Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Sensitive Information Sensitive   Information   as   defined   by   the Computer Security Act of 1987 Unclassified information in technical documents requiring   distribution   statements   and 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 Personnel Security Program,   SECNAVINST 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, untrustworthiness, unreliability or unwillingness   to   comply   with   rules   and regulations, or unwillingness to cooperate with security processing Unexplained affluence or excessive 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: