1016.25—Protective personnel.
         Whenever protective personnel are required by  § 1016.23, such protective personnel shall:
    
    
        
        (a) 
         Possess a “Q” or “L” security clearance or access authorization or “Q(X)” or “L(X)” access authorization if the Restricted Data being protected is classified Confidential, or a “Q” security clearance or access authorization or “Q(X)” access authorization if the Restricted Data being protected is classified Secret.