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e. Are all cables, signal lines and intermediate wiring frames
  between the SCIF telephones and the IPS physically protected or
  contained within a physically controlled space?

□ Yes

□



If no, please explain?

f. Are all program media, such as tapes and/or disks, from the IPS
afforded physical protection from unauthorized alterations?

□ Yes

□

g. Is an up-to-date master copy of the IPS software program
maintained for confirmation and/or reloading of the operating
system?

□ Yes

□

h. Does the IPS have the capability to force or hold a telephone
station off-hook?

□ Yes

□

i. Does the IPS use remote maintenance and diagnostic procedures
or other remote access features?

□ Yes

□

j. Do the IPS installers and programmers have security clearances?

□ Yes

□



If yes, at what access level (minimum established by AO)?



If no, are escorts provided?

□ Yes

□

Automatic telephone call answering

a. Are there any automatic call answering devices for the telephones
in the SCIF?

□ Yes

□

1) If yes, please identify the type



Voicemail/unified message service?

□ Yes

□



Standalone telephone answering device (TAD)?

□ Yes

□

2) Provide manufacturer and model number of the equipment

Manufacturer

Model

a. Are speakerphones/microphones enabled?

□ Yes

□



If yes, has the remote room monitoring capability been
disabled?

□ Yes

□



Has this been approved for use by the AO?

□ Yes

□

N/A

Provide detailed configuration procedures

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

If applicable, is the voice mail or unified messaging services
configured to prevent unauthorized access from remote
diagnostic ports or internal dial tone?

□ Yes

□

Are any multi-function office machines (M-FOMs) used within the
SCIF (M-FOMs are electronic equipment that can be used at
network or standalone printers, facsimiles, and copiers)?

□ Yes

□

a. If yes, please identify the device to include (Please identify all M-FOM devices in
use, either below or as an attachment) – Include a manufacture Volatile statement
for each M-FOM.

Make

Model

Serial Number

b. If yes, please identify all features and information processing level of each M-FOM

1) Copier?

□ Yes

□

N/A



If yes, level(s) of information

2) Facsimile?

□ Yes

□

N/A



If yes, level(s) of information

3) Printer? (connected to a standalone computer or
network)

□ Yes

□

N/A



If yes, please explain and identify the system(s) and the level(s) of information

c. Does the M-FOM have memory storage capability?

□ Yes

□

N/A

If yes, what kind?

□

Volatile (information in

memory clears/erases
when powered off)

□

Non-volatile

  (information in
  memory that remains
  when powered off)

d. Does the M-FOM have a digital hard drive?

□ Yes

□

N/A

e. Have maintenance and disposition procedures been
established?

□ Yes

□

N/A

f. Does the M-FOM have voice transmission capability
and/or a telephone handset?

□ Yes

□

N/A



If yes, how is this feature protected? Please describe

Are there any video teleconference (VTC) systems installed?

□ Yes

□



If yes, what level(s) of information is the VTC system processing?

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Which room(s) contain VTC systems?

Are there any commercial television receivers installed?

□ Yes

□



If yes, provide a separate annotated floor plan of the commercial television
system

Does the SCIF have any automated environmental infrastructure
systems?

□ Yes

□



If yes, describe what countermeasures have been taken to provide against
malicious activity, intrusion, and exploitation. (Example: premise
management systems, environmental control systems, lighting and power
control units, uninterrupted power sources)

REMARKS:

Section G: Acoustical Protection

Do all areas of the SCIF meet AO required acoustical protection
standards”? (Ref: Chapter 9A)

□ Yes

□



If no, describe additional measures taken to provide conforming acoustical
protection (e.g., added sound insulation, door and windows coverings, no
discussion areas, sound masking, etc.)

Are there any amplified audio systems used for classified
information? (Example VTC, PA systems, etc.)

□ Yes

□



If yes, are the walls/ceilings/floor of the room
where the amplified audio system resides
acoustically treated to meet a Sound Group 4 or
STC 50?

□ Yes

□

N/A

Is there a public address or music system entirely contained
within the SCIF?

□ Yes

□



If yes, provide a separate annotated floor plan for each system

Is the SCIF equipped with a public address, emergency/fire
announcement or music system originating outside the SCIF?

□ Yes

□

Section H: Classified Destruction Methods

Destruction methods? (Ref: Chapter 12M)

a. Describe the method and equipment used for destruction of classified/sensitive
material (if more than one method or device, use Remarks to describe). List all
manufacturer and models

Method

Device Manufacturer

Model

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b. Is a secondary method of destruction available?

