Face it Tonk if the "Elected" had to get a security clearence following the procedures like we do they'd never be seated.
Heck most of 'em could get a clearance for RUMINT much less anything higher
To get a top secret clearance you would have to get a full background check.
The US Senate KNOWS what is in his FULL military trecords.
Plain and simple.
The US Senate has sold America down the river.