Summary
A 34-year-old federal contractor was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline F (Financial Considerations) and Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption). The applicant had a history of delinquent debts totaling $7,900 and a long-standing alcohol abuse problem.
Regarding financial considerations, the applicant co-signed a mortgage with his sister-in-law, which she failed to pay. Additionally, the applicant failed to provide evidence of resolving ten delinquent debts totaling $7,900.
Concerning alcohol consumption, the applicant admitted to consuming alcohol to the point of intoxication between the ages of 16 and 32. In 2010, he voluntarily entered an alcohol treatment program and was diagnosed as alcohol dependent. However, he admitted to continuing to consume alcohol, sometimes to excess, after leaving the program. The judge found insufficient evidence of mitigation for both issues, specifically noting the lack of a demonstrated pattern of abstinence or responsible alcohol use after treatment, and no evidence of participation in counseling or further treatment for alcohol issues.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant failed to provide evidence of resolving ten delinquent debts totaling $7,900.
- The applicant did not demonstrate a pattern of abstinence or responsible alcohol use after treatment.
- There was no evidence of participation in counseling or treatment for alcohol issues.
Conditions Referenced
- F.1.araisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- F.1.craisedHistory of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- G.2.craisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol
- G.2.fnotedRelapse After Diagnosis of Alcohol Abuse or Dependence
- F.2.arejectedBehavior Happened so Long Ago or Was InfrequentThe applicant's financial issues were recent and ongoing.
- F.2.brejectedConditions Beyond the Person's ControlThe applicant did not provide evidence of responsible actions taken during unemployment.
- F.2.crejectedReceived or Receiving CounselingNo evidence of financial counseling was presented.
- F.2.drejectedGood-faith Effort to Repay DebtsThe applicant did not demonstrate any efforts to resolve debts.
- G.3.arejectedTime Passed or Infrequent Behavior Unlikely to RecurThe applicant's alcohol consumption was frequent and ongoing.
- G.3.brejectedAcknowledgment of Alcoholism and Actions TakenThe applicant did not establish a pattern of abstinence or responsible use.
- G.3.crejectedParticipation in Counseling or Treatment ProgramNo evidence of current participation in treatment was provided.
- G.3.drejectedSuccessful Completion of Counseling or RehabilitationThe applicant did not provide evidence of successful treatment or prognosis.
Key Rule Quoted
“Any doubt concerning personnel being considered for access to classified information will be resolved in favor of the national security.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedDec 11, 2015
- Answer filedJan 21, 2016
- Hearing held—Decided on the written record without a hearing.
- Decision dateJan 24, 2017
Cite For
- Insufficient Evidence of Financial Responsibility Under Guideline F
- Lack of Demonstrated Rehabilitation for Alcohol Issues Under Guideline G
- Failure to Mitigate Security Concerns Related to Financial and Alcohol Consumption Issues.