CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (274)	$ 4,106	$ (9,578)	$ 4,520
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(4)	7	(6)	(19)
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(4)	7	(6)	(19)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	(500)	(400)	(1,101)	(1,360)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Telos Corporation	$ (778)	$ 3,713	$ (10,685)	$ 3,141