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The review was launched in April after a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard was hit with two federal charges alleging that he shared classified information about the Russia-Ukraine war on the social media platform Discord.
A memo set for implementation calls for bringing all Department of Defense civilian, military, and contractor clearance disputes under the umbrella of the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA).
Fast Facts The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security was created after 9/11 to serve as an intelligence focal point and to oversee DOD intelligence and security activities. Since 2017, the office has gained new responsibilities and made organizational changes to accommodate them. The office hasn't set clear expectations for its oversight mission. For example, it hasn't clarified roles or responsibilities for the various entities involved in oversight—risking confusion or duplicative work. It also doesn't have enough tools to measure progress. Our recommendat...