NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL SECURITY PROGRAM OPERATING MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
THE UNDER SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20301-2000
Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC):
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/522022msup1_0295/cp3.pdf
DoD 5220.22-M-SUP-1
... g. Procedures for unacknowledged SAP security. An unacknowledged SAP will require
additional security training and briefings, beyond that required in the baseline.
Additional requirements will be specified in the Contract Security Classification
Specification and will address steps necessary to protect sensitive
relationships, locations, and activities.
... 3102. Unacknowledged Special Access Programs (SAP).
Unacknowledged SAPs require a significantly greater degree of protection than
acknowledged SAPs. Special emphasis should be placed on:
a. why the SAP is unacknowledged;
b. Classification of the SAP;
c. Approved communications system;
d. Approved transmission systems;
e. Visit procedures;
f. Specific program guidance.
... Unacknowledged Special Access Program. A SAP with protective controls that
ensures the existence of the Program is not acknowledged, affirmed, or made known
to any person not authorized for such information. All aspects (e.g., technical,
operational, logistical, etc.) are handled in an unacknowledged manner.