Summary
A 49-year-old mechanic for a defense contractor was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guidelines E (Personal Conduct), F (Financial Considerations), and G (Alcohol Consumption). The denial stemmed from multiple DUI convictions, ongoing alcohol consumption post-treatment, and undisclosed delinquent debts. The judge determined that the applicant's conduct demonstrated a lack of reliability and trustworthiness.
Specifically, the applicant had four DUI convictions and continued to drink alcohol after completing two treatment programs and receiving a diagnosis of alcohol dependence. He also failed to disclose these DUI convictions and several delinquent debts on his security clearance application. These undisclosed debts included two periods of missed mortgage payments, from October 2001 to March 2002 and again from March 2003 to December 2003, both of which led to foreclosure actions. The first instance was resolved using funds from his 401k, and for the second, he sought assistance from a financial company.
The applicant admitted to other delinquent debts but provided no information on attempts to pay them or explain their circumstances. The combination of a pattern of alcohol abuse, continued consumption despite diagnosis, and deliberate omissions of material facts on his application led to the denial of his security clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has four DUI convictions, indicating a pattern of alcohol abuse.
- He continues to consume alcohol despite being diagnosed as alcohol dependent.
- The applicant failed to disclose multiple DUI convictions and delinquent debts on his security clearance application.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A7.1.2.1raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work, Such as Driving Under the Influence
- E2.A7.1.2.4raisedEvaluation of Alcohol Abuse or Alcohol Dependence by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- E2.A7.1.2.6raisedConsumption of Alcohol, Subsequent to a Diagnosis of Alcoholism
- E2.A6.1.2.1raisedA History of Not Meeting Financial Obligation
- E2.A6.1.2.3raisedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- E2.A5.1.2.1raisedReliable, Unfavorable Information Provided by Associates, Employers, Coworkers, Neighbors, and Other Acquaintances
- E2.A5.1.2.2raisedThe Deliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant and Material Facts
- E2.A7.1.3.1rejectedThe Alcohol-related Incidents Do Not Indicate a Pattern
- E2.A7.1.3.2rejectedThe Problem Occurred a Number of Years Ago and There Is No Indication of a Recent Problem
- E2.A7.1.3.3rejectedPositive Changes in Behavior Supportive of Sobriety
- E2.A7.1.3.4rejectedFollowing Diagnosis of Alcohol Abuse or Alcohol Dependence, the Individual Has Successfully Completed Rehabilitation
- E2.A6.1.3.3rejectedThe Behavior Was Not Recent
- E2.A6.1.3.2rejectedIt Was an Isolated Incident
- E2.A6.1.3.6rejectedThe Individual Initiated a Good-faith Effort to Repay Overdue Creditors
- E2.A5.1.3.3rejectedThe Information Was Unsubstantiated or Not Pertinent
- E2.A5.1.3.4rejectedThe Individual Made a Prompt, Good-faith Effort to Correct the Falsification
Key Rule Quoted
“"Any doubt as to whether access to classified information is clearly consistent with national security will be resolved in favor of the national security."”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedMar 23, 2005
- Answer filedApr 14, 2005Applicant admitted all allegations.
- Hearing held—Decided on the written record.
- Decision dateSep 30, 2005
Cite For
- Denial of Clearance Due to Multiple DUI Convictions Under Guideline G
- Failure to Disclose Relevant Information on Security Clearance Application Under Guideline E
- Financial Irresponsibility and Delinquent Debts Under Guideline F