Summary
The applicant, a 30-year-old defense contractor, faced issues under Guidelines E, F, and G due to long-standing debts and intentional falsification of information on his security clearance application. Despite demonstrating some positive changes in behavior, the applicant's failure to address his debts and dishonesty precluded a favorable decision. Clearance was denied.
Under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline F (Financial Considerations), and Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: The deliberate omission of relevant and material facts from any personnel security questionnaire (3.a). Applicant's debt to this creditor, in an amount that cannot be determined from the record, was charged off by the creditor (1.a). Applicant is indebted to this financial company in the approximate amount of $1,551.00 (1.b). Applicant is indebted to this creditor in the approximate amount of $407.00 (1.c). Applicant is indebted to this creditor in the approximate amount of $575.00 (1.d). Applicant is indebted to this creditor in the approximate amount of $1,342.00 (1.e). Applicant is indebted to this creditor in the approximate amount of $1,203.00 (1.f). Applicant is indebted to this finance company in the approximate amount of $2,236.00 (1.g). Applicant is indebted to this creditor in the approximate amount of $346.00 (1.h). Applicant is indebted to this creditor in the approximate amount of $179.00 (1.i). Applicant was indebted to this creditor in the approximate amount of $285.00. He satisfied the debt (Exhibit F; TR at 69-70) (1.j). Applicant is indebted to this creditor in the approximate amount of $376.00 as a result of a judgment entered against him (1.k). Alcohol-related incidents away from work (1.a). Habitual or binge consumption of alcohol to the point of impaired judgment (1.b).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions F1, F2, G1, G2, E1. The decision turned on the following: Applicant has a history of not meeting financial obligations; Applicant intentionally falsified material facts on his security clearance application; Applicant's unwillingness to address long-standing debts raises doubts about his judgment and trustworthiness.
Why the applicant was denied
- Applicant has a history of not meeting financial obligations.
- Applicant intentionally falsified material facts on his security clearance application.
- Applicant's unwillingness to address long-standing debts raises doubts about his judgment and trustworthiness.
Conditions referenced
- F1raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligations.
- F2raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts.
- G1raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work.
- G2raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol to the Point of Impaired Judgment.
- E1raisedThe Deliberate Omission of Relevant and Material Facts From Any Personnel Security Questionnaire.
Key rule quoted
“When such an individual intentionally falsifies material facts on a security clearance application, it is extremely difficult to conclude that he or she nevertheless possesses the good judgment, reliability and trustworthiness required of clearance holders.”
Procedural posture
- SOR issuedJan 2, 2003
- Answer filedFeb 17, 2003
- Hearing heldApr 29, 2003
- Decision dateJul 10, 2003
Cite for
- Intentional Falsification of Material Facts Under Guideline E
- History of Financial Irresponsibility Under Guideline F
- Impact of Past Alcohol Issues on Security Clearance Under Guideline G