REQUEST FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL ACCESS PROGRAM

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This document is a memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense to the Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency. It is regarding the approval of a Special Access Program called SUN STREAK, with the codeword SKEET. The codeword is classified as Confidential and can only be disclosed to individuals with access to SKEET information. The document also mentions a revised Chapter XII that modifies procedures for Special Access Program approvals. The Under Secretary requests that a copy of the security classification guide and program security requirements be provided.

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 THE UNDER SECRETARY OF 401L NSE
 C
 1985
 In reply refer to:
 1-85/05255
 MEMORANDUM FOR DIRECTOR, DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
 SUBJECT:  Request for the Establishment of a Special Access Program (U)
 (U)  This is in response to the 14 March 1985 memorandum (S-72/DT) from your
 Assistant Deputy Director for Scientific and Technical Intelligence wherein a
 request is made for the approval of a new Special Access Program.
 (C?-SK)  The SUN STREAK (U) Special Access Program is approved effective on 30
 March 1985.  The codeword SKEET has been assigned to designate the particularly
 sensitive aspects of the information described in the referenced memorandum.
 The codeword is classified Confidential and may be disclosed only to those
 persons having access to SKEET information.
 (U)  As a matter of information, on 28 November 1984, the DUSD(P) issued a
 revised Chapter XII, DoD 5200.1-R, "Information Security Program Regulation"
 that modifies the procedures pertaining to Special Access Program approvals.  A
 copy of the revised Chapter is attached; its provisions should be followed in
 future requests of this nature.  In the event a nickname under this new system
 is desired, it is requested that your point of contact for the Program discuss
 the matter with Mr. Anthony G. Mitchell, my Deputy Director for Information
 Security and Special Programs.  Mr. Mitchell may be reached on 694-0578.
 (U)  It is requested that a copy of the security classification guide and at
 least a summary statement of Program security requirements be provided to
 Mr. Mitchell.
 Cra,jg Alderman, Jr.
 Acting Deputy
 CLASSIFIED BY Multiple Sources
 DECLASSIFY ON OADR
 H A N D L E   V I A   S K E E T             C H A N N E L S   O N L Y
 PECIAL ACCESS REUIRED
 Approved For elease 2003/04/18 : CIA-DP96-00789R002100120003-3
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