Summary
A 27-year-old federal contractor was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption). The Statement of Reasons cited a history of alcohol-related incidents, including arrests for public intoxication and DUI, a diagnosis of Alcohol Use Disorder, and a failure to comply with treatment recommendations. Additionally, the applicant engaged in binge drinking and a pattern of drinking to intoxication.
Disqualifying conditions under Guideline G (G.2.a) and Guideline E (E.2.a, E.2.b) were raised. While mitigating conditions E.3.a and E.3.c were considered, they were not sufficient to overcome the concerns.
The denial was based on the applicant's history of alcohol-related incidents, including arrests for public intoxication and resisting arrest. Furthermore, the applicant provided false information on his security clearance application regarding his attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and his marijuana use. A psychologist diagnosed the applicant with Alcohol Use Disorder, Moderate, which indicated impaired judgment and reliability. The judge concluded that the applicant failed to mitigate these concerns, resulting in the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had a history of alcohol-related incidents, including arrests for public intoxication and resisting arrest.
- The applicant provided false information regarding his attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and his marijuana use history.
- The psychologist diagnosed the applicant with Alcohol Use Disorder, Moderate, indicating impaired judgment and reliability.
Conditions Referenced
- G.2.araisedAlcohol Consumption
- E.2.aappliedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant Facts
- E.2.bappliedDeliberately Providing False or Misleading Information
- E.3.arejectedPrompt, Good-faith Efforts to Correct the OmissionThe applicant did not demonstrate good faith in correcting his omissions before being confronted.
- E.3.crejectedThe Individual Has Acknowledged the Behavior and Sought Counseling or TreatmentThe applicant's acknowledgment of his behavior was inconsistent and lacked credibility.
Key Rule Quoted
“The protection of the national security is the paramount consideration.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedFeb 9, 2018
- Answer filedMar 1, 2018
- Hearing heldApr 16, 2018
- Decision dateJun 11, 2018
Cite For
- Disqualifying Conditions Related to Alcohol Consumption Under Guideline G
- Dishonesty in Security Clearance Applications Under Guideline E
- The Importance of Credibility in Mitigating Security Concerns.