Special confidentiality agreement in the military - which branch?

This might be a long shot, but I thought it'd be worth asking - I've heard about a special confidentiality agreement in one of the military branches. Does anyone know which branch this is referring to and what it entails?

Sure thing, I can provide some insight here. Based on your question, it seems like you might be referring to what is known as a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) or Security Clearance.

In the U.S military, these agreements are pervasive across all branches, which include Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Space Force. However, the level of confidentiality and the specific agreements involved often depends on the nature of the job or mission within the branch, rather than the branch itself.

Security clearances, for instance, could be granted at several levels based on the sensitivity of the information to which a service member will have access. Common levels are Confidential, Secret, and Top Secret. Each of these requires a more rigorous background investigation process, the higher the clearance level.

In many positions involving sensitive information or operations, service members have to sign NDAs before starting their duty. These NDAs legally bind the service members to keep classified information confidential even after their service ends.

Remember, the violation of these NDAs or security protocols could lead to serious consequences including legal penalties. It is meant to protect vital information related to national security, operational strategy, tactical maneuvers, and more.

So, to answer your question, it's not specific to any single branch of military, but rather it is a standard procedure across all of them depending on the role and degree of access to classified information.