SECURITY CLEARANCE MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction vii
Part I — SECURITY CLEARANCE PROCESS 1
Chapter 1 Investigations, Access, & Clearances 3
Chapter 2 Applying for a Security Clearance 19
Chapter 3 The Investigative Process 31
Chapter 4 Adjudication & Post-Adjudicative Action 41
Part II — SECURITY CLEARANCE APPLICATION FORM 55
Chapter 5 Personal Identifying Information & U.S. Citizenship 57
Chapter 6 Residence, Education & Employment 67
Chapter 7 Character References, Relatives & Associates 83
Chapter 8 Military Service, Foreign Connections/Travel & Selective Service 95
Chapter 9 Mental Health, Police Records & Drug Use 109
Chapter 10 Alcohol, Prior Investigations & Finances 123
Chapter 11 Court Actions, Organizations, Technology & Sexual Behavior 139
Conclusion 149
Appendix A — REFERENCES A-1
Appendix B — ADJUDICATIVE GUIDELINES B-1
Appendix C — STANDARD FORM 86 C-1
Index