posted on June 13, 2001 06:47:46 AM new
Is there a statute of limitations in the military? Say there was a serious breech of security many years ago and it came to light. What would happen to the military personal involved? Anything? What if there were no longer in the service? What if they were? Providing it a breech of serious degree I mean.
Does anyone know, or know where I can find out?
Thank you.
posted on June 13, 2001 07:21:22 AM new
I'm not sure what you mean by a breech of security, but, for my clearances, I have signed a non-disclosure statement that is binding for 70 years.
It did spell out the penalties on there, but I do not personally know of anyone who was nabbed years afterwards.
Mine does state that I will be held liable even after separation from the military.
Surely in this situation, if it's a serious breech, then there may have been a compromise of classified material. My security guy, a MSgt who's been in 22 years, says that there have been non-disclosure documents as long as he's been doing it. He says the military member normally will not be given the clearances unless they sign.
Perhaps in this situation, you could discern if this person indeed signed one, and the number of years it was binding for.
posted on June 13, 2001 10:00:31 AM new
Think about what you intend to happen. Are you trying to get someone in trouble or are you trying to avoid trouble? Just the act of inquiring may open a sequence of events byond your control.
It is like calling the local police and asking about a "friend who has a problem".
Everyone will assume it is veiled in those words to avoid prosecution.
posted on June 13, 2001 02:20:51 PM new
Thanks for the info everyone, I appreciate it. I thought it must be a situation like this, but wanted to confirm.
gravid - I just wanted to tell a story, my purpose would be to entertain. I wanted to make sure no one could be hurt and so this is why I asked and having learned this, there is no story. I dreamed it or fell down and hit my head
