How long does it take for an interim Top Secret w/SCI to get adjudicated?

2019-03-11T19:50:23-04:00

I am trying to re-enlist to reclass to 35T, but my interim still hasn’t got adjudicated. I’m worried because I am getting close to my ETS date, but security is unable to give me any information on my clearance.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2019 8:02 PM

2019-03-11T20:02:01-04:00

Usually take 6-9 months for the interim. Go ahead and extend 12 months now. By the time you get your clearance you will be in your reenlistment window and able to request the MOS

Response by SSG Kasius McCall made Mar 11 at 2019 8:30 PM

2019-03-11T20:30:42-04:00

Someone I know just got his. Took 2 years. With a perfect record.

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 11 at 2019 10:20 PM

2019-03-11T22:20:18-04:00

Like the ssg said I’ve heard several people take 2 years. Other people can take a couple months. I know someone who does these background checks and they say the same thing. Could take a couple months could take a couple years

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 12 at 2019 7:16 AM

2019-03-12T07:16:04-04:00

I been waiting for over 5 months now just for my Secret clearance. I had investigation back in December so who knows with these people. This has been holding my career back while I just sit here and twiddle my thumbs waiting on civilians to do a job. But you should be issued an interim within a couple of months.

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 14 at 2019 7:02 AM

2019-03-14T07:02:03-04:00

It took mine 14 months. They are very back- logged with clearances right now

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2019 8:16 AM

2019-04-07T08:16:15-04:00

Correct me if I am wrong, but You should be able to attend AIT with the Interm TS/Sec. while you’re at AIT the process to adjudicate can be completed. If it isn’t by the time you finish AIT, you would go into a holdover.