A DOD Security Agreement between a contractor who will have access to classified information and the DOD to preserve and maintain the security of the U.S. through the prevention of unauthorized disclosure of classified information.

• A. Department of Defense Security Agreement (DD Form 441)
• B. Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254)
• C. Department of Defense Security Agreement Appendage (DD Form 441-1)
• D. Destruction

Answer: (A)

The main concept is recognizing which document creates the binding obligation for someone who will access classified information to protect it. The DoD Security Agreement is the proper choice because it formally binds the contractor (and the individuals handling the classified material) to safeguard information, follow required security procedures, and refrain from unauthorized disclosure throughout the contract. It establishes the legal commitment between the contractor and the DoD to maintain security, not just guidance on classification or disposal. The contract security classification specification communicates how information should be classified and handled within the contract, but it does not itself establish the personal security obligations. The security agreement appendage can add terms, but the core binding obligation comes from the security agreement itself. Destruction is about disposal and does not establish the safeguarding obligations.