Summary
A 38-year-old male applicant was denied a Secret security clearance due to concerns under Guideline D (Sexual Behavior) and Guideline E (Personal Conduct). The denial stemmed from a history of excessive alcohol consumption and related incidents, as well as deliberate omissions on security questionnaires.
The applicant had a long history of alcohol dependence, including multiple alcohol-related legal issues. Despite a diagnosis of alcohol dependence and receiving treatment, he continued to consume alcohol against medical advice. These issues raised disqualifying conditions related to alcohol consumption and personal conduct.
Furthermore, the applicant deliberately omitted relevant alcohol-related incidents from his security questionnaires and provided false or misleading information to officials. These actions constituted disqualifying conditions under personal conduct, specifically concerning the falsification of material facts. Ultimately, the judge found that the applicant's ongoing alcohol dependence and intentional misrepresentations presented significant security concerns, leading to the denial of his clearance.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant had a long history of excessive alcohol consumption and alcohol-related legal issues.
- He was diagnosed with alcohol dependence and continued to drink against medical advice after treatment.
- The applicant deliberately omitted relevant alcohol-related incidents from his security questionnaires.
Conditions Referenced
- G.1raisedAlcohol-related Incidents Away From Work
- G.3raisedDiagnosis by a Credentialed Medical Professional of Alcohol Abuse or Alcohol Dependence
- G.4raisedHabitual or Binge Consumption of Alcohol to the Point of Impaired Judgment
- G.5raisedConsumption of Alcohol, Subsequent to a Diagnosis of Alcoholism by a Credentialed Medical Professional and Following Completion of an Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
- E.2raisedDeliberate Omission, Concealment, or Falsification of Relevant and Material Facts
- E.3raisedDeliberately Providing False or Misleading Information Concerning Relevant and Material Matters
Key Rule Quoted
“A person who seeks access to classified information enters into a fiduciary relationship with the Government predicated upon trust and confidence.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedMar 6, 1996
- Answer filedMar 27, 1996Applicant requested determination on the written record.
- Hearing held—
- Decision dateDec 30, 1996
Cite For
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Ongoing Alcohol Dependence
- Deliberate Omissions in Security Questionnaires
- Impact of Alcohol-related Incidents on Security Clearance Eligibility