Attached is a REPRINT of Department of Defense Directive 5122. 2, "Responsibilities of the Office of Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) – Functions of the Directorate for Security Review," dated August 17, 1957, incorporating administrative changes authorised to reflect current organization designations. There are no substantive changes in the REPRINT.

The reprinted directive should be substituted for copies of 5122, 2 originally distributed.

Maurice M. Racke

MAURICE W. ROCHE
Administrative Secretary

WHEN PRESCRIBED ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN, THIS TRANSMITTAL SHOULD BE DESTROYED.

REPRINT

(with changes of June 30, 1961)

August 17, 1957 #

NUMBER 5122.2

ASD(PA)

Department of Defense Directive

SUBJECT Responsibilities of the Office of Assistant Secretary of
Defense (Public Affairs) - Functions of the
Directorate for Security Review

Refs.: (a) DoD Dir. 5200.1, "Safeguarding Official Information in
the Interests of the Defense of the United States"
(b) DoD Dir. 5122.2, "Functions of the Security Review
Branch," July 27, 1951 (cancelled herein)

(c) ASD(L&PA) memo., "Coordination of Informational Material
for Public Release," May 31, 1955 (cancelled herein)

(d) DoD Dir. C-5230.3, "Public Statements on Foreign and
Military Policy and on Certain Weapons (U)"

(e) DoD Dir. C-5230.1, "official Statements Regarding
Nuclear Weapons (U)"

(f)

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DoD Dir. 8-5400.1, "Policy on Chemical, Biological and
Radiological Warfare (U)"

(8) DOD Dir. 5230.9, "Clearance of DoD Public Information"
DoD Dir. 5230.12, "Release to the Public of Information
on Guided Missiles, Military Aircraft, Associated
Powerplants, Components and/or Accessories"

(1) DoD Dir. 5145.2, "Unauthorized Disclosure of Classified Defense Information"

(1) DoD Dir. 5400.4, "Provision of Information to the Congress"
DoD Dir. 5230.2, "Activation, Training and Movement of
Units"

DoD Dir. 5230.3, "Information Releases by Manufacturers"
DoD Dir. 5230.4, "Release of Information on Atomic Energy,
Guided Missiles and New Weapons"

(n) DoD Dir. 5230.5, "Information Releases by Colleges and
Universities Holding Defense Contracts"

(0) DoD Dir. 5230.10, "Phased Release Program for Aircraft
Gas Turbine Engines for Commercial Operation"

(p) DoD Dir. 5105.12, "Functions of the Directorate for

Declassification Policy"

(q) DoD Dir. 8-5400.2, "Policy on Atomic Energy, Guided
Missiles and New Weapons (U)"

I. PURPOSE

To set forth the responsibilities and functions of the Directorate for Security Review, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs).

#Revised June 30, 1961

II. CANCELLATION

References (b) and (c) are cancelled.

III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND FUNCTIONS

A. The Directorate for Security Review, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (PA) is the sole agency within the Department of Defense responsible for the security clearance of information and material, from Department of Defense or outside sources intended for dissemination through any inedia cf public information, from the standpoint of whether or not, publication would be inimical to the interests of national defense under the provisions of Executive Order 10501 (See reference (a)).

B. The Directorate for Security Review shall be responsible for
the following functions:

1.

Recommend the issuance of appropriate guidances governing
the security clearance for release of information by all
agencies of the Department of Defense.

2. Review for security under the provisions of Executive Order
10501, all material submitted in accordance with existing
regulations of the Department of Defense by its components,

and all material submitted for such purpose by sources outside the Department of Defense.

3. Review material originated within the Department of Defense for official public release, or similar material submitted for

review by other Executive agencies of the Government, for conflict with established policies or programs of the Department of Defense or of the national Government.

4. With respect to the foregoing reviews, coordinate, as

appropriate, with the military departments and staff agencies of OSD, and act as the general clearance agency for the Department of Defense with other agencies of the Government, including coordinating with State Department, the Atomic Energy Commission, and the White House, as necessary, in accordance with directives from the Secretary of Defense, including references (d), (e) and (f), both as to material originating within the Department and that submitted from outside sources for security review.

5. When review determines that release or publication of particular information would be objectionable from the standpoint of securing national defense, advice of such determination to the person who made the request or submitted the material for review, should include a brief explanation of the basic reasons for such determination to the extent permitted by security considerations. Where full disclosure of the reasons underlying such determination cannot be made without such disclosure itself violating security, the person concerned should be advised to that effect.

6. Review for security Congressional testimony submitted in
accordance with Department of Defense directives.

7. Maintain liaison with components of the Department of Defense and other appropriate Federal agencies on security matters pertaining to public information and, when appropriate, coordinate with such components and agencies items of security review business of primary concern to them.

8. Review, to the extent practicable, material published in the press, magazines, etc., for possible breaches of security and otherwise evaluate the effectiveness of the Security Review Program.

9. When appropriate, call to the attention of proper authority apparent violations of security coming to the attention of the Directorate for Security Review.

10. Upon the imposition of national censorship:

(a) Coordinate with Office of National Censorship in the
development of a press censorship code.

(b) Advise the Office of National Censorship as to the
military security implications of specific items for
publication.

(c) Monitor the Department of Defense press releases in
accordance with the national press censorship code.

IV. IMPLEMENTATION

Copies of all implementing or revised regulations or instructions shall be furnished to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs).

V. EFFECTIVE DATE

This directive is effective immediately.

Wilson

Secretary of Defense

Pursuant to the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense and the provisions of the National Security Act of 1947, as amended, including the Department of Defense Reorganization Act of 1958, one of the positions of Assistant Secretary of Defense authorized by that Act is hereby designated the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) with responsibilities, functions and authorities as prescribed herein.

The Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) is the principal staff assistant to the Secretary of Defense for all public information activities. He is also the principal staff assistant for community relations. In addition, he is responsible for activities in other functional fields as follows:

Under the direction, authority and control of the Secretary of Defense, the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) shall perform the following functions in his assigned fields of responsibility:

1. Advise and assist officials of the Department of Defense on public information and public relations aspects of Department of Defense policies, plans and programs.