Welcome to

Safeguarding Defense Information
IS3005
Edition C

 

Introduction

 
Overview This is a brief overview of Safeguarding Defense Information, IS3005. The introductory materials provide more information.
 
Proponent This subcourse is issued by the--

U.S. Army Institute for Professional Development (AIPD)
U.S. Army Training Support Center
Newport News, Virginia 23628-0001

 
Purpose This subcourse is designed to teach the fundamentals of safeguarding defense information. Included is how to mark and handle classified information, and how to store and destroy it. Also included is how to develop and administer a unit security education program.
 
Target
Audience
This subcourse is intended for all personnel with an interest in or need for the subcourse content.
 
Requirements To receive credit for subcourse completion, you must--
  • Have an Army Correspondence Course Program (ACCP) USER-ID and PASSWORD.
  • Be formally enrolled in this course/subcourse through the ACCP.
  • Earn a passing score on the course or subcourse examination.
 
Contents The subcourse contains the following parts: Subcourse Overview

Lesson 1 - Marking and Handling Classified Material

Lesson 2 - Destroying Classified Material

Lesson 3 - Physical Security

Lesson 4 - Security Education

Examination

Appendix A - Acronym List

Appendix B - Format for Emergency Evacuation and Destruction Plan

 

Informal Access

Feel free to preview the subcourse to see if it meets your needs, to study it without committing to formal enrollment, or use it as an on-line desk reference.
 

Enrollment

 
Enrollment
Eligibility
The Army Correspondence Course Program courses and subcourses are available to eligible U.S. Active and Reserve military officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel; Reserve Officers' Training Corps, National Guard Officer Candidate School, and West Point cadets; authorized federal civilian employees; Army volunteers (unpaid staff); foreign military; and non-U.S. citizens employed by DOD.

Military personnel must have enough time remaining in service to complete the course or subcourse(s) in which they request enrollment.

Note:  For detailed eligibility requirements see the course listing found on the AIPD LOGON/REGISTER web site.

 
Enrollment
Notes
Enrollment is electronic. To enroll, click on the ENROLL button below to take you to the ACCP LOGON screen. [NOTE: The following instructions apply to the ACCP web site.]
  • If you are not already registered with the ACCP, you will need to do so prior to enrolling for this subcourse. Click on the REGISTER button and follow the on-screen instructions. [NOTE: You will be required to create your own USER-ID and PASSWORD. These will allow you to enroll for courses/subcourses, access and update portions of your current personal demographic information, view history records, and take on-line examinations for which you are enrolled.]
  • If you are a registered ACCP participant, enter your USER-ID and PASSWORD in the spaces provided and click on the LOGON button. Follow on-screen instruction for enrolling in a course/subcourse.

When filling in the subcourse number, enter it exactly as follows:  IS3005.

After submitting your application, you will receive verification of your enrollment by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. [NOTE: US military students who do not have an e-mail address can obtain one by going to http://www.us.army.mil.]

IMPORTANT:  You will not be able to access the examination for this subcourse until you have received notification that your enrollment application has been accepted. Until that time, you may informally access the subcourse materials and begin your studies. To do so, follow the link to the RDL, scroll down the list of courses/subcourses, and activate the link to this course/subcourse.

 

Taking the Subcourse On-Line

 
Taking the
subcourse

You do not have to wait for enrollment verification before beginning. You can start immediately. Everything you need to complete the subcourse is provided on-line. You will need no additional materials, nor will any be sent to you.

REMINDER:  You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination.

 
Taking
the exam

REMINDER:  You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination.

Read the examination administrative instructions very carefully prior to beginning the examination. Some examinations are timed.

Once you complete the examination and "submit" your responses, you will receive immediate feedback of your score. If you obtained a passing score, you will also receive subcourse text references for missed questions. Your final official grade (Completion Notice) will be provided by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. If you did not obtain a passing score, you may retake the examination after a time lapse of 24-hours from computer processing of your initial attempt.

 

Assistance

 
Points of
Contact
If you have any questions about the subcourse, call or e-mail one of these points of contact:

  • For questions about subcourse content, contact:

    Commandant
    U.S. Army Intelligence Center
    Fort Huachuca, Arizona 85613-6000
    DSN: 879-1048
    E-MAIL: hammelg@huachuca-emh1.army.mil

  • For questions about subcourse administration, contact:

    Team B
    DSN: 826-2079/5715
    COM: (757) 878-2079/5715
    E-MAIL: teamb@atsc.army.mil