UFC 4-010-05 (W/ CHANGE-1), UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC): SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION (SCI) FACILITIES PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION (01-OCT-2013)

UFC 4-010-05 (W/ CHANGE-1), UNIFIED FACILITIES CRITERIA (UFC): SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION (SCI) FACILITIES PLANNING, DESIGN, AND CONSTRUCTION (01-OCT-2013)., Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) is classified Confidential, Secret or Top Secret information that is derived from intelligence sources, methods or analytical processes which is required to be handled within formal control systems established by the Director of National Intelligence. Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) can only be handled, processed, discussed, or stored in an accredited Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF). Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF) are accredited areas, room(s) or building(s) where Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), is stored, used, processed or discussed. SCIF are only required for SCI and not necessarily required for Secret or Top Secret information. When required, SCIF provide an operational capability that is critical to the supported command’s mission. Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 established that all Intelligence Community (IC) SCIF comply with uniform IC physical and technical security requirements. Intelligence Community Standard (ICS) 705-1 and the IC Tech Spec-for ICD/ICS 705 provide the physical and technical security standards for all SClF including existing and new construction, and renovation projects. This UFC is intended to make planning, design and construction communities aware of the published policy and ensure timely and appropriate implementation.