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Section 2: Derivatively Classified DocumentsDerivative classification is the act of incorporating, paraphrasing, restating, or generating in new forminformation that is already classified, and marking the newly developed material consistent with themarkings of the source information. The source information ordinarily consists of a classifieddocument or documents, or a classification guide issued by an original classification authority.When using a classified source document as the basis for derivative classification, the markings on thesource document determine the markings to be applied to the derivative document. When using aclassification guide as the basis for derivative classification, the instructions provided by the guide areto be applied to the derivative document.The following examples are of a properly marked source document and a properly marked derivativedocument, followed by the steps taken to create the derivative document.Source DocumentJune 27, 2010Department of Good WorksWashington, D.C. 20006MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTORFrom: John E. Doe, Chief Division 5Subject: (U) ExamplesSECRET1. (U) Paragraph 1 contains unclassified information.Therefore, this portion will be marked with thedesignation “U” in parentheses preceding the portion.2. (S) Paragraph 2 contains “Secret” information.Therefore, this portion will be marked with thedesignation “S” in parentheses preceding the portion.3. (C) Paragraph 3 contains “Confidential” information.Therefore, this portion will be marked with thedesignation “C” in parentheses preceding the portion.Classified By: John E. Doe, Chief Division 5Reason: 1.4(a)Declassify On: 20151231SECRETJuly 15, 2010Department of InformationWashington, D.C. 20008MEMORANDUM FOR AGENCY OFFICIALSFrom: Joe Carver, DirectorSubject: (U) ExamplesDerivative DocumentSECRET1. (S) Paragraph 1 contains information from Paragraph 2in the source document and is therefore marked (S).2. (U) Paragraph 2 contains “Unclassified” information.Therefore, this portion will be marked with thedesignation “U” in parentheses preceding the portion.Classified By: Joe Carver, DirectorDerived From: Department of Good Works Memorandumdated June 27, 2010, Subj: (U) ExamplesDeclassify On: 20151231SECRET- 10 -
Source DocumentJune 27, 2010SECRETDepartment of Good WorksWashington, D.C. 20006MEMORANDUM FOR THE DIRECTORFrom: John E. Doe, Chief Division 5Step 1 - Portion markingParagraph 1 of the derivativedocument incorporates informationfrom paragraph 2 of the sourcedocument. Therefore, the portionmarking is carried over to thederivative document.Subject: (U) Examples1. (U) Paragraph 1 contains “Unclassified” information.Therefore, this portion will be marked with thedesignation “U” in parentheses preceding the portion.2. (S) Paragraph 2 contains “Secret” information.Therefore, this portion will be marked with thedesignation “S” in parentheses preceding the portion.Derivative Document3. (C) Paragraph 3 contains “Confidential” information.Therefore, this portion will be marked with thedesignation “C” in parentheses preceding the portion.Classified By: John E. Doe, Chief Division 5Reason: 1.4(a)Declassify On: 20151231SECRETJuly 15, 2010Department of InformationWashington, D.C. 20008MEMORANDUM FOR AGENCY OFFICIALSFrom: Joe Carver, DirectorSubject: (U) Examples1. (S) Paragraph 1 contains information from Paragraph 2in the source document and is therefore marked (S).2. (U) Paragraph 2 contains “Unclassified” information.Therefore, this portion will be marked with thedesignation “U” in parentheses preceding the portion.- 11 -
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