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wrappings, where size permits, except as
follows:
l Classified written material should be
folded or packed so that the text will not be
in direct contact with the inner envelope or
container.
The inner envelope or container shows
the address of the receiving activity; the
highest classification of the material enclosed
including, where appropriate, the Restricted
Data marking; and any special instructions. It
should be carefully sealed to minimize the
possibility of access without leaving evidence
of tampering.
Attach the receipt form (if
required).
l The outer cover should not bear a
classification marking, a listing of the contents
divulging classified information, or any other
unusual data or marks that might invite
special attention to the fact that the contents
are
classified.
The
outer
cover
of
Confidential material being transmitted by
United States Postal Service First-Class Mail
should be marked FIRST-CLASS and be
endorsed POSTMASTER:
D O N O T
FORWARD, RETURN TO SENDER.
Whenever the classified material being
transmitted is too large to prepare as described
above, it should be enclosed in two opaque,
sealed containers, such as boxes or heavy
wrappings, or prepared as follows:
l If the classified material is an internal
component of a packageable item of
equipment, the outside shell or body may be
considered as the inner enclosure.
l If the classified material is an
inaccessible internal component of a bulky
item of equipment that is not reasonably
packageable, such as a missile, the outside or
body of the item may be considered as the
outer enclosure provided the shell or body is
not classified.
l If the classified material is an item of
equipment that is not reasonably packageable
and the shell or body is classified, it should
be draped with an opaque covering that will
conceal all classified features. The coverings
must be capable of being secured so as to
prevent inadvertent exposure of the item.
l Specialized shipping containers,
including closed cargo transporters, may be
used instead of the above packaging
requirements. In such cases, the container
may be considered to be the outer wrapping
or cover.
l Material used for packaging should be
of such strength and durability as to provide
security protection while in transit, to prevent
items from breaking out of the container, and
to help detect any tampering with the
container.
The wrappings
should conceal
all
classified characteristics.
Activities will
provide for the stocking of several sizes of
cardboard containers and corrugated paper.
Packages must be sealed with tape that will
retain the impression of any postal stamp,
preferably brown paper tape. Bulky packages
must be inspected to determine whether the
material is suitable for mailing or whether it
should be transmitted by other approved
means.
Closed and locked compartments, vehicles,
or cars should be used for shipments of
classified material except when another
method is authorized by the consignor. In
any event, individual packages weighing less
than 200 pounds gross should be shipped in a
closed vehicle.
ADDRESSEES
Classified material is normally addressed
to a recognized activity and not to an
individual. Office code numbers; office or
division titles, such as Training Division; or
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