Screening Enlisted Accessions for Sensitive Military Jobs

This study documents the current prescreening procedures used by each service in reviewing applicants for sensitive jobs. It was found that these procedures could be enhanced through the development of more systematic data- gathering forms and structured interview protocols. Consideration should be given to screening for service unsuitability concurrent with the procedures to identify individuals who would not qualify for security clearances. There is also a need for standardized procedures for the transmittal of information gathered during prescreening to the Defense Investigative Service for use in scoping and conducting background investigations. Keywords: PERSEREC (Defense Personnel Security Research and Education Center).