Which aspect is NOT included in the COMSEC material control system (CMCS)?

• A. Management of communications personnel
• B. Distribution of COMSEC material
• C. Control of COMSEC accounts
• D. Production facilities

Answer: (A)

The aspect that is not included in the COMSEC material control system (CMCS) is the management of communications personnel. The CMCS focuses on the operational aspects of COMSEC, which primarily involve the handling, distribution, accounting, and protection of COMSEC material. This includes ensuring that the material is securely distributed to authorized users (distribution of COMSEC material), maintaining accurate records of COMSEC accounts (control of COMSEC accounts), and overseeing the facilities where this material is produced (production facilities).

The roles and management of personnel engaged in communications operations, while vital for the overall effectiveness of communication security, do not fall under the specific functions of the CMCS. Instead, personnel management is typically addressed by human resources or organizational management practices that ensure the right talent and training for handling COMSEC responsibilities are in place. Thus, option A is correctly identified as not being part of the CMCS.