We can agree to disagree. Need to know is the determining factor to grant a clearance and, until we know for sure, Trump isn’t reinstating anything because he’s not the President
When I received my Top Secret Code Word (TSCW) clearance, they took us into a room where a big man with an acre of brass and ribbons decorating his uniform explained a few things to us in no uncertain terms.
What was discussed was mostly classified, so I can't reveal it here. You have neither the clearance nor the need to know. But one thing I can share is that those are the two components to being in a position to receive classified intelligence.
Security clearance of the appropriate level for the classification level of the intel
The NEED TO KNOW.
The two are entirely separate and distinct. In other words, even with my Top Secret clearance I would never be allowed to view even Confidential or Secret info, if I lacked the NEED TO KNOW about it. This is the smart way to ensure the safety of classified intel.
Then you already know the difference between a clearance and need to know, and that both are required in order to consume classified material. I agree that you are correct in that there is no benefit to arguing these points.
Have a good one, and thanks for your service also.
We can agree to disagree. Need to know is the determining factor to grant a clearance and, until we know for sure, Trump isn’t reinstating anything because he’s not the President
No. I will attempt to explain this to you.
When I received my Top Secret Code Word (TSCW) clearance, they took us into a room where a big man with an acre of brass and ribbons decorating his uniform explained a few things to us in no uncertain terms.
What was discussed was mostly classified, so I can't reveal it here. You have neither the clearance nor the need to know. But one thing I can share is that those are the two components to being in a position to receive classified intelligence.
Security clearance of the appropriate level for the classification level of the intel
The NEED TO KNOW.
The two are entirely separate and distinct. In other words, even with my Top Secret clearance I would never be allowed to view even Confidential or Secret info, if I lacked the NEED TO KNOW about it. This is the smart way to ensure the safety of classified intel.
Now you know.
I’m not arguing, I’m retired military, was on active duty for 20 years with a security clearance.
Then you already know the difference between a clearance and need to know, and that both are required in order to consume classified material. I agree that you are correct in that there is no benefit to arguing these points.
Have a good one, and thanks for your service also.