# If Secret is denied can you attempt NACI/LR PT?

**URL:** <https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/if-secret-is-denied-can-you-attempt-naci-lr-pt/7115>\
**Category:** SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A\
**Created:** [May 18, 2019, 12:23pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/if-secret-is-denied-can-you-attempt-naci-lr-pt/7115 "2019-05-18T12:23:45Z")\
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**Author:** ![Rreed056](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Rreed056](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Rreed056)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2019, 12:23pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/if-secret-is-denied-can-you-attempt-naci-lr-pt/7115/1 "2019-05-18T12:23:45Z")

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Hey all,

Recently I have accepted two TO’s for DOD (Army). One position requires a Secret **(Pos A)** and the other a NACI or Low Risk Public Trust **(Pos B)**.

Currently **Pos A** is moving along much faster than **Pos B** which got me wondering. If i am DENIED a Secret Clearance from **Pos A** will I still be able to move forward with **Pos B’s** NACI or Low Risk Public Trust?

If I am unable to move forward with **Pos B’s** NACI or Low Risk Public Trust due to a the denial of a Secret Clearance at **Pos A** is there anyway I could halt my current Secret Clearance process?

\*Updated to better clarify

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**Author:** ![Marko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/marko/32/103_2.png) [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 10:45am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/if-secret-is-denied-can-you-attempt-naci-lr-pt/7115/2 "2019-05-19T10:45:36Z")

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Different criteria apply to national security vs. suitability for federal employment, The short answer is: it depends! Perhaps you should elaborate as to what possible reasons you would be denied a clearance and then the folks on here could advise if it would affect suitability for federal employment.

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**Author:** ![Rreed056](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Rreed056](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Rreed056)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 6:41pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/if-secret-is-denied-can-you-attempt-naci-lr-pt/7115/3 "2019-05-19T18:41:20Z")

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To be quite frank, drug use while holding a clearance as well as visiting a soapy shop in Thailand as a young Marine. I reported it during my e-QIP and was 100% honest with my investigator during the whole process.

All incidents happened around 6 years ago and have not had had any involvement since.

Half of me is considering just denying the Secret position due to the fact I’m pretty positive I would get denied.

I would much rather just complete the SF85 for the NACI as I would have nothing to report due to the time period. However:

1. Are the requirements the same for the SF85 and SF86 for suitability? I would imagine no since they are vastly different?

2. If I deny the Secret position will they just use that investigation that was completed for the Secret for the SF85?

3. I imagine they will reference the SF86 at some point if I just go the NACI SF85 route, can they and would they deny employment due to factors outside of the timeframe?

I understand I put myself in this situation and was honest and forthcoming through out the process. At this point I just want to get my foot in the door with the federal government and want to pick the route that will give me the best chance at obtaining a position.