Level 1 file extensions must be blocked and not removed.

From Microsoft Outlook 2013 STIG

Part of DTOO244 - Lvl 1 File extensions

SV-55898r2_rule Level 1 file extensions must be blocked and not removed.

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Set the policy value for User Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Microsoft Outlook 2013 >> Security >> Security Form Settings >> Attachment Security "Remove file extensions blocked as Level 1" to "Disabled".

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