Personnel Security Overview

Questions and Answers

Who bears executive responsibility for the security of the nation?

president

Who provides overall policy guidance on information and personnel security matters?

national security council

The policy coordinating committee is composed of how many interagency committees established by the national security presidential directive to coordinate interagency national security policy issues?

Who is the Department of the Navy agency head responsible under EO 12968 for establishing and maintaining an effective PSP?

SECNAV Signup and view all the answers

Who is the senior DoD official charged by the SECDEF with responsibility for development of policies governing information and personnel security programs?

under secretary of defense for intelligence Signup and view all the answers

Who provides centralized coordination and direction for signals intelligence and communications security for the federal government?

NSA Signup and view all the answers

Who coordinates the intelligence efforts of the Army, Navy, and Air Force?

defense intelligence agency Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for day-to-day PSP management?

the CO Signup and view all the answers

The importance given by the commanding officer determines the effectiveness of what?

commands security program Signup and view all the answers

Every command in the Navy and Marine Corps eligible to receive what is required to designate a security manager in writing?

classified information Signup and view all the answers

Commands that handle top secret material must designate a top secret control officer who must be what?

an officer, E-7 or above or civilian GS-7 or above Signup and view all the answers

Who must be a U.S. citizen and designated in writing?

assistant security manager Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for directing the implementation of the information assurance program within the command?

IAM Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for policy guidance for the DoN security education program?

CNO Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of security education is it when security procedures for the assigned position are learned?

on the job Signup and view all the answers

How often must all personnel who have access to classified information receive a refresher briefing?

annually Signup and view all the answers

How many levels of sensitivity are there?

3 and non-sensitive Signup and view all the answers

The sensitivity level that has the potential for inestimable impact and/or damage is known as?

special sensitive Signup and view all the answers

The sensitivity level that has the potential for grave to exceptionally grave impact and/or damage is known as?

critical sensitive Signup and view all the answers

The sensitivity level that has the potential for some serious impact and/or damage is known as?

noncritical sensitive Signup and view all the answers

The sensitivity level that has the potential for no impact and/or damage is known as?

non sensitive Signup and view all the answers

Where will sensitivity and IT position determination be recorded?

JPAS Signup and view all the answers

PSIs will not normally be requested for any civilian or military personnel who will be retired, resigned, or separated with less than what amount of time?

1 year Signup and view all the answers

The scope of an SSBI covers the most recent how many years?

10 years or since 18 birthday whichever is shortest Signup and view all the answers

The designated security manager of a command must have a favorably adjudicated SSBI or SSBI-PR completed within how many years?

5 years Signup and view all the answers

Presidential support duties personnel must have been the subject of a favorably adjudicated SSBI completed within how many months preceding selection?

12 months Signup and view all the answers

What is the federal government standard automated request tool for personnel security investigation?

electronic questionnaires for investigations processing e-QUIP Signup and view all the answers

What DoD electronic PSI request tool was developed to support the defense security service?

electronic personnel security questionnaire EPSQ Signup and view all the answers

What is the currently approved method of requesting PSI products from OPM?

standard form 86 Signup and view all the answers

All PSIs requested to support eligibility determinations on DON employees are forwarded to who for adjudication?

DON CAF Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for assigning responsibilities for overall management of the personnel security policy PSP?

CNO 09N Signup and view all the answers

Which mandate was enacted to preclude the initial granting or renewal of security clearance eligibility under specific circumstances?

smith amendment Signup and view all the answers

How many members serve on the panel for personal security appeals board?

3 Signup and view all the answers

How often should the personnel security appeals board convene?

monthly Signup and view all the answers

Individuals desiring to present a personal appeal must request a DOHA hearing within how many days of receipt of the letter of denial?

10 days Signup and view all the answers

DOHA will normally schedule the personal appearance to be accomplished within how many days of receipt of the individual's request?

30 days Signup and view all the answers

Following an unfavorable security determination, a request to reestablish eligibility may be submitted after how many months?

12 months Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for deciding appeals of unfavorable personnel security determinations made by DoN CAF?

department of the navy personnel security appeals board PSAB Signup and view all the answers

Prior to being granted initial access to classified information, what form must individuals fill out?

classified information nondisclosure form SF-312 Signup and view all the answers

Access is only permitted to eligible individuals after determining that the individual has what?

need to know Signup and view all the answers

Knowledge, possession of, or access to classified information is not provided solely by virtue of the individual's what?

rate, rank or position Signup and view all the answers

Who is the only entity that can authorize temporary access for SCI?

DON CAF Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of an effective continuous evaluation program?

effective security education program Signup and view all the answers

What is a DoD tool to automatically query government and commercial databases between periodic reinvestigation cycles?

automated continuous evaluation system ACES Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for ensuring a visitor's eligibility, access, and affiliation data are accurate in JPAS?

command sponsoring the visitor Signup and view all the answers

What instruction would you consult concerning foreign visitors requiring access to classified or CUI material?

secnavinst 5510.34A Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as the ability and opportunity to obtain knowledge of classified material?

access Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as a removal from employment or suspension of more than 14 days?

adverse action Signup and view all the answers

A break in service is when continuous service is disrupted for a period greater than how long?

24 months Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Personnel Security Key Facts

Executive Responsibility: The president is ultimately responsible for national security.
Policy Guidance: The National Security Council provides overall guidance on information and personnel security policies.
Policy Coordinating Committees: There are 17 interagency committees established by the national security presidential directive for national security coordination.

Department of the Navy Security Responsibilities

SECNAV: The agency head of the Department of the Navy responsible for establishing an effective Personnel Security Program (PSP) under Executive Order 12968.
Senior DoD Official: The Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence oversees the development of policies related to information and personnel security.

Intelligence Coordination

NSA: Responsible for centralized coordination and direction of signals intelligence and communications security across the federal government.
Defense Intelligence Agency: Coordinates intelligence efforts among the Army, Navy, and Air Force, managing sensitive compartmented information.

Command Security Management

Commanding Officer (CO): Manages the day-to-day operations of the PSP.
Effectiveness: The importance given to security by the CO affects the effectiveness of the command's security program.

Security Manager Designation

Security Managers: All commands in the Navy and Marine Corps that handle classified information must designate a security manager in writing.
Top Secret Control Officer (TSCO): Must be an officer (E-7 or above) or civilian (GS-7 or above) for commands handling top secret materials.
Assistant Security Manager: Must be a U.S. citizen and an officer, enlisted (E-6 or above), or civilian (GS-6 or above), designated in writing.

Security Education and Training

Information Assurance Program: Directed by the Information Assurance Manager (IAM) within commands.
Security Education Phases: On-the-job learning is an essential phase of security education.
Refresher Briefings: Personnel with access to classified information must receive annual refresher briefings.

Sensitivity Levels for Information

Levels of Sensitivity: There are three sensitivity levels: special sensitive, critical sensitive, noncritical sensitive, and non-sensitive.
Classification Impact: Special sensitive has inestimable impact; critical sensitive has grave to exceptionally grave impact; noncritical has serious impact; non-sensitive has no impact.

Personnel Security Investigations (PSIs)

PSI Requests: Not typically requested for personnel retiring or separating within less than one year.
Scope of SSBI: Covers the last 10 years or since the age of 18, whichever is shorter.
SSBI Adjudication: Managers must have a favorably adjudicated SSBI or SSBI-PR within the last five years.

Tools and Forms

Automated PSI Tools:
- e-QUIP is the standard automated tool for requesting PSIs.
- EPSQ supports the defense security service for electronic PSI requests.
SF-86 Form: Used to request PSI products from OPM for national security position eligibility.

Appeals and Determinations

Personnel Security Appeals Board: Comprised of three members, convenes monthly to decide on appeals of adverse security determinations.
DOHA Hearings: Individuals can request a personal appeal within 10 days of receiving a denial letter; hearings scheduled within 30 days.

Access to Classified Information

Nondisclosure Form: Individuals must fill out SF-312 before accessing classified information.
Eligibility: Access is granted only after confirming need to know, regardless of rank or position.
Temporary SCI Access: Only the Department of the Navy Central Adjudication Facility (DON CAF) can authorize temporary access.

Continuous Evaluation and Visitor Management

Continuous Evaluation Program: A key component includes an effective security education program.
Automated Continuous Evaluation System (ACES): Used to query databases for security concerns between investigation cycles.
Visitor Sponsorship: The command sponsoring a visitor must ensure current eligibility and access in JPAS before entering classified areas.

Foreign Visitors Protocol

Consultation Source: SECNAV Instruction 5510.34A is referenced regarding foreign visitors requiring access to classified or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Adverse Actions and Breaks in Service

Definition of Adverse Action: Refers to actions such as removal, suspension of more than 14 days, or pay reduction.
Break in Service: Defined as a disruption of continuous service lasting longer than 24 months.

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Explore key facts about personnel security including executive responsibility and the roles of various agencies. This quiz focuses on the responsibilities of the Department of the Navy and intelligence coordination in national security. Test your knowledge on how these elements come together to ensure effective security policies.