Summary
A 45-year-old defense contractor employee was denied a security clearance due to concerns under Guideline E (Personal Conduct), Guideline F (Financial Considerations), and Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption). The applicant had a long history of excessive alcohol use and abuse dating back to 1979, including a felony DUI charge in 1982 and continued drinking even after receiving treatment in 1997. Notably, he was drinking on the day of his security clearance interview.
Financially, the applicant had a history of problems, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in both 1986 and 1998. He also had a significant delinquent debt exceeding $8,600, which he claimed was included in his second bankruptcy. A key concern was his failure to disclose these two bankruptcies and other delinquent debts on his May 19, 2003, security clearance application (SF 86).
The judge concluded that the applicant did not mitigate these concerns. The denial was based on his long history of alcohol abuse, significant unaddressed financial issues, and the failure to disclose critical information on his application, which demonstrated questionable judgment and unreliability.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- Applicant has a long history of excessive alcohol use and abuse, including a felony DUI charge and continued drinking despite treatment.
- Applicant has significant delinquent debts totaling over $8,600 and two bankruptcies, with no proof of resolution or good-faith efforts to repay.
- Applicant failed to disclose relevant financial information on his security clearance application, indicating questionable judgment and unreliability.
Conditions Referenced
- E2.A5.1.1raisedGuideline E: Personal ConductApplicant's failure to acknowledge judgments and delinquent debts indicates questionable judgment and unreliability.
- E2.A6.1.1raisedGuideline F: Financial ConsiderationsA history of not meeting financial obligations raises security concerns.
- E2.A7.1.1raisedGuideline G: Alcohol ConsumptionExcessive alcohol consumption and related incidents raise security concerns.
Key Rule Quoted
“"[N]o one has a 'right' to a security clearance."”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedOct 20, 2005
- Answer filedNov 7, 2005Applicant elected to have the case decided on the written record.
- Hearing held—No hearing; decided on written record.
- Decision dateJun 21, 2006
Cite For
- Excessive Alcohol Consumption as a Disqualifying Condition Under Guideline G
- Failure to Disclose Financial Issues as a Disqualifying Condition Under Guideline E
- Financial Overextension and Its Implications for Security Clearance Under Guideline F