Security
Review (pre-publication review)
DoD 5230-09, Clearance of DoD Information for Public Release,
requires that a security and policy review shall be performed on
all official DoD information intended for public release that
pertains to military matters, national security issues, or
subjects of significant concern to the Department of Defense.
What is a security and policy review?
A security and policy review, or pre-publication review, is the
process by which information proposed for public release is
examined to ensure compliance with DoD and national policies and
to determine that it contains
no classified,
controlled unclassified, or export-controlled information.
AR 360-1, The Army Public Affairs Office Program, Chapter 5,
lists the types of information that require not only Army but
Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)-Ievel review.
Public Affairs Officers and Security professionals shall be
familiar with the below directives, regulatory requirements, and
the process of submitting requests for review to ensure
information is protected and not inadvertently disclosed to the
public.
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DoD 5230-09, Clearance of DoD Information for Public Release
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DA, OCPA Memo, Security and Policy Reviews of Articles, Manuscripts, Books, and
Other Media Prior to Public Release, dtd 24 May 11
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USD(I) Memo, Security and Policy Reviews of Articles, Manuscripts, Books, and
Other Media Prior to Public Release, dtd 26 Apr 11
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Frequently Asked Questions for Department of Defense Security and Policy Reviews
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Pre-Publication FAQ Pamphlet for printing and distribution
purposes