AFI31-501_AETCSUP.pdf

BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER

AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING

COMMAND

AIR FORCE INSTRUCTION 31-501

AIR EDUCATION AND TRAINING COMMAND

Supplement

24 MAY 2007

Incorporating Change 1, 8 September 2008

Security

PERSONNEL SECURITY

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY

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OPR: HQ AETC/A7SI Certified by: HQ AETC/A7S (Col Gerard Jolivette) Supersedes AFI31-501_AETCSUP1, 16 November 2004 Pages: 12

This supplement implements and extends the guidance of AFI 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, 27 January 2005. It applies to AETC-gained Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) units upon mobilization. Ensure that all records created as a result of pro-cesses prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with AFMAN 33-363, Management of Records, and disposed of according to the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located at https:// www.my.af.mil/gcss-af61/afrims/afrims.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

This incorporates Change 1. It implements and provides updated guidance on identifying investigation submission problems (paragraph 3.8.4. (Added)); submitting e-QIP packages to 17 TRG/SSO (paragraph

3.18.1. (Added)); and identifies AFSCs approved for submission of priority SSBIs (paragraph 5.5.1.). A margin bar ( | ) in the left margin indicates a revision from the previous edition.

1.1.2. Submit waivers through the HQ AETC/A7SI. ANG units submit waivers through NGB/A7SI.

2.4. Types and Scope of Personnel Security Investigations. Authorized requestors will utilize elec-tronic questionnaire for investigative processing (e-QIP) for submitting security clearance investigations.

2.4.10. (Added) Phased Periodic Reinvestigation (PPR). Similar to the periodic reinvestigation (PR), the investigative agency may eliminate certain areas of the normal background check process when no information of a security concern is developed.

3.2.1. A National Agency Check with Written Inquiries and Credit Check (NACIC) is valid for access to SECRET material if it has not exceeded the 10-year scope for a PR and is reflected in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) as previously adjudicated to the SECRET eligibility level.

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3.2.3.3.1. (Added) The Air Force Central Adjudication Facility (AFCAF) adjudicates NACI, NACIC, and NAC investigations as either “Favorable” or “No Determination Made.” If adjudicated “Favorable,” no further action is required; however, if the investigation is adjudicated “No Determination Made,” the office of primary responsibility (OPR) performs a suitability determination.

3.2.3.3.2. (Added) The unit security manager (USM) enters suitability determinations results for NACIC and NAC investigations into the JPAS.

3.8.1. Prior service selectees are instructed to complete all required clearance actions immediately upon notification of their selection to active duty.

3.8.2. (Added) Security managers at accession sources ensure officer candidates complete memorandums to acknowledge understanding of involuntarily separation if their security clearance eligibilities are not granted. The memorandums are maintained in student records until clearance eligibilities are favorably adjudicated.

3.8.3. (Added) The Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS) processes all enlisted accessions for NACLC before recruits enter active duty. The Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) forwards all required documents that include e-QIP, fingerprint cards, certification, and release forms to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before the recruit departs for basic training.

3.8.4. (Added) AETC training squadrons will notify HQ AETC/A7S through their respective numbered Air Force when students arrive for training without the required investigation being initiated. Notification will include the individual’s full name, social security number (SSN), AFSC (Air Force specialty code), and for new accessions, the commissioning source or recruiting detachment, as appropriate. If arriving from a permanent party position, the name of the individual’s home base is required. Additionally, include the date arrived for training, training start date, and brief synopsis of the problem. Also include the name of a training squadron point of contact as well as the Education and Training Course Announcement (ETCA) course number in the notification.

3.8.3.1. (Added) The special investigative inquiry (SII) field in the JPAS database only verifies receipt of the electronic e-QIP, therefore, written or verbal verification from the OPM help desk or the Air Force OPM Liaison Office is necessary to verify OPM receipt of fingerprint cards, certification, and release forms. If verbal verification is received, a memorandum is included in the recruit’s folder indicating time, date, and name of person verifying receipt of the documents at OPM. The Air Force recruiter or MEPS representative who verified the information with OPM signs the memorandum.

