This is Justin Carmack, co-founder of Andhaka Security, your partner in national security clearance. Today, we're here to discuss the SF-86 questionnaire for national security positions. This form is used by federal investigative agencies to conduct background investigations for civilian employees, military personnel, and government contractors. These investigations are ultimately adjudicated for national security clearances and fitness determinations. Most of you will be using the EQUIP, which is the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)'s online system used for gathering data found on the SF-86. However, we encourage all of our clients to complete the paper version of the SF-86 prior to logging into the EQUIP system. If this information is readily available, it makes completing the online questionnaire much easier. In addition, if you check "yes" to certain sections in the form, you'll be prompted to provide additional information. It is important that all information entered into the form is accurate, as incorrect or incomplete information can lead to a statement of reasons to deny your eligibility to occupy a sensitive position and/or access classified information. Furthermore, data entered into this form is cross-checked against the Optional Form 306 (OF-306) and your resume to ensure consistency among the forms. It is essential to disclose accurate information on these forms, as failure to do so could lead to an unfavorable suitability determination or even being passed over for the position. If you have any questions regarding these topics or have a unique situation, please visit our website or contact our office. Now, let's go over the first four sections of this form, which may seem basic but should not be taken for granted. In Section One, enter your last name, first name, middle initial, and suffix. This should be your legal name. For Section Two, provide your birthday. When completing the EQUIP, this information should already...
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The questionnaire is used to determine whether a non-federal employee or contractor should be granted access to a specified compartment, field, or function of the United States Government. 2. Purpose of Questionnaire for National Security Positions . Questionnaire for National Security Positions is a questionnaire used by those who have been granted or sought a security clearance from a covered Executive Office of the President (TOP), and an OPM. Personnel who are employed in the TOP or in its component offices, have been given or requested a security clearance, or who have applied for a security clearance are required to complete this Questionnaire for National Security Positions (NPS). The Questionnaire for National Security Positions is administered by or through the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Personnel Security, which administers the security clearance program of the United States Government. The questionnaires contain instructions and questions, which are to be completed by each employee or prospective employee to ensure that an applicant is applying for a clearance in accordance with OPM guidelines and regulations. 3. What You Need to Know Before You Begin the Questionnaire for National Security Positions. In order to be eligible for a security clearance, complete the Form 86. The form is mandatory for employees who wish to become Federal government employees or who wish to enter into non-Federal employment. If you have questions on whether you're eligible for a clearance, speak to the appropriate OPM personnel to resolve your concerns. 4. What is a “Classified Compartment, Field, or Function Classification”? All employees assigned to a designated compartment, field, or function (such as the Office of Intelligence or the military) have the ability to classify information, making OPM responsible for determining whether a classified source should be protected. OPM will determine if a person is eligible to have classification authority by checking whether that person is employed in a classified compartment, field, or function. 5. What is a “Classified Source”? An unclassified, confidential person or entity with an intelligence, counterintelligence or special access program, or intelligence source, who discloses information to a federal agency without authorization is classified as a classified source. 6.
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