Summary
A 43-year-old logistics analyst was denied a security clearance under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) due to a history of alcohol dependence, multiple alcohol-related incidents, and omissions on his e-QIP. The applicant was diagnosed as alcohol dependent and attended Level III alcohol treatment. His record included a March 1999 DUI on a military base, resulting in non-judicial punishment under Article 111 UCMJ, and subsequent participation in a relapse prevention program in March 2000.
In 2002, his command directed him to inpatient alcohol rehabilitation from August to September. In December 2003, his intoxicated behavior led to detention by local police, followed by non-judicial punishment in February 2004. He was administratively separated from military service for alcohol rehabilitation failure. The applicant also failed to disclose a 2003 DUI charge and alcohol-related treatment on his e-QIP, deliberately falsifying answers to Questions 22e and 24b.
The denial was based on the applicant's failure to establish a pattern of abstinence despite his history of dependence and treatment. His continued weekly alcohol consumption and failure to attend recommended AA meetings raised concerns about his reliability and judgment. The judge found that the applicant did not provide credible evidence of sobriety or follow through with aftercare recommendations, thus failing to mitigate the government's concerns.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant failed to establish a pattern of abstinence from alcohol despite a history of alcohol dependence and treatment.
- The applicant's continued alcohol consumption raised concerns about his reliability and judgment.
- The applicant did not provide credible evidence to support his claims of sobriety and failed to follow through with aftercare recommendations.
Conditions Referenced
- G 22(a)appliedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- G 22(b)appliedAlcohol-related Incidents at Work
- G 22(c)appliedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol
- G 22(d)appliedDiagnosis of Alcohol Abuse or Dependence
- G 22(f)appliedRelapse After Diagnosis of Alcohol Abuse or Dependence
- E 16(a)appliedDeliberate Omission or Falsification of Relevant Facts
Key Rule Quoted
“The protection of the national security is the paramount consideration.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedMay 3, 2012
- Answer filednullundated
- Hearing heldAug 20, 2012Applicant testified and called one witness.
- Decision datenullDecision issued after review of the record.
Cite For
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Alcohol-related Incidents Under Guideline G
- Failure to Disclose Relevant Treatment History Under Guideline E
- Impact of Ongoing Alcohol Consumption on Security Clearance Eligibility