@Prolotario1 - Ariel

Q Clearance: The Department • Not a Military Security Clearance: While often referred to as a "military clearance," the Q clearance is actually issued by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), not the Department of Defense (DoD). • Access to Restricted Data: It grants individuals access to Top Secret Restricted Data (TSRD) and other sensitive information related to nuclear weapons and materials. • Equivalent to Top Secret: In terms of background investigation and access level, it is considered equivalent to a Top Secret DoD security clearance, but it serves a distinct purpose within the DOE's domain. • Limited Scope: Unlike military clearances, which often cover a broad range of classified information, the Q clearance focuses specifically on nuclear-related secrets. • Strict Requirements: Similar to Top Secret clearances, obtaining a Q clearance involves a thorough single-scope background investigation and adherence to stringent security protocols. Additional Points: Individuals working with nuclear materials or programs within the DOE typically require a Q clearance. While not specifically military personnel, military individuals assigned to tasks involving DOE nuclear programs might also hold a Q clearance. The Q clearance carries significant responsibility and requires ongoing security measures and evaluation. ____________ Q Clearance and the Military: Primary Issuer: The DOE remains the primary issuer of the Q clearance. Military Involvement: Military personnel assigned to tasks involving DOE nuclear programs can also hold a Q clearance alongside their regular military clearance. Not exclusive to military: This clearance isn't solely for military personnel; civilians working with nuclear materials or programs within the DOE also require it. Overlap and Equivalence: Not a Military Clearance: Even with military involvement, the Q clearance retains its distinct nature as a DOE-issued clearance. Equivalent Access Level: However, in terms of access level and background investigation requirements, it holds the same weight as a DoD Top Secret clearance. Limited Scope: Both Q and Top Secret clearances grant access to classified information, but the Q clearance specifically focuses on nuclear-related secrets within the DOE's domain. Conclusion: While not exclusively a military clearance, the Q clearance can involve military personnel in specific situations where their duties intersect with DOE nuclear programs. This demonstrates the interconnectedness of national security and the collaboration between different government agencies in protecting sensitive information. I hope this revised explanation clarifies the relationship between the Q clearance and the military. End. Now wouldn't this sound like something that would be behind the Q-Drops? Now don't you find it strange that Michael Flynn knows nothing about this? Now ask yourself why would he publicly disavowe something that is actually based on a real security sector? Michael Flynn is military right? Michael Flynn is fighting the Deep State right? Michael Flynn knows where all the bodies are buried right? Well why are you getting all the info from me? Wouldn't or shouldn't he be the 1st one to inform you based on data that he supposed to have access to? Those were rhetorical questions again. 😎