□ Yes

□

c. Describe the location of destruction site(s) in relation to the secure facility

d. Describe method or procedure used for handling non-soluble classified/sensitive
material at this facility

e. Do you have a written Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
approved by AO (if required)?

□ Yes

□

N/A

REMARKS:

Section I: INFOSEC/TEMPEST/Technical Security

Does the facility electronically process classified information?

(Ref: Chapter 13)

□ Yes

□



If yes, complete TEMPEST CHECKLIST FOR SCIF Form

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TEMPEST CHECKLIST

(Classified when filled in)

DATE: _____________

(Select the appropriate block)

SECTION A - SCIF Identification Data

1. SCIF Data:

Organization/Company Name:_______________

Organization subordinate to: ________________

Office E-mail address: ______________(C) _________________ (U)

2. SCIF Location:

Street Address:____________________

Bldg. Name/Number: _______________Floor(s): __________

Room No(s).:________________

City: __________State/Country:___________ Zip Code:___________

Military Base/Installation Name:

GPS Coordinates: __________________

3. Primary SCIF Point(s) of Contact:

Name(s):___________

DSN/Commercial Telephone:__________

Secure Telephone:______________

Secure Fax No:_________________

Unclassified Fax No:______________

Secure E-mail Address:_____________

Unclassified E-mail Address:_________________

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4. Alternate SCIF Point(s) of Contact:

Name(s):_____________

DSN/Commercial Telephone:_______________

Secure Telephone:________________

Secure Fax No:_____________

Unclassified Fax No:_______________

Secure E-mail Address:___________

Unclassified E-mail Address:__________

SECTION B - SCIF Equipment/Systems

1. Signal Lines and Signal Distribution Systems:

a. Are there any Signal Lines/Signal Distribution systems that exit the SCIF?

{ } Yes { } No (skip to 2)

b. If Yes, what type of lines exit the SCIF? If yes, give a diagram identifying the location and
line types. Clearly identify any usage of a Protected Distribution System.

{ } Fiber Optic

(Skip to 2.) { }

Coaxial

{ }

Copper Wires

c. If they are Coaxial or Copper wires, is there any kind of Filter or Isolation device installed on
them?

{ } YES

{ }

(Skip to e.)

d. If Yes, what type of device is used in the system?

If needed, use additional sheets.

Make __________ Model # ________ Location _________

Make ___________ Model # _________ Location _________

Make ____________ Model # ___________ Location ________

e. If No, describe each Signal Lines/Signal Distribution Systems. Detail where it goes, what it
connects to outside the SCIF, the composition of line, the number of lines, etc.

If needed, use

additional sheets.

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______________________________________________________________________________

Submit floor plans of the SCIF that show the location, routing and identity of all signal lines and
signal distribution systems within the SCIF. Identify them as BLACK or RED and include all
telephone lines, signal lines, alarm lines, etc. If applicable, indicate where they leave the SCIF
area and show the locations of all filters, Isolators and amplifiers

2. Power Lines and Power Distribution Systems:

a. Are there any Power Lines/Power Distribution Systems that exit the SCIF?

{ } YES { } NO

(Skip to 3.) If yes, provide a diagram showing where it exits the

SCIF.

b. Describe each Power Lines/Power Distribution Systems. Detail where it leaves the SCIF, what
it connects to outside the SCIF, does the power come from a Host Nation source, does the power
come from a US controlled generator, describe the material composition of the line, the number
of lines, voltages involved, etc.

If needed, use additional sheets.

__________________________________________________________________________

Submit floor plans of the SCIF showing the location, routing and identity of all power lines and
power distribution systems within the SCIF. Identify them as BLACK or RED. If applicable,
indicate where they leave the SCIF area and show the locations of all filters, Isolators and
amplifiers.

3. Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems; Water Pipes; Gas Pipes,
Sprinkler Systems, etc.:

a. Describe each HVAC Systems or pipe. Please explain in detail: path, connections in/outside
of the SCIF, composition of the vent or pipe, size, accessibility, etc. Provide a diagram
indicating their exits from the SCIF. If there are any grounding mitigations, please indicate on
the diagram. Are wave guides installed?

If needed, use additional sheets.

______________________________________________________________________________

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Submit floor plans of the SCIF showing the location, routing and identity of all HVAC systems
and pipes within the SCIF. If applicable, indicate where they leave the SCI area and show the
locations of all isolators and non-conductive breaks.

4. Radio Transmission/Reception Device:

a. Are there any Radio Transmitters or Receivers located in the SCIF or within three meters of
the SCIF‟s perimeter wall?

{ } YES

(Go to Device #1.) { }

(Skip to 5.)

Device #1:

a. Type of equipment Make Model number

________________ ____________ ________________

b. List how many hours the equipment is used? Hours per: day____ week____ month_____

c. Prior to encryption, what is the highest classification level of the information transmitted?

{ } SCI { } TOP SECRET { } SECRET { } CONFIDENTIAL { }
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d. List the room number(s) where the equipment is located: ________________

e. List the distance between the radio transmission/reception device and the nearest RED
equipment or crypto gear ___________

f. Is the power for the radio transmission/reception equipment isolated from the power for the
RED processing equipment?

{ } YES { } NO

(Skip to h.)

g. If Yes, how are they isolated?

{ } Separate power circuit

(Skip to 5.) { }

Power line filters

(Should be annotated in

2d.)

h. If No, describe each transmitter power source. Please explain in detail: path, connections
in/outside of the SCIF, composition of the line, voltage, size/gauge, accessibility, etc.

If needed,

use additional sheets.

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

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For Additional Devices

(use additional sheets)

Submit floor plans of the SCIF showing the transmitter locations, signal and power line routing
and the identity of all system components installed within the SCIF. If applicable, indicate where
they leave the SCI area, where the antenna is and show the locations of all Isolators and filters.

5. Multilevel Systems:

a. Are there any multi-level systems (e,g, equipment that processes different classification levels)
located in the SCIF or within one meter of the SCIF‟s perimeter wall?

{ } YES { } NO

(Skip to 6) If so, describe the level in detail.

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

6. Telecommunications Systems:

a. What kind of telecommunications systems are in the SCIF? (VoIP, DSM) Please describe.

_________________________________________________________________________

7. Existing TEMPEST Countermeasures:

a. List any existing TEMPEST countermeasures such as shielded enclosures, supplemental
shielding, filters (power, signal, telephone, etc...), and non-conductive sections in metallic
distribution systems (pipes, a/c ducts, etc...).

___________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

b. Describe construction method and materials used in:

Perimeter wall:

__________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Floor:

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__________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Ceiling:

___________________________________________________________________________

c. Does the SCIF perimeter have windows?

{ } YES

(Answer below.) { }

(Go to SECTION C.)

List quantity, size, and any countermeasures used and pertinent information about your windows.

______________________________________________________________________________
__

____________________________________________________________________________

SECTION C -

Information Processing

Volume of Information Processed- Describe the percentage and volume of information processed
at the UNCLASSIFIED, SENSITIVE, CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET, and TOP SECRET levels.

______________________________________________________________________________

SECTION D -

Maps/Diagrams

Submit these drawings even if you submitted them with your FFC for physical security
accreditation. The FFC is routed to different sections and are considered separate actions. Soft
copies are preferred and while most formats are acceptable, Power Point is recommended.

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1. External:

(Please indicate on all external maps a compass heading that displays North at a

minimum.)

a. Submit scale drawings or maps of the location of your SCIF‟s building within the
base/post/compound/city in which it is located.

b. If you are on a military base/post, a government controlled facility/area or a
compound/campus that is solely controlled by your company with a 24 hour guard force, indicate
the distance between the building and the closest boundary of the compound in meters. Also
indicate the distance in meters to the boundaries in each cardinal direction (i.e. East, West, North
and South). Submit scale drawings or maps of the location of the
post/base/facility/area/campus/compound in relationship to the nearest city.

c. If you are not in a controlled area, show on the map/drawings the distances in meters from the
SCIF perimeter to the closest limit of SCIF‟s inspect able space boundary (those areas where the
U.S. government or your company does not have the legal authority to identify and/or remove a
TEMPEST exploitation or where it would be impractical to conduct a TEMPEST attack).

d. Show the locations of any areas within 100 meters of the SCIF which are occupied by Foreign
Nationals or controlled by Foreign Entitles/Companies that are not readily accessible by SCIF
personnel identify the occupants and their distance in meters from the SCIF perimeter.

2. Internal:

Submit scale drawings or maps of the location of your SCIF within the building or facility that it
resides. Provide floor plans of the SCIF itself and provide the following:

Location and identify by manufacture, model, type, and level of classification of any

equipment that is electronically processes unencrypted National Security Information (NSI). For
large facilities, this list can be placed on a separate spread sheet and numbers/symbols can be
used in the drawing.

Location of all Signal Line Distribution Systems, telephone instruments, line and power

filters and/or isolators, signal ground points, etc...

Routing and identity of lines, cables and other metallic conductors which leave the SCI

area, including telephone, power, signal, alarm lines, pipes, air ducts, etc...

If the SCIF is located in a Multi-story building NOT entirely controlled by the US

government, submit a floor plan of the entire floor and identify the occupants of the other spaces.
In addition, provide the names of the occupants on the floors above and below and, if possible,
identify any foreign nationals. GSA facilities are not exempt from the above requirement.

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CHECK Applicable blocks

□

Initial Approval

□

Re-approval

□

Modified Facility

□

Pre-construction

□

New Facility

□

Page Change

Checklist Contents

Section A: General information

Section B:

Compartmented Area Security

Section C: Compartmented Area Type Descriptions

List of Attachments

(Diagrams must be submitted on 8 ½” x 11” or 11” x 17” format)

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Section A: General Information

1. SCIF Information

Organization/Company Name

SCIF Identification Number

(if applicable)

Organization subordinate to

(if applicable)

Cognizant Security Authority (CSA)

Defense Special Security Communication System Information

(if applicable)

DSSCS Message Address

DSSCS INFO Address

If no DSSCS Message Address, please
provide passing instructions

b. Existing SCIF Accreditation Information

□

Open

Storage

□

Closed

Storage

□

Processing

□

Discussions

□

Continuous

Operation

□

Fixed

□

SWA

□

TSWA

□

Other

2) Accreditation granted by:

on:

c. If automated information system (AIS) is used, has an accreditation
been granted?

□

Yes

□

If yes, identify compartment classification level (check all that apply)

□

SCI

□

Top Secret

□

Secret

□

Confidential

d. SCIF duty hours: ___________ (hours to hours), ___________ days per week.

e. Total square footage that the SCIF occupies:

f. Any waivers?

□

Yes

□

N/A If yes, attach a copy of approved

waiver

Location of Proposed Compartmented Area

Street Address

Building Name/#

Floor(s)

Suite(s)

Room(s) #

City

Base/Post

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State/Country

Zip Code

Contract number and expiration date

(if

applicable

Contract Number:

Expiration Date:

Mailing Address (if different from SCIF location)

Street or Post Office Box

City

State

Zip Code

Requestor Contact Information

Name

Phone

Open:

E-Mail

Unclass:

Classified:

Additional
E-mail

Responsible Security Personnel

PRIMARY

ALTERNATE

Name

Commercial
Telephone

DSN
Telephone

Secure
Telephone

STE Telephone

Other
Telephone

Home
Telephone

Facsimile

Classified:

Unclassified:

Command or Regional Special Security Office/name (SSO):

(if applicable)

Commercial
Telephone

Other
Telephone

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Information
System Security
Officer

Commercial
Telephone

Secure
Telephone

Compartmented Area Information

a. Compartmented area accreditation level desired:

1) Indicate CA requirements

□

Open Storage

□

Closed Storage

□

Processing

□

Discussions

□

Continuous

Operation

2) Indicate the CA Type Requested (See Section C)

□

Type 1

□

Type 2

□

Type 3

Section B: Compartmented Area Security

Are all equipment
(computers, copiers,
printers, scanners, fax, etc.)
used to process
compartmented
information approved to
process compartmented
program information or a
system security plan (SSP)
submitted for approval to
the appropriate
information system
authorizing official?

□

Yes

□

Provide a copy of the approval
documentation or a copy of the SSP
submitted.

Workstations in a cubicle or office configuration – Type 1:

Is the CA in a cubicle or
other open environment?

□

Yes

□

Is the workstation in a
closable office?

□

Yes

□

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If the office is closable, is
there an access control
device?

□

Yes

□

If yes, please provide manufacturer and
model

MANUFACTURER

MODEL

Are display screens
positioned to avoid
“shoulder-surfing”?

□

Yes

□

Are polarized privacy
screens installed?

□

Yes

□

Is printing of CA material
required?

□

Yes

□

If yes, explain printer location, connectivity
and procedures to retrieve printed material.

