Is the SF 312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement, mandatory to report to PSMO-I if not signed by a cleared employee?

The SF 312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement, is a critical document that establishes the obligations of an employee regarding the protection of classified information. However, if an employee does not sign this agreement, it is not mandatory to report this to the Personnel Security Management Office-Industrial (PSMO-I) because the requirement to sign the SF 312 applies only to those individuals who need access to classified information. If the employee is not granted access to classified information, then the lack of a signed SF 312 does not trigger a reporting obligation.

This understanding emphasizes the context in which the agreement is relevant. Those who do not need access to classified material do not have the same legal obligations, making the option of reporting the unsigned agreement voluntary rather than mandatory. In contrast, other choices imply a level of compulsion to report or conditional reporting that isn't aligned with the established protocols for security clearance and access to classified information.