Drug  Enforcement  Administration  (DEA) Sensitive Information Sensitive  Information  as  defined  by  the Computer Security Act of 1987 Unclassified information in technical documents r e q u i r i n g    d i s t r i bu t i o n    s t a t e m e n t s    a n d unclassified NNPI SECURITY CLEARANCES Sailors in many Navy ratings require some access to classified information. The commanding officer (CO) determines your need for a security clearance. The CO bases  your  need  for  a  security  clearance  on  your assignment at his/her command or potential assignment on transfer. To apply for a security clearance, you must be a U.S. citizen. There is a security investigation made on each Sailor needing a clearance. This investigation determines the Sailor’s potential to protect information during the course of his/her duties. Security clearances are granted to Sailors when their conduct and behavior are such that they can be entrusted with classified information or they can be assigned to sensitive duties. These are Sailors who— are loyal to the United States, comply with laws, have demonstrated dependability in accepting and discharging responsibilities, demonstrate  good  social  adjustment  and emotional stability, and have the ability to exercise sound judgment in meeting adversity. To receive and keep a security clearance, you must have and maintain a good record. Your commanding officer can suspend a clearance if you don’t maintain a good record. According to   Department  of  the  Navy Pe r s o n n e l   S e c u r i t y   P ro g r a m ,  S E C NAV I N S T 5510.30A,  your  command  must  report  any  of  the following to the DON Central Adjudication Facility (CAF) (the DON CAF grants or revokes clearances): Involvement  in  activities  or  association  with people  who  unlawfully  practice  or  advocate overthrow  or  alteration  of  the  United  States government by unconstitutional means Foreign  influence  concerns  or  close  personal association with foreign nationals or countries Foreign citizenship (dual citizenship) or foreign monetary interests Bad  conduct,  such  as  excessive  drinking, gambling, promiscuity, or illegal or improper drug use/involvement Conduct  involving  questionable  judgment, u n t r u s t w o r t h i n e s s , u n r e l i a b i l i t y o r unwillingness  to  comply  with  rules  and regulations, or unwillingness to cooperate with security processing U n e x p l a i n e d a ff l u e n c e o r e x c e s s iv e indebtedness Apparent  mental,  emotional,  or  personality disorder(s) Criminal conduct Noncompliance with security requirements Engagement  in  outside  activities  that  could cause a conflict of interest Misuse of information technology systems General inaptitude General  disciplinary  causes—habitual  or accumulated discrepancy causes A security clearance is granted on your need to know and your meeting the standards for the level of clearance required. To get a security clearance, you must  undergo  a  background  investigation  by  an approved federal government agency. The higher the level of security clearance required, the more thorough the  investigation.  During  the  investigation,  you  are asked  questions  about  your  military,  civilian,  and personal conduct. You must answer the background questions completely and correctly. 22-3 Student Notes: