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A Secret clearance requires a NACLC, and a Credit investigation; it must also be re-investigated every 10 years. [24] Investigative requirements for DoD clearances, which apply to most civilian contractor situations, are contained in the Personnel Security Program issuance known as DoD Regulation 5200.2-R, at part C3.4.2.
Security clearances can be issued by many United States of America government agencies, including the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of State (DOS), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Energy (DoE), the Department of Justice (DoJ), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
A security clearance is a status granted to individuals allowing them access to classified information (state or organizational secrets) or to restricted areas, after completion of a thorough background check.
The Tier 5 investigation is required in order to receive a Top Secret or Q clearance. [3] It is required for positions designated as High Risk. [1] Standard elements include background checks of employment, education, organization affiliations and any local agency where the subject has lived, worked, traveled or attended school.
The NISPOM establishes the standard procedures and requirements for all government contractors, with regards to classified information. As of 2017, the current NISPOM edition is dated 28 Feb 2006. Chapters and selected sections of this edition are: [4] Chapter 1 – General Provisions and Requirements; Chapter 2 – Security Clearances
A Q Clearance is equivalent to a U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret clearance. [2] According to the Department of Energy, "Q access authorization corresponds to the background investigation and administrative determination similar to what is completed by other agencies for a Top Secret National Security Information access clearance." [2]
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A SAP can only be initiated, modified, and terminated within their department or agency; the Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, the Director of National Intelligence; their principal deputies (e.g. the Deputy Secretary of State in DoS and the Deputy Secretary of ...