-=jd=- wrote:

Assuming that this is a "B.S. cover story" simply because it may have
involved civilian contractors is a flawed assumption. Over just the past
four months, I've seen two civilians with TS clearances chunked for stupid,
irresponsible and totally avoidable behavior in two seperate and unrelated
incidents. Just because they are a civilian contract employee with a
clearance does not preclude human tendencies when no-one else is looking.

I grant you, JD, that people in that position can do stupid crap-
I've seen that myself- even been guilty of it (just a human, not
an angel ;-).
But this went on for a very long time, using a lot of equipment.
That it was done in such a major manner without any oversight
at all is difficult to believe. "The simplest explanation is
usually correct," and the simplest answer is that it was
a government exercise.

It certainly helps, but it is absolutely no guarantee. I also highly doubt
anyone would be charged with misappropriation over this, unless they are a
Military service member who can't be "fired". If it was a civilian, then
they may be in the unemployment line sans clearance.

Sometimes I deeply regret quitting and surrendering my clearance,
which is worth considerably more than its weight in gold.
Anyone who would lose his over such an outrageous fit of
stupidity needs commitment to a nut-doctor hospital.

Sorry, JD; there's just no way I buy this was some contractor
minion having fun- too much time and too many resources
were involved.
73 Dave S.