I was speaking more in generalities regarding the process. I’m inclined to agree that while none of the SF-86 questions specifically ask about contacts with criminal associates, it will definitely be asked during the Subject Interview. Every person interviewed will be asked about involvement with questionable associates, as well judgement and trustworthiness. Being a reinvestigation, the number of people interviewed may vary based upon case type (T5R), whether any additional EFI Flags are met, etc.,. The key issue here is the relationship with a known criminal associate, as well as the previous affair. If either or both of these render her susceptible to blackmail or coercion, then she is a security risk. Bottom line for any adjudicator is when in doubt, error in the side of national security.
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