Summary
A 40-year-old quality production technician was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) and Guideline E (Personal Conduct). The applicant's history included multiple alcohol-related incidents, beginning in 1990 with arrests for minor in possession of alcohol. Subsequent arrests for operating a vehicle under the influence occurred in 1991, 1997, and 2003, with a DUI charge in February 2003.
The applicant received substance abuse counseling in 1991, and treatment in 1998, 1999, and 2003. In June 2006, the applicant was diagnosed as alcohol dependent and continued to use alcohol since November 2009. An arrest for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia also occurred in March 1999.
The denial was based on the applicant's history of alcohol-related arrests, including three DUIs. Despite a period of abstinence, the applicant resumed alcohol consumption and did not acknowledge a current alcohol problem. Furthermore, the applicant failed to provide evidence of ongoing participation in recovery programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has a history of multiple alcohol-related arrests, including three DUIs.
- The applicant resumed alcohol consumption after a period of abstinence and does not acknowledge a current problem with alcohol.
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of ongoing participation in recovery programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
Conditions Referenced
- G 21raisedAlcohol Consumption
- G 22(a)appliedAlcohol-related Incidents
- G 22(c)appliedHabitual or Binge Consumption
- G 22(e)appliedEvaluation of Alcohol Abuse
- E 15raisedPersonal Conduct
- E 16(e)appliedVulnerability to Exploitation
- G 23(a)rejectedTime Passed or Infrequent BehaviorThe applicant's alcohol-related incidents were not infrequent and did not occur under unusual circumstances.
- G 23(b)rejectedAcknowledgment of Alcohol IssuesThe applicant does not currently acknowledge having an alcohol abuse problem.
- G 23(d)rejectedCompletion of TreatmentThe applicant has not continued his AA participation as recommended.
- E 17(c)rejectedMinor Offense or Time PassedThe applicant's alcohol-related incidents were not minor or infrequent.
- E 17(e)appliedPositive Steps to Reduce VulnerabilityThe applicant has not used marijuana since 1999.
Key Rule Quoted
“The protection of the national security is the paramount consideration.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJun 1, 2011
- Answer filedNov 4, 2011undated response
- Hearing heldAug 25, 2011
- Decision date—
Cite For
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Unresolved Alcohol Consumption Issues
- Impact of Past Alcohol-related Conduct on Current Eligibility
- Failure to Demonstrate Ongoing Commitment to Recovery Programs