All COMSEC material other than equipment or devices, which assist in securing telecommunications and is required in the production, operation, and maintenance of COMSEC systems and their components. Some examples are: COMSEC keying material, and supporting documentation, such as operating and maintenance manuals. Source: NSA/CSS Manual Number 3-16 (COMSEC)
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All COMSEC material other than equipment or devices, which assist in securing telecommunications and is required in the production, operation, and maintenance of COMSEC systems and their components. Some examples are: COMSEC keying material, and supporting documentation, such as operating and maintenance manuals. Source: NSA/CSS Manual Number 3-16 (COMSEC)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Comsec Aids. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/comsec-aids
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