SSICs shall be assigned to all Coast Guard messages except

SSICs shall be assigned to all Coast Guard messages except

• A. Tactical or coded messages, dedicated or closed networks
• B. Routine administrative notices
• C. Public notices
• D. Training memos

Answer: (A)

SSICs provide a uniform way to index and file Coast Guard messages so they’re easy to locate later. Most everyday messages—routine administrative notices, public notices, and training memos—get an SSIC to keep archives organized and searches effective. However, tactical or coded messages that travel over dedicated or closed networks are treated differently. These messages are time-sensitive and often encoded, so the content isn’t readily decipherable and the channel is restricted. Applying a standard SSIC in that secure, fast-moving environment could hinder speed or reveal sensitive topics. For that reason, tactical or coded messages on dedicated or closed networks are exempt from SSIC assignment.

SSICs provide a uniform way to index and file Coast Guard messages so they’re easy to locate later. Most everyday messages—routine administrative notices, public notices, and training memos—get an SSIC to keep archives organized and searches effective. However, tactical or coded messages that travel over dedicated or closed networks are treated differently. These messages are time-sensitive and often encoded, so the content isn’t readily decipherable and the channel is restricted. Applying a standard SSIC in that secure, fast-moving environment could hinder speed or reveal sensitive topics. For that reason, tactical or coded messages on dedicated or closed networks are exempt from SSIC assignment.