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FOUO (For Official Use Only) is a US government protective marking for unclassified information, not a person, organization, or UAP-related entity. In the context of US Department of War/DoD documentation, FOUO designates information exempt from FOIA disclosure.

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A U.S. government protective marking designating unclassified information exempt from mandatory FOIA release, requiring secure handling and restricted distribution to authorized personnel and entities.

Uma marcação de proteção do governo dos EUA que designa informações desclassificadas isentas de divulgação obrigatória sob FOIA, exigindo manipulação segura e distribuição restrita a pessoal e entidades autorizadas.

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• For Official Use Only — Wikipedia
  Wikipedia▎ high· 2026-05-14
  • FOUO is an information security designation for unclassified information
  • Consolidated into CUI framework by DoD on February 24, 2012
  • Australia phased out FOUO in 2018
  • Germany maintains comparable German-language designations
• For Official Use Only — Explained
  Federation of American Scientists (FAS)▎ high· 2026-05-14
  • FOUO derives from Executive Order guidance and FOIA exemptions 2-9
  • Specific handling requirements include marking standards and secure storage
  • Unauthorized disclosure may result in administrative or legal sanctions
  • Information may be shared with authorized DoD components and contractors
• For Official Use Only (FOUO) — Defense Logistics Agency
  U.S. Department of Defense▎ high· 2026-05-14
  • FOUO is a handling instruction for unclassified information requiring protection
  • Documents must be marked with "For Official Use Only" in bold letters
  • Minimum marking height is 3/16 inch on covers and pages
  • Specific transmission and storage protocols are mandated