Summary
The applicant, a 62-year-old acquisition analyst and Vietnam War veteran, faced security concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations) due to financial overextension and falsification of his security clearance application. The judge found that the applicant failed to mitigate these concerns, leading to a denial of his security clearance.
Under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: Applicant deliberately omitted two periods of employment from his security clearance application, as well as the fact that he had been fired from both jobs (2.a). Applicant failed to disclose that he had traveled overseas as part of his employment with both companies (2.b). Applicant's actions create security concerns due to his lack of candor and dishonesty during the security clearance process (2.c). Applicant has a delinquent medical debt in the amount of $1,200 (1.a). Applicant has a delinquent medical debt in the amount of $800 (1.b). Applicant has a delinquent debt in the amount of $5,000 (1.c). Applicant has a delinquent debt in the amount of $3,000 (1.d). Applicant has a delinquent medical debt in the amount of $600 (1.e). Applicant has a delinquent medical debt in the amount of $400 (1.f). Applicant has a delinquent medical debt in the amount of $300 (1.g). Applicant has a delinquent debt in the amount of $10,000 (1.h).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions AG ¶ 16(a), AG ¶ 19(a), AG ¶ 19(c). The decision turned on the following: Applicant is financially overextended with approximately $139,000 in delinquent debts; Applicant deliberately falsified his security clearance application by omitting employment history and adverse terminations.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- Applicant is financially overextended with approximately $139,000 in delinquent debts.
- Applicant deliberately falsified his security clearance application by omitting employment history and adverse terminations.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 16(a)appliedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant Facts
- AG ¶ 19(a)appliedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)appliedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
Key Rule Quoted
“Any doubt concerning personnel being considered for access to classified information will be resolved in favor of national security.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedFeb 27, 2009
- Answer filedMar 18, 2009
- Hearing heldJun 25, 2009
- Decision date—
Cite For
- Failure to Mitigate Financial Considerations Under Guideline F
- Deliberate Falsification of Security Clearance Application Under Guideline E
- Impact of Personal Conduct on Security Clearance Eligibility