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Obtaining Security Clearance

A defense contractor was initially denied clearance eligibility by the DoD due to concerns involving sexual behavior. Specifically, the conduct involved flashing his sexual organs at random people in public. The contractor successfully appealed the decision to the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals, however, Department Counsel appealed DOHA’s decision,

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Security Clearance Denial

The number of Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals cases involving illegal drug use has increased dramatically over the last few years, likely fueled by the increased number of states who have legalized marijuana. In reading the summaries of these appeals, I noted that the applicants who were upfront and honest about

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Security Clearance Denial

More and more often, on all levels of background investigations I see applicants who fail to disclose required information. Some attribute it to oversight and…
Cybersecurity

A few weeks ago, security clearance holders started getting emails that looked like they came from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) that referenced…
Adjudication

A large number of the Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance appeals cases involve denials under Guideline G – Alcohol Consumption. As such, the DOE has…