3.11.8. (Added) The training school commander grants and/or coordinates interim security clearances for ANG or AFRC members attending technical training schools and works issues with the ANG unit secu-rity manager. The students must report 1 workday earlier than the class-start date with a copy of their investigation and a completed AF IMT 2583, Request for Personnel Security Action. The AF IMT 2583 will show the proper coordination and a confirmed receipt of investigation.

3.11.8.1. (Added) When students receive permanent change of station (PCS) orders and their final secu-rity clearance eligibility have not been granted, the servicing security activities for accession sources will ensure each student’s unit personnel record group (UPRG) contains a copy of the submitted investigation.

3.12.1. Submit the personnel security action to OPM.

3.12.2. Units submit justification for continuation of existing limited access authorizations (LAA) through local command channels to HQ AETC/A7SI no later than 15 October of each year.

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3.13.1.3. (Added) Notify HQ AETC/A7SI on all requests.

3.18.1. (Added) The 319th Training Squadron (319 TRS) will conduct a sensitive skills interview for those recruits selected for positions requiring Top Secret eligibility. Use a locally devised checklist for the interviews incorporating criteria contained in Attachment 27 (Added) and DoD 5200.2-R, DoD Person-nel Security Program, Appendix I, Investigative Scope, to assist in making a determination for assignment to a Top Secret position. The sensitive skills checklist will be expanded to include those questions in AETC Form 86, SCI Screening Interview Worksheet, for personnel selected for assignment to sensitive compartmented information (SCI) positions. After being signed by the trainee, AETC Form 86 will be signed by the sensitive skills interviewer and forwarded to the 17TRG Special Security Office, (SSO GDFLW). If any questions on the AETC Form 86 are marked as “yes” by the trainee, a copy of the indi-vidual’s e-QIP package will also be sent to the 17TRG Special Security Office.

3.18.2. Submit the single agency check (SAC) to OPM.

3.20.6.7. If the capability exists, submit the applicant’s fingerprint card electronically to OPM.

3.24.7. Forward a copy of appeals and denials to HQ AETC/A7SI.

5.2.1. (Added) Each AETC installation and accession source to include ROTC detachments will establish a submitting office number (SON) with OPM. SONs can be obtained by submitting a completed PIPS Form 12, Submitting Office Number (SON) Authorization and Amendment Form, to OPM Customer Ser-vice Branch at the Web site: https://jpas.dsis.dod.mil/docs/DISS_SAR.pdf.

5.2.2. Units will submit memorandums identifying authorized requestors to HQ AETC/A7SI. ANG units will submit memorandums to the NGB/A7SI. The memorandums are updated as changes occur.

5.2.5. Submit this information through HQ AETC/A7SI.

5.5.1. The following AFSCs will be submitted as priority investigations: 2M0X1 - Missile and Space Systems Electrical Maintenance; 2M0X2 - Missile and Space Systems Maintenance; 2W1X1 - Aircraft Armament Systems; 2W2X1 - Nuclear Weapons; 3E8X1 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal; 1A3X1 - Air-borne Communications Systems; 1A5X1 - Airborne Missions Systems; 1A8X1 - Airborne Cryptologic Linguist; 1N2X1 - Signals Intelligence Production; 1N3X - Linguist; 1N4X1 - Signals Intelligence Anal-ysis; 1N5X1 - Electronic Signals Intelligence Exploitation; 1N6X1 - Electronic System Security Assess-ment; 13S - Space and Missile Officer; and 14N - Intelligence Officer. Authorized requesters will notify HQ AETC/A7SI via e-mail of all priority submissions. Notification will include individual’s SSN, AFSC, and date submitted.

6.1.4. AETC units will safeguard investigation and suitability reports as outlined in DoD 5200.2-R, Chapter 10, Safeguarding Personnel Security Investigative Records.

