COMSEC material that is electronically generated and is locally accountable to the generating facility. All key transfers, including all subsequent transfers, must also be reported to the generating facility.
AL Code 7
100
The lowest tier or layer of the EKMS architecture which includes but is not limited to; the AN/CYZ-10 (Data Transfer Device (DTD), AN/PYQ-10 (Simple Key Loader (SKL) and all other means used to fill key to End Cryptographic Units
Tier 3
100
Electronically distributing key without changing traffic encryption key (TEK) used on the secured communications path over which the transfer is accomplished.
Over-the-Air Transfer (OTAT)
100
work centers within the same organization in which the account resides which receive COMSEC material from their activities EKMS account for use in their respective division or work center
Local Element (Using)
200
Single-copy segmented COMSEC keying material destruction report.
CMS-25
200
COMSEC material is continuously accountable to the COR by accounting (register/serial) number from production to destruction.
AL Code 1
200
Composite of NSA's Fort Meade and Finksburg key facilities that provides centralized key management services for all forms of key.
Tier 0
200
Color of equipment that "carries" plain text traffic.
Red
200
An individual designated in writing by the CO to manage COMSEC material issued to an EKMS account.
EKMS Manager
300
Used to record the password/PIN of an individual (single person) LMD/KP Administrator or Operator.
SF-700
300
COMSEC material is continuously accountable to the COR by quantity from production to destruction.
AL Code 2
300
The layer of the EKMS which serves as the intermediate key generation and distribution center
Tier 1
300
Changing traffic encryption key (TEK) or transmission security key (TSK) in remotecrypto-equipment by sending new key directly to the remote crypto-equipment over the communications path it secures.
Over-the-Air Rekeying (OTAR)
300
Receives material from either their own parent EKMS
account or another established account to issue material on a
local custody basis.
Local Element (Issuing)
400
Multi-purpose form used to record COMSEC material transactions (e.g., transfer, destruction, inventories, issues).
SF-153
400
COMSEC material is locally accountable by quantity after initial receipt.
AL Code 4
400
Tier 1 Locations (Give 1)
Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX and Ft. Huachuca, AZ
400
Device or electronic key used enable secure operations of crypto-equipment.
Crypto-Ignition Key (CIK)
400
The individual(s) designated in writing by the CO responsible for assisting the EKMS Manager in the performance of his/her duties and assuming the duties of the EKMS Manager in his/her absence.
Alternate EKMS Manager
500
Daily Activity Checklist
SF-701
500
COMSEC material is electronically generated and is continuously accountable to the COR from production to destruction.
AL Code 6
500
The layer of EKMS comprised of the EKMS Accounts that manage key and other COMSEC material.
Tier 2
500
Color of equipment that "carries" encrypted traffic.
Black
500
An individual designated in writing by the CO who assists the EKMS Manager and Alternate(s) with routine administrative account matters.