Who must always coordinate procedures for the transmission of foreign government information (FGI)?

The requirement to have a Special Security Officer (SSO) or Special Security Representative (SSR) coordinate procedures for the transmission of foreign government information (FGI) stems from their specific role in managing and overseeing classified information and ensuring compliance with security protocols. This includes the handling, storage, and transmission of information that originates from foreign governments, which is often subject to rigorous security standards.

SSOs and SSRs are typically trained and designated to handle sensitive information, including FGI. They have the expertise to understand the complexities involved in the safeguarding of such information, and they are aware of the legal and procedural frameworks that govern its transmission. This involves ensuring that any communication adheres to relevant regulations, mitigates security risks, and fulfills the necessary diplomatic considerations.

Other roles, while they may have their own important functions in the context of security and intelligence, do not specifically have the same mandate regarding FGI transmission as SSOs or SSRs. Thus, it is crucial for the SSO or SSR to lead these coordination efforts to maintain the integrity and security of sensitive information shared between the DoD and foreign entities.