DoD 5220.22-M Vol 3, NISP focuses on which topic?

• A. Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) determination and mitigation
• B. Personnel security clearance levels only
• C. Physical security measures for facilities
• D. Information classification categories

Answer: (A)

FOCI determination and mitigation is the topic DoD 5220.22-M Volume 3 (NISP) focuses on. This volume establishes how to identify and assess foreign ownership, control, or influence of contractors and the steps needed to mitigate any risks to safeguarding classified information. It covers the process for making a FOCI determination, notifying the government, and implementing safeguards—such as restructuring ownership, appointing U.S.-based management, or other controls—to ensure that foreign interests cannot influence decisions about classified work. The aim is to prevent foreign influence from compromising security.

The other topics described—personnel security clearance levels, physical security measures for facilities, and information classification categories—are addressed in different areas of the security program and do not represent the primary focus of Volume 3.