Which topic is NOT included in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)?

• A. Entity eligibility determinations (Facility Clearances or FCLs)
• B. General policies and procedures
• C. Security training requirements
• D. Access control measures

Answer: (A)

National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual focuses on what a cleared facility must implement to protect classified information. It lays out the general policies and procedures facilities follow, the security training required for personnel, and the practical controls used to safeguard access to sensitive areas and materials. The decision about whether an entity is eligible for a facility clearance is a government-level determination handled by the cognizant security authority, not something the manual provides as a guideline for the facility’s security program. That’s why the topic of entity eligibility determinations for Facility Clearances is not included in NISPOM, while general policies and procedures, security training requirements, and access control measures are.