u/Impressive_Disk_4385

I know I would need a waiver for a depression diagnosis from Sept 2025 and was told by my recruiter that it will keep me from getting a top secret clearance until I reach 36 months of stability. Thats unfortunate as it blocks a majority of jobs im interested in (intel/cyber roles, ISR operator, drone pilot, and a few more). I know id hopefully be able to cross-train later on. My question is what are all AFSCs am I currently barred from? And which ones would be good to get my "foot in the door" to cross train later or does it even make a difference?

I believe I scored well enough on my asvab for all AFSCs if that helps (M:98 A:94 G:96 E:92)

Last September I was laid off, crashed my car, and had to find a new apartment all in the span of 12 days. The stress led to me having a panic attack (only one ive ever had) but it scared me enough to speak to a psychologist the next day where i then diagnosed with depression and prescribed zoloft.

(I took the zoloft for less than a week)

Now Im in the process of enlisting in either the Army or Air Force. Ive already gone to MEPS through the Army and passed all physical, vision, and hearing tests along with a 95 on the ASVAB. MEPS sent me home to get a waiver for the depression diagnosis only for the Army to say I could join without it. I know the Air Force would make me get said waiver but thats no big deal.

Im interested in cyber or intelligence in either the Army or Air Force. My Army recruiter said Im good to go its just a matter of waiting for a spot to be available. The AF recruiter said both cyber and intelligence are no-gos for me. He said they require a top secret clearance which I cant get due to how recent the diagnosis is.

Is that true? If it is, is there anything I can do to possibly get a TS clearance? Lastly, does it help at all that the attack was isolated and caused by extenuating circumstances? (this is why I think the Army isn't requiring the waiver)

Edit: Sorry for the essay and thank you for any help/advice