Uptick in Security Clearance Appeal Cases Involving Drug Use

Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/uptick-in-security-clearance-appeal-cases-involving-drug-use/

In perusing the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals cases published from January through March of this year, I have noticed an uptick in the number of cases where the applicant has admitted to use of illegal drugs resulting in a denial of clearance eligibility. Out of 115 appeals, 44 of them involved drugs. Here…

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I have to chuckle at those intending future use. And stating that. Concur with denial there.

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i thought the “will continue to use until cleared” was a head scratcher

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Some just cannot leave it alone. Had a guy show up reeking of MJ. Bad attitude to boot. Needless to say he did not get an SF 86

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