Can you reclass to jobs in the Army that require you to get a top secret clearance if you only have a secret clearance?

2019-08-17T04:47:25-04:00

Can you reclass to 35T with only a secret clearance?

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2019 4:49 AM

2019-08-17T04:49:51-04:00

Yes you can, one the requirements during the reclass process will be to upgrade your clearance.

For instance if you reenlist for said MOS, then you'll get the orders which will be used as the "reason" to upgrade, then depending on the MOS AIT you may be able to go through with an interim.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 17 at 2019 5:58 AM

2019-08-17T05:58:56-04:00

No, you'll need an interim to request training for the MOS you want. Expect a nine month (ish) wait till you get your interim TS. You'll need a fully adjudicated clearance to hold the MOS. Your career counselor can help you submit your request

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2019 9:18 PM

2019-08-18T21:18:13-04:00

I did. Super easy.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 18 at 2019 9:39 PM

2019-08-18T21:39:31-04:00

I can add some personal experience here.
I am prior-service RA 11B.
I joined the NG last year as a 35F and am currently waiting the TS to wrap up.
So, as mentioned before, you CAN reenlist into an MOS that requires a TS clearance but you'll at least need an interim before you can be exposed to TS material (AIT).

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 21 at 2019 11:34 PM

2019-08-21T23:34:25-04:00

No.