In the case of delivery to a P.O. Box, what must an authorized person do?

• A. Go to the post office, unlock the post office box, sign for its contents when a signature is required, and bring the classified information directly back to the facility
• B. Sign for the box remotely by authority of the supervisor
• C. Ignore the signature requirement and leave the package at the desk
• D. Ask the post office to deliver to the facility without a signature

Answer: (A)

Access to classified material requires strict chain of custody and controlled access, even when delivery goes to a P.O. Box. The authorized person must retrieve the item in person by going to the post office, presenting their clearance and ID, and signing for the package if a signature is required. After confirming the delivery, they bring the material directly back to the facility in a secure way, preserving accountability and preventing exposure.

Remote signing isn’t allowed because it bypasses verification and the formal sign-for process, which maintains a traceable record of who handled the item. Leaving the package at the desk or arranging delivery without a signature would leave the material unsecured and fail to meet safeguarding requirements.