Security Issues

On this page you will find items that pertain to Shipyard security issues and/or items that might pertain to keeping your Shipyard security clearance.

SECNAVINST M-5510.30 is the top level Department of the Navy document that defines the Navy's Personnel Security Program.  This document provides the guidance for obtaining and maintaining a Shipyard security clearance.  Appendix G of this instruction, defines the adjudication guidelines used to determine if a person is a security risk and eligible to keep a security clearance.  There are thirteen catagories that can have an impact on a security clearance; Allegiance to the United States, Foreign Influence, Foreign Preference, Sexual Behavior, Personal Conduct, Financial Considerattions, Alcohol Consumption, Drug Involvement, Emotional Mental and Personality Disorders, Criminal Conduct, Security Violations, Outside Activities, and Misuse of Information Technology.  Each catagory identifies the conditions that could raise a security concern and disqualify a person for a security clearance and the conditions that could satisfactorily mitigate a security concern.   Click here to read all of the adjudication guidelines.

As indicated in the yearly security training, there are certain things, that if they happen to you, should be reported to security as they could have an impact on your security clearance.  One thing to always remember is that security would rather have you report a problem to them, then for them to find out after the fact and have to call you down to their office for an explanation.  Some things security might not find out until you update your security paperwork (i.e. foreign contacts, etc.) and then security will want to know why you did not report it when it happened.  When you promptley report issues that could have an impact on your security clearance, you are helping security help you.  Here is a quick check list of items that should be reported to security.  This is not an all inclusive list, just some of the more common.