Unless otherwise noted, these terms and their definitions are for the purpose of this part.

Foreign Government Information (FGI). Defined in DoD 5200.1-R (available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/520001r.pdf).

Formal Control System. A system designed to ensure DoD Component accountability and compliance. For each MDR request, the system shall contain, at a minimum, a unique tracking number, requester's name and organizational affiliation, information requested, date of receipt, and date of closure.

Formerly Restricted Data. Defined in DoD 5200.1-R.

MDR. The review of classified information for declassification in response to a declassification request that meets the requirements under section 3.5 of Executive Order 13526, “Classified National Security Information,” December 29, 2009.

Restricted Data. Defined in DoD 5200.1-R.


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