07-28-2010, 02:13 AM
Hi,
I believe that kandrathe meant those three are the levels of classification and the respective amount of material in each overall, not that of these specific documents. That, BTW, is the DOD breakdown. DOE uses a much different system.
The DOD system is a matrix. Confidential, secret, top secret are the level. The type of information is the other dimension. Classifications like NATO military information, critical nuclear weapons information, etc. are the other dimension. To get legal access to any specific piece of information, a person has to have the appropriate level of clearance, the appropriate classification(s), and need to know. Also, there are programs which require specific 'read ins'.
Just a little clarification if y'all are going to talk clearance.
--Pete
(07-28-2010, 12:49 AM)Jester Wrote: Where do you get those numbers? From the reports I've heard, there are no top secret documents,
I believe that kandrathe meant those three are the levels of classification and the respective amount of material in each overall, not that of these specific documents. That, BTW, is the DOD breakdown. DOE uses a much different system.
The DOD system is a matrix. Confidential, secret, top secret are the level. The type of information is the other dimension. Classifications like NATO military information, critical nuclear weapons information, etc. are the other dimension. To get legal access to any specific piece of information, a person has to have the appropriate level of clearance, the appropriate classification(s), and need to know. Also, there are programs which require specific 'read ins'.
Just a little clarification if y'all are going to talk clearance.
--Pete
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