SAP Oversight Basics
Section 119 of Title 10
Specifies the types of reports that are submitted to Congress as well as the frequency with which they are submitted.
Congressional Reporting
Existing SAPs must submit a report to Congress no later than March 1 of each year
Information in Reports:
Existing SAPs
Reporting:
New or proposed SAPs
Submit a SAP Listing to Congress no later than February 1 of each year
Information in Reports:
New or proposed SAP
Establishment Phase
-Establishing SAPCO must notify the Director, DoD SAPCO, in writing of the decision to create a PSAP.
*Include documents that ensure the SAP’s
protection
Management and Administration Phase
Disestablishment Phase
Three phases of the SAP lifecycle?
Steps of Establishment Phase
Verify that individual needs the information specifically to do their work, they have the appropriate clearance, and that someone in a position of authority has given them the permission to access the information. If you are unsure of someone’s need-to-k
Apportionment
Apportionment Phase
Disestablishment Phase 2
Once the SAP is no longer needed, it is disestablished. This may be due to the program transitioning to a collateral program or by being absorbed into another existing SAP. Disestablishment includes ensuring the SAP’s information and related SAPs are protected, a disestablishment plan is developed, a debrief of personnel, and a closeout inspection are conducted.
SAP Approval Authorities
Authorized to approve SAPs:
Unless otherwise directed by the President of the United States only…
Secretary of State Secretary of Defense Secretary of Energy Secretary of Homeland Security Director of National Intelligence Attorney General
*Or their principal deputy
Other agency SAPs
DOD SAP Approval Authority
The Deputy Secretary of Defense (DEPSECDEF) is designated primary and direct responsibility for SAPs.
Where does the initial need for a SAP come from?
Initial need for a SAP can be identified and initiated anywhere:
-Within the government
(civilians and warfighters)
When does the SAP Establishment process begin?
When it is determined enhanced security measures are required
SAP Approval Process
Program referred to as prospective SAP (PSAP)
SAP Governance
Establishment Phase Again
all the required documents to identify how that widget or piece of technology is going to be protected are developed. Once all the documents are developed, they are packaged together and sent to the SAPOC for concurrence. Finally, once a SAP is approved by the SECDEF/DEPSECDEF, Congress needs to be notified.
Component-Level SAP Central Office (SAPCO)
What organizations have component-level SAPCOs?
Each military component
The Joint Chiefs of Staff
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA