What disqualifies one from getting TS clearance?

[Anonymous]

Op, be aware that the polygraph is more than them just asking you questions. They go out of the way together reactions from you. And the process is more more difficult today that it was pre Snowden leaks, which many account for the differing response noses you are getting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op, be aware that the polygraph is more than them just asking you questions. They go out of the way together reactions from you. And the process is more more difficult today that it was pre Snowden leaks, which many account for the differing response noses you are getting.

Hate autocorrect, to get not together. Not sure where noses came from.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op, be aware that the polygraph is more than them just asking you questions. They go out of the way together reactions from you. And the process is more more difficult today that it was pre Snowden leaks, which many account for the differing response noses you are getting.

My adjudication only lasted 2 weeks, post Snowden.
+1 They will ask you silly questions to get a rise out of you like have you ever stolen a pen?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank god this forum is anonymous.

It's not. The spooks can get the IP address associated with you message. They can find out who you are if they want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Prior or current extramarital affair?

It will be asked. Not a disqualifier if you are up front.

Shouldn't it me? Oh, it's the Obama administration.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know people who got dinged for too much social drinking on weekends. The process seems fairly arbitrary.

Good. I don't want drunks with security clearances.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I know people who got dinged for too much social drinking on weekends. The process seems fairly arbitrary.

Good. I don't want drunks with security clearances.

Oh. Are you familiar with the Secret Service?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:(1) Guideline A: Allegiance to the United States

(2) Guideline B: Foreign Influence

(3) Guideline C: Foreign Preference

(4) Guideline D: Sexual Behavior

(5) Guideline E: Personal Conduct

(6) Guideline F: Financial Considerations

(7) Guideline G: Alcohol Consumption

(8) Guideline H: Drug Involvement

(9) Guideline I: Psychological Conditions

(10) Guideline J: Criminal Conduct

(11) Guideline K: Handling Protected Information

(12) Guideline L: Outside Activities

(13) Guideline M: Use of Information Technology Systems


http://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/60321.htm

And to the PP who says it is easier than passing a piss test at Best Buy- you have no idea what you're talking about. People I know have been denied for drinking on the weekends.

For example, bipolar.

[Anonymous]

Depression? Anxiety? What if I'm prescribed meds for both but haven't had any major problems in four+ years?

[Anonymous]

How much debt is too much? Do they pull credit scores?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How much debt is too much? Do they pull credit scores?

Yes, that's one of the first things they do.

No idea how much is too much, but you can look through this site: http://www.dod.mil/dodgc/doha/industrial/2012.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How much debt is too much? Do they pull credit scores?

Yes, that's one of the first things they do.

No idea how much is too much, but you can look through this site: http://www.dod.mil/dodgc/doha/industrial/2012.html

This is interesting to read, good find prior poster. Do a key word search for bankruptcy, the stories are all over the place.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Prior or current extramarital affair?

It will be asked. Not a disqualifier if you are up front.

Disqualifying if spouse does not know about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Prior or current extramarital affair?

It will be asked. Not a disqualifier if you are up front.

Disqualifying if spouse does not know about it.

Do you think an emotional affair counts in this case?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Prior or current extramarital affair?

It will be asked. Not a disqualifier if you are up front.

Disqualifying if spouse does not know about it.

Do you think an emotional affair counts in this case?

Yes. Again, no one cares about your affair. They care about secrets that can be used to blackmail you.