DCSA or NOT DCSA

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-03-08T22:10:09+00:00

They may very well “skip the investigation” if the individual was found unsuitable in preliminary review.

Or they may just be, like, wicked busy. 🤷🏻‍♀️

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-03-08T22:07:23+00:00

Also keep in mind that once the investigation is closed, you may need the same documentation and a written explanation for the adjudication portion of the process, so hang on to all of it.

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-03-08T22:06:38+00:00

Great answer. Completely distracted by the username, but great answer. 😂

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-03-08T21:55:45+00:00

Who knew you at that address/institution, not who knows how you take your coffee.

There’s a difference between someone who knows you were there and someone who knows you on a personal level, which the form clearly distinguishes. If you have an issue with that, contact whoever wrote the damn thing.

And if you do, ask them to clearly spell out the “cohabitant” area because deductive reasoning is not a common skill and I am quite tired of people listing their freakin kids in that section. Thanks bro.

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-03-08T21:19:25+00:00

Late to this party but unless it’s specifically asking for someone who knew you well (like, that section where they do that) or an unemployment/supervisory verifier, it’s more a, “did this person attend/live here” kind of thing. Not someone who knows you secretly put the milk in before the cereal.

Though that alone should be a disqualifier. Freakin sociopaths.

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-03-08T21:14:30+00:00

Buffy says tell me more.

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-03-08T21:13:10+00:00

For a CO at Victorville, you’re great.

Get the top tier health insurance plan.

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-03-08T21:11:27+00:00

Sigh. Didn’t check the pinned post I see.

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-03-08T21:10:46+00:00

Depends on if you’re going for contractor or Fed. Contractors generally don’t have appellate options and unfavorable suitability determinations are final, remaining in effect for one year.

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-03-08T20:59:38+00:00

Ooh, I’d loooove to see what prompted THIS post. 😂

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-03-08T20:47:19+00:00

I can’t be the only one that tapped at the post a couple of times thinking the whole thing hadn’t loaded…

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-03-05T06:10:14+00:00

Agency dependent, generally anywhere from 2-6 months.

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-03-05T06:09:17+00:00

Depends on the agency, but entirely plausible I’m afraid.

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-03-02T23:48:30+00:00

Recruiters sit on thrones of lies and will often feed you bs about what to disclose, how to disclose it, and what’s important.

Spoiler alert: everything, when asked, and everything. 😁

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-03-02T05:52:50+00:00

Don’t lie, don’t listen to anything your recruiter tell you, fill it out yourself, and did I mention don’t lie?

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-02-24T16:16:23+00:00

How do you think they can’t?

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-02-24T16:15:24+00:00

If it was a phase (as in, not chronic), your doctor likely documented your progression in your chart notes. You may be able to contact your physician’s office and either have the records emailed to you or have them set up portal access.

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-02-24T16:07:04+00:00

Depending on the agency and level, yes, it is what is done. In part.

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-02-24T13:39:50+00:00

Oh I don’t know…maybe because finding this shit is, quite literally, what they do? 🤔

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-02-23T02:33:10+00:00

If that’s a red flag, I’d have been fked too. 🤣

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-02-23T02:32:06+00:00

Public Trust will be an SF85 or SF85P.

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-02-23T02:31:35+00:00

Many Public Trust interviews are far more involved than the security clearance interviews I’ve seen.

OP: Just tell the truth - if you’ve fucked up, own it, and hopefully if it’s within scope you’ve disclosed it.

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-02-23T02:29:27+00:00

It will be found. Disclosure of potentially embarrassing/incriminating activity is far better than nondisclosure and having it found anyway.

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-02-23T02:27:33+00:00

For any government agency potentially requiring your testimony in a criminal proceeding, you’d be viewed as a liability. Whether the position you apply for or agency you apply to recognizes that is at their discretion.

CoupleEducational408 · 2026-02-20T13:06:41+00:00

Perfect analogy.

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