DoD Personnel Security Program

This Regulation applies to DoD civilian, military and contractor personnel and contains the policies and procedures governing the issuance, denial and revocation of DoD security clearances for access to classified information and employment in a sensitive position. It also prescribes the investigative scope as well as the adjudicative standards and criteria which are necessary prerequisites for such access or employment. It includes due process procedures for appealing adverse administrative actions rendered in accordance with the provisions of this Regulation.