Is scanning/copying of CA
material required?

□

Yes

□

If yes, explain copier/scanner location,
connectivity and procedures to protect CA
material.

Is storage of CA material
required within the CA?

□

Yes

□

If yes, do only individuals briefed to the CA
program have access to the GSA approved
storage container?

□

Yes

□

Describe procedures to secure the workstation when the individual leaves the CA (for any
length of time).

Describe procedures to secure the CA at the end of day.

CAs with a requirement for discussions of compartmented information

–

Type 2:

Are all individuals within
the CA briefed to the
compartment?

□

Yes

□

If No, describe procedures to prevent
inadvertent disclosure of compartmented
information.

Is the CA constructed to
meet ICS 705-1 acoustic
standards?

□

Yes

□

If Yes, describe acoustic protection method
used.

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Is secure teleconferencing
equipment to be used?

□

Yes

□

Describe the procedures for controlling access during program discussions and control of
meeting material used (if applicable) during and after the discussions.

CAs with a requirement for strict accountability of compartmented information

–

Type 3:

Are all personnel who
have unescorted access to
the CA briefed to the
compartmented program?

□

Yes

□

Does the CA meet ICS 705-
1 standard for acoustic
protection?

(if applicable)

□

Yes

□

If Yes, describe acoustic protection method
used.

Are storage containers
GSA approved?

□

Yes

□

Are all equipment
(computers, copiers,
printers, scanners, fax, etc.)
used to process
compartmented
information approved or a
system security plan (SSP)
submitted for approval?

□

Yes

□

Describe the procedures for controlling access during program discussions and control of
meeting material used (if applicable) during and after the discussions. In addition, include
any remarks to assist in the approval process.

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Additional security measures (locks, alarms, dedicated reading rooms, etc.) are considers
waivers (above) to the standards and require approval of the IC Element Head. Identify
any additional security requirements requested:

Section C: Compartmented Area Type Descriptions

Compartmented Area Types:

Type I: A workstation environment that is used to view and process

compartmented information.

Type I comprises open bays, open spaces, or a set of rooms with multiple
cubicles in an accredited SCIF where compartmented information may be
securely viewed and/or processed, i.e., via an approved computer
workstation by authorized personnel. Workstations in these environments
may include computers with single or multiple monitors. Polarized privacy
screens may be used on a computer monitor to prevent persons other than the
authorized user to view the material, i.e., shoulder surfing, or when a monitor
faces a primary door or common work area. In addition to processing
compartmented information on approved computer workstations, Type I CAs
may include the use of printers, copiers, and scanners with prior approval.

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Type II: An area where discussions of compartmented information may

take place. If so equipped and approved, compartmented information may
also be viewed and processed.

This CA comprises a room, e.g., office or conference room, inside an
accredited SCIF where compartmented discussions may be held by
authorized personnel. All Type II CAs must meet existing sound
transmission class (STC) requirements per ICS 705-1 to ensure that the room
or office retains sound within its perimeter. In addition to compartmented
discussions, Type II CAs may be used for secure video teleconferencing
(SVTC) and related communication conferencing and the use of secure
telephones for compartmented discussions. The use of printers, scanners,
and copiers, and the secure transfer of data to approved removable media or
and the use of secure facsimile machines require prior approval.

ype III: A restricted discussion area used for viewing, processing, printing,

copying, storage and control of accountable compartmented information.

This CA is intended for storing and retaining compartmented information
when accountability and strict control of compartmented program
information is required. This includes, but is not limited to: notes, briefs,
slides, electronic presentations, analytic papers, removable hard drives, field
packs, thumb drives, laptops, personal electronic devices (PEDs) or hand-
held devices that store compartmented information. In addition to the
storage of compartmented material in a GSA-approved container, Type III
CAs may be used for processing compartmented information on approved
computer workstations; the use of printers, scanners, and copiers; the secure
transfer of data to approved removable media; the use of secure facsimile
machines; and the use of secure telephone equipment (STE) for
compartmented discussions. All personnel residing within or who have
unfettered access to a Type III CA must be formally briefed into all
compartments that reside within the Type III CA. Visitors are permitted
within Type III areas only when all compartmented information (for which
the visitor is not briefed) is stored within containers, out of sight, and while
the visitor is under constant observation by a fully briefed person.

