Does anyone know if the Wikipedia article about security clearance classifications is accurate? It says
Additionally, the United States Department of Energy issues two levels of security clearances:
Q Clearance – Allows access to Classified information up to and including TOP SECRET data with the special designation: Restricted Data (TS//RD) and special Q-Cleared "security" areas.
Does anyone know if the Wikipedia article about security clearance classifications is accurate? It says
Additionally, the United States Department of Energy issues two levels of security clearances:
Q Clearance – Allows access to Classified information up to and including TOP SECRET data with the special designation: Restricted Data (TS//RD) and special Q-Cleared "security" areas.
That is correct. DOE runs it's own security clearance system separate from the military, and q clearance is one of the levels.
They also have an "L" clearance - equivalent to a DOD Secret.
It's right below Q clearance.