6.3. (Added) Suitability Determinations. If derogatory, unfavorable, or potentially disqualifying infor-mation is identified on local files check (LFC), the Defense Clearance and Investigations Index (DCII), Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) check, or other suitability investigations, the OPR will perform a suitability determination. The OPR:

6.3.1. (Added) When a suitability determination is required, coordinates with the individual’s supervisor, commander, and security forces (SF) to determine if the individual is deemed suitable for employment.

6.3.2. (Added) Elevates unresolved disputes arising from suitability determinations to the appropriate level within the installation chain of command for resolution. SF may dispute a suitability determination https://jpas.dsis.dod.mil/docs/DISS_SAR.pdf

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when identified information generates concerns pertaining to force protection and other installation and personnel protection issues.

6.3.3. (Added) Documents all suitability determination results in a formal memorandum. The OPR main-tains the original copy of suitability determinations on file, normally in the employee’s official personnel folder (OPF) or other employee folder, and provides a copy to the employee’s unit commander or equiva-lent with position designation authority.

6.4. (Added) Contractor and/or Consultant Suitability Determinations. The suitability determination requirements and procedures outlined in paragraphs 6.3. (Added) through 6.3.3. (Added) above apply equally to contractor and consultant personnel.

7.6.5.1. (Added) Unit commanders submit requests through the base information security program man-ager (ISPM) to the base manpower office. Individual bases may require additional coordination steps. The base manpower office prepares a simulated change notice which is forwarded to the HQ AETC/A1M. HQ AETC/A1M will coordinate the change request notice with HQ AETC/A7SI and the AETC functional area manager.

7.6.5.2. (Added) Once all initial coordination steps are completed, return the package to the requester who will prepare and send a formal staff package (Attachment 28 (Added)) to the HQ AETC/CV or the Air University Commander (AU/CC) as appropriate. The staff package will contain recommendations received as a result of the above coordination process.

7.9.3. Establish a single user account for each individual requiring access to JPAS. Only establish accounts after verifying the individual requires access to JPAS in the performance of their duties, meets the minimum investigative requirements for the type of account required, has completed JPAS training, and completed a JPAS Account Request Form Account managers may provide localized JPAS training when online training via the JPAS Web site is unavailable. Provide a memorandum indicating that local training was conducted in lieu of online training.

7.9.5.2. Level 3 account managers may activate and deactivate Level 8 user access.

7.9.5.3. The 319 TRS/DPAS and base authorized requesters who require override permissions are autho-rized level 4 access.

7.9.5.4. The HQ AFROTC and AFROTC Regional Security program managers are authorized Level 5 user and account manager permissions.

7.9.5.5. The primary USM and at least one alternate USM will have JPAS access for units that maintain classified information. For units that do not possess classified information, as a minimum, the primary security manager will have JPAS access. Unit-level, AFROTC detachment security managers, civilian personnel flight (CPF), and human resource office (HRO) security personnel are authorized Level 6 access.

7.9.5.6. Unit security monitors are authorized Level 7 access.

7.9.6. (Added) When CPF and HRO personnel do not have access to JPAS, the SF-authorized requester is responsible for JPAS data entry requirements generated by the CPF or HRO. SF-authorized requesters are responsible for establishing and managing JPAS accounts for CPF, HRO, and Army Air Force Exchange Service HRO.

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7.9.7. (Added) Account managers will ensure each unit under their span of responsibility has established a Security Management Office (SMO) code. Account managers will create new SMOs for those units that have not previously been established.

7.9.8. (Added) HQ AETC/A7SI activates and deactivates Level 5 account managers and users. Request-ers will notify HQ AETC/A7SI by e-mail that the individual completed JPAS training and the unit has a signed security access requirement (SAR) on file. Units will maintain JPAS documentation until the indi-vidual’s account is deactivated. Once access is no longer needed, notify HQ AETC/A7SI by e-mail to deactivate the account. Installation account managers are responsible for activating and deactivating accounts for installation users. Prior to activating new users, the installation account manager must ensure the individual has an official need for access, received JPAS training, and provided the account manager with a completed system access request form. Account managers will maintain certification of training and a copy of the SAR on file until the individual no longer requires access.

