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<p>If I am not mistaken, alcat stated that his son did not receive a MOC nomination, and combined with the ALO comment, lead me to believe that he believes the reason is due to the alcohol infraction. </p>
<p>Federal law requires the academies to develop a system of merit and use it for all applicants. They are not at liberty to simply dismiss a candidate due to perceived shortcomings. In this situation, there will be a formal go/no go decision made and then, if ‘go’, he will reenter the process with his merit score intact, his situation no more difficult than any other candidate. If he receives a ‘no go’, no amount of merit in the world will get him appointed. Cut and dry. Black and white.</p>
<p>In alcat’s situation, the lack of nomination problem will remain. </p>
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<p>Not sure exactly what the AFA application asks, but would a very common “have you ever been in trouble with the law” question from your ALO have jeopardized your application? My advice would be to be totally up front and, if in doubt, disclose.</p>