Summary
The applicant, a 54-year-old defense contractor and retired Navy serviceman, faced security clearance denial under Guidelines F (Financial Considerations) and G (Alcohol Consumption) due to unresolved debts and a history of alcohol-related incidents. The judge found that the applicant's financial irresponsibility and ongoing alcohol consumption raised significant concerns about his reliability and trustworthiness.
Under Guideline F (Financial Considerations) and Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: judgment for $1,437 (1.a). charged-off account for $7,593 (1.b). collection accounts for $467 (1.c). collection accounts for $398 (1.d). collection accounts for $675 (1.e). judgment for $1,125 (1.f). collection accounts for $662 (1.g). medical debt for $967 (1.h). collection account for jewelry store for $259 (1.i). charged-off credit card account for about $4,000 (1.j). Alcohol-related incidents away from work, such as driving while under the influence, fighting, child or spouse abuse, disturbing the peace, or other incidents of concern, regardless of whether the individual is diagnosed as an alcohol abuser or alcohol dependent (2.a). Alcohol-related incidents at work, such as reporting for work or duty in an intoxicated or impaired condition, or drinking on the job, regardless of whether the individual is diagnosed as an alcohol abuser or alcohol dependent (2.b).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions AG ¶ 19(a), AG ¶ 19(c), AG ¶ 22(a), AG ¶ 22(b), AG ¶ 22(c). The judge applied mitigating conditions AG ¶ 20(b), AG ¶ 23(a). The decision turned on the following: The applicant has numerous unresolved debts, indicating an inability to satisfy financial obligations; The applicant's history of alcohol-related incidents, including a DWI conviction and job loss due to excessive drinking, raises questions about his judgment and reliability.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has numerous unresolved debts, indicating an inability to satisfy financial obligations.
- The applicant's history of alcohol-related incidents, including a DWI conviction and job loss due to excessive drinking, raises questions about his judgment and reliability.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 19(a)appliedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)appliedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
- AG ¶ 22(a)appliedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- AG ¶ 22(b)appliedAlcohol-related Incidents at Work
- AG ¶ 22(c)appliedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol
- AG ¶ 20(b)rejectedConditions That Resulted in the Financial Problem Were Largely Beyond the Person's ControlWhile some financial issues were due to unemployment, the applicant's misconduct leading to job loss undermined this mitigation.
- AG ¶ 23(a)rejectedSo Much Time Has Passed or Behavior Was InfrequentThe applicant's ongoing alcohol consumption and past incidents do not support a finding of reform.
Key Rule Quoted
“Eligibility for a security clearance is predicated upon the applicant meeting the criteria contained in the AG.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedDec 5, 2012
- Answer filedDec 27, 2012
- Hearing heldFeb 27, 2013rescheduled from 02/28/2013
- Decision dateApr 18, 2013
Cite For
- Denial Based on Unresolved Financial Obligations Under Guideline F
- Denial Due to History of Alcohol-related Incidents Under Guideline G
- Impact of Personal Conduct on Security Clearance Eligibility