CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME [Abstract]
Net (loss) income	$ (811)	$ 9,495	$ 3,503
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(24)	(19)	8
Actuarial gain on pension liability adjustments, net of tax	0	56	53
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(24)	37	61
Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest	(1,807)	(2,060)	(2,049)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Telos Corporation	$ (2,642)	$ 7,472	$ 1,515