7.9.9. (Added) Personnel no longer requiring access are deactivated as soon as possible. Notify the ser-vicing account manager by SAR or e-mail to deactivate the account.

7.10. AF JPAS Users Guide. Submit requests for changes to JPAS as a test problem report (TPR). Send an information copy of the TPR to HQ AETC/A7SI.

7.12.1. Authorized requesters should only call the AFCAF after first verifying the issue could not be resolved by the security manager through JPAS. E-mail notification is sufficient instead of a memoran-dum for record (MFR). Retain copies of all e-mail correspondence until the case is closed.

7.13. (Added) JPAS Research Request or Upgrade Eligibility Requests. USMs will:

7.13.1. (Added) Submit a request to research or upgrade eligibility in JPAS to the AFCAF before seeking assistance from the authorized requester. In most cases, the AFCAF response to the request to research or upgrade eligibility in JPAS provides the required information; however, if further information or clarifica-tion is needed; the USM contacts the authorized requester for assistance.

7.13.2. (Added) Not submit requests to research or upgrade eligibility in JPAS to the AFCAF until the case is closed at the investigative agency for at least 60 days.

7.13.3. (Added) Not submit requests to research or upgrade eligibility to the AFCAF to inquire on the sta-tus of an investigation at an investigative agency. The AFCAF is strictly an adjudication facility and does not control the investigative process. Additionally, do not submit requests to research or upgrade eligibil-ity to the AFCAF to request personnel data changes in JPAS. Personal information in JPAS is updated through the personnel systems database. Personnel will request these changes through the civilian or mil-itary personnel flight (MPF).

7.14. (Added) Supporting Student Clearances:

7.14.1. (Added) If a final or interim security clearance is required to start training, authorized requesters will coordinate with the training school registrar to obtain a class roster at least 2 weeks before the class starting date. This allows time to work issues and possibly avoid situations when a clearance may not be granted in time to start training.

7.14.2. (Added) If security forces or authorized requesters cannot clear the students through normal pro-cedures, such as confirming a receipt, granting an interim security clearance when appropriate, or validat-ing the investigation status through Joint Clearance and Verification System (JCAVS), prepare a memorandum for the AFCAF. Fax or electronically transmit the memorandum to the AFCAF and cour-

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tesy copy HQ AETC/A7SI with the student's full name, SSN, any break in service, type of clearance required, and class-start date. The owning SSO submits requests and queries the AFCAF on issues dealing with access to SCI and special access programs.

8.2.1.2. Do not establish security information files (SIF) on basic military trainees at Lackland Air Force Base. The 319 TRS sends a copy of the discharge orders to the AFCAF when a basic trainee is separated for criteria that would otherwise result in establishing a SIF. The orders must show the reason for dis-charge.

8.2.1.4. Access to classified information is suspended when the AFCAF adjudicates an investigation as “action pending.”

8.2.1.10. (Added) When establishing a SIF on civilian employees, informs the CPF, labor and employee management relations section.

8.2.2.2. Use AETC Form 491, Security Information File (SIF) Checklist, along with the checklist items listed in AFI 31-501, Attachment 16, Sample SIF Custodian Checklist Items. File SIFs in a six-part folder and label:

8.2.2.2.1. (Added) Part 1: AETC Form 491. Document unit and custodian actions related to the SIF.

8.2.2.2.2. (Added) Part 2: AF IMT 2587. Use the AF IMT 2587, Security Termination Statement, to document the security termination statement.

8.2.2.2.3. (Added) Part 3: Establishment Notification. Use ISPM and commander correspondence relating to the establishment of the SIF.

