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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
Changes to the Mental Health Question
I’m not aware of any single question on the SF-86 that has been the topic of more debate than Question 21, the Mental Health section of the SF-86. It has received scrutiny from Congress, the US Military, and a host of mental health professionals. In prior versions of the SF-86,
Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/recruiter-gives-bad-advice-to-applicant-about-clearance-eligibility/ A post on the ClearanceJobsBlog recently highlighted a concerning example of misinformation during the recruiting process. An applicant shared that a recruiter told him he would…
If I had a dollar for every time a Subject in the military said “My recruiter told me to answer that question that way on my SF 86” when I…
Military recruiters turn over every few years and there is no real accountability. Everyone knows about the inconsistencies and problems in this system for decades. However, having nationwide exact standards…