While I was a contracted cadet in the ROTC (secret clearance) I tried marijuana. I did not report any use at the time and it had not come up since.
It is now more than 2 years later and my unit and duty position requires a Top Secret clearance.
I’ve more than regretted the decision and would not use marijuana again, but I am terrified of the risks that this might take on my current clearance or my potential approval moving forward.
I have not finished filling out my SF86 but would like to know exactly how much heat I should expect while I’m at this junction.
I’ve already decided to admit this of my SF86 I’m just concerned with how negatively this will effect my chances or how it can affect my current clearance/position.
I don’t know if you ever plan on joining an outfit on the civilian side of the government that requires a polygraph, but you messed up once, and all these boy scouts don’t have to live with the repercussions. If you don’t see yourself ever needing a poly, I don’t think you should have burned yourself.