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ISCR Case 15-04095.h1 — CASE

ISCR Case 15-04095.h1granted

Case Headnote

ISCR Case No. 15-04095.h1

grantedOct 4, 2017· Hon. Robert E. Coacher· hearing

Summary

This security clearance decision involved an applicant who represented himself and faced concerns under Guideline G, Alcohol Consumption. The applicant successfully mitigated these issues, resulting in the granting of his security clearance.

The applicant demonstrated a commitment to sobriety and responsible behavior regarding alcohol consumption. He provided evidence of rehabilitation and support from family and friends.

Based on these mitigating conditions, specifically G.2(a) and G.2(b), the security clearance was GRANTED.

Why the Applicant Prevailed

The applicant demonstrated a commitment to sobriety and responsible behavior regarding alcohol consumption.
The applicant provided evidence of rehabilitation and support from family and friends.

Conditions Referenced

Mitigating

G.2(a)appliedThe Behavior Was Not Recent and Was Under Control.
G.2(b)appliedThe Applicant Has Shown a Positive Change in Behavior and Lifestyle.

Key Rule Quoted

“The applicant has the burden of proving that he is eligible for a security clearance.”

Procedural Posture

SOR issuedJun 10, 2016
Answer filed—
Hearing held—
Decision dateOct 4, 2017

Cite For

Mitigation of Alcohol-related Security Concerns Under Guideline G
Evidence of Rehabilitation and Positive Lifestyle Changes
Burden of Proof for Security Clearance Eligibility

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Standardized Decision Profile

SEAD-4 Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) · descriptive summary of a decided case

Posture: Decision on RecordDecided: granted

The Administrative Judge found that the Applicant mitigated the Government's security concerns regarding alcohol consumption under Guideline G. As a result, the Applicant's eligibility for a security clearance was granted.

¶	Allegation	Finding	Incident	Response	Disqualifying (¶22)	Mitigating applied (¶23)	Mitigation
1.a–1.g	7 sub-charges — specific text not stated in this decision (for the applicant).	For Applicant			—	—	—

Descriptive standardized rendering of a decided public case (Guideline G). The verbatim source decision is shown in full below.

Full decision

The complete, official text — footnotes and signatures included — is in the original PDF.

Decision text, by section

DEFENSE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS

HEARING

APPEARANCES

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEFENSE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS

In the matter of: ) ) ) ISCR Case No. 15-04095 ) Applicant for Security Clearance )

For Government: Ray T. Blank, Jr., Esq., Department Counsel For Applicant: Pro se

10/04/2017 ______________

STATEMENT OF CASE

______________

COACHER, Robert E., Administrative Judge:

Applicant mitigated the Government’s security concerns under Guideline G, alcohol consumption. Applicant’s eligibility for a security clearance is granted.

Statement of the Case

On June 10, 2016, the Department of Defense (DOD) issued Applicant a Statement of Reasons (SOR) detailing security concerns under Guideline G, alcohol consumption. The DOD acted under Executive Order (EO) 10865, Safeguarding Classified Information within Industry (February 20, 1960), as amended; DOD Directive 5220.6, Defense Industrial Personnel Security Clearance Review Program (January 2, 1992), as amended (Directive); and the adjudicative guidelines (AG) implemented by the DOD on September 1, 2006. 1

FOOTNOTES

1 I decided this case using the AG implemented by DOD on June 8, 2017. However, I also considered this case under the previous AG implemented on September 1, 2006, and my conclusions are the same using either set of AG.