The following are the instructions given to each agency, for submitting the SF-311 forms:

This reporting requirement applies to each department, independent agency or establishment in the executive branch that creates, handles, and/or stores classified national security information. The reporting period is on a fiscal year basis. Submissions must be unclassified and typewritten, and reach the Information Security Oversight Office (ISOO) no later than November 15 following the reporting period. Consolidate the submissions of component activities into a single report. Agencies, however, shall retain the input from component activities for possible ISOO review.

Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), I was able to request from various agencies the SF-311 forms filed. This is an ongoing effort, and this page will be constantly updated with the newest SF-311 forms released and collected by The Black Vault.

SF-311 Document Archive

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)

1.  2015-2016 [9 Pages, 2.4MB] (DISA claims they can not find 2014’s filing)

Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)

1.  2014-2016 [13 Pages, 6.5MB]

Department of the Air Force (USAF)

1.  2014-2016 [11 Pages, 2.9MB]

Department of Defense (DOD)

1.  2014-2016 [34 Pages, 2.9MB]

Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)

1.  2014-2016 [11 Pages, 0.9MB]

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

1.  2014-2016 [19 Pages, 3.7MB]

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

1.  2014-2016 [12 Pages, 3.7MB]

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)

1.  2014-2016 [10 Pages, 0.9MB]

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

1.  2014-2016 [12 Pages, 2.9MB]

Office of Personnel Management (OPM)

1.  2014-2016 [10 Pages, 1.2MB]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

1.  2014-2016 [7 Pages, 0.7MB]

U.S. Secret Service (USSS)

1.  2014-2016 [9 Pages, 4.5MB]

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This report describes the investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ or Department) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) into the creation, storage, and handling of certain memoranda (Memos) written by former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James B. Comey. Between January 6, 2017, and April 11, 2017, while Comey was Director of the FBI, he memorialized seven one-on-one interactions that he had with President-elect and President Donald J. Trump. Throughout this report, these Memos are referred to as Memo 1 through Memo 7, numbered chronologically according to the date each Memo was written. Comey, who had original classification authority as FBI Director, marked a small amount of information in Memo 1 as classified at the time that he wrote it. Comey also believed that Memo 3 contained classified information when he wrote it, but did not mark the document as classified. Comey kept signed originals of Memos 2, 4, 6, and 7 in a personal safe in his home and, following his May 2017 removal as FBI Director, provided his personal attorneys with copies of Memos 2, 4, and 6, and a redacted version of Memo 7; Comey never took copies of Memos 1, 3, and 5 to his home, and never shared these Memos with anyone outside the FBI.

Document Archive

Report of Investigation of Former Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey’s Disclosure of Sensitive Investigative Information and Handling of Certain Memoranda, August 2019 [83 Pages, 5MB]

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The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) is a self-sustaining U.S. Government agency that helps American businesses invest in emerging markets. Established in 1971, OPIC provides businesses with the tools to manage the risks associated with foreign direct investment, fosters economic development in emerging market countries, and advances U.S. foreign policy and national security priorities. OPIC helps American businesses gain footholds in new markets, catalyzes new revenues and contributes to jobs and growth opportunities both at home and abroad. OPIC fulfills its mission by providing businesses with financing, political risk insurance, advocacy and by partnering with private equity investment fund managers.

Below, you will find the results of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for the classified document inventories, and the subsequent appeal, which was released in 2016.

Document Archive

 Overseas Private Investment Corporation Classified Document Inventory, Released 2016 [36 Pages, 11.6MB]

https://documents.theblackvault.com/documents/opic/opicclassifiedinventories-2016.pdf

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On August 12, 2014, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Office of Inspector General (OIG) discovered that [REDACTED] Senior Counsel, Division of Enforcement (ENF), may have transmitted nonpublic information from his work email to his personal America Online (AOL) email account.

