Personnel Reliability Program Flashcards

Questions and Answers

In order for a military member to obtain a critical personnel reliability program (PRP) position, that member must possess all of these attributes EXCEPT

Has access and technical knowledge.

Can directly or indirectly cause the launch or use of a nuclear weapon.

Is armed and assigned duties to protect and/or guard nuclear weapons. (correct)

Has been designated as a certifying official at operational unit.

For personnel assigned to a controlled personnel reliability program (PRP) position, they must possess all of these attributes EXCEPT

Controls access into areas containing nuclear weapons.

Has been designated as a certifying official at operational unit.

Has access, but no technical knowledge.

Has a master key to all outside entry ways and inside doors. (correct)

Within how many work days following the review of a permanent decertification does the reviewing official (RO) notify the individual and certifying official (CO) of the findings and conclusion?

Which commander is responsible for representing the reviewing official (RO) on personnel reliability program (PRP) matters and appointing an installation monitor to assist in PRP duties?

FSS Signup and view all the answers

Making judgment on the reliability factors of each individual identified for personnel reliability program (PRP) duties is the responsibility of the?

Certifying Official Signup and view all the answers

Coordinating with the security manager to ensure personnel reliability program (PRP) personnel security investigation (PSI) requests are submitted in a timely and accurate manner is the responsibility of the?

Unit PRP Monitor Signup and view all the answers

If the reviewing official (RO) needs to review the medical records of candidates and members of the personnel reliability program (PRP) to determine disqualifying conditions, he or she works with the?

Competent medical authority Signup and view all the answers

When it becomes necessary to consider an individual for a critical position under the personnel reliability program (PRP) and the required investigation has not yet been completed, the member may receive certification as?

Interim Signup and view all the answers

Traits or conduct that may be grounds for disqualification or decertification of individuals from the personnel reliability program (PRP) do NOT include?

Advising supervisors of factors that may have an adverse impact on your performance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the PRP program?

To ensure that each person who performs duties involving nuclear weapons meets the reliability standards of the PRP. Signup and view all the answers

How are PRP positions designed?

Either critical or controlled and restricted to the minimum number required to accomplish the mission. Signup and view all the answers

Describe a controlled PRP position.

Controlled positions are assigned to personnel in nuclear duties where he or she has one or more of the following: has access, but no technical knowledge; controls access into areas containing nuclear weapons, but does not have access or technical knowledge; is armed and assigned duties to protect and/or guard nuclear weapons; has been designated as a certifying official at operational unit or staff activities with only designated controlled PRP positions. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the reviewing official.

The reviewing official is normally the wing commander or director including a commander or director of a non-nuclear installation and will hold this position and will be PRP certified if performing PRP duties. Signup and view all the answers

Regarding PRP certification, what must personnel in the Career Development element ensure after receiving an assignment RIP?

Review the assignment RIPs closely in order to communicate the PRP certification requirements to the installation monitor, and the respective unit monitor. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the responsibilities of the installation and unit security manager.

Ensure the appropriate PSI and eligibility requirements for individuals being considered for the PRP are met and follow-up for adjudication; establish tracking procedures to ensure timely and accurate submission of periodic PSI requirements; ensure Top Secret or Secret PR shall be initiated at the 4.5 year mark from the date of the previous investigation or reinvestigation. Use the close date of the last investigation to determine eligibility; coordinate with their PRP monitors to ensure installation/unit compliance with all PRP certification security requirements and provide CO with results of security investigations. Signup and view all the answers

During the initial certification process, what happens after the determination is made?

Once that determination is made, it is time for the member to be investigated, medically evaluated, their personnel records will be reviewed, there will be a personal interview, proficiency qualification, and any PDI if applicable, will be identified. Signup and view all the answers

Under what conditions may an interim certification be made?

Interim certification may be made under the following conditions: the individual must have either Secret eligibility based on a completed and adjudicated investigation within the last 5 years or have had top secret eligibility based on a completed and adjudicated investigation no more than 10 years ago and without a break in active federal service or employment longer than 2 years. Signup and view all the answers

When evaluating traits or conduct for disqualification, removal, or reinstatement what must the certifying and reviewing official ensure?

There is no reasonable doubt of an individual's reliability and that it is in the best interest of national security that the individual be assigned to duties involving nuclear weapons. Signup and view all the answers

List the examples of negative behavior, which may lead to disqualification and removal.

Alcohol-related incident; alcohol abuse; alcohol dependency; drugs; drug-related incident; drug abuse; other substances. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) Overview

PRP ensures individuals handling nuclear weapons meet strict reliability standards.
Positions are categorized as critical or controlled to limit the number necessary for mission success.

Critical PRP Position Attributes

Must possess access and technical knowledge.
Cannot be designated as a certifying official without operational unit service.
Must not directly cause the launch or use of nuclear weapons.
Required to be armed if assigned to guard nuclear weapons.

Controlled PRP Position Attributes

May have access without technical knowledge.
Controls access to areas with nuclear weapons but lacks technical expertise.
Armed if assigned to protect nuclear weapons.
Designated officials must have specific roles related to controlled positions.

Review and Certification Process

Reviewing Official (RO) must notify individuals and Certifying Officials within 15 workdays after a permanent decertification review.
The installation commander (FSS) oversees PRP responsibilities and appoints an installation monitor.

Key Roles in PRP

Certifying Official is responsible for reliability judgments of PRP candidates.
Unit PRP Monitor coordinates personnel security investigations for timely submission and follow-up.
Competent Medical Authority is consulted for reviewing medical records related to disqualifying conditions.

Interim Certification

Members can receive interim certification pending completion of required investigations.
Must have recent Secret or Top Secret clearance eligibility.

Disqualification and Negative Behavior

Advising on adverse performance factors does not count as grounds for disqualification.
Actions like illegal substance arrests and alcohol-related incidents may disqualify personnel from PRP.

Responsibilities of Security Managers

Ensure compliance with PSI and eligibility requirements for PRP candidates.
Establish timely and accurate procedures for periodic PSI submissions.
Coordinate with PRP monitors to comply with certification security requirements.

Initial Certification Procedures

After determination, members undergo medical evaluation, personnel record review, personal interviews, and proficiency qualifications.

Evaluating Reliability

Certifying and reviewing officials must have no reasonable doubt regarding an individual's reliability for nuclear duties.
The safety of national security must be prioritized in assignment decisions involving nuclear weapons.

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Test your knowledge on the attributes required for military members in critical personnel reliability program (PRP) positions. These flashcards cover essential definitions and concepts that are crucial for understanding PRP roles and responsibilities within the military.