Dod personnel security program

Essentially, a NAC is a records check of designated agencies of the Federal Government that maintain record systems containing information relevant to making a personnel security determination.

Subpart C prescribes when an NAC is required. The BI is the principal type of investigation conducted when an individual requires Top Secret clearance or is to be assigned to a critical sensitive position. The BI normally covers a 5-year period and consists of a subject interview, NAC, LACs, credit checks, developed character references 3 , employment records checks, employment references 3 , and select scoping as required to resolve unfavorable or questionable information.

See paragraph 3, Appendix A. Subpart C prescribes when a BI is required. Subpart C prescribes when an SBI is required. The PR scope applies to military, civilian, contractor, and foreign national personnel. The Security Office serves as the principal staff office of the Army Support Activity for matters related to intelligence and information security. Security Professionals dedicated to providing premier security services to support our Soldiers, civilians, and contractor population.

Responsible for the oversight of classified information possessed by industry. Provides advice regarding matters pertaining to classified contractor activities on the installation. Manages inspection and training support programs for cleared contractors. Maintains authorization records accountability access rosters, visit authorization letters, SOW, etc.

Provides oversight for the classification, downgrading, declassification, transmission transportation and safeguarding of information requiring protection in the interest of national security.

Ensures the integrity, availability, confidentiality, non-repudiation, and authentication of MHS ISs and networks supporting military readiness and peacetime healthcare. Develops IA policies and implementation guidance in accordance with Federal and DoD AIS security regulations, as well as creating policies based on the effectiveness of existing unit IA best practices and policies.

Performs certifications and accreditations of centrally managed AISs and networks; communicates security related IA issues or items of interest affecting the ASA; and tests, verifies, and assures that adequate security controls exist within the IT systems supporting the ASA.

Provides individual counseling to assist with adverse action taken as the results of personnel security determinations and unfavorable determinations as defined; and assists with due process procedures for appealing adverse administrative actions rendered by DoD adjudicative agencies. Investigative and adjudicative requirements for SCI eligibility shall be executed in accordance with this part and ICD Adjudications of eligibility for national security positions, regardless of whether they involve access to classified information, must be made in accordance with the Adjudicative Guidelines for Determining Eligibility for Access to Classified Information.

Placement in a non-sensitive position requires compliance with employment suitability standards. The national security position is not to be modified or a new position created to circumvent an unfavorable personnel security determination. The individual is to be placed in an appropriate status, in accordance with agency policy, until a final security determination is made. A final security determination is the granting, denial or revocation by an appropriate central adjudications facility or an appeal board decision, whichever is later.

Individuals may elect to appeal unfavorable personnel security determinations in accordance with the procedures set forth in E. Under certain conditions, DoD Components are authorized to use polygraph examinations to resolve credible derogatory information developed in connection with a personnel security investigation; to aid in the related adjudication; or to facilitate classified access decisions.

All personnel in national security positions shall be subject to continuous evaluation. DoD Component implementation of the electronic financial disclosure requirement, consistent with E. PSIs in support of wounded warriors may be submitted and processed regardless of the time remaining in military service. Investigations will be accelerated through a special program code established by the Office of the USD I to ensure expedited service by the investigating and adjudicating agencies.

If the DoD Component does not have funds available, the Military Service in which the uniform service personnel served may choose to fund the investigation. Individuals entrusted with access to Federal property, information systems, and any other information bearing on national security must not put the Government at risk or provide an avenue for terrorism. The subsequent credentialing decision will be made upon receipt of the completed investigation from the ISP.

The ultimate determination whether to authorize CAC issuance or revoke the CAC must be an overall common-sense judgment after careful consideration of the basic and, if applicable, supplemental credentialing standards in OPM Memorandum, "Final Credentialing Standards for Issuing Personal Identity Verification Cards under HSPD," each of which is to be evaluated in the context of the whole person.

These standards shall be evaluated to determine if there is a reasonable basis to believe that issuing a CAC to the individual poses an unacceptable risk. To the extent pertinent to the individual case, when evaluating the conduct, the adjudicator should consider: the nature and seriousness of the conduct, the circumstances surrounding the conduct, the recency and frequency of the conduct, the individual's age and maturity at the time of the conduct, contributing external conditions, and the presence or absence of rehabilitation or efforts toward rehabilitation.

All CAC adjudications must apply the basic credentialing standards. CAC shall not be issued when a disqualifying factor cannot be mitigated. The supplemental credentialing standards, in addition to the basic credentialing standards, shall apply generally to individuals who are not subject to adjudication for eligibility for a sensitive position or access to classified information, suitability for Federal employment or fitness.

These standards may be applied based on the risk associated with the position or work on the contract. Automated adjudicative processes shall be used to the maximum extent practicable. Individuals with a statutory or regulatory bar are not eligible for reconsideration while under debarment. Special considerations for conducting background investigations of non-U. This includes foreign military, civilian, or contract support with a visit status and security assurance that has been confirmed, documented, and processed in accordance with USD P policy.

When the investigation is delayed, the Component may, in lieu of a CAC, issue an alternative facility access credential at the discretion of the relevant Component official based on a risk determination.