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I agree, someone humped the bunk big time. There is no way a guy like Manning should have ever been issued a security clearance and given access to sensitive information. But that's what you get when you "pussify" basic training to the point where in no longer weeds out those unfit for service.
I think you have to consider during the height of the "war on terror" the standards were relaxed and people slipped through the cracks that normally wouldn't have.
The standards were much higher when I came in in 1997. They almost didn't let me in because I took Ritalin as a child, despite very high scores, and being in great physical condition.
You will start to see that again as downsizing kicks in.
They will also be more critical in evaluations for clearances after recent instances.
That said I saw many a young infantryman decide they didn't want to play army anymore and try to pull shenanigans to get kicked out. You do sign a contract when you join and if they think you are just messing around they are going to tell you to suck it up and serve your time.