Re: military security clearance
Well, I have a clue, and what I posted is based upon research and first hand knowledge. I am by no means an expert, just someone that does a little investigation before he posts. I too have dozens of approvals in the last year, but I also know some of the following to be true:
Some stores do not inform you that your check went to the second level to avoid the hassle of explaining why (because they are not told why and do not care if you are approved)
<span style="font-weight: bold">NICS queries the following databases:</span>
Interstate Identification Index (III): The III maintains millions of criminal history records.
National Crime Information Center (NCIC): The NCIC maintains data specific to persons who are the subject of protection orders, criminal warrants, etc.
NICS Index: The NICS Index maintains information (not located in the III or the NCIC) about persons who are federally prohibited the transfer of a firearm pursuant to the Brady Act.
Also, a search of the applicable databases of the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is conducted on all non-U.S. citizens.
The III is comprised of three separate database repositories, one of which is the National Fingerprint File. If you have a TS clearance, you have at least one card in their if not more. (It does seem insane to submit a new card every update)
I have sent an email asking for clarification on the process of receiving an initial flag (FP card on file) and determining that no actual criminal record exists. It does make sense that an initial flag is raised due to the presence of an FP Card but when they access the Criminal History Record Information within the III(CHRI)(Level 2? I am not sure) which is only used to store criminal information.
See below
Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) is defined as :
Information collected by criminal justice agencies on individuals consisting of identifiable descriptions and notations of arrests, detentions, indictments, information, or other formal criminal charges, and any disposition arising there from, including acquittal, sentencing, correctional supervision, and release.
This does not include:
<span style="font-style: italic"><span style="font-weight: bold">a. identification information such as fingerprint records if such information does not indicate involvement of the individual in criminal activity (i.e. employment)</span></span>
b. requests for confirmation of active warrants.
It is the lack of records in the CHRI that I believe clears you if you get a ping on your FP card. My belief mind you. I have sent an email to confirm this belief.
I will post here if I get a reply.