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Security clearances revoked for excessive debt.(Brief article)
According to Associated Press, thousands of U.S. troops are being disqualified from overseas duty because they are considered security risks. In some cases disqualification is owing to criminal activity, uncertain allegiance, or ill health. An increasingly common reason for lost security clearance is debt. Depending on the military branch, when service members' debt payments are 30 to 40 percent of their salary, security clearances are revoked.
The concern is that a soldier with extreme debt might sell secrets or equipment to the enemy. Also, focus on meeting financial obligations, such as making the next house payment, could be a dangerous distraction for someone facing combat. Data obtained by AP from the Navy, Marines, and Air Force revealed an alarming trend. From 2002 to 2005, the number of security clearances canceled for financial reasons jumped ninefold to ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, Security clearances revoked for excessive debt.(Brief article)