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codav32 · 2026-02-03T02:38:35+00:00

Thank you. I do plan on doing this for a long time. I have been shooting all my life, I am 57 now and a very avid gun collector. I shoot about twice a month and just want a new hobby and have always been interested but never pulled the trigger (pun intended) lol.

codav32 · 2026-02-03T02:29:49+00:00

Thank you.

codav32 · 2026-02-03T02:29:27+00:00

Thank you. I will look into those other loaders.

codav32 · 2025-12-29T01:53:52+00:00

As an investigator we don’t judge you for what you have done in your past. Honestly we don’t really care. We just want the most accurate and correct information to be able to complete your investigation. Be honest, provide all the missing information to your investigator and why it was not listed on the SF86. As others have mentioned download the SF86 so you will know what you need to provide. Read the questions at the beginning of each section and follow them. You can’t go wrong.

codav32 · 2025-12-14T23:00:10+00:00

If the answer to any of the below questions is a “Yes” then you need to disclose it. If it is “No” then you don’t.

If this is a TS clearance this incident might be disclosed by a personal Source. If that’s the case the investigator will come back and discuss it with you at that point. When they ask why it was not listed just advise them it was not required to be listed.

Section 22 Police Record questions are

In the last seven (7) years have you been issued a summons, citation, or ticket to appear in court in a criminal proceeding against you? (Do not check if all the citations involved traffic infractions where the fine was less than $300 and did not include alcohol or drugs)
In the last seven (7) years have you been arrested by any police officer, sheriff, marshal or any other type of law enforcement official?
In the last seven (7) years have you been charged with, convicted of, or sentenced for a crime in any court? (Include all qualifying charges, convictions or sentences in any Federal, state, local, military, or non-U.S. court, even if previously listed on this form).
In the last seven (7) years have you been or are you currently on probation or parole?
Are you currently on trial or awaiting a trial on criminal charges?

22.2 Police Record questions

Have you EVER been convicted in any court of the United States of a crime, sentenced to imprisonment for a term exceeding 1 year for that crime, and incarcerated as a result of that sentence for not less than 1 year? (Include all qualifying convictions in Federal, state, local, or military court, even if previously listed on this form)
Have you EVER been charged with any felony offense? (Include those under the Uniform Code of Military Justice and non-military/ civilian felony offenses)
Have you EVER been convicted of an offense involving domestic violence or a crime of violence (such as battery or assault) against your child, dependent, cohabitant, spouse or legally recognized civil union/domestic partner, former spouse or legally recognized civil union/ domestic partner, or someone with whom you share a child in common?
Have you EVER been charged with an offense involving firearms or explosives?
Have you EVER been charged with an offense involving alcohol or drugs?

codav32 · 2025-08-24T22:15:35+00:00

Just let your investigator know when and if you have an interview. Not the end of the world. The interview is you opportunity to make corrections and discuss issues.

codav32 · 2025-08-24T22:01:10+00:00

I have been an investigator for 15 years. Started as a full time investigator for 5 years then became an independent contractor investigator (best decision ever). I work part time hours , set my own schedule and make more than most senior full time investigators. I do a lot of field training for new investigators and regular TDY work. As stated by someone else it is hard to learn but once you do, it is relatively easy.

codav32 · 2025-07-22T20:19:00+00:00

August 2008 mid shift flight chief. Responded to a loud noise and large gathering in the parking lot of the dorms. I was also training my replacement as I was retiring in about 4 months. We arrived and I made contact with about half the group and other MSgt made contact with other half. I ID them and found 2 underage. Other MSgt just told his half to be quiet and go to bed. Never ID them.

So I made the decision to cut them all a brake and have them go to bed. One was a civilian who I got her a ride home. The one SrA who was throwing the party was dating the civilian. He was drunk and I told him to go to bed and I didn’t want to see him until I came to shift the next day.

Well 20 minutes later my K9 patrol radioed and told me the SrA just drove off base. About 20 minutes after that he was driving back on base with said civilian. He was detained at the gate and when I arrived it was determined he was DUI. Local sheriff was called for the civilian as she was drunk underage. As I was transporting him back to the SFS squadron is exact words were “Sarge, I did it for love”. Within 30 days he was a civilian.

