Which form is required for Moderate or High Risk positions?

• A. SF 86
• B. SF 85P
• C. SF 85
• D. SF 52

Answer: (B)

For positions at Moderate or High Risk, the appropriate background form is the SF-85P, the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions. This form is designed to collect the information needed to determine suitability for public trust duties, focusing on factors like employment history, education, finances, criminal history, and foreign contacts. It supports investigations at the Public Trust level, which assess trustworthiness and reliability without a full security clearance.

In contrast, the SF-86 is used for security clearances (Secret/Top Secret) and involves a more in-depth background investigation. The SF-85 is intended for lower-risk, non-cleared roles that still require a baseline suitability check. The SF-52 is a personnel actions form and unrelated to suitability investigations.

So, for Moderate or High Risk positions, the form to use is the Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions.