I'm looking into becoming a CTI in the Navy after I graduate. I didn't think I'd have any problem with the security clearance, my family is super patriotic, my legal record is crystal clear... I've never had detention, a speeding ticket, anything. But later I heard that if you'd been in the Peace Corps it was disqualifying, I've never been in the Peace Corps, but my sister is adopted from Guatemala... could this be a setback too?
thanks for answering : )
2007-06-20 14:55:48 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
shouldn't be an issue, especially if your sister became a citizen upon being formally adopted.
But you are correct..being in the Peace Corps cannot only DQ you from getting a Clearance, it can actually DQ you from enlisting period.
2007-06-20 16:22:16 · answer #1 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have not submitted the SF-86, you are ok. If it has already been submitted, you will need to get current on your credit FAST, and be ready to admit it in the interview. You WILL get an SSBI. You WILL be put in for a TS and expected to get certain compartments. The good news for an SSBI is that there is a face to face interview. The BEST thing you can do is be honest. It is ok to say, you screwed up on your credit in the past and didn't list all the problems. You BETTER be able to show DRASTIC improvement for your current credit. Having a steady Navy job and maybe bonuses should help. Past problems are not an automatic disqualification. They will look at what you did and put more emphasis on current behavior. Did you work extra jobs to get out of debt? That would be a big plus. Were the debts from drug or alcohol problems? Big negative. Did you walk away from your debts? Negative. Or did you pay them off even if it was late? Positive. During the interview, they usually review some of the basic questions. If they have already pulled a credit report they may HINT at problems. "Is there anything different from your answers to these questions?" If you don't take the bait it becomes "Have you had any financial problems or bad debts in the past?" If you STILL don't catch the hint, it will be, "What about the $10,000 care loan that wasn't repaid and your car was repossessed?" Don't make them continue to pull the truth out of you for something that will obviously show up. Oh, congratulations on Navy CTI -- get on a flight crew. I've worked (on my civilian side) with a lot of CTs and it is the first job I would recommend to anyone joining the Navy.
2016-05-21 04:32:15 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only problem with your sis is getting her Birth Cert Translated. Its a pain in the tail, Im a former recruiter, USN. If youve never been in the Peace Corps, whats the worry?
2007-06-20 20:46:55 · answer #3 · answered by Dj_Ez 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You shouldn't have a problem getting one but it might take awhile. I got mine when I first join and I was in A-school. There are different clearences to get and Secret is the lowest . Your thinking about being a CTI, you are going to get a top secret. It shouldn't be a problem like I said. Good luck.
2007-06-20 15:20:13 · answer #4 · answered by Gregory Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be fine. Nothing per say disqualifies you for a security clearance, but it is all a matter of how long it will take for you to get it. Be as thorough as possible and get as many phone numbers and addresses as possible.
2007-06-25 08:22:12 · answer #5 · answered by J S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be no problem at all. I have a foreign born, naturalized citizen wife and I got my TS SCI without any problems.
2007-06-20 16:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont worrry peace corp is not a rerroist org or anti american gov. you should have no problem. good luck on your career
2007-06-20 15:02:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, not a setback at all. No problems whatever
2007-06-20 15:08:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i doubt it
2007-06-20 14:59:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