Top Secret Clearance Question

TexanGUY · 04-03-2017, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sweetmtn

Have you talked to a recruiter yet? Have you taken the ASVAB yet to see if you qualify for the job you are wanting? Many times what someone wants isn't available..just think about that.

No I have not spoken to a recruiter, nor taken the ASVAB but to be honest Ive taken practice ASVAB's and done reall well on them, so scoring on the ASVAB to qualify for that rate isnt a concern. Yes I am aware that some rates might not be currently available, if not I will wait til it does become available.

Barbazu · 04-03-2017, 03:28 PM

There's a waiver for literally everything in the Navy. So I'd go ahead and be honest upfront. It will disqualify you from a few rates such as MA, but if your gunning for a spook rate it'll be fine. It's possible that IT or CTN may not be open when you go to MEPS, but if you score high enough on your asvab you'll be surprised at how 'quickly' they can become available. However, if you score really high - like in the 90s - they're gonna try to push you into a Nuke rate. So keep that in mind.

Barbazu · 04-03-2017, 03:31 PM

Whether or not you'll need a waiver depends on how your recruiter works it. Technically, yes, you'll need a waiver to join. But some recruiters 'forget' to disclose it on your paperwork (it's more work for them). But, honesty is the best policy when it comes to joining the Navy.

TexanGUY · 04-03-2017, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barbazu

Whether or not you'll need a waiver depends on how your recruiter works it. Technically, yes, you'll need a waiver to join. But some recruiters 'forget' to disclose it on your paperwork (it's more work for them). But, honesty is the best policy when it comes to joining the Navy.

Will i have any trouble getting a waiver being that im 33? I know i need to be grad RTC before i turn 35. Also when do they start the background investigation for clearance, when im in MEPS? And in your personal opinion do you see me having any issues enlisting and getting my clearance for IT if im up front and honest to start with? Thanks for all the input

Barbazu · 04-03-2017, 05:37 PM

They started my investigation a week before I went to boot camp. I seriously doubt you'll have any trouble with your clearance (unless you have a bunch of friends in Iran or something). Getting the waiver may take some time, however. I couldn't tell you how long. It depends on too much stuff. I know some people that lived some pretty shady lives before the Navy and they have clearances. Your biggest issue will be with the initial waiver you need to join. Almost everyone has a waiver of some type. I had one because I had too many dependents for the Navy's liking. And I'm currently pursuing a waiver because I want to change rates without the customary 24 month period in rate. Waivers are par for the course in the Navy.

TexanGUY · 04-03-2017, 07:46 PM

If any current ITs can comment on this its much appreciated

04-03-2017, 03:28 PM	#2
Barbazu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arkansas Posts: 237 Rep Power: 0	There's a waiver for literally everything in the Navy. So I'd go ahead and be honest upfront. It will disqualify you from a few rates such as MA, but if your gunning for a spook rate it'll be fine. It's possible that IT or CTN may not be open when you go to MEPS, but if you score high enough on your asvab you'll be surprised at how 'quickly' they can become available. However, if you score really high - like in the 90s - they're gonna try to push you into a Nuke rate. So keep that in mind.

04-03-2017, 03:31 PM	#3
Barbazu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arkansas Posts: 237 Rep Power: 0	Whether or not you'll need a waiver depends on how your recruiter works it. Technically, yes, you'll need a waiver to join. But some recruiters 'forget' to disclose it on your paperwork (it's more work for them). But, honesty is the best policy when it comes to joining the Navy.

04-03-2017, 05:37 PM	#5
Barbazu Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Arkansas Posts: 237 Rep Power: 0	They started my investigation a week before I went to boot camp. I seriously doubt you'll have any trouble with your clearance (unless you have a bunch of friends in Iran or something). Getting the waiver may take some time, however. I couldn't tell you how long. It depends on too much stuff. I know some people that lived some pretty shady lives before the Navy and they have clearances. Your biggest issue will be with the initial waiver you need to join. Almost everyone has a waiver of some type. I had one because I had too many dependents for the Navy's liking. And I'm currently pursuing a waiver because I want to change rates without the customary 24 month period in rate. Waivers are par for the course in the Navy.

04-03-2017, 07:46 PM	#6
TexanGUY Newbie Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 9 Rep Power: 0	If any current ITs can comment on this its much appreciated