Who bears the responsibility to protect classified material that is hand carried, according to the briefing?

Who bears the responsibility to protect classified material that is hand carried, according to the briefing?

• A. The individual hand carrying the material bears the responsibility.
• B. The United States Postal Service bears the responsibility.
• C. The receiving facility bears responsibility.
• D. The courier company bears responsibility.

Answer: (A)

Personal accountability for protecting classified material when it is hand carried rests with the individual who physically carries it. The briefing treats the bearer as the custodian during transit, responsible for keeping the material secure, not leaving it unattended, and following all required security procedures until it is handed off to the recipient. While the receiving facility has responsibility upon receipt and the postal service or courier may provide security controls in their operations, they do not assume custody during the actual hand-carry. The main point is that the person carrying the material is accountable for its protection and must report any loss or compromise promptly.

Personal accountability for protecting classified material when it is hand carried rests with the individual who physically carries it. The briefing treats the bearer as the custodian during transit, responsible for keeping the material secure, not leaving it unattended, and following all required security procedures until it is handed off to the recipient. While the receiving facility has responsibility upon receipt and the postal service or courier may provide security controls in their operations, they do not assume custody during the actual hand-carry. The main point is that the person carrying the material is accountable for its protection and must report any loss or compromise promptly.