§ 159a.51 - Unauthorized absentees.

When an individual who has had access to classified information is on unauthorized absence, an inquiry as appropriate under the circumstances, to include consideration of the length of absence and the degree of sensitivity of the classified information involved, shall be conducted to detect if there are any indications of activities, behavior, or associations that may be inimical to the interest of national security. When such indications are detected, a report shall be made to the DoD Component counterintelligence organization.