DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2012-065
RELIEF GRANTED
BY DRB
ADMIN Amend Character of Service to: Under Honorable Conditions
CORRECTIONS :
TIS 6 yrs, 6 months, 7 days
Policy Implications None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to involvement with drugs. The applicant tested positive for
THC on a urinalysis conducted in the Summer of 2006.
The Board finds no issues with propriety in this case. The Board finds no issues of 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 applicant has not provided any
evidence to support an upgrade based upon the equity standard.
The applicant contends that the Discharge should have been processed through the physical disability
evaluation system (PDES) vice separated for misconduct. However, policy requires that the misconduct
separation stop any proceedings under the PDES system. Furthermore, it is beyond the scope of this Board to
address issues of medica! disability.
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. The
character of service should read “Under Honorable Conditions” vice “General.” Therefore, the applicant
should be issued a new DD-214 reflecting this administrative change.
Propriety: Discharge was proper.
Equity: Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: No relief other than the
administrative change to Under Honorable Conditions for the applicant’s Character of Service.
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 | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 074
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. RECOMMENDATION: The Board members thoroughly reviewed the applicant’s record of service and all available documentation*.
CG | DRB | 2014 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2014 047
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The Board endorses an administrative change to amend the Character of Service to Under Honorable Conditions based on the issuance of ALCOAST 562/08. Coast Guard policy prescribes no higher than a General Discharge, with an Under Honorable Conditions character of service for individuals separated as a result of violating the Coast Guard’s drug policy.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 016
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. 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.” Propriety: Discharge was proper.
CG | DRB | 2014 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2014 046
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 | 2014 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2014 004
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with drugs in 2011. The applicant admitted to the Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) in the Fall of 2010 to using marijuana on different occasions. The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case.
CG | DRB | 2014 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2014 031
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 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 | 2014 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2014 010
The applicant’s command determined this to be a drug incident. 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.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 008
Policy Implications _| None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to involvement with drugs. 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.