Summary
The applicant, a 34-year-old material control planner, faced security clearance denial under Guidelines E, F, G, and J due to multiple alcohol-related offenses, financial issues, and personal conduct concerns. Despite a supportive work environment and family, the applicant's history of driving under the influence and failure to manage debts raised significant reliability and trustworthiness questions, leading to the denial of his security clearance.
Under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline F (Financial Considerations), Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: Applicant admitted that as a result of an automobile accident judgments were placed against him for $10,317 by the insurance company of the other vehicle involved in the accident, and for $5,642 from the rental car agency for the car he was driving. Applicant has not paid the judgments (4.a). Applicant also admitted that he was indebted to one bank on two different credit cards for $4,330, and $3,334. Applicant's wife now handles the family finances. They have a total of six credit cards with a combined balance of approximately $14,000. Most of the credit card debt was accumulated by Applicant before they were married (4.b). Driving while intoxicated (DWI) in November 2000 (1.a). Driving while intoxicated (DWI) in May 2001 (1.b). Driving while intoxicated (DWI) in July 2006 (1.c).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions G ¶ 22(a), F ¶ 16(a), F ¶ 16(c), F ¶ 16(d). The decision turned on the following: The applicant had three arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol, indicating a pattern of excessive alcohol consumption; The applicant failed to demonstrate a consistent pattern of abstinence or responsible use of alcohol after multiple offenses; The applicant's incomplete disclosure of his driving record on the security clearance application raised concerns about his reliability and trustworthiness.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had three arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol, indicating a pattern of excessive alcohol consumption.
- The applicant failed to demonstrate a consistent pattern of abstinence or responsible use of alcohol after multiple offenses.
- The applicant's incomplete disclosure of his driving record on the security clearance application raised concerns about his reliability and trustworthiness.
Conditions Referenced
- G ¶ 22(a)raisedAlcohol Consumption Disqualifying Condition
- F ¶ 16(a)raisedPersonal Conduct Disqualifying Condition
- F ¶ 16(c)raisedPersonal Conduct Disqualifying Condition
- F ¶ 16(d)raisedPersonal Conduct Disqualifying Condition
Key Rule Quoted
“The protection of the national security is the paramount consideration.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJun 9, 2008
- Answer filedAug 25, 2008
- Hearing heldNov 5, 2008
- Decision dateNov 25, 2008
Cite For
- Security Concerns Related to Multiple Alcohol-related Offenses Under Guideline G
- Issues of Personal Conduct and Reliability Under Guideline F
- The Importance of Full Disclosure in Security Clearance Applications Under Guideline E.