This is referred to as the Whole-Person Concept in security clearance cases. This review focuses on whether the individual, even if they have security concerns, is an acceptable security risk.

COMMENTARY | The whole person concept is one of the most critical elements of the security clearance process, and one of the most vitally important ones ...

The security clearance process applies the ‘whole person’ concept to ensure an applicant’s eligibility to access classified information is based on the totality of a person’s character.

An automatic security information file will be established, and revocation of your current security clearance will be processed. This will affect you even after you are discharged from service.

Whole-Person Concept. Under the whole-person concept, the administrative judge must evaluate an applicant's eligibility for a security clearance by considering the totality of his conduct and all ...

Any person who supports violent acts against the U.S. Government should not hold a security clearance. As indicated above, I do not believe Applicant is one of those individuals.

Intelligence Community Adapts to New Realities of Security Clearance ... Director Evanina's statement emphasized the importance of the "Whole Person Concept" approach to vetting and ...

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