TSA Form 1164 Mental Health Certification

OMB Control Number: 1652-0043
Expiration Date: 07/31/2023
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Transportation Security Administration
MENTAL HEALTH CERTIFICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Please read the following statements carefully. To certify that a statement is true, place your initials on the line next to
the statement in Section I. For those statements for which you are unable to certify, you must provide an explanation. Inability to certify
for one or more statements only indicates the need for further information, and does not necessarily adversely affect eligibility for further
consideration. Please type or print legibly in the space provided. You may use additional sheets of paper to explain any response that
requires additional explanation in Section II. If you need assistance, please contact the FAMS Medical Programs Branch at (609)
813-3050. Please send the completed form to (609) 813-3085 (fax) or mail to FAM Medical, 200 West Parkway Drive, Suite 300, Egg
Harbor Township, 08234. For purposes of this certification, please do not include any genetic information, including family medical
history or the results of any genetic testing, with any medical records/ documentation you provide.
Name:

Date:

Address:
Phone:

Email:

Section I. Mental Health Statement Certifications
Statement Descriptions (For statements you are unable to certify, please provide an explanation)
1.

Initial Here

I have never had a job where the responsibilities were restricted or withdrawn for medical or psychological
reasons.

Explanation:
2.

I have never previously held (nor do I currently hold) a security clearance where my access has been
suspended or withdrawn due to a medical or suitability reason.

Explanation:
3.

My capacity to hold a license, permit, or practice in a profession has never been restricted or withdrawn (i.e.,
driver's license, permit to carry a concealed weapon, or certification to practice in a regulated occupation or
profession).

Explanation:
4.

I have never been required to undergo a mental health examination in order to return to work.

Explanation:
5.

I have never been removed from work for medical or psychological reasons.

Explanation:
6.

I have never been prescribed medication to reduce anxiety, depression or to help with sleep.

Explanation:
7.

I have never been referred for mental health care for which I did not obtain treatment.

Explanation:
8.

I have never participated in a substance abuse (alcohol or drug) rehabilitation program.

Explanation:
9.

I have never participated in a behavioral or conduct control program (i.e., anger management, gambling, or
pornography addiction).

Explanation:
10. I have never been found to be an unfit parent or guardian.
Explanation:
11. I have never been the subject of a restraining order or protective order.
Previous editions of this form are obsolete.
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Explanation:
12. I have never consulted with a mental health professional (psychiatrist, psychologist, counselor, etc.) and have
never consulted with another health care provider about a mental health related condition.
Explanation:
Section II. Certify and Signature
I certify that all statements made by me on this form are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief, and are made in good faith.
Signature:

Date:

Section III. Additional Space for Explanation

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT: Authority: 49 U.S.C. § 114(n), 14 C.F.R. Part 67. Principal Purpose(s): This information will be used to determine your
suitability to serve as a Federal Air Marshal. Routine Use(s): This information may be shared in response to a request for discovery or for an appearance of a
witness, when it is relevant to the subject matter involved in a pending judicial or administrative proceeding, or for routine uses identified in the Office of
Personnel Management's system of records notice, OPM/GOVT-10 Employee Medical File System Records (if hired) or OPM/GOVT-5 Recruiting,
Examining, and Placement Records (if not hired). Disclosure: Voluntary; failure to furnish the requested information may result in an inability to consider you
for a position as a Federal Air Marshal.
PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT STATEMENT OF PUBLIC BURDEN: TSA is collecting this information about you to determine your suitability to serve
as a Federal Air Marshal. This is a voluntary collection of information; however, failure to furnish the requested information may result in an inability to
consider you for a position as a Federal Air Marshal. TSA estimates that the total average burden per response associated with this collection is
approximately one hour (or 15 minutes if not submitting an explanation). An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond
to, a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The control number assigned to this collection is OMB 1652-0043, which
expires 07/31/2023. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or collection to: TSA-11, Attention: PRA 1652-0043, Law Enforcement/Federal Air
Marshal Service Physical Mental Health Certification, 6595 Springfield Center Drive, Springfield, VA 20598-6045 or [email protected].

Previous editions of this form are obsolete.
TSA Form 1164 (7/20) rev. [File: 1100.2.3-a]

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