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Obtaining Security Clearance

The majority of security clearances are processed by the Department of Defense. But security clearances are also issued by agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Justice, and Intelligence Community. Applicants with these agencies often find the policies may be different than within the Department

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Background Investigations

HSPD-12 Credentialing Decision The objective of an HSPD-12 credentialing decision is to ensure that a person does not pose an unacceptable risk to life, safety or health to persons, assets or information. It applies to all Federal employees and contractors requiring long-term access to Federal facilities and/or IT systems. Suitability

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Background InvestigationsObtaining Security Clearance

On 30 July 2008 the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported (GAO-08-1050T) their review of personnel security clearance reform efforts to a congressional subcommittee. Their observations…
Background InvestigationsObtaining Security Clearance

Our popular ongoing series allows you to ask your most complex questions regaring security clearances and our regular contributors of present and former clearance investigators and adjudicators…
Background Investigations

On 18 April 2008 the Department of Defense (DoD) announced that Question #21 regarding mental health on Standard Form 86 (Questionnaire for National Security Positions)…