Posted on Jul 31, 2018
What is the average approval time for a TS-SCI National Level Interim clearance?
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I am tracking roughly 18-24 months for TS-SCI, but I am wondering the average time for an interim. Thanks.
Military Intelligence
Military Intelligence Transition Course
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Military Intelligence Captains Career Course (MICCC)
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Interims are usually granted locally. When I was a security manager in S2 (and it's been a few years since I have done it) interim clearances were granted by the installation security office after reviewing the SF86. They did deny some but that doesn't mean the final won't be adjudicated and granted. I saw people get denied an interim and get a final clearance.
It should not take that long at all to get an interim as that is only to give you temporary access until your investigation is completed and adjudicated. You need to go talk to your security manager in S2.
It should not take that long at all to get an interim as that is only to give you temporary access until your investigation is completed and adjudicated. You need to go talk to your security manager in S2.
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SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint
Great comment, since I only answered his question about time of TS investigation (SBI) timeline. The interim can be issued depending on the amount of derog already indicated on the SF86
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SFC Kelly Fuerhoff
SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint - He asked about an interim - and an interim is different than adjudication. I had to explain personnel security and the SF86 to so many people in my first unit. I made an Idiot's Guide to the SF86...it didn't help.
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It all depends on the situation and the needed investigative scope. If your grandparents live in China or RU and your parents were born there... could be longer than the guy who family never moved out of Kansas City.
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I’ve been in the open investigation process for about 8 months now. My training NCO recently just put in a request for an interim, and I may be getting it in a month, or so.
I hope this gives you an idea of the average length it can take.
I hope this gives you an idea of the average length it can take.
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