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Installation security managers also rated the effectiveness of several
aspects of the CA program. The results indicated that the clearance
suspension/revocation process, sources of derogatory information, service
branch regulations, indicators of security risk, reporting procedures, and
security education are considered most effective. In contrast, the two
lowest rated program aspects were performance appraisal information and
incentives for reporting. The mean ratings were generally similar across
service branches and for collateral and SC1 sites.
In summary, little is known about the effectiveness of existing CA programs
in the military services. The limited data suggests that these programs
moderately effective, although they could be improved.
Future Research
Overall, the project resulted in 52 recommendations for improving CA
programs (see Bosshardt, DuBois, Crawford, & McGuire, 1990; Bosshardt,
DuBois, & Crawford, 1990b). The next step in this research program is to
have personnel security experts from DOD, service branch headquarters,
field installations, and the adjudication facilities prioritize these
recommendations. Future research will focus on the highest priority items.
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