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Posted by Stupid Failed Poly
 - Mar 10, 2009, 02:25 PM
Well here we are, 5 months from my last post and I still have a job.  So as of yet, my "failed" poly has not effected my position at DIA as a contractor.  Apparently DIA has hired more poly testers and are going through their backfill of people w/o CI polys.  So I received a call today that tomorrow I need to go in and take a CI poly.  As there has been no adverse effects yet, I don't know what will happen if I go in to take the test and find out that I've "failed" a Lifestyle, if they'll even bother letting me take their CI.  Granted, I "passed" the CI portion of the Lifestyle.  Anybody with any knowledge on this?
Posted by Stupid Failed Poly
 - Oct 31, 2008, 12:16 PM
Initially I was going based off what the agent that did my poly was saying.  Turns out he was just applying scare tactics to try to get me to divulge any other information.  In actuality, I didn't fail because of anything he was hinting at.  After my security office let me know that I failed, it took about a month to get my letter.  

In the meanwhile, I'm still trying to figure out what my best course of action is.  
Posted by BubbaJr
 - Oct 30, 2008, 07:51 PM
Stupid Failed Poly,

What made you initially think you failed the poly?  In your first post, you seemed to have known that you had already failed.  Also, how long after your poly did it take to receive the letter stating why you failed?

Thanks!
Posted by Stupid Failed Poly
 - Oct 27, 2008, 12:20 PM
ok, so I got my letter back stating why I failed.  Apparently it was due to suitability.  I had a run in with something totally STUPID that looked like shoplifting recently, which was just a comedy/tragedy of bad decisions on my part.  I have never done anything like this in my life, but I was totally truthful about it during the interview after the poly (happend after I took the poly and even though I wasn't strapped in, again I was totally candid).  

So what should I do?  I mean I don't really know if I can appeal, because I was completely candid and the information that caused my denial is truth.  At the same time, I have a concern for losing my SCI access for something this dumb.  But because I wasn't denied for anything CI related, am I better off just letting the judgment stand (paperwork said I could reapply in a year) in hopes that DIA sees that I am no threat to their CI information?  I think I have maybe 2 weeks left before I have to submit my appeal.  
Posted by George W. Maschke
 - Sep 26, 2008, 01:21 AM
stupid failed poly,

While I don't have firsthand knowledge, considering that DoD is DIA's parent agency, one would expect the general practice to be similar. On the other hand, it has been recently reported that DIA is greatly expanding its polygraph program, and it's conceivable that they've decided (against all evidence and reason) to put greater credence in polygraph chart readings.
Posted by stupid failed poly
 - Sep 25, 2008, 11:48 AM
So now that we know the answer for CIA vs DoD...what would be the impact on a CIA lifestyle poly failure for someone holding a DIA TS SCI?  I'm of course going to appeal since I really have no clue as to why I have  not passed and am waiting for my statement of reasons.  

I don't need the Lifestyle for my current position, but I want to have some reassurance that most likely I will not lose my current SCI access.  Any one have any experience in this?  Thanks.
Posted by George W. Maschke
 - Apr 08, 2006, 07:59 AM
Quote from: Wallerstein on Apr 04, 2006, 05:11 PMAs is my intention.  I was totally truthful with CIA and would/will be with any future government agency.

Check out the article. It's worth the read especially for someone who used to work there.  Here's a snippet:

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/prem/200604/nsa-surveillance

This article, "Big Brother Is Listening" by James Bamford, is indeed a worthwhile read for anyone concerned with national security policy. For those who are not Atlantic Monthly subscribers, the full text is available here:

http://homepage.mac.com/imfalse/chapel_annex/big_brother_listening.html
Posted by quickfix
 - Apr 07, 2006, 11:29 PM
Shouldn't be a problem;  a NAC consists of checking with federal law enforcement databases for any outstanding warrants, arrest records, convictions, etc.  Going from Secret to TS is a more comprehensive process.
Posted by Tennvol
 - Apr 07, 2006, 01:30 AM
So will a CIA denial cause a flag on a DoD NAC check?  I was denied by the agency last year and have my re-investigation for my DoD secret due in 6 months. Should I worry?
Posted by quickfix
 - Apr 06, 2006, 02:40 PM
My best guess is no, unless State inquires as part of any application for an upgraded clearance, i.e. from TS to TS/SCI in connection with a new job or position.  I can't guarantee that, as I have not personally dealt with State, but it's been my experience in some 30 years of DOD service involving clearances, adjudications, and poly that your situation is not a big deal.  Good luck in your endeavors.
Posted by Wallerstein
 - Apr 06, 2006, 01:26 PM
Quickfix,

Your honesty and helpfulness are appreciated.  You say poly charts will not be shared--will CIA share any information with State about me garnered during poly--is this a matter of course?
Posted by quickfix
 - Apr 06, 2006, 09:51 AM
Correct;  TS and date of last clearance;  there is no provision on the form to refer to any poly.  During your next PR, IF they check the DCII, they would see a poly for an unresolved exam, nothing more;  I don't think it would be an issue just for a PR.

P.S.  I might have been one of those assholes.  I'm a DOD examiner.  I almost fell out of my chair laughing, just think, an asshole examiner helping an examinee!!! What's this world coming too?!?  Anyway, no offense taken, I've been called far worse, even by my own kind!

Regards
Posted by Jeffery
 - Apr 06, 2006, 01:42 AM
I was polygraphed (I'm a contractor) by a couple of assholes at an intel agency.  Inconclusive both times; then put in adjudication limbo for a year or so.

Eventually the contact at the intel agency asked for somebody else to be put on the contract since my clearance was taking too long.

I was never denied; simply withdrawn from processing.  I already held a DoD TS.

I'm assuming I answer "Yes I've been investigated" and put DoD and the date my TS was granted when it's time to renew, correct?  No need to advertise my run-in with the box and disdain for those who worship it.

Will this come up during a DoD clearance renewal?  
Posted by quickfix
 - Apr 05, 2006, 06:39 PM
Item 26, the answer is yes, the next box you put the code indicated for the agency that conducted your BI/SBI in connection with your clearance nominated (the codes are right above the box, DOD would be "1"), and the last box for type of clearance granted, you would enter "0" for clearance not required if never granted a clearance, or the appropriate code for whatever level you were last granted.  There are also instructions above the boxes for what to enter if you don't recall or if you're not sure.

Unless State Dept has their own poly program, which I doubt, there would be no need for requesting your charts, as they would need the polygraph software to download and open them in the poly program.  Even if they had a poly program, it is very unusual for a poly program to share charts with another program;  would have to be something very significant for that to happen, almost non-existant in the pre-employment/screening world.  Finally the DCII entries on poly only indicate that a poly was conducted, when, and whether it was favorable/unfavorable.

Regards
Posted by Wallerstein
 - Apr 05, 2006, 01:59 PM
Quickfix,

So State will never request the poly charts, but the fact that I was unsuitable at CIA (not DoD) would register on the DCII or NAC could cause problems?  

For question  26 I have to put yes.  For clearance received I should put N/A right?

Thanks.