Posted on Oct 1, 2014
SFC Platoon Sergeant
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I'm currently in my 2nd enlistment, but will be subject to RCP in 2017 if points dont come down from 798. Currently looking into reclass to a 25D, 35F or 14T but not sure if I will be eligible for a TS Clearance. I enjoy my job as a Signal soldier, but I'm not sure what to make of my next move, as I would like to continue in the Army. Any advice, help or assitance would be greatly appreciated.
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TSgt Joshua Copeland
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SFC (Join to see) I have seen people with bankruptcies, bad credit, DWIs, and even Art15's get TS clearance. As CW5 (Join to see) mentioned, it is more about being honest then anything else.
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CW5 Desk Officer
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Edited 10 y ago
SFC (Join to see), have you talked with you reenlistment NCO? I'm sure you're not the first person to run up against a high promotion point problem in a particular MOS. I have known colleagues who had the same problem, so they reclassed from the high promotion point (or low selection rate at the higher grades) MOS to an MOS with a lower threshold and higher promotion rates, just as you mentioned.

If the security clearance is a problem, maybe there's another MOS that doesn't require a TS clearance?

Also, having worked in the counterintelligence field for 35 years, I can tell you that many people who think they will have a problem getting a security clearance actually do not have too much of a problem. If you're honest on your security clearance paperwork and tell the truth throughout the process, many things can be mitigated.
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