Summary
A 46-year-old defense contractor employee was denied a Department of Defense security clearance under Guideline G (Alcohol Consumption). The denial stemmed from a long history of excessive alcohol use and a failure to demonstrate rehabilitation.
The Statement of Reasons detailed a pattern of alcohol consumption raising security concerns, including a diagnosis of alcohol dependence and non-compliance with treatment recommendations. The applicant reportedly arrived at work under the influence or with the odor of alcohol, engaged in habitual or binge drinking to intoxication, and was counseled or reprimanded for alcohol-related workplace incidents.
Ultimately, the clearance was denied because the applicant's extensive history of excessive alcohol consumption, including instances of intoxication and being barred from a secured area due to the odor of alcohol, indicated a lack of rehabilitation. His resumption of alcohol consumption after treatment further supported the determination that he had not demonstrated a change in behavior sufficient to mitigate the security concerns.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant has a long history of excessive alcohol consumption, often leading to intoxication.
- He was barred from access to a secured area due to the odor of alcohol on his person.
- The applicant resumed alcohol consumption after treatment, indicating a lack of rehabilitation.
Conditions Referenced
- G.2raisedAlcohol-related Incidents at Work
- G.3raisedDiagnosis by a Credentialed Medical Professional of Alcohol Abuse or 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
Key Rule Quoted
“The adjudication process is the careful weighing of a number of variables known as the whole person concept.”
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedJul 10, 1996
- Answer filedAug 3, 1996Applicant elected to have the case determined on a written record.
- Hearing held—No hearing; case determined on written record.
- Decision dateDec 11, 1996
Cite For
- Denial of Security Clearance Due to Excessive Alcohol Consumption Under Guideline G
- Failure to Demonstrate Rehabilitation After Treatment for Alcohol Dependency
- Impact of Alcohol-related Incidents on Security Clearance Eligibility