If a candidate has TSA endorsement in their logbook stating they are a U.S. citizen, can you begin training without verifying citizenship yourself?

• A. Yes
• B. No, you must verify citizenship yourself
• C. Only if you also verify their DoD status
• D. Only if the endorsement is recent

Answer: (B)

You must verify citizenship yourself before training begins. An endorsement in a logbook claiming U.S. citizenship isn’t reliable proof and can be outdated or unsupported by official documentation. The training program has to confirm eligibility through independent evidence, both to meet security requirements and to ensure the student actually holds the status claimed. Acceptable proof includes documents like a U.S. passport, a birth certificate showing birth in the United States, naturalization papers, or other government-issued citizenship documents. The endorsement, DoD status, or how recent it is does not remove the responsibility to verify citizenship directly.