Summary
A 35-year-old defense contractor employee was denied a security clearance under Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption) due to a history of alcohol-related incidents. These incidents included two Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) arrests, one in early 1988 and another on October 28, 2000. Additionally, the applicant was arrested for Destruction of Property after consuming alcohol.
The applicant received treatment for alcohol abuse from December 1988 until October 1989 and was diagnosed as an episodic problem drinker. However, despite treatment recommendations to abstain, he continued to consume alcohol.
The denial was based on the applicant's persistent alcohol-related issues, his continued alcohol consumption despite treatment, and his failure to acknowledge his drinking problem. The adjudicator found that the applicant's refusal to admit to his alcohol issues and the lack of positive behavioral changes supported the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has a history of alcohol-related incidents, including two DWIs and destruction of property.
- He has undergone treatment for alcohol abuse but continues to consume alcohol and does not acknowledge having a drinking problem.
- The applicant's refusal to admit to his alcohol issues and lack of positive behavioral changes support the denial of his clearance.
Conditions Referenced
- G.1raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- G.1rejectedThe Alcohol-related Incidents Do Not Indicate a PatternThe applicant's history demonstrates a pattern of alcohol-related incidents.
- G.2rejectedThe Problem Occurred a Number of Years Ago and There Is No Indication of a Recent ProblemThe applicant's most recent DWI occurred shortly after submitting his security clearance application.
- G.3rejectedPositive Changes in Behavior Supportive of SobrietyThe applicant has not made any positive changes in behavior supportive of sobriety.
- G.4rejectedSuccessful Completion of Rehabilitation and AbstinenceThe applicant has not abstained from alcohol for 12 months and continues to drink.
Key Rule Quoted
“Eligibility for access to classified information is predicated upon an individual meeting adjudicative guidelines discussed in Enclosure 2 of the Directive.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedSep 12, 2002
- Answer filedOct 5, 2002
- Hearing heldFeb 20, 2003
- Decision dateAug 20, 2003
Cite For
- Denial of Clearance Due to Ongoing Alcohol Consumption Despite Treatment
- Failure to Acknowledge Alcohol Problem as a Significant Factor in Clearance Decisions
- Pattern of Alcohol-related Incidents Leading to Disqualification Under Guideline G