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CHECK Applicable blocks

□

Initial Accreditation

□

Re- Accreditation

□

Modified Facility

□

Pre-construction

□

New Facility

□

Page Change

Checklist Contents

Section A: General information

Section B:

Physical Security

Section C: Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Section D: Telecommunication Systems and Equipment Baseline

Section E:

Classified Destruction Methods

Section F:

TEMPEST/Technical Security

List of Attachments

(Diagrams must be submitted on 8 ½” x 11” or 11” x 17” format)

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Section A: General Information

1. SCIF Data

Organization/Company Name

Name of Ship and Hull number

Home Port

SCIF ID Number

Contract Number and Expiration
Date

(if applicable)

Concept Approval Date

Cognizant Security Authority (CSA)

Defense Special Security Communication System Information

(if applicable)

DSSCS Message Address

DSSCS INFO Address

If no DSSCS Message Address, please
provide passing instructions

Location of Compartments

Complete Mailing Address

Street Address

Building Name/#

Floor(s)

Suite(s)

Room(s) #

City

Base/Post

State/Country

Zip Code

E-Mail Addresses

Classified

(Network/System Name & Level)

Unclassified

(Network/System Name)

Other

(Network/System Name)

Additional
Address

(Network/System Name)

Responsible Security Personnel

PRIMARY

ALTERNATE

Name

Commercial
Telephone

DSN
Telephone

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Secure
Telephone

/STE
Telephone

Other
Telephone

Home

(optional)

Facsimile Number:

Classified

Unclassified

Command or Regional Special Security Office/Name (SSO)

(if applicable)

PRIMARY

ALTERNATE

Commercial
Telephone

Other
Telephone

Information System Security Officer Name

PRIMARY

ALTERNATE

Commercial
Telephone

Secure
Telephone

Accreditation Data

a. Category/Compartments of SCI Requested:

1) Indicate storage requirement:

□

Open

□

Closed

□

Continuous Operation

□

None

2) Indicate the facility type

□

Permanent

□

Temporary Secure Working

Area

□

Secure Working Area

□

Tactical

b. Existing Accreditation Information

(if applicable)

1) SCIF accesses required

2) Accreditation granted by:

On:

3) Waivers:

4) Co-Use Agreements

□

Yes

□

If yes, provide sponsor/compartment:

c. SAP(s) co-located

□

Yes

□

If yes, identify SAP Classification level (check

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within SCIF

all that apply)

□

SCI

□

Top Secret

□

Secret

□

Confidential

d. SCIF duty hours

(hours to hours)

days per week

e. Total square footage that the SCIF occupies

f. Has CSA requested
any waivers?

□

Yes

□

N/A If yes, attach a copy of the approved

waiver

Construction/Modification

Is construction or
modification complete?

□

Yes

□

N/A

If no, enter the expected date of
completion

Inspections

a. TSCM Service completed by

On ______________

(Attach a copy of report)

b. Were deficiencies
corrected?

□

Yes

□

N/A If no, explain

c. Last physical security
inspection by

On ______________

(Attach a copy of report)

Were deficiencies
corrected?

□

Yes

□

N/A If no, explain

Remarks

Section B: Physical Security

Decks, bulkheads and overhead construction

Are the decks, bulkheads and overhead constructed of aluminum plate
or standards shipboard material true floor to ceiling?

□

Yes

□

Security In-Depth

What external security attributes and/or features should the CSA consider before
determining whether or not this facility has Security In-Depth?

Please identify/explain all

factors:

Access Controls: How is access to the SCIF controlled?

a. By Guard Force

□

Yes

□

If yes, what is their minimum security clearance
level?

b. Is Guard Force Armed?

□

Yes

□

c. By assigned personnel

□

Yes

□

If yes, do personnel have visual control
of SCIF entrance door?

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□

Yes

□

N/A

d. By access control device

□

Yes

□

If yes, what kind?

□

Automated access control system

□

Non-automated

If non-automated

1. Is there a by-pass key

□

Yes

□

N/A

If yes, how is the by-pass key protected?

2. Manufacturer

Model

(Attach sheet if additional space is required for this information)

If automated

1. Are access control transmission lines protected by FIPS AES encryption?

□

Yes

□

If no, explain the physical protection provided

2. Are automated access control system locations within a SCIF or an
alarmed area controlled at the

SECRET

level?

