In the context of foreign disclosures, what is considered sensitive material?

Sensitive material in the context of foreign disclosures primarily includes operational details that have the potential to undermine national security if revealed. Such information encompasses tactics, techniques, procedures, and other critical operational aspects that could provide adversaries with insights into military capabilities or strategies. This sensitivity arises because exposing such operational details might allow foreign entities to prepare countermeasures or exploit weaknesses within the U.S. military framework.

In contrast, sharing military information indiscriminately, such as general public information available on the internet, does not qualify as sensitive since this type of data is already accessible to anyone and does not pose a risk to national security. Likewise, while all disclosed information to foreign nations may warrant careful consideration, not all of it will necessarily be classified as sensitive material; for instance, benign or non-operational data might be shared without compromising security. Therefore, the correct understanding focuses on the potential for jeopardizing national security through the exposure of operational details.