5 FAH-1 H-140
TAGS (TRAFFIC ANALYSIS BY GEOGRAPHY AND SUBJECT)/TERMS
SYSTEM
(CT:CH-51; 10-24-2018)
(Office of Origin: A/GIS/IPS)
5 FAH-1 H-141 GENERAL
(CT:CH-51; 10-24-2018)
a. The TAGS/Terms system is an identification system
consisting of acronyms and words specifically designed to organize and manage
communications disseminated throughout the Department and posts.
b. TAGS identify subject content, specific world
locations, and programs. TAGS should appear on the line designated, never as
part of any other line.
c. Terms are used on the subject line to further
clarify the correspondence and aid in identifying and retrieving the
information at a later date. Some Terms are listed in the TERMDEX in the TAGS/Terms
Handbook. New Terms may be added as needed by A/GIS/IPS to meet office or post
needs.
d. The TAGS/Terms Handbook, 5 FAH-3, contains
additional information regarding the TAGS/Terms system.
e. A/GIS/IPS approves new TAGS or redefines old TAGS,
as appropriate. They also approve Organizations and Terms published in the
TAGS/Terms Handbook.
5 FAH-1 H-142 USING TAGS
(CT:CH-51; 10-24-2018)
a. The four-letter Subject TAGS identifies general subject
content. Every cable and memorandum
generated must have at least one Subject TAGS. Other written communication to
be stored in the central files for automatic retrieval should contain at least
one Subject TAGS. Interagency memos and letters should have TAGS on file
copies only. See the TAGS/Terms Handbook for a list of approved Subject TAGS.
b. Memorandums and letters that establish, discuss, or
define foreign policy, set precedents, or require action by multiple offices,
are filed in the central policy files and should contain at least one Subject
TAGS.
c. Geo-Political TAGS (two letters) are to be used for
countries and world regions. The country codes are from the Federal
Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS) No. 10. Some of the
regional TAGS are based strictly on geographic locations while others are based
on political regions. Geographic or regional TAGS identify the country or area
that is the subject of the communication.
d. Four-letter Program TAGS (K TAGS) should be used in
conjunction with Subject and Geo-Political TAGS for easy retrieval based on
program or office requirements. Do not substitute a "K" TAGS for a
Subject TAGS.
5 FAH-1 H-143 THROUGH H-149 UNASSIGNED
(CT:CH-1; 09-30-1993)