Can someone get an 11-year secret clearance because of the backlog?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 06:53:09 -0400

I work as a contractor and the position requires a secret clearance. a couple of buddies were talking about how a year was added to the secret clearance because of the back log. does anyone know if this is true and if so do they still require the renewal packet be dropped 30 days of the original?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2019 7:13 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 07:13:25 -0400

Definitely out of my realm of knowledge but I’d have to imagine the issue date of your clearance would be that day and not exceed the max time. Like I said I’m not certain, just a view.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2019 7:34 AM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 07:34:53 -0400

I don't know specifically for Secret but a year was added to TS because of the back log. TS is now renewed every 6 years instead of 5 so I would say it's definitely a possibility.

Response by MSG Danny Mathers made Apr 23 at 2019 12:34 PM

MSG Danny Mathers — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:34:27 -0400

A Secret is good for 10 years as long as you are working in a position requiring an Active Secret Clearance. Most likely he held an interm Secret for a year before getting his final. An interm is basically a records check and not a fully completed investigation. I am assuming it hasn't changed recently.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 23 at 2019 3:11 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 23 Apr 2019 15:11:18 -0400

Your FSO is likely the best bet for this information, but as long as you initiate the clearance process before it expires, it will remain active until the investigation concludes.