International Security, Visits & Export Controls Flashcards

International transfers of classified material are generally made through which channel?

Answer: Government-to-government channels using Designated Government Representatives

Classified material moves internationally through government-to-government channels, with Designated Government Representatives (DGRs) verifying transfers.

What document must be prepared for international shipments of classified consignments that describe the arrangements for secure movement?

Answer: Transportation Plan

A Transportation Plan describes the secure handling, routing, and DGR transfer points for classified consignments shipped internationally.

Which office manages the U.S. system of registries and control points for NATO classified information?

Answer: Central U.S. Registry

The Central U.S. Registry (CUSR) oversees the subregistries and control points that handle NATO classified information in the United States.

What must a cleared contractor employee receive before accessing NATO classified information?

Answer: A NATO security briefing

Employees need an appropriate clearance and a NATO security briefing before accessing NATO classified information.

Which marking is used for the highest level of NATO classified information?

Answer: COSMIC TOP SECRET

NATO's highest classification is COSMIC TOP SECRET, followed by NATO SECRET, NATO CONFIDENTIAL, and NATO RESTRICTED.

A contractor holding foreign government information (FGI) receives a request to share it with a third country. What is required?

Answer: Consent of the originating foreign government

FGI may not be released to a third country or third party without the prior consent of the originating government.

How long must ITAR registrants generally keep records of exports of defense articles and services?

Answer: 5 years from the date of export

ITAR §122.5 requires records related to defense article exports to be kept for five years from the expiration of the license or the date of the transaction.