security_clearance_faq

This document provides frequently asked questions and answers about US government security clearances. It discusses the different types of clearances including personnel (PCL) and facility (FCL) clearances. It also outlines the three levels of Department of Defense clearances - confidential, secret, and top secret. The document explains how to obtain a clearance, noting that one must be sponsored by a cleared contractor or government entity. It provides details on interim clearances, collateral clearances, and access to special categories of classified information like Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Programs (SAPs).