The Investigation

 SEC Investigation: Improper Transmission of Nonpublic Information via E-mail, May 29, 2015 [10 Pages, 1.9MB]

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This Instruction:

1.1 . Reissues reference (a) to implement policy, assign responsibilities, and prescribe guidance on the classification methodology for Information Operations (10) programs and capabilities within the Department of Defense.

1.2. Establishes guidance for proper protection of 10 activities.

1.3. Identifies and provides classification guidance on categories of IO activities. While this Instruction identifies the classification or classification ·range for specific items of classified information, it is not intended to be used as an itemized guide for applying Special Access Program (SAP) prota;tive measures. If required, SAP protective measures shall be in addition to the protections that are cited in this Instruction. 1.4. Addresses the relationship between the protection level for 10 activities and the security classification for specific elements of information within these activities. It clarifies information and requirements from a number of sources to identify the appropriate protection architecture for IO activities.

1.5. Constitutes authority and, in the absence of an approved program classification guide that provides specific classification instructions, shall be cited as the basis for derivative classification about, or declassification of, DoD information and material involved in 10.

DoD Instruction 0-3600.02

As of October 2016, this version is the latest.

 DoD Instruction 0-3600.02 “Information Operations (IO) Security Classification Guidance, November 28, 2005 [22 Pages, 4.9MB]

https://documents.theblackvault.com/documents/dod/14-F-1161.pdf

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According to the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), this is their mission statement:

The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) has served the information needs of the Defense community for more than 70 years. DTIC reports to the Assistant Secretary of Defense For Research and Engineering ASD(RE).

Our mission is to provide essential, technical research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E) information rapidly, accurately and reliably to support our DoD customers’ needs.

Under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), you are able to request “report bibliographies” – a listing of all reports that DTIC has in their system, which pertain to a certain keyword.

You can also request searches of other fields, like author, subject, abstract or even the current classification.

In July of 2016, I requested a list of all documents within DTIC databases, that were still marked as classified, and dated 1952 or earlier.

Download the Documents

Please note: The PDF below, has bookmarks for the different indexes, by year (or grouping). They were maintained when I converted this to a full .pdf to ensure you can quickly scan through this large document.

 Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) Classified Report List – Dated 1952 and Prior [4,128 Pages, 20.1MB]

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Obtaining Documents on this List

Want a document listed on this list above? You will need to file a Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) for the record, by contacting DTIC via the following:

The DTIC FOIA Requester Service Center is the initial point of contact for FOIA requesters to submit requests and receive status updates or other information regarding their requests being processed at DTIC. Initial FOIA requests may be submitted by postal mail at the mailing address below, sending email to foia@dtic.mil, or by FAX at (703) 767-9201.

Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC-R)
ATTN: FOIA Requester Service Center
8725 John J. Kingman Road
Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-6218Phone: (703) 767-9204
FAX: (703) 767-9201

Comment below on what you find interesting! Not sure how to file a FOIA REQUEST or MDR?  I will do it for you! Just let me know what you’re looking for.

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Here is an excerpt from the booklet outlining what you are signing:

As an employee of the Federal Government or one of its contractors, licensees, or grantees who occupies a position which requires access to classified information, you have been the subject of a personnel security investigation. The purpose of this investigation was to determine your trustworthiness for access to classified information. When the investigation was completed, your employing or sponsoring department or agency granted you a security clearance based upon a favorable determination of the investigation results. By being granted a security clearance, you have met the first of three requirements necessary to have access to classified information.

 Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (Standard Form 312) Briefing Booklet [84 Pages, 0.6MB]

https://documents.theblackvault.com/documents/manuals/standard-form-312_booklet.pdf

 Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement [3 Pages, 0.9MB]

https://documents.theblackvault.com/documents/manuals/classifiedndaodni2013.pdf

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In some cases, you can request a list of classified records.  This section contains some examples and lists.

100 Oldest Classified Documents at National Archives (NARA), as of 2004 [21 Pages]

Classified Videos at the National Archives (NARA), as of 2013 [30 Pages, 0.67 MB]

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