Yes, NSA will reject on poly charts alone. I was "invited" back (if one can really say that) five times, in order to pass my CI poly. Whether they would put you into the Intel-wide community database, solely on not passing the polys, is questionable; if you admitted to something significant they might put, "Do Not Clear". The whole process is just a crap-shoot. My last poly, the polygrapher asked me about visiting anti-polygraph sites, and wanted to know what usernames I had used. He also pretended not to know about counter-measures. They may put the blood pressure cuff on too tightly, but when they ask you if it is too tight, tell them, "no"; otherwise, they may see it as a sign of deception. You will get directions to the FANX complex (the building with the green awnings); they may instruct you to park at "cardiac hill", but pay five bucks and park at airport parking next door. If you park at "cardiac hill", finding a free spot is impossible, plus you will have to walk a very long dirt path next to a busy road (demeaning). I would highly recommend downloading the DODPI interrogation handbook, just to prepare for the various role-playing they will act out. Also, you will most likely be in a "fixed" chair, and they will be on a chair with castor wheels; be prepared for them rolling their chair over to get into your face. During the interview, listen to each question carefully, before answering it. My polygrapher said that I had admitted to looking at porn, which I never had made such an admission. They are very good at this sort of tactic, trying to take you off-guard. Also, they will down-play all admissions, except murder; don't believe it, for a minute.
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