□

Yes

□

3. Is the access control system encoded and is ID data and PINs
restricted to SCI-indoctrinated personnel?

□

Yes

□

4. Does external access control outside SCIF have tamper protection?

□

Yes

□

5. Is the access control device integrated with an IDS:

□

Yes

□

N/A

Is the access control device integrated with a network
system?

□

Yes

□

N/A

Primary Entrance Door

Is routine ingress and egress to the space through one door?

□

Yes

□

Is the shipboard type door constructed IAW ICS 705-1,?

□

Yes

□

Is door constructed of aluminum/steel plate or standard shipboard
materials?

□

Yes

□

Is door equipped with a combination lock that meets requirements
of a Pedestrian Deadbolt Federal Specifications FF-L-2890?

□

Yes

□

Include lock manufacturer, model and group

Manufacturer

Model

Group Rating

Is door equipped with an access control device

□

Yes

□

Is door constructed in a manner which will preclude unauthorized
removal of hinge pins and anchor bolts, as well as obstruct access
to lock-in bolts between door and frame?

□

Yes

□

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Remarks:

Emergency Exit

Is space equipped with an emergency exit?

□

Yes

□

Has the emergency exit been fabricated of aluminum/steel plate or
standard shipboard materials?

□

Yes

□

Has door(s) been mounted in a frame braced and welded in place
in a manner commensurate with structural characteristics of the
bulkhead, deck or overhead in which it is located?

□

Yes

□

Has the emergency exit been constructed in a manner which will
preclude unauthorized removal of hinge pins and anchor bolts, as
well as obstructs access to lock-in bolts between door and frame?

□

Yes

□

Remarks

Restrictions on Damage Control Fittings and Cable

Are any essential damage control fittings or cables located within
or pass through the SCIF?

□

Yes

□

Remarks

Removable Hatches and Deck Plates

Are hatches and deck plates less than 10 square feet that are
secured by exposed nuts and bolts (external to SCIF) secured with
high security padlocks?

□

Yes

□

If key padlocks are used, are the keys stored in a security container
located with a space under appropriate security control?

□

Yes

□

Remarks:

Vent and Duct Barriers

Are vents, ducts, louvers, or other physical perimeter barrier
openings with a cross sectional dimension greater than 96 square
inches protected at the perimeter with a fixed barrier or security
grill?

□

Yes

□

If gratings or bars are used, are they welded in place?

□

Yes

□

Remarks:

Acoustical Isolation

Is the physical perimeter of the SCIF sealed or insulated with non-
hardening caulking material so as to prevent inadvertent disclosure
of SCI discussions or briefings from within the SCIF?

□

Yes

□

In instances where the physical perimeter barrier is not sufficient to
control voices or sounds, is the use of sound deadening material
installed?

□

Yes

□

Do air handling units have continuous duty blowers or provide an
effective level of sound masking in each air path?

□

Yes

□

Remarks:

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137

10.

Visual Isolation

Are doors or other openings in the physical perimeter barrier
through which the interior may be viewed screened or curtailed?

□

Yes

□

Remarks

11.

Passing Windows and Scuttles

Have passing windows and scuttles been eliminated from the
SCIF?

□

Yes

□

Remarks:

12.

Secure Storage Equipment

Is the SCIF equipped with a sufficient number of GSA approved
security containers?

□

Yes

□

Have they been welded in place or otherwise secured to a
foundation for safety?

□

Yes

□

Remarks:

Section C: Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Are SCIF access door(s) and emergency exit(s) protected by a

visual and audible alarm system:

□

Yes

□

Does alarm installation consist of sensors at each door and
alerting indicators located within the SCIF?

□

Yes

□

Does the emergency exit door(s) alarm have a different feature?

□

Yes

□

Does the system have an alarm monitor station which is
continuously manned by personnel capable of responding to or
directing a response to an alarm violation of the SCIF when it is
unmanned?

□

Yes

□

Remarks:

Section D: Telecommunication Systems and Equipment Baseline

Is the facility declared a “No classified Discussion Area”?

□

Yes

□

If yes, then the audio protection questions within this section may be identified as N/A

If the facility is declared a No Classified Discussion Area,
are warning notices posted prominently within the
facility?

□

Yes

□

N/A

Does the facility have any unclassified telephones that are
connected to the commercial public switch telephone network
(PSTN)?

□

Yes

□

What is the method of on-hook protection?

1) CNSS 5006 (TSG-6) approved telephone or instrument

□

Yes

□

N/A

(Please identify all telephone equipment/stations and/or instruments being used either below or as an

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