CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 027
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-027 CURRENT DD-214 Under Honorable Conditions, 12.A.7, BNC, Unacceptable Conduct, NA RELIEF REQUESTED |} Honorable; Narrative Reason to ‘Completion of Required Active Service’ BY DRB CORRECTIONS | TIS | Policy Implications 17 yrs, 3 months, 14 days | None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Applicant resigned their commission with an under honorable conditions character of service, and a narrative reason for separation of unacceptable conduct. In the...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 037
The applicant’s complete Personnel Data Record and Separation Package were available for the Board to review. The applicant was stopped by the State Patrol. Neither of these points refute the positive drug test result, which identified the applicant’s involvement with drugs that violates the Coast Guard’s drug policy.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 042
The applicant’s parents were divorced and the mother relied heavily on the applicant to assist in the caring for her and other siblings. The Minority Board opinion on the applicant’s disqualifying mental health condition was not supported in the Narrative Reason for Separation. The Majority Board accepts the applicant’s assertions of being denied civilian employment based on the RE3 code.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 043
Pursuant to Article 4.B.1 of the Reserve Policy Manual, COMDTINST M1001.28A, commands are required to “monitor member participation” and “Correct performance deficiencies by timely counseling of members who are not participating satisfactorily. Commands shall document all counseling in accordance with Preparation and Submission of Administrative Remarks (CG-3307).” There is no record of the command complying with these requirements prior to recommiending the applicant for discharge. ...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 048
The applicant was screened and found to be alcohol abusive and directed to receive Level I outpatient treatment. The Board unanimously recommends no relief and the RE4 is in accordance with policy. No relief.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 049
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-049 RELIEF GRANTED BY DRB SPD Code: JND Narrative Reason: Separation for Miscellaneous/General Reasons Authority: 12.B.12 RE code: RE-1 TIS 1 year, 0 months, O days Policy Implications _| None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for unsuitability due to personality disorder in early 2004. Without any medical records showing an official diagnosis, it is inaccurate to assign a separation code, narrative reason, or authority on a DD214...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 051
Commands shall document all counseling in accordance with Preparation and Submission of Administrative Remarks (CG-3307).” There is no record of the command complying with these requirements prior to recommending the applicant for discharge. Additionally, the absence of a discharge package and supporting documentation regarding notification of the intent to discharge and appropriate due process being followed is problematic. Therefore, the Board recommends that the applicant’s record be...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 054
The applicant received punishment that was no higher than a Summary Court Martial with one guilty plea on the two charges that occurred. The applicant’s committed offense warrants no higher than an Under Honorable Conditions character of service. The General discharge was issued correctly at the time of separation in 2005.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 055
Shortly after, the applicant’s wishes were granted by way of a discharge from the service. Members separated within the first 180 days of service normally receive an ‘Uncharacterized’ discharge. An uncharacterized character of service is not .
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 056
In addition to the numerous times being counseled and placed on performance probation, the applicant received 6 evaluations with a Not Recommended for Advancement result, to include the last 4 evaluation periods prior to separation. The applicant was discharged in the Spring of 2011 with an Honorable Discharge for Unsatisfactory Performance with an RE4 code. The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 057
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. Coast Guard policy prescribes no higher than a General, Under Honorable Conditions character of service for individuals separated as a result of violating the Coast Guard’s drug policy. The General, Under Honorable Conditions discharge is equitable.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 058
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-058 Upgrade to RE-1; Change Narrative Reason; Change SPD code RE1 granted; Narrative Reason amended to Secretarial Authority; SPD code to JFF None TIS 3 yrs, 9 months, 21 days Policy Implications _| None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Homosexual Admission in 2004. The applicant made a statement about their sexual orientation which prompted the Honorable discharge. Upon review of the applicant’s record, all items show...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 060
Thereafter, the applicant was formally evaluated each month on the progress to reach the desired performance expectations. Upon receiving notification of the discharge in 2008, the applicant objected to the discharge and was given an opportunity to speak on their behalf. Therefore, a separation summary may list the aforementioned Personnel Manual’s 12-B- 12 with Convenience of the Government in the Article/law or Separation Authority, but it is not to be substituted, or used synonymously...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 063
