CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
Net income	$ 9,495	$ 3,503	$ 4,244
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(19)	8	(43)
Actuarial gain on pension liability adjustments, net of tax	56	53	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	37	61	(43)
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	(2,060)	(2,049)	(1,197)
Comprehensive income attributable to Telos Corporation	$ 7,472	$ 1,515	$ 3,004