Quarterly report pursuant to sections 13 or 15(d)

Stock Based Compensation (Details Textuals)

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Stock Based Compensation (Details Textuals) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 01, 2012
Jul. 03, 2011
Jul. 01, 2012
Jul. 03, 2011
Dec. 31, 2011
Stock Option Plan 2009 [Member]
Jul. 01, 2012
Stock Option Plan 2009 [Member]
Jul. 01, 2012
Stock Option Plan 2009 [Member]
Oct. 02, 2011
Stock Option Plan 2009 [Member]
Dec. 09, 2011
Stock Option Plan 2009 [Member]
Mar. 26, 2009
Stock Option Plan 2009 [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Two Board Members [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Employees [Member]
Dec. 31, 2011
Executive Officers [Member]
Jul. 01, 2012
Option Compensation Costs [Member]
Jul. 03, 2011
Option Compensation Costs [Member]
Jul. 01, 2012
Option Compensation Costs [Member]
Jul. 03, 2011
Option Compensation Costs [Member]
Jul. 01, 2012
Warrant [Member]
Jul. 01, 2012
Warrant [Member]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Shares Authorized                 50,000,000 6,000,000                  
Minimum Percentage Of Voting Power For Incentive Options Granted             10.00%                        
Percentage Of Price Per Share Of Fair Value Of Common Stock On Date Of Grant     100.00%                                
Minimum Percentage Of Exercise Price Per Share Of Fair Value Of Common Stock On Date Of Grant           110.00%                          
Maximum Amount Of Fair Value Of Stock Options Exercisable           $ 100,000                          
Number Of Stock Options Vested 2,242,649 1,509,315 2,242,649 1,509,315                              
Number Of Stock Options Forfeited 263,000 144,000 263,000 144,000                              
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions Expected Volatility Rate         364.20%                            
Employee Service Share-Based Compensation, Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs, Capitalized Amount 42 23 111 73                              
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)                           14 8 38 25    
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum         1.50%                            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum         2.20%                            
Number of Non - vested Shares Subject to Options, non-vested granted 46,070,000           46,070,000 0                      
Number of Shares Remaining Option, Exercised 0                                    
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Granted In Period Total Intrinsic Value 368                                    
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Total Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized 313   313                                
Interest (Income) Expense - Net $ (2) $ (10) $ (19) $ (64)                           $ 0 $ 12
Exercise Price         $ 0.01                            
Condition 1             expiration of the option as provided in the option agreement                        
Condition 2             90 days following the date of termination of the employee                        
Condition 3             ten years from the date of grant (five years from the date of grant for incentive options granted to an employee who owns more than 10% of the total combined voting power of all classes of Optex Systems Holdings stock at the date of grant). In some instances, granted stock options are immediately exercisable into restricted shares of common stock, which vest in accordance with the original terms of the related options.                        
Revised Condition         each grant to vest 25% per year over four years for each year with which the grantee is still employed by or serving as a director of Optex Systems Holdings (with all unvested options automatically expiring on the date of termination of employment by or service as a director of Optex Systems Holdings) and all unvested options immediately vesting upon a change of control due to a merger or acquisition of Optex Systems Holdings, with the options to be issued within 60 days of December 9, 2011                            
Employee Turnover Rate         3.00%                            
Total Number Of Shares To Be Vested         46,070,000                            
Expected Shares To Be Vested         42,716,864                            
Shares Issuable                     10,000,000 36,070,000 20,000,000