Identifying the Validity of Distribution Statements
Module 3 Lesson 2
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Objective
After this lesson, students will be able to:
- Identify
incorrect or invalid distribution statements and
associated reasons. (Aligns to CLO 3- Identify and
select the appropriate distribution statement for their
document and enter all applicable distribution reasons
into DTIC Submit, ensuring this information adheres to
the DoD CUI Program Guidelines.)
- Students will need approximately 30 minutes to complete this lesson.
'The balance between freedom and security is a delicate one.'
This is especially true in access to defense technical information. Assigning the correct distribution statement and valid reasons ensures the information gets to as many people as possible to advance technology but also keeps it out of the hands of those who could use it for harm.
- Mark Udall
Review
In the previous lesson you were introduced to the five valid Distribution Statements and valid reasons. Pictured is a quick reference to use as needed or you can click for a more in depth copy from the DoD CUI Site.
Controlled Unclassified Information & 5230.24
DoDI 5230.24 is a DoD Instruction that establishes policies, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for marking and managing technical documents. The instruction provides guidance for constructing and using DoD approved distribution statements and their accompanying reasons.
This video talks about marking documents and why certain documents are marked with certain distributions. DoDI 5230.24 is also introduced.
Most Common Mistakes
- Distribution A on documents containing export-controlled technical information
- Distribution A, C, or D on documents containing Operations Security
- Distribution A, C, or D on documents containing Proprietary Information
- Distribution A, C, or D on documents containing SBIR (Small Business Innovation Research) or STTR (Small Business Technology Transfer)
- Distribution A, C, or D on documents containing Test and Evaluation
Distribution Statements A, C, and D are unable to be used with many reasons because they allow access to a wider groups of people including the public and contractors. Some information needs to be limited to only U.S. Government agencies and some Department of Defense only because of its sensitive nature.
Check Your Learning
Review the following distribution statements and mark them valid or invalid based on what you just learned
Resources
This is a good list to refer to in the future if you have doubts about a distribution statement and includes supplementary readings if you want to go more in depth on this topic.
01
DoD CUI Program Statements and Reasonshttps://www.dodcui.mil/Distribution-Statements/
02
YouTube Video from Signal 7 on Distribution, CUI and 5230.24 https://youtu.be/itN1nori_aA
03
DoD Instruction 5230.24 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/523024p.pdf
04
DTIC Site on Marking Documents https://discover.dtic.mil/marking-documents/
05
DTIC Specific Guidance on CUIhttps://discover.dtic.mil/cui-information/
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Identifying the Validity of Distribution Statements
Module 3 Lesson 2
This work is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Objective
After this lesson, students will be able to:
'The balance between freedom and security is a delicate one.'
This is especially true in access to defense technical information. Assigning the correct distribution statement and valid reasons ensures the information gets to as many people as possible to advance technology but also keeps it out of the hands of those who could use it for harm.
- Mark Udall
Review
In the previous lesson you were introduced to the five valid Distribution Statements and valid reasons. Pictured is a quick reference to use as needed or you can click for a more in depth copy from the DoD CUI Site.
Controlled Unclassified Information & 5230.24
DoDI 5230.24 is a DoD Instruction that establishes policies, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures for marking and managing technical documents. The instruction provides guidance for constructing and using DoD approved distribution statements and their accompanying reasons.
This video talks about marking documents and why certain documents are marked with certain distributions. DoDI 5230.24 is also introduced.
Most Common Mistakes
Distribution Statements A, C, and D are unable to be used with many reasons because they allow access to a wider groups of people including the public and contractors. Some information needs to be limited to only U.S. Government agencies and some Department of Defense only because of its sensitive nature.
Check Your Learning
Review the following distribution statements and mark them valid or invalid based on what you just learned
Resources
This is a good list to refer to in the future if you have doubts about a distribution statement and includes supplementary readings if you want to go more in depth on this topic.
01
DoD CUI Program Statements and Reasonshttps://www.dodcui.mil/Distribution-Statements/
02
YouTube Video from Signal 7 on Distribution, CUI and 5230.24 https://youtu.be/itN1nori_aA
03
DoD Instruction 5230.24 https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodi/523024p.pdf
04
DTIC Site on Marking Documents https://discover.dtic.mil/marking-documents/
05
DTIC Specific Guidance on CUIhttps://discover.dtic.mil/cui-information/
Lesson completed!