Telling Armed Forces Im Bankrupt

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Witchfinder_General wrote: »

MoD would see you through your Bankruptcy more susceptible to blackmail and/or bribery.

They favour people (and I'm sure you must see this, deep down) who are up front and honest.

Take the advice as provided by Johnnyd281 and talk to your D.O. You have done nothing to be ashamed of in the big scheme of things, and I know you coming clean would be seen as a positive step.

Whatever you decide shipmate, good luck.

I can second that.

Although on the civvy side, I've been assured that the BR would not be a problem if I need to redo my SC/DV.

It's a case of being susceptible to undue influences that they worry about.

Which is a bigger risk? Someone who is hiding their debt problems and desperate for them not to come out? Or someone who has taken the unpleasant but necessary step to go bankrupt and has been up front about it?

The answer is clear, but not immediately obvious to someone who is worrying about it.

Tiddlywinks

Witchfinder_General wrote: »

The powers that be who deal with your SC (and DV - if held) will take a very dim view of your cover up.

You may be on the signal. But if you don't tell them and they find out it is possible you will be discharged SNLR. Goodbye pension.

Dog21 wrote: »

Have you experienced this or known anyone? Or is this just an educated guess?

About this specific point... failing to report could be seen as an integrity issue and so would be reported to direct management chain. I am vetted and manage vetted staff and can categorically say that you must report this issue asap to the admin/security team that manages vetting - your honesty now may stop any further "integrity" questions being raised.

Dog21

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

Are you SC / DV cleared? If so then you are required to notify them of changes in circumstances such as relationships, offences, financial changes etc. This is a condition of maintaining the vetting - you are required to self-refer - no excuses, I'm afraid.

As others have said, honesty is key here - you are more at risk of extortion if you are trying to hide something.
To put your mid at rest, all vetting information is marked CONFIDENTIAL and cannot be discussed without your consent (unless it involves a serious offence or drugs misuse).

10 years ago i would of been but nothing since.

In all honesty i cant trust someone i tell including my DO not to mention it to someone. loose lips sink ships and all that

Dog21

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

About this specific point... failing to report could be seen as an integrity issue and so would be reported to direct management chain. I am vetted and manage vetted staff and can categorically say that you must report this issue asap to the admin/security team that manages vetting - your honesty now may stop any further "integrity" questions being raised.

We are not vetted constantly/yearly. I wouldnt of known i had to speak to them about it in all honesty. Its been 10 years and we are never reminded about it.

As said i'll speak to someone Monday. Probably not my DO but i will speak to NPFS first