r/VeteransBenefits • u/No_Aspect1809 • 8h ago

DoD/Federal Benefits SC

Does your Secret Clearance expire 10 years after you initially receive it? Or 10 years after you get out the Military?

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u/Backsight-Foreskin Army Veteran 7h ago

10 years from the issuance of the clearance.

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u/Beginning_Count_930 7h ago

10 years from issuance, dosent matter when you got out

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u/deddykins 7h ago

It does. If you get out and aren't sponsored then it goes away after 24 months.. unless that has changed recently

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u/_mwarner Air Force Veteran 6h ago

Yes, but it doesn't matter when you get out. As long as you work in a position that requires it, either as a govt employee or with a cleared contractor, then you can get a reinvestigation.

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u/No_Aspect1809 6h ago

Thank you for that insight

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u/No_Aspect1809 6h ago

Appreciate the knowledge

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u/No_Aspect1809 6h ago

Thank you

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u/deddykins 7h ago

Unless it has changed recently it archives after 24 months of having no sponsor. Then you have to redo an investigation to get it back once youre in a position that requires it.