Do I need a secret security clearance to apply to schools?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 19:14:22 -0400

Hi.
I have a question regarding the security clearance.
Recently, I found out that MAVNI soldiers have got loosened some of the restrictions so that MAVNI's can apply for schools and security clearance by my career counselor.
That being said, I'm trying to apply for AMEDD programs such as MSW and MPS.
Do I need a secret clearance to apply for the schools?
If so, where can I find the info? I have tried to explore MILPER messages, but nothing was there about it.

Thank you for your time reading this!

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Jul 2 at 2018 7:16 PM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 19:16:34 -0400

Depends on the school.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 2 at 2018 7:41 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 19:41:37 -0400

You will need to provide more information, specifically what school, for this question to properly be answered. Some schools will require SEC or TS clearance, some will not.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 3 at 2018 7:46 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:46:07 -0400

You can find the school requirement on ATRRS.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 4 at 2018 1:44 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 13:44:38 -0400

Go into ATARS that will give you all the information and requirements for the specific course you are going to. I remember if you plan on going to specific units that require a security clearance to be assigned to them ie RGRRGT, USACAPOC, Socom, you may require it before being assigned or at least have applied for it ( not having it may be a hard stop right off the bat) 75th ranger and CA bot require a Secret clearance from everyone assigned regardless of MOS from my personal experience.

Response by SGT Victoria Belbusti made Jul 4 at 2018 7:09 PM

SGT Victoria Belbusti — Wed, 04 Jul 2018 19:09:33 -0400

The schools you mention are officer programs so you need a clearance. Contact an AMEDD recruiter. But I’d get your clearance going now if it’s something you want to do in the future.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 6:46 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 18:46:58 -0400

It's not necessarily the schools themselves that require the clearance, rather it's the commissioning that requires the clearance. I believe AR 380-67 is the appropriate reference.