Continuing Problems in DOD's Classification of National Security Information
LCD-80-16
Published: Oct 26, 1979. Publicly Released: Oct 26, 1979.
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GAO reviewed documents at 23 Department of Defense (DOD) installations in Hawaii, Europe, and the Canal Zone to evaluate the DOD security information classification program. Continuing problems with this program include: improper use of classification authority, improper classification of information, and deficiencies in marking classified information.
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Classified defense informationEmployee trainingInspectionNational defense operationsInformation classificationSafeguardsClassified informationInformation securityMilitary forcesExecutive orders