Summary
A 29-year-old programmer analyst was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption), and Guideline J (Criminal Conduct). The denial stemmed from a history of alcohol dependence and related incidents between 2000 and July 2003. These included consuming alcohol to intoxication, being under the influence at work on multiple occasions, receiving emergency medical treatment for acute alcohol intoxication, and undergoing inpatient treatment for alcohol dependence.
Specific incidents included a citation for public drinking in November 2002, a DUI arrest in June 2003, and a DWI arrest in August 2003. Additionally, the applicant broke into a neighbor's residence in July 2003 after consuming alcohol. Despite treatment, the applicant continued consuming alcohol.
Further issues arose from the applicant's conduct during the security review process. He was found to have willfully falsified material facts during an October 2003 interview by failing to disclose the July 2003 alcohol-related incident. He also falsified facts in an October 2003 statement regarding his 2003 DUI arrest and concerning his alcohol abuse treatment. Although the applicant demonstrated sobriety since July 2003 and attended treatment, the clearance was denied because he deliberately falsified material facts during security interviews, his history of alcohol-related incidents raised significant concerns, and he did not fully accept responsibility for his past actions.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant deliberately falsified material facts during security interviews.
- The applicant's history of alcohol-related incidents raised significant concerns about his judgment and reliability.
- The applicant did not fully accept responsibility for his actions, undermining his credibility.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A5.1.2.3appliedFalse or Misleading Information
- E2.A10.1.2.1appliedSingle Serious Offense
- E2.A10.1.2.2appliedMultiple Lesser Offenses
- E2.A7.1.3.4rejectedSuccessful Completion of Rehabilitation ProgramWhile the applicant completed treatment, he did not demonstrate clear evidence of successful rehabilitation.
- E2.A5.1.3.4rejectedImproper Advice From Authorized PersonnelThe treatment facility staff were not authorized to provide security clearance advice.
- E2.A10.1.3.1rejectedNot Recent Criminal BehaviorThe applicant's criminal behavior was recent and directly related to his security clearance.
Key Rule Quoted
“An applicant has the ultimate burden of demonstrating that it is clearly consistent with the national interest to grant or continue his security clearance.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedApr 19, 2005
- Answer filedJun 13, 2005
- Hearing heldJun 21, 2006
- Decision dateJul 17, 2006
Cite For
- Denial Based on Falsification of Material Facts Under Guideline E
- Impact of Alcohol-related Incidents on Security Clearance Under Guideline G
- Criminal Conduct Implications for Security Clearance Under Guideline J