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PTSD Not an Excuse for Dishonesty on the SF-86
We all know PTSD is a serious concern for our returning Warfighters and veterans. Some common symptoms associated with PTSD are nightmares, increased anxiety, difficulty remembering or concentrating, mood swings, and reliving traumatic events. PTSD in and of itself is not a disqualifier for eligibility to hold a security clearance
FBI Name Checks Hold Up Background Investigations
One of the components of every background investigation is the National Agency Check (NAC). One of the components of a NAC is the FBI name check. Among the trends that I have seen regarding what checks are most likely to hold up the completion of a background investigation, the top
From what i heard they’re currently working on upgrading the current process.
totaly agree about the polygraphs. They are really quite scientifically pointless for everyone and a time consuming financial burden on all agencies. They should be abolished for all federal employment.…
Polygraphs shouldn’t be allowed. Period. They are not reliable. This is why they are not admissible in a court of law. From what I have read here, they seem to…
Agreed on that, many people are just naturally anxious when having to answer questions about their personal lives. I know of one case where a Farsi linguist who had TS/SCI…