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Yankee White is an administrative nickname for a background check undertaken in the United States of America for Department of Defense personnel and contractor employees working with the president and vice president. [1] [2] Most personnel assigned to Presidential Support duties requiring Yankee White investigations must undergo a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the Defense Security Service. [1]
The initial directive detailing the checks required was DoD Directive 5210.55, "Selection of DoD Military and Civilian Personnel and Contractor Employees for Assignment to Presidential Support Activities" issued on July 6, 1977. This was revised on 15 December 1998. [3] DoD Instruction 5210.87 contains detailed information for the implementation of the policy, assignment of responsibilities and prescription of procedures to be followed. [1] The administrative nickname "Yankee White" is referred to in the implementing instruction.
There are three categories of Presidential Support Activities positions. [1]
Those working on the Air Force One project will still be required to get security clearance, but some will no longer need to have the so-called Yankee White clearance, which applies to White House staff members who often come in close contact with the president.