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NISPOM BRIEFING REQUIREMENTS

The NISPOM provides straightforward guidance on the topics to be covered in the briefing: the definition of CNWDI, a reminder of the sensitivity of the information, and an explanation of each employee’s responsibility for safeguarding CNWDI and limiting its circulation. Any special local requirements specified by contract such as storage, destruction, or markings also need to be discussed.

The security briefer should supplement his or her oral presentation with a written summary of the information covered. A single sheet handout covering the topics discussed should be sufficient. The NISPOM requires that each briefed individual sign a CNWDI security-briefing certificate that should restate the main briefing points.

When an employee no longer requires access to CNWDI, he or she must be debriefed. The debriefing should cover the purpose of the debriefing, a discussion of the serious nature of CNWDI and the need for caution.

NATURE OF INFORMATION

It is important to safeguard CNWDI, because acquisition of this information by some nations or groups could threaten U.S. interests. If nuclear weapons technology were acquired by hostile nations or terrorist organizations, the threat to world peace and American lives could reach catastrophic proportions. Because of the sensitivity of CNWDI, only personnel who have an established need-to-know and who have a final TOP SECRET or SECRET security clearance may be granted access, and the number of these individuals must be kept to an absolute minimum. CNWDI may not be released or made available to any employee until the above requirements and certifications have been fully satisfied.

ADDITIONAL TOPICS

Additional topics addressed by the NISPOM include markings, subcontractors, and transmission.


 * Marking Requirements


 * For DoD contractors, in addition to other required markings, CNWDI material should be clearly marked as “Critical Nuclear Weapons Design Information - DoD Directive 5210.2 Applies” on the cover or the first page, at a minimum. More detailed marking information and examples may need to be given to employees.