8.2.2.2.4. (Added) Part 4: JCAVS/AFCAF. Use AFCAF and JCAVS notifications and related corre-spondence.

8.2.2.2.5. (Added) Part 5: Information Reports. Use this part to store police, office of special investi-gations (OSI), investigative, and other adverse reports or information.

8.2.2.2.6. (Added) Part 6: Staff Agency Recommendations. Use this part to store eligibility recom-mendations from outside agencies.

8.2.2.12. (Added) Maintains a suitability package file on all AFCAF-generated “action pending” investi-gations until the AFCAF makes the final determination, and then destroys the file. The commander for-wards the suitability package to the gaining servicing security activity or special security office (SSO) when an individual transfers to another assignment.

8.7. Security Clearance Reinstatement. Commanders will forward all requests through the installation servicing security activity.

11.1.5.4. (Added) All unit personnel and TDY personnel assigned to the unit for a period of 30 days or more must in-process and out-process through the USM.

11.2. (Added) Forms Prescribed:

AETC Form 86, SCI Screening Interview Worksheet

AETC Form 491, Security Information File (SIF) Checklist

11.3. (Added) Forms Adopted:

AF IMT 2583, Request for Personnel Security Action

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AF IMT 2587, Security Termination Statement

JPAS Account Request Form

PIPS Form 12, Submitting Office Number (SON) Authorization and Amendment Form

SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions

SF 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions

SF 86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions

References

DOD 5200.2-R, DOD Personnel Security Program, January 1987

Abbreviations and Acronyms

AFSC—Air Force specialty code e-QIP—electronic questionnaire for investigative processing

ETCA—education and training course announcement

SAR—security access requirement

SCI—sensitive compartmented information

SSBI—single scope background investigation

SSN—social security number

A2.1.4. (Added) USMs:

A2.1.4.1. (Added) Will in-process and out-process all unit personnel and TDY personnel assigned to the unit for a period of 30 days or more in JPAS. Students in technical training are not required to in-process into JPAS.

A2.1.4.2. (Added) Will maintain a copy of AF IMT 2583 provided by the authorized requester, certifying the date the investigation was submitted to the investigative agency until the adjudication is reflected in

JPAS.

A2.1.4.3. (Added) Will ensure required investigations that are discontinued and/or rejected by the inves-tigative agency are resubmitted within 30 days.

A2.1.4.4. (Added) Are responsible for managing the investigation process and requirements of individual mobilization augmentees (IMA) assigned to their unit.

A2.1.4.5. (Added) Submit hazardous material (HAZMAT) drivers for a NAC when their contract requires them to access controlled or restricted areas, but does not require access to classified information.

HAZMAT drivers requiring access, as part of a classified contract, will submit the appropriate investiga-tion request through their respective facility security officer. A transportation security agency (TSA) background investigation differs in scope from DoD personnel security investigations and cannot be used to grant access to classified information.

A2.6. Local Files Check. As a minimum, a LFC consists of a security forces management information system (SFMIS) records check, medical records check, and a check of local personnel records. Agencies, 8 AFI31-501_AETCSUP 24 MAY 2007 including SFs and medical authorities, forward potentially derogatory information to the base authorized requester under a separate letter as an attachment to the individual’s AF IMT 2583. If the evaluation of the derogatory information results in the establishment of a SIF, do not forward the PSI request.

A2.6.1. The 319 TRS and AFRS do not complete AF IMT 2583 when personnel records are unavailable.

A2.10. (Added) EPSQ Sent Date. Authorized requesters:

A2.10.1. (Added) Enter the date the investigation was submitted to OPM in the EPSQ sent block of the JPAS Person Summary screen.

A2.10.2. (Added) Certify the date the investigation was submitted to OPM on AF IMT 2583, Section VII, Block 30.

A2.10.3. (Added) Provide a copy of AF IMT 2583 to the requesting security manager. A NACLC submit-ted by MEPS will not reflect a submission date in JPAS.

