SF 312. Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement
Form SF312 Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement is a form used to ensure that individuals with access to classified information agree to protect that information and not disclose it to unauthorized individuals.
The form consists of several parts, including the Agreement, the Acknowledgment and Agreement by Witness, and the Briefing Acknowledgment. The Agreement requires the individual to agree to protect classified information and not disclose it to unauthorized individuals. The Acknowledgment and Agreement by Witness requires a witness to attest to the individual's understanding of the Agreement. The Briefing Acknowledgment requires the individual to acknowledge that they have received a briefing on the protection of classified information.
The most important fields on the form include the individual's name, contact information, and position, as well as the classification level of the information they will have access to.
This form is compiled when an individual is granted access to classified information. The parties involved in the document are the individual and the government agency responsible for protecting the classified information.
When compiling this form, it is important to ensure that all information is accurate and complete. Any missing or incorrect information can result in delays in granting access to classified information.
The advantages of this form include the ability to ensure that individuals with access to classified information understand their responsibilities to protect that information. The form provides a clear and organized way to document the individual's agreement to protect the information.
Some problems that can arise when filling out this form include missing or incorrect information, which can result in delays in granting access to classified information. Additionally, if the individual does not fully understand their responsibilities, it can result in unintentional disclosure of classified information.
Related forms include Form SF86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions and Form SF85P Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions. An alternative form is the DD Form 441 Defense Department Security Agreement.
This form is submitted to the government agency responsible for protecting the classified information. The instructions on the form provide information on where to submit the form. The form is usually stored electronically in the agency's database.