The time required for full processing of "Q" clearances showed a
general increase as the operation progressed. During most of 1950,
the time averaged approximately 60 days; in November 1950, it reached
70 days; and it climbed steadily thereafter, During 1951, the average
time required was approximately 90 days, and 213 cases required more
than 120 days,
TABLE 7,2-3 SUMMARY OF CLEARANCE SUBMISSIONS AND RECEIPTS
SUBMISSIONS
upe
3,998
nQpn
1,725
ngn
2,693
"QR
355
®QE"
13
8,784
Total
RECEIPTS
ups
4,072
AQ"
2,874
"QR"
350
13
*QE*
Pending, June 30, 1951
455
Uncempleted (men not available for hire)
568
Processing stopped (derogatory information)
367
"Hold" cases surplused before denial
63
Clearance denied
22
Total
8,784
7-13