DOD Personnel Clearances: Questions for the Record Related to the Quality and Timeliness of Clearances

Abstract : On February 13, 2008, Mr. Jack Edwards--an Acting Director in our Defense Capabilities and Management team--testified before your subcommittee at a hearing on the Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance processes. This report responds to your request for additional information on that subject. Your questions, and our responses, follow.