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Summary

A 56-year-old male applicant with a long military career was denied a security clearance under Guideline E (Personal Conduct) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations). The denial stemmed from significant unpaid debts and a failure to disclose past drug use and alcohol counseling on his security clearance applications.

The applicant had a history of delinquent debts totaling $4,959.00, which he did not address or repay. These included a $375.00 collection agency judgment, a $1,200.00 debt to a prior landlord, a $707.00 collection for cable services, and various medical and collection accounts ranging from $33.00 to $1,234.00.

The judge found that the applicant intentionally omitted information regarding his financial obligations and past drug use. He did not demonstrate good faith efforts to resolve his debts or correct the omissions in his applications, leading to the denial of his security clearance.

Why the Applicant Was Denied

• Applicant has a history of significant delinquent debts totaling $4,959.00, which he failed to address or repay.
• Applicant intentionally omitted relevant information regarding his financial obligations and past drug use on his security clearance applications.
• The applicant did not demonstrate good faith efforts to resolve his debts or correct the omissions in his applications.

Conditions Referenced

Key Rule Quoted

“The decision to deny a security clearance request to an individual is not necessarily a determination of the loyalty of the applicant.”

Procedural Posture

• SOR issuedOct 13, 2004
• Answer filedNov 4, 2004
• Hearing heldOct 26, 2005
• Decision dateJan 5, 2006

Cite For

• Failure to Disclose Financial Obligations on Security Clearance Applications
• Impact of Financial Irresponsibility on Security Clearance Eligibility
• Importance of Candor in Security Clearance Applications