Classified Document Custodian Appointment Memorandum (CLASS-CUST)

The Classified Document Custodian appointment memorandum is an AR 25-50 compliant memorandum used to formally designate a Soldier or DA Civilian to serve as the unit's Classified Document Custodian. It documents the appointee, references AR 380-5 (Army Information Security Program), and is signed by the commander.

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Regulation reference

AR 380-5 — Army Information Security Program (29 September 2000)

Citation: para 6-25

Proponent: G2

Grade requirement: Officer or NCO with appropriate clearance

Slots: Primary + Alternate — each section maintaining classified material

Memo type: MEMORANDUM FOR

When is the CLASS-CUST memo needed?

Most Army units appoint a Classified Document Custodian (CLASS-CUST) when a new commander takes charge, when the previous appointee PCSes, ETSes, or is reassigned, or when the unit's mission set changes in a way that requires renewed appointment. The memo is also required for unit inspections — including CIP, CCIR, and command climate reviews — where the AR 380-5 program is evaluated.

The appointment memorandum is the foundational document that establishes the appointee's authority under AR 380-5. Without a current, signed appointment memo on file, the unit's Classified Document Custodian program is non-compliant — even if the appointee has all required training certificates. Inspectors will look for: a signed memo with current date, a grade that meets Officer or NCO with appropriate clearance, and training/certification documents matching the appointee on the memo.

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Required training for CLASS-CUST

No formal course required beyond security clearance

Appointee must hold clearance at level of material maintained. Command Security Manager responsible for briefing appointee on handling, storage, and destruction procedures per AR 380-5.

Security Training — Annual Awareness Managing Personnel with Clearances

System: ATIS

Duration: 15 minutes

Timing: Annual

Frequency: Annual

Required annually. Available through ATIS.

Documentation required on file

Appointment orders signed by commander
Clearance verification at appropriate level
Annual awareness training certificate

What inspectors look for

Applies only if unit maintains classified material. Inspector verifies appointment memo and clearance level of appointee matches classification level of materials maintained. AGOR 380-1, para 6(b) applies for ARNG.

Additional notes

Only required if unit maintains classified material.

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