tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89456355931142050552011-04-21T17:14:06.064-07:00Security Clearance GuruWelcome to the Security Clearance Guru's Blog!
You want a security clearance, have been told you are required to get one, or are interested in related topics and want to learn more - You've found the right place!Security Clearance Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09436063168569626339noreply@blogger.comBlogger61100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945635593114205055.post-67886259463798844162008-10-01T07:32:00.000-07:002008-10-01T07:36:15.360-07:00Alcohol Consumption and Drug InvolvementYou’ve been handed a 31-page form called the SF-86. This is your security clearance application that asks many questions that aren’t always clear, or you know how to answer. Being told to be as honest and truthfully doesn’t always help because no one is perfect or lives in a perfect world. Sometimes the simple yes and no answers simply do not apply. While not everything you say or do will cause Security Clearance Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09436063168569626339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945635593114205055.post-12611375018299287302008-09-30T06:37:00.000-07:002008-09-30T06:58:03.940-07:00Security Clearance DisqualifiersDo want a security clearance, have been told you are required to get one, or just interested in National Security Topics? The application process for a security clearance can be confusing, and oftentimes the forms you receive aren't as clear as the should be, or come with supplemental instructions you're not provided.Security Clearances aren't given because of the rank you hold, position, or Security Clearance Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09436063168569626339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945635593114205055.post-36433056017665636412008-09-30T05:53:00.000-07:002008-09-30T06:29:40.569-07:00Smith Amendment WaiversDo you want a security clearance, or have been told you are required to get one, but have been convicted of a crime, or incarcerated for more than one year? Then you need to be familiar with the Smith Amendment.Smith Amendment rules prohibit anyone convicted of a crime and incarcerated for more than one year from obtaining a security clearance without a waiver. The Smith Amendment was repealed Security Clearance Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09436063168569626339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945635593114205055.post-25272154194663123722008-09-30T05:23:00.001-07:002008-09-30T05:49:20.246-07:00What the heck is holding up my security clearance?The biggest barrier to obtaining a security clearance is oftentimes ourselves. Walt Kelly first used the quote "We Have Met The Enemy and He Is Us" on a poster for Earth Day in 1970. The same thing applies to security clearance investigations. Many times delays stem from failing to provide complete, accurate and detailed information on your Questionnaire for National Security Positions (Standard Security Clearance Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09436063168569626339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945635593114205055.post-15197638708218347152008-09-29T13:39:00.000-07:002008-09-29T13:47:06.672-07:00So you want a security clearance or been told you must have oneYou’ve made the right choice to read this blog if you want a security clearance or have been told you’re required to get one. Where do you start and what do you do? First, it’s important to know, they aren’t just given out to anyone. Your rank, position, and title will not get you one, while having a legitimate “Needs to Know” will. No worries, no one is perfect, but before all of our nation’Security Clearance Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09436063168569626339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8945635593114205055.post-9659443396538081412008-09-29T09:27:00.000-07:002008-09-29T11:22:03.120-07:00What is a security clearance?A security clearance is a status granted to individuals allowing them access to classified information (i.e. national or state secrets).The term "security clearance " can also be used in private organizations that have a formal process to veteran employees for access to sensitive information.Your rank, position, or security clearance does not guarantee you access to classified material. Only Security Clearance Guruhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09436063168569626339noreply@blogger.com0