Son losing Navy SC

[Lioness248342]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA

My son has been in the Navy for one year...he is working as an AZ and needs to maintain security clearance. He was notified of possible denial due to lying on his app last year about drug use. He disclosed usage at the time of joining the Navy and had to wait for a waiver after a misdemeanor conviction was entered in court. He also checked the "No" as to outstanding debts.

My question is, if he loses his clearance, is this basis for discharge from the Navy, or could he be reassigned to a job that does not require clearance.

The forms sent say that if he does not respond, his clearance will be denied. It does not mention discharge, but he is very worried about that.

Any help on this???
Thanks,
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[Peligroso27]

If your son cannot obtain the clearance required to perform his job he will be retrained in a job that requires no clearance. (example: AE- Secret, AD- None) This doesn't necessarily mean he will have to go back to school. He can possibly "strike" that rate by taking the exam and if he passes within the quota he will become that rate or even possibly be promoted a pay-grade in that rate.(depending on his present rank and that rates current manning in the Navy and his command) Finding a rate that is advancing quickly will be a good chance for him to make a little extra money and get his career back on track. I believe the quotas can be found on BUPERS, NKO, or a long talk with his command career counselor.

Being kicked out is not impossible but very unlikely. The chance he will face any sanctions from his command is low as well. There is still a great opportunity for him to rise to the occasion and overcome this obstacle he has placed in front of himself. Encourage him to learn a lesson from this mistake and remind him of the Navy core values. Honor, Courage, and Commitment. Best of luck and please feel free to ask anymore questions you may have.

[questionia]

Your son probably received a letter of intent (LOI) to deny his clearance. He needs to respond immediately that he intends to contest the reasons for denial. I believe the window of opportunity is very narrow and he needs to obtain a letter of recommendation from his chain of command - probably his DivO.

He then needs to respond with legitimate defenses of his drug use - it was one time, haven't done it since, it's been years..., etc. He should contact JAG as soon as possible for assistance and direction. This can be a make or break career issue.

Peligroso's comments are correct, I believe, but there aren't too many rates which don't require a clearance of some type. Off the top of my head I'm thinking SK and MS - Supply and Mess rates.

Good luck!

[questionia]

Oh, I should have mentioned that if he gets the clearance thing straightened out he should cross rate at the earilest opportunity to Gunner's Mate - the best rate in the Navy!

[Lioness248342]

Thank you so much for taking time to reply. My son hit a rough patch, but has turned his life around 180 degrees. That is what broke my heart...things finally were going well and he has a life to be proud of....it would be a tragedy to have it taken away. I will pass on the info. Thanks again.... Mary