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The document is a Standard Form 85P, a Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions, used by the U.S. Government to conduct background investigations for applicants seeking employment in sensitive positions. It outlines the purpose of the form, instructions for completion, and details about the investigative process, including the necessity of providing accurate personal information. The form emphasizes the importance of truthfulness and completeness in responses, as well as the potential consequences of falsifying information. Additionally, it includes sections for personal identification, employment history, education, military service, and financial records.

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What level of clearance is SF-86 for?

FEDERAL SECURITY / SUITABILITY CLEARANCE CHART SENSITIVITY REINVESTIGATION LEVEL (1)CATEGORYAPPLICATION FORM Level 1 None Non-Sensitive SF85 Level 2 NACLC every 5 yrs (4) National Security Non-Critical Sensitive SF86 Level 3 SSBI-PR every 5 yrs National Security Critical Sensitive SF866 more rows

What is the difference between SF-86 and 85?

Some agencies will use the SF-85P-S, Supplemental Questionnaire for Selected Positions, for Public Trust positions that have unique requirements. The SF-86, Questionnaire for National Security Positions, is used for High-Risk Public Trust positions and for all three levels of security clearances.

What is the SF 85 form?

Once your SF 85 form has been submitted, it will be reviewed, and the background investigation will be conducted. This process can take several months. The investigation is run by the Office of Personnel Management, Defense Department, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

What is an SF-86 used for?

This form may become a permanent document that may be used as the basis for future investigations, eligibility determinations for access to classified information, or to hold a sensitive position, suitability or fitness for Federal employment, fitness for contract employment, or eligibility for physical and logical

What is an SF 85 used for?

Purpose of this Form This form will be used by the United States (U.S.) Government in conducting background investigations and reinvestigations of persons under consideration for, or retention of, non- sensitive low risk positions as defined in 5 CFR 731.