My son might lose his guaranteed AF job when he joined cause his recruiter failed to turn in one of his waivers and put his top secret clearance in jeopardy. He is in boot camp and was so proud to get that rating for that job. Is there a board he can go before to plead his situation?
2007-10-29 15:23:48 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
A top secret clearance takes a very long time to process and investigate prior to granting. I would say no he has no other choice but to be given another job. It may be the recruiters fault, I don't know the whole story, but I do know that this late in the game he may be looking at another job while in boot camp. People who have chosen such jobs start the clearance process much earlier in the game than other people so they will have whatever clearance they need prior to starting their school or job. That cannot and will not happen if he is already in boot camp the process does not work that quickly. Your son should be proud to serve his county in any way he can. Things can change down the road and he may be able to request that job after his first enlistment is complete.
2007-10-29 17:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not know for sure, but taking a rational approach might help you feel better.
1. If he required a waiver to get in it must exist someplace. It had to have been approved by someone.
2. Ask the recruiter. He will know who approved it, where copies might be etc. etc.
3. Do not freak out.
4. Blaming the Recruiter is easy. What really has happened may not be.
5. Since we out here do not know what the waiver is for it is not possible to give a better answer.
SSG US Army 73-82
2007-10-29 22:39:46 · answer #2 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Don't Panic!
Ask the recruiter the status of the waiver; it may have been submitted.
Mine was 'lost' for several months. I was interviewed, and the waiver was resubmitted. The USAF has already planned for things like this. These things do happen.
He will have ample opportunities while in basic training to get the process rolling.
2007-10-29 22:51:25 · answer #3 · answered by NSA 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
His recruiter should submit the waiver. It was the recruiter's mistake and the recruiter reports to someone. I don't see why they would hold back his clearance once the waiver is submitted.
2007-10-29 22:28:38 · answer #4 · answered by sunflowers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar problem when I was in Army basic training, and they pulled me in a room with some guy and asked me several questions about the statements in my waivers. I didn't have any problem I just answered the questions honestly and never heard another word about it. However, I don't think my recruiter forgot to submit anything.
2007-10-29 22:32:21 · answer #5 · answered by joe sniffy 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When you son gets his interview for his TS clearance he will have his chance to explain his side then. Nobody will fault him for MEPS or the Recuiter failing to turn in a waiver form.
He won't evan be interviewed for a clearance until he gets to his school so no reason to panic. It may already be straighted out before his interview.
2007-10-29 23:45:18 · answer #6 · answered by oneiloilojeepney 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The privilege of your son must be reinstated if the fault was due to the recruiter. Request for a reconsideration on this matter to the superior of your son.
2007-10-29 23:34:52 · answer #7 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Try clicking on http://www.dod.mil/dodgc/doha/ and explore that site to see if it will answer your questions.
2007-10-29 22:43:46 · answer #8 · answered by Horatio 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