Summary
A 28-year-old aircraft worker was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline F (Financial Considerations), and Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption). The Statement of Reasons cited 13 delinquent debts totaling over $27,000, including four medical debts of $800, five education loans exceeding $23,000, a $6,000 automobile lease judgment, and two small personal debts. Additionally, the applicant had a history of alcohol-related incidents, including driving under the influence, and continued to drink to the point of intoxication.
The judge found that the applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to mitigate these concerns. Specifically, there was no documentation of payments or efforts to resolve the $27,000 in delinquent debts. The applicant acknowledged four alcohol-related incidents and ongoing excessive drinking, which raised continuing security issues.
Furthermore, the applicant did not provide evidence of financial or alcohol counseling, nor did he demonstrate a good-faith effort to address his debts or his alcohol consumption. Based on these factors, the security clearance was denied.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has 13 delinquent debts totaling over $27,000, with no documentation of payments or efforts to resolve them.
- The applicant acknowledged four alcohol-related incidents and continues to drink to the point of intoxication, raising ongoing security concerns.
- The applicant did not provide evidence of financial or alcohol counseling, nor did he demonstrate a good-faith effort to address his debts.
Conditions Referenced
- FraisedFinancial Considerations
- GraisedAlcohol Consumption
- FrejectedFinancial ConsiderationsThe applicant did not document any actions taken to resolve his delinquent debts.
- GrejectedAlcohol ConsumptionThe applicant continues to consume alcohol to the point of intoxication, failing to demonstrate responsible use.
- EnotedPersonal Conduct
Key Rule Quoted
“The Government has a compelling interest in ensuring each applicant possesses the requisite judgement, reliability, and trustworthiness of those who must protect national interests as their own.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJun 10, 2016
- Answer filed—Applicant requested a decision without hearing.
- Hearing held—No hearing was held.
- Decision dateJul 25, 2017
Cite For
- Failure to Document Financial Payments Under Guideline F
- Ongoing Alcohol Consumption Issues Under Guideline G
- Insufficient Evidence of Mitigating Circumstances for Financial and Alcohol Concerns