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-063 CURRENT DD-214 Honorable, COMDTINST M1000.6, ART 12.B.12, KND, Separation for Miscellaneious/General Reasons, RE1 RELIEF REQUESTED | Change Narrative Reason to ‘Convenience of the Gov’t’ RELIEF GRANTED None BY DRB ADMIN None CORRECTIONS TIS 1 yr, 9 months, 15 days Policy Implications | None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant contends that the narrative reason on his DD-214 from 2010 is in error. Per ALCOAST 562/08, the use “Convenience of...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 065
The Board finds no issues of equity in this case. The applicant contends that the Discharge should have been processed through the physical disability evaluation system (PDES) vice separated for misconduct. Based off current policy, The General, Under Honorable Conditions discharge is equitable and the most favorable character of service authorized for personnel separated as a result of involvement with drugs.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 066
Further, the applicant bases the request on the service prior to the Court Martial conviction and that the Coast Guard should presumptively upgrade the discharge based upon the conduct prior to being convicted at the Court Martial. The applicant’s prior service record (before USCG service) and character of service over a 4 year, 9 month period remains unchanged, however the subsequent service with the Coast Guard and assigned Bad Conduct Discharge accurately reflect the applicant’s...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 067
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-067 CURRENT DD-214 Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTINST M1000.6, ART 12.B.18, JKA, Pattern of Misconduct, RE4 BY DRB CORRECTIONS TIS 4 yrs, 2 months, 22 days Policy Implications | None | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for misconduct due to a pattern of misconduct in the Summer of 2010. The applicant received two NJP’s within a four month period. Additionally, the applicant’s record contains documentation of numerous counseling...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 069
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-069 TIS Policy Implications 1 month, 2 days None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged on late 2005 with an Uncharacterized discharge. For entry level separations at Cape May, an uncharacterized character of service is not derogatory in nature and is the prescribed character for individuals who were separated while at initial accession training with no associated conduct to warrant a less desirable character of service. Within the...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 070
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The Board recommends no relief. Propriety: Discharge was proper.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 072
This was the result of a voluntary SILO request made in 2009, by the applicant, due to an overwhelming financial situation in which relocation would have adversely affected their family. In the Fall of 2009, just 8 weeks prior to his request to SILO, the applicant was taken to Summary Court-Martial (SCM) for an inappropriate relationship onboard a USGC cutter. The board recommends that applicant’s SPD code be changed to KND with the narrative reason as: ‘Separation for...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 073
EQUITY: The Board finds no issues with equity in this case. The applicant’s character of service is consistent with policy and appropriate for personnel processed for use of illegal drugs. The appropriate character of service is “Under Honorable Conditions,” therefore the Board recommends an administrative change to the applicant’s record to reflect “Under Honorable Conditions” per ALCOAST 562/08.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 074
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-074 E3 Honorable, COMDTINST M1000.6A, 12.B.11, JFV, Condition, Not a Disability, Change RE code and Narrative Reason None Amend the Separation Authority to the legacy Personnel Manual (COMDTINST M1000.6A) Article 12.B.12. The lack of performance was evident from 2007-2009 in which two unsatisfactory conduct evaluations and five separate non-recommendations for advancement were documented and issued. The applicant provided no evidence to refute...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 075
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. Prior to the applicant’s drug use in 2011, ALCOAST 605/10 was in place to specifically list Spice as an illegal drug, and usage of said substance would result in a Discharge from the service. Coast Guard policy prescribes no higher than a General, Under Honorable Conditions character of service for individuals separated as a result of violating the Coast Guard’s drug policy.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 076
The Board finds no issues with propriety in this case. The Board finds no issues of equity in this case. Therefore, the applicant should be issued a DD-215 reflecting this administrative change.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 079
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-079 RELIEF REQUESTED | Upgrade RE code; Change Narrative Reason RELIEF GRANTED SPD Code: JND BY DRB Narrative Reason: Separation for Miscellaneous/General Reasons Authority: 12.B.12 RE code: RE-1 ADMIN None CORRECTIONS TIS 0 yrs, 6 months, 28 days Policy Implications None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Fraudulent Entry into Military Service in 2002. The record shows that the applicant did disclose those conditions at the time...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 081
