background check

[gorby23]

My friend was supposed to leave for OIS a few months ago but the date was postponed twice because the background check was incomplete. Should my friend be concerned?

 

[WFU2USN]

gorby,

Unless your friend has something to be concerned about in their background, it shouldn't be a big deal. It can take time to complete the background checks, especially if the person has lived in several different places. so I wouldn't sweat it yet.

IS1(SCW)

 

[Warlord]

I was recently pro-rec'd for pilot, and now have to complete the EPSQ (security questionnaire). Two years ago I was charged with two felonies, but nothing came of it. I have to put these on the EPSQ so will this be a problem? It doesn't ask anything on the application about this that I initially did for the Navy, so why would it be a problem?

 

[JKD]

Warlord,

a couple points...
1-answer the question the EPSQ asks. Being accused of a crime (arrested, then being dismissed or plea-bargained down to a lesser crime) does not mean you are guilty of the crime (or that the crime is on your record). If you are asked for a criminal record, then list what you have been convicted of. If you are asked if you have ever been accused of a crime, then list the ones you have been accused of (you will have time to explain what happen if it matters).
As a part time deputy, law enforcement can charge someone with anything (well almost), but it is up to the court system to decide/prove they actually did it.

2 - The average pilot should only need a secret level clearance. This will not be as involved as the clearance required for some other programs (Intel, crypto).

I wouldn't stress to much. Just look at what they are asking for in the question, and answer it.

 

[Warlord]

dsweeney,

thanks for taking the time to respond. i feel a little bit better about it now, and also due to the fact that i wasn't convicted of anything. i'll be sure and fill out everything accurately... dern florida coppers!

thanks again,
warlord

 

[kmac]

Here's some more advice.... same the file you have for the EPSQ. I believe there are two types...save either or both. You're going to need that later when you do the SF86 yet again. I think I've done it 4 times now between my time as a civilian DOD bubba, OCS, and aviation. I had saved it on an old computer that went somewhere (probably the trash). I should have been smarter.

Also, I know that my pipeline requires top secret clearence. Don't most (if not all) aviation pipelines require that?