Sample Memo - Appointment as Inquiry Official

This is a sample memorandum is for persons who have been appointed as an Inquiry Official in accordance with the requirements of Attachment 4, Department of Energy Tactical Doctrine, of the Department of Energy (DOE) Order 470.4B, Safeguards and Security Program.

An Inquiry Official, is authorized to conduct inquiries into specific security incidents as assigned by that office’s Headquarters Security Officer.  They are to determine the facts and circumstances of security incident(s), identify who was responsible for them, and draw specific conclusions on the potential for compromise of classified or sensitive information.  They are authorized to conduct interviews, review, and copy of records, and perform other actions required for a thorough review of these incidents.  

This memorandum certifies to all departmental personnel, that you have “need to know” for all information related to your appointment as an inquiry official consistent with your access authorities.  This memorandum can be provided to anyone who may desire confirmation of authority to perform security inquiries.

For further information regarding this document, please refer to Chapter 11, Incidents of Security Concern of the Headquarters Facilities Master Security Plan.