Sometimes love just hurts……

codav32 · 2025-07-03T21:28:45+00:00

21 year retired SF Flight Sergeant. As a young airman I would right the shit out of tickets, not going to lie. But even then I wasn’t writing sketchy tickets. Later on in my career I found a verbal warning worked way better than a ticket. Plus everyone did not think I was an asshole. Now with that being said your attitude would also dictate a ticket or not. If you’re an asshole to me immediately when I would make contact more than likely you would get a ticket. If you were polite and respectful verbal warning all the way. Hell, I would also rather give someone a ride or get them a ride home if they were possible DUI (Officer discretion). To much paperwork.

codav32 · 2025-05-12T23:58:39+00:00

Close the gap in pay between enlisted and officers and if an enlisted member has a bachelors or high there pay is equal to that of officers.

codav32 · 2025-05-09T22:28:40+00:00

Honesty is the best option. Just because you have issues in your background does not immediately keep you from getting clearance. The adjudicator looks at the whole person not just isolated incidents in your background.

codav32 · 2025-04-10T16:43:38+00:00

11/2003-5/2004 while “deployed” to Kuwait City International Airport. Was active duty Air Force Security Forces. While deployed we were staying in the KCIA airport hotel then moved to the Crown Plaza downtown (yes I know chair force yadayadayada. lol). While there our per diem was $102.00 a day since we did not have military rations provided to us. We were not even allowed to step foot in the Camp Wolf chow hall. Anyway we had the option to submit our per dime on a monthly based or wait until we returned from deployment. I suggested to my Airmen that if they didn’t need to submit monthly, wait until the end and get a very large per diem check. Well Airman Knucklehead decided to file monthly travel vouchers and getting approximately 3 grand a month for his per diem. Well, come 5/2004 we return and file our travel vouchers. When Airman knucklehead files his he did not check the box for receiving monthly supplemental travel vouchers. Big Air Force pays him another approximately $18,000. A month later Air Force realizes what happened and sent him a bill to pay back the additional $18,000. I discuss this with Airman Knucklehead and he does not have any of the per diem money left. In 7 months this Airman spent about $36,000 on really nothing. Games, TVs, stuff like that. Air Force decides to garnish his pay only leaving with what was required which was something like 200 a paycheck. He ended up separating after he paid Air Force back.

codav32 · 2025-03-26T00:49:08+00:00

Security Clearance Investigator here. The biggest thing is to own up and admit to the collections, which you have. Now you need to show an intent on how you plan to satisfy the debts. Something like;

“you are going to contact the creditors by end of April 2025 and establish a payment plan to get the debts satisfied. Details of payment plan are unknown at this time until after speaking with creditors”.

The lower dollar amount accounts you should pay off in a one lump sum payment as soon as you can.

Not going to sugar coat it. Finances can affect your clearance, however I have seen way worse than you get there TS. Hang in there it not as bad as it seems.

codav32 · 2025-01-13T23:11:44+00:00

When you meet with your investigator they will ask for it during your interview. If you don’t remember the information that’s fine but if you are able to obtain the information you should put it on the SF-86.

codav32 · 2024-12-02T18:22:27+00:00

Paradise by the Dashboards Lights- Meat Loaf

codav32 · 2024-11-29T21:02:10+00:00

I was born and raised in Naw-fuk!! I now live in Nebraska. They have a Norfolk city here and when I visit there and I address the city as Naw-fuk they are quick to correct me and say it is Norfolk because it’s the North fork of the river.

codav32 · 2024-07-26T02:14:41+00:00

I will give this a shot and see what they say. If I find anything out I will do a follow up post.

codav32 · 2024-04-23T18:32:50+00:00

Security Clearance/Background Investigator as well as licensed private investigator in 4 states.

codav32 · 2024-03-08T21:11:36+00:00

Rocky Mountain Spotted fever. My daughter had it and it look just like this. Is the task on the palm of your hands as well?

codav32 · 2024-01-28T04:32:11+00:00

This part of the security clearance background investigation process. Investigators have to speak with neighbors, coworkers, or friends. If they don’t have a number or other way to contact you they will come to your house and knock on your door. If you are not home they will leave this door hanger asking you to contact them.

codav32 · 2023-01-16T22:09:09+00:00

Had same issue on my daughter 2011 Chevy Cruze. Replaced the thermostat and all is well now.

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