What is the form number used for Personnel Security Action?

• A. CG-5588
• B. SF-86 via e-QUIP
• C. FD-258
• D. DHS 11000-9

Answer: (A)

For documenting changes to a person’s security status, the official form used is CG-5588. This form is specifically designated to track personnel security actions—such as granting, modifying, suspending, or terminating a security clearance or access—and it ensures the action is recorded, approved, and reflected in the person’s security records. The other forms serve different purposes: the SF-86 (often submitted via e-QUIP) is the background investigation questionnaire used to determine eligibility for a clearance; the FD-258 is a fingerprint card used in the background check process; and DHS 11000-9 is a DHS form tied to other security procedures, not the Coast Guard’s personnel security action workflow.