Pentagon bolsters internal security: selective lie detector tests and new nondisclosure agreements
In response to growing threats of insider leaks and disloyalty within its ranks, the U.S.
Department of Defense is planning to implement radical measures aimed at strengthening internal security protocols.
According to unconfirmed reports published by The Washington Post, the Pentagon’s headquarters is undergoing significant updates to its personnel loyalty screening procedures.
To reduce the risks of information leaks and internal betrayal, mandatory nondisclosure agreements and selective polygraph tests are set to be signed by over five thousand employees, including senior officials.
This scope includes civilian staff, military personnel, contractors, and other personnel operating within the Department of Defense and the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
The documents drafted stipulate that each individual must sign an agreement prohibiting the dissemination of any non-public information without prior approval or outside designated procedures.
The initiative also involves the random application of polygraph checks, raising concerns about the extensive range of personnel who might be subjected to these tests.
The exact criteria for who will undergo these screenings remain undefined, leaving the possibility that all levels of staff—from four-star generals to administrative aides—could be affected.
These measures are part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration and the Pentagon to identify officials suspected of insufficient loyalty or those believed to leak information to journalists.
The Pentagon has not issued any official comments on this matter.