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(a) The concern. Sexual behavior is a security concern if it involves a criminal offense, indicates a personality or emotional disorder, may subject the individual to coercion, exploitation, or duress, or reflects lack of judgment or discretion. 1 Sexual orientation or preference may not be used as a basis for or a disqualifying factor in determining a person's eligibility for a security clearance.
1 The adjudicator should also consider guidelines pertaining to criminal conduct (Guideline J) and emotional, mental and personality disorders (Guideline I) in determining how to resolve the security concerns raised by sexual behavior.
(b) Conditions that could raise a security concern and may be disqualifying include:
(1) Sexual behavior of a criminal nature, whether or not the individual has been prosecuted;
(2) Compulsive or addictive sexual behavior when the person is unable to stop a pattern or self-destructive or high-risk behavior or that which is symptomatic of a personally disorder;
(3) Sexual behavior that causes an individual to be vulnerable to coercion, exploitation, or duress;
(4) Sexual behavior of a public nature and/or that which reflects lack of discretion or judgment.
(c) Conditions that could mitigate security concerns include:
(1) The behavior occurred during or prior to adolescence and there is no evidence of subsequent conduct of a similar nature;
(2) The behavior was not recent and there is no evidence of subsequent conduct of a similar nature;
(3) There is no other evidence of questionable judgment, irresponsibility, or emotional instability;
(4) The behavior no longer serves as a basis for coercion, exploitation, or duress.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 32. National Defense § 32.147.6 Guidance D—Sexual behavior - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-32-national-defense/cfr-sect-32-147-6/
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