A3.2.1. (Added) Investigations for LAN Access. When submitting investigations for LAN access, the AFCAF returns the investigation to the authorized requester with a determination of favorable or no determination made, since the individual does not require clearance eligibility. If favorable, no further action is necessary. If returned as no determination made, then the unit commander with operational con-trol over the subject of the investigation will complete a suitability determination via memorandum.

Maintain the case file and memorandum until the individual no longer requires access to the LAN. Do not return the original case file or suitability determination to the AFCAF.

Table A3.2. Requesting NAC/NACIC Investigations.

Table A3.4. Guide for Requesting SSBIs.

R A B C U L E If the individual is a and duties require Then a NAC/NACIC is required

(Added) Volunteer requiring access to the LAN access for 180 days or more NAC

(Added)

Volunteer requiring access to the LAN access for 180 days or less Local Files Check in lieu of a NAC

Note 4. State criminal history repository checks are conducted by OPM as part of a NAC for child care.

Enter Case Type Code “02” and Position Code “H” on the Standard Form (SF) 86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions, or SF 85P, Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, and extra coverage code of “8” on the SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-sensitive Positions. Enter “child care” in Block I “Position Title” of the form.

R U L E

A B C

If the individual is a (an) and duties require then a favorably completed SSBI is required before

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(Added)

ROTC cadet Assignment to a sensitive skills position

14 days of AFSC classification

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Attachment 27 (Added)

QUESTIONS FOR FOREIGN CONNECTIONS OR VULNERABILITY TO BLACKMAIL OR

COERCION

Note: Questions relating to "relatives" mean immediate family members (spouses, cohabitant, children, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, stepbrothers, stepsisters, and stepparents). Immediate family members are those who live in a foreign country or who live in the United States but are not US citizens.

A27.1. (Added) Blackmail. Have you previously been or are you now being blackmailed, pressured, or coerced by any foreign individual, group, association, organization, or government to work for them or obtain information about the United States?

NOTE: A “yes” answer should be disqualifying for a sensitive skills AFSC if it relates to military or non-military information that provides the foreign entity information releasing US military information, tech-nology, or patented nonmilitary information. It may also be disqualifying for Air Force enlistment.

A27.1.1. (Added) Have you been targeted and/or approached for possible blackmail or coercion or been pressured by any foreign individual, group, association, organization, or government?

NOTE: A "yes" answer should be disqualifying for a sensitive skills AFSC if information released con-tained military information and/or technology or nonmilitary-patented information. It may also be dis-qualifying for Air Force enlistment.

A27.2. (Added) Relatives. Are relatives who are employed by (or in any way connected with) any for-eign government in an official capacity (for example, a foreign government contract related to military applications) representing the foreign government at meetings, conferences, or symposiums relating to intelligence or other military matters?

NOTE: A “yes” answer must be explored further and the individual asked if he or she can be black-mailed, coerced, or pressured by any foreign government interest to commit an act not in the best interest of the United States or his or her position as a US military member. A “yes” answer should be disqualify-ing for a sensitive skills AFSC and probably for Air Force enlistment.

A27.2.1. (Added) To your knowledge, are any of your relatives associated with any employee of a for-eign intelligence service?

NOTE: A “yes” answer must be explored further. Ask the individual if he or she can be blackmailed, coerced, or pressured by any foreign government intelligence service to commit an act not in the best interest of the United States in his or her position as a US military member. A “yes” answer should be dis-qualifying for a sensitive skills AFSC and probably for Air Force enlistment.

A27.2.2. (Added) To your knowledge, are any of your relatives engaged in any conduct that could make you vulnerable to coercion, exploitation, or pressure by a foreign government?

NOTE: A “yes” answer needs to be explored. If the individual can be subjected to coercion, exploitation, or pressured by a foreign government, try to learn the reason. A “yes” answer should be disqualifying for a sensitive skills AFSC and probably for Air Force enlistment.

A27.2.3. (Added) What is the nature and extent of your contact with your relatives who are not US citi-zens?