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. Coast Guard policy prescribes no higher than a General, Under Honorable Conditions character of service for individuals separated as a result of violating the Coast Guard’s drug policy. The General, Under Honorable Conditions discharge is equitable.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 082
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-082 Honorable, COMDTINST M1000.6, 12.B.16, JFX, Personality Disorder, RE4 Change Narrative Reason; Upgrade to RE code Upgrade to RE3; Amended to Adjustment Disorder and JFY SPD code ADMIN None CORRECTIONS TIS 6 months, 13 days Policy Implications None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged in 2001 due to unsuitability based upon the diagnosis of an adjustment disorder. Therefore, the Board recommends that the applicant’s narrative reason...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 083
Under the provisions of an Administrative investigation, “the consent of the member is not required to collect a specimen... the scope of the inspection may include all personnel of the unit or only a part of the unit; e.g., a duty section, a division, the occupants of a building, etc.” The provisions regarding to the administrative inspection involve the mechanism for collection. In the case of the applicant, beyond the standard urinalysis the specimen was selected for additional steroid...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 084
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-084 Uncharacterized, COMDTINST M1000.4, 1.B.15, JFY, Adjustment Disorder, RE3G Change Separation code, RE-entry code, and Narrative Reason None Separation Authority amended to COMDTINST M1000.4, Art 1.B.19 TIS | 0 yrs, 1 month, 15 days Policy Implications _| None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for unsuitability due to diagnosis of an adjustment disorder. The closing line of the text indicates that the member will need...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 085
Based upon the applicant’s account, the discharge was due to the inability to handle stress in recruit training while being a newlywed. An RE3 reentry code is neither a permanent bar from, nor affirmative recommendation for reenlistment, rather it represents that the applicant is not recommended for reenlistment due to a disqualifying factor. No relief.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 086
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-086 NAME Ee 3 CURRENT DD-214 Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTINST M1000.6, 12.B.18, JKD, Misconduct, RE4 E RELIEF REQUESTED | Upgrade Re code; Upgrade to Honorable Honorable; SPD code: JND. However, pursuant to Article 4.B.1 of the Reserve Policy Manual, COMDTINST M1001.28A, commands are required to “monitor member participation” and “Correct performance deficiencies by timely counseling of members who are not participating satisfactorily. The...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 087
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-087 NAME CURRENT DD-214 Uncharacterized, , JGA, Entry Level Performance and Conduct, RE3L RELIEF REQUESTED | Honorable RELIEF GRANTED None BY DRB ADMIN None CORRECTIONS TIS 0 yrs, 0 months, 18 days Policy Implications _| None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged while at recruit training with an Entry Level Separation. With only 18 days of service and one medical evaluation at recruit training, there is not enough evidence to support a...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 088
During the interviews, three of the applicant’s co-workers admitted to drug use and stated that the applicant had used methamphetamines with them on six different occasions. Prior to NJP and Discharge, the applicant did admit to heavy drinking, but has no other derogatory information in the service record. The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 089
The Board finds no issues with propriety in this case. The applicant has not provided any evidence to support a request for an upgrade based upon the equity standard. The Board recommends no relief.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 090
peer. DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-090 Honorable, COMDTINST M1000.6A, 12.E.6, HRB, Homosexual Conduct, RE4 Upgrade to RE-1; Change Narrative Reason; Change SPD code RE1 granted; Narrative Reason amended to Secretarial Authority; SPD code to JFF None TIS | 5 yrs, 6 months, 26 days Policy Implications None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Homosexual Admission in the Spring of 2007. The applicant made a statement about their sexual orientation which prompted...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 091
In the year of 2011, the applicant had two documented alcohol incidents and received NJP for the aforementioned UCMJ Articles 92, 107 and 128. As of ALCOAST 125/10, the SPD code of JND is prescribed for individuals with two accumulated alcohol incidents. The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 092
The applicant was diagnosed with an adjustment disorder with depressed mood by three separate physicians. The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The Board unanimously recommends that the applicant’s discharge stand as issued.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 093
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-093 TIS 3 yrs, 9 months, 19 days Policy Implications | None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: During the applicant’s 3 years and 9 months of service, the applicant’s record shows receipt of several negative administrative entries related to dereliction of duties and insubordination. The assigned SPD code and narrative reason issued in early 2006 are proper. Propriety: Discharge was proper.