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SAP Mid-Level Security Management SA201.01

Description: This course offers an in-depth explanation of Special Access Program (SAP) security management. The course focuses on student ability to determine enhanced security requirements based on the threat and vulnerability of SAPs. Students are given scenarios to practice adjusting security countermeasures throughout the SAP life cycle in response to the changing threat. Students review, revise, or write security-related supporting documentation such as treaty, physical security, and transportation plans.

Length: 4.5 days

Target Audience: DoD civilian, military, and contractors with multidiscipline responsibilities for the management, oversight, and support to DoD Special Access Programs with 6 months to 3 years experience. Approval for course attendance is required and will be accomplished through procedures established by the OSD and DoD SAP Central Offices.

Clearance Requirement: Secret - Student clearance eligibility and access information must be documented in the Joint Clearance Access Verification System (JCAVS).

Prerequisites: Successful completion of the:

• SAP Orientation/Introduction to Special Access Programs (SAPs) SA101.01
• Risk Management for DoD Security Programs GS102.16/GS102.06

Also note: A minimum of 2 years experience in a DoD SAP is required to attend the SAP Mid-Level. A waiver for this requirement can be granted only by student's respective SAPCO.

Requirements: To successfully complete this course, students must obtain 80 percent of the accumulative point total for the course (220 of 275 points) calculated from scores on graded homework assignments, practical exercises, quizzes, and final examination.

Number of students per class: 28

Credit Recommendation (What's this?): 3 semester hours, upper division baccalaureate degree category

Notes: Individuals desiring attendance in this courses must register via STEPP, request nomination from the POC/Training Officer of their sponsoring Government agency and await approval notification.

Once approved to attend this course, students receive an e-mail from the CDSE SAP Mid-Level Course Manager identifying the mandatory read-ahead materials. If you do not have the read-ahead materials identified, please contact your respective SAP Training Coordinator:

• Army DoD Civilians, Military, and Contractors supporting the Army call 703-695-2707
• Navy DoD Civilians, Military, and Contractors supporting the Navy call 703-699-4616
• Air Force DoD Civilians, Military, and Contractors supporting the Air Force call 703-695-6262
• All others call 410-865-3237

IF STEPP DOES NOT RECOGNIZE PREREQUISITE COURSES, EMAIL INFO TO: CDSE.Registrar.Support@dss.mil.

CDSE courses are intended for use by Department of Defense and other U.S. Government personnel and contractors within the National Industrial Security Program.