Department of Defense Handbook for Writing Security Classification Guidance (DoD 5200.1-H)

This Handbook is issued under the authority of DoD Directive 5200.1, "DoD Information Security Program," December 13, 1996. Its purpose is to assist in the development of the security classification guidance required under paragraph 2-500 of DoD 5200.1-R, for each system, plan, program, or project in which classified information is involved.