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NOTE: Visiting, telephoning, writing letters, or other electronic forms of communication are not disqual-ifying factors if there are no efforts by relatives to subject the individuals to coercion, exploitation, or pressure to support the goals of the foreign government.

A27.3. (Added) Passports. Do you possess or use a foreign passport?

NOTE: Security clearances are not granted to dual citizens with a foreign passport, immigrant aliens or foreign nationals. Only military members who are U.S. citizens are granted a security clearance on com-pletion of a favorable background investigation. A person who uses a foreign passport is either a dual cit-izen or foreign national. Do not place these persons in a sensitive skill AFSC or any position requiring a clearance unless they surrender the foreign passport and express a willingness to denounce dual citizen-ships. Verify the documentation that shows the individual is a U.S. citizen.

A27.4. (Added) Financial Interest. Does any relative have a substantial financial interest in any for-eign-owned or foreign-operated business that could make you vulnerable to foreign influence?

NOTE: If the answer is “yes,” attempt to find out why the individual could be influenced by foreign interests. Do not place such an individual into a sensitive skill AFSC. This person may not be suitable for Air Force enlistment.

A27.5. (Added) Bearing Arms. If necessary, would you be willing to bear arms against any foreign country, including the country of which any relatives are citizens?

NOTE: A “no” answer bears further consideration. If the individual is not willing to fulfill military enlistment oath statements, he or she will not be placed in a sensitive skill AFSC. In addition, the individ-ual should be evaluated for enlistment or retention.

A27.6. (Added) Intelligence. If required, would you be willing to engage in US intelligence activities against any foreign country, including the country of which any relatives are citizens?

NOTE: If the answer is “no” do not place the individual into a sensitive skill intelligence AFSC. How-ever, this does not prevent the individual from being placed in another sensitive skill AFSC, if qualified.

A27.7. (Added) Foreign Benefits. Are you subject to accepting or receiving educational, medical, or other benefits (for example, retirement, social welfare) from a foreign government?

NOTE: A "yes" answer is not disqualifying if the individual is not subject to coercion, exploitation, blackmail, or pressure by the foreign government.

A27.8. (Added) Foreign Ties and Affection. Because of your ties of affection or obligation to a foreign country, is there any condition to which you would agree or, through foreign influence, an act you would commit that would not be in the best interest of the United States or your position as a US military mem-ber?

NOTE: A "yes" answer should be reason for not placing the individual in a sensitive skill AFSC. In addi-tion, he or she should be evaluated for Air Force retention.

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Attachment 28 (Added)

SAMPLE UNIT INVESTIGATION CODE 5 UPGRADE REQUEST FORMAT

MEMORANDUM FOR AETC/CV or AU/CC (As appropriate)

FROM: (Requesting Commander)

SUBJECT: Approval of New or Upgraded Investigation Code 5 Requirement

1. Request HQ AETC/CV or AU/CC (as appropriate) approval for a new or upgraded (as appropriate) Investigation Code 5 (Top Secret) requirement for the manning position identified below:

a. (Unit, organization, and office symbol for the position)

b. (Unit Manning Document (UMD) position number

c. (Position AFSC if military or position sensitivity if civilian)

d. (Position grade)

e. (Position title)

2. Justification. (Provide complete justification why the new or current position should be upgraded to an SSBI requirement. Include specific duties and responsibilities warranting routine and regular access to Top Secret information. Indicate whether access to SCI is or is not required.)

3. Mission Impact. (Provide a complete assessment on the impact to the mission if this request is not approved.)

4. Prior Coordination. (Indicate a brief synopsis on comments received during initial coordination pro-cess.)

Organizational or Installation Commander

Signature and signature block

ROBERT E. HAMM, JR., Colonel, USAF Deputy Director of Logistics, Installations and Mission Support

Attachment 28 (Added) SAMPLE UNIT INVESTIGATION CODE 5 UPGRADE REQUEST FORMAT