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Security Clearance Process

The Security Clearance, Suitability, and Credentialing Performance Accountability Council (PAC) recently released an update on progress for security clearance and background investigation reforms and the status on future measures already in the works. The presentation outlined the PAC’s major goals: Developing a Trusted Workforce; Modernizing Policies and Processes; Securing and

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Security Clearance Denial

As most of us clearance holders know, there are certain behaviors and situations to stay clear of lest we find ourselves called on the carpet and have our access eligibility yanked. Yet, despite getting an initial briefing and an annual refresher, some still play Russian Roulette and hope they aren’t

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Past Security Clearance Posts

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…
Security Clearance Process

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has been moving forward on a project that began in 2008 called the Defense Information System for Security (DISS) family…
Background Investigations

Once all of the investigative requirements for your background investigation have been completed it is sent to the DOD Central Adjudication Facility (CAF), if you…