What does a damaged INNER wrapper on received physical COMSEC material constitute?

A damaged INNER wrapper on received physical COMSEC material is categorized as a COMSEC Incident because it poses a potential risk to the integrity and security of classified information. The INNER wrapper is critical because it provides a secure barrier that protects sensitive materials from unauthorized access or exposure. Any damage to this wrapper could compromise the security conditions under which the COMSEC material is stored and handled.

Identifying such damage as a COMSEC Incident prompts the necessary actions to assess any potential risks to security, report the situation appropriately, and initiate appropriate corrective measures. This ensures that personnel remain vigilant and maintain the required operational security standards associated with COMSEC materials.

In contrast, the other options do not adequately reflect the seriousness of damage to an INNER wrapper. Non-Reportable PDS refers to issues that do not significantly affect security or operational integrity. Routine packaging errors suggest normal discrepancies that are not critical to security. Minor damage reports often deal with less severe issues that do not carry the same level of potential compromise as a damaged INNER wrapper, which is why they are not applicable in this scenario.