Personnel Security Investigations Overview

Questions and Answers

What is 206 Physical Security?

A security program (correct)

A type of investigation

A security form

A non-sensitive position

Why are personnel security investigations (PSI) conducted?

To satisfy executive branch requirements for making personnel security determinations.

What is the form SF-85 used for?

Questionnaire for non-sensitive positions.

What is the form SF-85P used for?

Questionnaire for public trust positions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the form SF-86 used for?

Questionnaire for National Security Positions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the form SF-312 used for?

Classified information non-disclosure agreement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the physical security program?

Prevent unauthorized access to personnel, equipment, installations, and information. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Physical Security Program designed to counter?

Counter threats when preventing measures are being ignored or bypassed. Signup and view all the answers

What are the six threats the Physical Security Program is designed to counter?

Foreign Military and Paramilitary Forces, Foreign Intelligence Services, Criminals, Protest groups, Disaffected Persons. Signup and view all the answers

What are measures taken to protect assets from threats?

Military working dogs, physical barriers, secure locking systems, and protective lighting. Signup and view all the answers

What is the Commander's responsibility for the transport of weapons?

Responsible while these systems are resident on their installations. Signup and view all the answers

What should Commanders consider in order to provide Physical Security to Communicators?

Locating enough weapons and ammunition to facilitate arming communicators and on-site personnel. Signup and view all the answers

How do random Anti-Terrorism measures deter attacks?

It enhances the possible detection of violation(s). Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Personnel Security Investigations

Personnel security investigations (PSIs) are conducted to meet executive branch requirements for security determinations.

Security Forms

SF-85: Used for questionnaires assessing non-sensitive job positions.
SF-85P: Designed for public trust position questionnaires.
SF-86: A questionnaire specific to National Security Positions.
SF-312: Serves as a non-disclosure agreement for classified information.

Physical Security Program Objectives

Aims to prevent unauthorized access to personnel, equipment, and information.
Safeguards against threats such as espionage, sabotage, terrorism, and criminal activities.

Countering Security Threats

The program addresses threats posed when preventive measures are neglected or circumvented.
Key threats include:
- Foreign military and paramilitary forces
- Foreign intelligence services
- Criminals
- Protest groups
- Disaffected persons

Protective Measures

Security measures include:
- Military working dogs
- Physical barriers
- Secure locking systems
- Protective lighting

Commander's Responsibilities

Commanders are accountable for the security of weapons while they are stored at their installations.
Considerations for the transport and arming of communicators include ensuring sufficient weapons and ammunition availability.

Anti-Terrorism Measures

Implementing random anti-terrorism measures can deter potential attacks by improving the chances of identifying violations.

Description

This quiz covers the key concepts of personnel security investigations (PSIs), including the relevant security forms, objectives of physical security programs, and countermeasures against security threats. Understand the different types of security questionnaires and the importance of protective measures in ensuring safety.