CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Unaudited) [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (3,669)	$ (13,502)	$ (10,612)
Other comprehensive loss:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(12)	(6)	(3)
Actuarial loss on pension liability adjustments, net of tax	0	(2)	0
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(12)	(8)	(3)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	(3,506)	(2,438)	(1,676)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Telos Corporation	$ (7,187)	$ (15,948)	$ (12,291)