The Hazards of Being a Global Citizen and Doing Classified Work: Guideline B, Foreign Influence
In the context of eligibility for access to classified information, Guideline B, Foreign Influence is one (1) of the thirteen (13) Adjudicative criteria established by Security…
Protecting Those Who Serve: What Sets USERRA Apart From Other Employment Laws
When an employee experiences unlawful discrimination or retaliation, multiple federal and/or state laws may apply in their case. For example, an employee denied reasonable…
What Is Guideline A? How Allegiance to the United States Affects Security Clearances
While not a commonly seen reason for security clearance revocation or denial, certain situations can trigger concerns under Guideline A: Allegiance to the United States. What is…
Procedural Points #6 | CIA – Applicants Before Office of Security, Appeals (Part II)
Part II: Personal Appearance and Appeal For more information on CIA SOR and requesting review, see Part I: Statement of Reasons and Response. Examine Your Investigative File and…
The Texas Whistleblower Act: A Basic Overview
Texas Whistleblower Act (TWA) (§ 554 of the Texas Government Code) protects Texas public employees who report violations of law by their employer from retaliation. Whistleblowers…
Procedural Points #6 | CIA – Applicants Before Office of Security, Appeals (Part I)
Part I: Statement of Reasons and Response For the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), as with most federal agencies, the talent acquisition process slows to a crawl at the vendor…
The Folly of Fighting AI with AI: Proving AI Did Not Write Your Paper
As generative AI (GenAI) usage becomes more commonplace among college students, so do allegations of AI-based academic integrity violations. Plenty of students admit to using AI…
ROTC Medical Disenrollment FAQs: Reporting Requirements, Debt, & Mental Health
ROTC provides life-changing opportunities to many cadets and midshipmen. For some—especially Contracted Cadets—changes in circumstance may turn opportunity into catastrophe.…
Accused of Using AI to Cheat? Where to Find Support—On and Off Campus
Is It Possible to Prove That AI Wrote Something? It is questionable whether anyone can definitively prove a student used generative AI (GenAI) to write their essay. Proving GenAI…
ROTC Medical Waiver FAQs: Applications, DoDMERB, & Disqualifying Conditions
For those with their heart set on enrolling in ROTC, the prospect of rejection on medical grounds can be devastating. But a medical disqualification need not mean rejection from…