Summary
A 55-year-old male applicant was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guidelines E (Personal Conduct), F (Financial Considerations), and J (Criminal Conduct). The denial stemmed from a history of financial issues, a significant period of military absence, and a lack of candor.
The applicant's financial problems included nine delinquent accounts totaling approximately $61,325, with specific debts of $5,295 to one creditor and judgments of $31,196 and $568 to others. Additionally, the applicant was administratively separated from the U.S. Marine Corps in 2005 with an Other Than Honorable discharge for being Absent Without Leave (AWOL) for 15 years, a violation of military justice.
The judge found the applicant's credibility questionable due to multiple misrepresentations on his November 7, 2019, Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (e-QIP). He falsified information regarding delinquent debts, failed to disclose judgments, and did not report involvement in non-criminal court actions. These issues, combined with his long-standing financial problems and military record, led to the denial, as they raised serious doubts about his reliability and trustworthiness.
Why the applicant was denied
- The applicant has a long history of financial problems, including nine delinquent accounts totaling approximately $61,325.
- The applicant's credibility was questioned due to multiple misrepresentations regarding his financial status and military service.
- The applicant's 15 years of being AWOL from the military and receiving an Other Than Honorable discharge raised doubts about his reliability and trustworthiness.
Conditions referenced
- AG ¶ 19(a)raisedInability to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 16(a)raisedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant Facts
- AG ¶ 16(d)raisedCredible Adverse Information in Several Adjudicative Issue Areas
- AG ¶ 31(b)raisedEvidence of Criminal Conduct
- AG ¶ 31(e)raisedDischarge or Dismissal From the Armed Forces for Reasons Less Than 'honorable'
Key rule quoted
“Any doubt concerning personnel being considered for national security eligibility will be resolved in favor of the national security.”
Procedural posture
- SOR issuedSep 3, 2021
- Answer filed—Applicant did not respond to the initial SOR.
- Hearing heldApr 17, 2024Conducted via video-teleconferencing.
- Decision dateJun 25, 2024
Cite for
- Financial Irresponsibility and Its Impact on Security Clearance Eligibility
- Lack of Candor in Security Clearance Applications
- AWOL Status and Its Implications for Trustworthiness in Security Matters