Who is responsible for ensuring that new documents generated from classified information are properly marked?

The responsibility for ensuring that new documents generated from classified information are properly marked falls primarily on the Government Contracting Activity (GCA). The GCA plays a crucial role in overseeing compliance with classification requirements, including the proper handling, management, and marking of classified information in documents.

This framework ensures that there is a designated authority accountable for the adherence to classification protocols, which is essential for maintaining national security. The GCA has the resources, training, and understanding of the regulatory environment to enforce these requirements effectively.

While other individuals within the organization may have roles in the classification process, they typically operate under the guidance or policies established by the GCA. Individual contractors or employees might not have the necessary authority or complete training to ensure compliance on their own. Furthermore, marking documents is not solely the responsibility of senior officials like the Secretary of Defense, as this role is more strategic and advisory in nature rather than operationally focused on document classification.