The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports (0704-0188), 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number.PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. 1.REPORT DATE (DDMMYYYY) PrefaceThis study is an in-depth look within the Department of Defense at the implementation of the new Adjudicative Guidelines for determining clearance eligibility for access to classified information and at the extent to which the new Investigative Standards support these adjudicative decisions. This study has required the cooperation and support of numerous people in the Department. We want to expressly thank the Adjudicators, Administrative Judges, and Personnel Security Appeal Board members who responded to our survey and offered a community perspective that has been essential to the success of this project. We also want to thank the senior Adjudicators and Administrative Judge who participated in our workshop. Their willingness to adjudicate complex cases and to discuss openly all aspects of the new Adjudicative Guidelines provided a realistic, practical view of the application of the new Guidelines and Standards. Additionally, the workshop would not have been productive without the support of the Chiefs of the Central Adjudication Facilities who provided the case materials used in the sessions. These cases exemplify how complex and difficult the process of adjudication can be, and we have a great appreciation for their help. Finally, the support of the Director of Security and the Deputy Director, Personnel Security of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence (OASD, C3I) was indispensable. We appreciate their guidance and assistance. James A. Riedel Director Executive SummaryThe President approved the Adjudication Guidelines and Investigative Standards to Executive Order 12968, Access to Classified Information, in 1997. These guidelines, which are more general and less prescriptive than earlier issuances, were implemented by the Department of Defense (DoD) in 1998. To determine the impact of the Guidelines and Standards on DoD personnel security practices, the Director of Security, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command Control, Communication and Intelligence (ASD, C3I) tasked the Defense Security Research Cente...

The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports (0704-0188), 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number.PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. 1.REPORT DATE (DDMMYYYY) PrefaceThis study is an in-depth look within the Department of Defense at the implementation of the new Adjudicative Guidelines for determining clearance eligibility for access to classified information and at the extent to which the new Investigative Standards support these adjudicative decisions. This study has required the cooperation and support of numerous people in the Department. We want to expressly thank the Adjudicators, Administrative Judges, and Personnel Security Appeal Board members who responded to our survey and offered a community perspective that has been essential to the success of this project. We also want to thank the senior Adjudicators and Administrative Judge who participated in our workshop. Their willingness to adjudicate complex cases and to discuss openly all aspects of the new Adjudicative Guidelines provided a realistic, practical view of the application of the new Guidelines and Standards. Additionally, the workshop would not have been productive without the support of the Chiefs of the Central Adjudication Facilities who provided the case materials used in the sessions. These cases exemplify how complex and difficult the process of adjudication can be, and we have a great appreciation for their help. Finally, the support of the Director of Security and the Deputy Director, Personnel Security of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communication and Intelligence (OASD, C3I) was indispensable. We appreciate their guidance and assistance. James A. Riedel Director Executive SummaryThe President approved the Adjudication Guidelines and Investigative Standards to Executive Order 12968, Access to Classified Information, in 1997. These guidelines, which are more general and less prescriptive than earlier issuances, were implemented by the Department of Defense (DoD) in 1998. To determine the impact of the Guidelines and Standards on DoD personnel security practices, the Director of Security, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command Control, Communication and Intelligence (ASD, C3I) tasked the Defense Security Research Cente...

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The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 1 hour per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing the burden, to Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services, Directorate for Information Operations and Reports (0704-0188), 1215 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 1204, Arlington, VA 22202-4302. Respondents should be aware that notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if it does not display a currently valid OMB control number. PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR FORM TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. 1.REPORT DATE (DD⋅MM⋅YYYY) 15 11 The Defense Personnel Security Research Center conducted research to develop a measure of investigation quality that can be used by agencies of the federal government as part of their personnel security programs. This effort focused on Single Scope Background Investigations (SSBI). The research involved an examination of investigation procedures, quality standards, and existing evaluation tools. Ultimately, a rating form was developed to assess the quality of investigations from different providers. The Single Scope Background Investigation Quality Rating Form (SSBI-QRF) was designed so that it could be used by different agencies to give feedback to investigation providers, for supervising and training investigators, and for oversight and monitoring of investigation products. The reliability and validity of the SSBI-QRF were assessed in two workshops with senior security personnel from various government agencies. Inter-rater reliability estimates for the rating items ranged from poor to excellent. The item content and the relationship between SSBI-QRF and other items were found to be adequate. The form was revised as a result of the reliability and validity findings. Recommendations for further research, development, and use of the rating form are discussed. SUBJECT TERMSPersonnel security investigations, Single Scope Background Investigation, quality assurance, quality control, product evaluation 16 PrefacePersonnel security investigations are an integral part of personnel security programs throughout the federal government because they are the basis for determining eligibility for access to classified information. The Single Scope Background Investigation is the type of investigation required for granting access to Top Secret and Sensitive Compartmented Information. Government adjudicators use this information to decide whether or not access approval is consistent with the interests of national security. Furthermore, individuals' employment often is contingent upon being cleared at a certain access level. Therefore, in the interest of national security and fairness to per...

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