Resources

The Security Clearance Appeals process can be daunting, especially in the 21st century.

Security Clearance Guidelines and Reporting Requirements

• National Security Adjudicative Guidelines (SEAD 4)
• Reporting Requirements (SEAD 3)

Department of Defense Program Manuals

• DoD Manual 5200.0 (Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program) 
• DoD 5220.6 (Defense Industrial Personnel Security Clearance Review Program)

Other Security Executive Agent Directives and Policy

• Security Executive Agent Clarifying Guidance Concerning Marijuana for Agencies Conducting Adjudications of Persons Proposed for Eligibility for Access to Classified Information or Eligibility to Hold a Sensitive Position
• Use of a Polygraph (SEAD 2)
• Collection, Use, and Retention of Publicly Available Social Media Information in Personnel Security Background Investigations and Adjudications (SEAD 5)
• Continuous Evaluation (SEAD 6)
• Reciprocity of Background Investigations and National Security Adjudications (SEAD 7)
• Temporary Eligibility (SEAD 8)
• Whistleblower Protection: Appellate Review of Retaliation Regarding Security Clearances and Access Determinations (SEAD 9)

Standard Forms

• Standard Form 86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions
• Standard Form 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions