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sensitive compartmented information facility

From Department of Defense, for About.com

Definition: (DOD) An accredited area, room, group of rooms, or installation where sensitive compartmented information may be stored, used, discussed, and/or electronically processed. SCIF procedural and physical measures prevent the free access of persons unless they have been formally indoctrinated for the particular SCI authorized for use or storage within the SCIF.

See also sensitive compartmented information.

Also Known As: SCIF

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