Who is the intended audience for the appeals submitted to the PSAB?

The appeals submitted to the Personnel Security Appeals Board (PSAB) are specifically designed for service members who wish to contest an unfavorable determination regarding their security clearance. This procedure provides a formal avenue for these service members to challenge decisions that may adversely impact their careers or service commitments. The PSAB aims to ensure that service members have a fair opportunity to present their case, thereby upholding principles of due process within military and personnel security considerations.

In this context, the other options are not intended audiences for the PSAB appeals. Civilians applying for security clearances do not have access to the military-specific appeals process; rather, they would follow different protocols. Government employees seeking guidance may refer to different administrative channels rather than appealing life's adverse security clearance decisions through the PSAB. Similarly, contractors applying for military projects do not fit within the scope of PSAB as their entry points into security issues and appeals procedures differ significantly.