M/R: Proposed polygraph legislation (Amendment to DOD Authorization Bill for FY-84) limits use of polygraph in DOD and specifically prohibits taking adverse action re: DOD personnel either solely on the basis of a polygraph examination or solely on the basis of refusal to submit to a polygraph examination. Per OGC, the effect of the language precludes both the aperiodic polygraph (APG) and the NSDD-84 polygraph (i.e. compulsory polygraphing in connection with disclosure investigations). The proposed legislation provides NSA with an exemption permitting polygraphing of civilian employees in accordance with regulations in effect on the date of the enactment of the legislation. Instant SML restates NSA policy re: mandatory use of the polygraph in un- authorized disclosure cases. Because the current penalties for violations of security regulations in the PMM pertain to security materials and do not encompass the penalty for refusing to take a polygraph examination per this SML, an addition to the PMM was required. Per OGC, the proposed inclusion in the PMM of violations regarding "other security matters" is purposely general to cover a range of potential security violations. This change to the PMM was coordinated with M333. Expedite processing of this SML necessitated because legislation is scheduled to be addressed by the Senate the week of 11 July. [***************REDACTED***************] [***************REDACTED***************] [**REDACTED***]M509, 8058s, 8 Jul 83, blk M5 [********REDACTED********] OGC [********REDACTED********]
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