Is ANACI the standard approved for issuing Top Secret clearance eligibility for military positions?

ANACI, or the Access National Agency Check with Inquiries, is a type of background investigation primarily designed for determining eligibility for access to classified information up to the Secret level. It is not the standard used for issuing Top Secret clearance eligibility. Instead, the background investigation for higher-level clearances, such as Top Secret, typically involves a more comprehensive investigation, such as the Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).

Understanding this distinction is crucial in the context of personnel security clearances, especially in military and civilian roles. While ANACI may be sufficient for Secret level roles, it does not meet the requirements necessary for Top Secret clearance, which necessitates a more rigorous investigation due to the sensitivity and potential impact of information at that classification level. Therefore, stating that ANACI is the standard for Top Secret clearance eligibility is incorrect.