[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 1, Parts 1 to 190]
[Revised as of July 1, 1998]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR159a.45]

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                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
              CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
 
PART 159a--INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM REGULATION--Table of Contents
 
             Subpart G--Compromise of Classified Information
 
Sec. 159a.45  Investigation.

    If it is determined that further investigation is warranted, such 
investigation will include the following:
    (a) Identification of the source, date, and circumstances of the 
compromise.
    (b) Complete description and classification of each item of 
classified information compromised;
    (c) A thorough search for the classified information;
    (d) Identification of any person or procedure responsible for the 
compromise. Any person so identified shall be apprised of the nature and 
circumstances of the compromise and be provided an opportunity to reply 
to the violation charged. If such person does not choose to make a 
statement, this fact shall be included in the report of investigation;
    (e) An analysis and statement of the known or probable damage to the 
national security that has resulted or may result (See Sec. 159a.15(k)), 
and the cause of the loss or compromise; or a statement that compromise 
did not occur or that there is minimal risk of damage to the national 
security;
    (f) An assessment of the possible advantage to foreign powers 
resulting from the compromise; and
    (g) A compilation of the data in paragraphs (a) through (f) of this 
section, in a report to the authority ordering the investigation to 
include an assessment of appropriate corrective, administrative, 
disciplinary, or legal actions. (Also see Sec. 159a.100).