Annual Refresher (SA002.16) Student Guide — "The OCA's decisions are documented in the Security Classification Guide, or SCG, so the SCG becomes the authoritative document for determining if information is classified or not." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/SA002-guide.pdf]

Question 10

What is required of derivative classifiers?

Accepted Answer

Derivative classifiers must receive training annually. [Source: CDSE — Special Access Program (SAP) Security Annual Refresher (SA002.16) Student Guide — "Derivative classifiers must receive training annually." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/SA002-guide.pdf]

Question 11

What is the requirement for the marking of classified material?

Accepted Answer

All classified material must be properly marked with the appropriate classification levels derived from the program's SCG. [Source: CDSE — Special Access Program (SAP) Security Annual Refresher (SA002.16) Student Guide — "All classified material must be properly marked with the appropriate classification levels derived from the program's SCG." https://www.cdse.edu/Portals/124/Documents/student-guides/SA002-guide.pdf]

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