RE: Technical author leading resistance to background checks at NASA
Subject:RE: Technical author leading resistance to background checks at NASA From:"Butler, Darren J Ctr 584 CBSS/GBHAC" <Darren -dot- Butler -dot- ctr -at- Robins -dot- af -dot- mil> To:<techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Wed, 5 Sep 2007 16:05:32 -0400
On 4-Sep-07 Richard Combs wrote:
>I suspect that in NASA at this point in time, their primary concern
isn't jihadis or sellers of secrets to the Chicoms. They're more
interested in whether you have a drinking problem or are likely to drive
cross-country wearing a diaper to attack a romantic rival.
On 4-Sep-07 Darren J. Butler replied:
Lol. Richard, you are probably right.
Keep in mind that there are a lot of interchangeable parts between NASA
(National *Aeronautical* and Space Administration) and USAF, so the
military can be heavily involved. Even an *unclassified* area might be
part a larger classified sphere. Again, the T/W staff is often the
information intersection. If memory serves, JPL's security has been a
bit porous in times past so I'm sure they are being understandably
paranoid - No fun being on the receiving end though. Any Tech Writer
working in that arena should understand that this kind of scrutiny is a
possibility - doesn't mean it's always justified but it should not be a
big shock.
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