DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2012-073
General, COMDTINST M1000.6A, 12.B.18, JKK, Misconduct, RE4
Honorable; Upgrade RE code
RELIEF GRANTED None
BY DRB
ADMIN General to Under Honorable Conditions
CORRECTIONS
TIS 2 yrs, 6 months, 13 days
Policy Implications None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to violation of the Coast Guard’s drug policy. The
applicant’s sample tested positive for THC on a random urinalysis conducted in early 2008.
PROPRIETY: The Board finds no issues with propriety in this case. The applicant was properly advised and
processed for discharge. The most favorable character of service authorized for personnel separated as a result
of drugs is a General discharge, Under Honorable Conditions.
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.
Propriety: Discharge was proper.
Equity: Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: No relief other than the noted
administrative change to Under Honorable Conditions.
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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 059
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. Therefore, based on the post-separation policy, the Board recommends that the character of service be amended to Under Honorable Conditions. In accordance with ALCOAST 562/08, the character of service be amended to Under Honorable Conditions based on the post- separation policy.
CG | DRB | 2014 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2014 001
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. Therefore, the Board recommends the use of SPD code JKM to accurately categorize this as an act of misconduct not otherwise listed by the JKK SPD code. Additionally, the Board notes that the DD-214 issued ‘General’ for the Character of Service.
CG | DRB | 2014 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2014 002
Pursuant to policy, the applicant was recommended for Discharge due to a drug incident. The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. Per post policy noted in ALCOAST 562/08, a General discharge is no longer considered an official character of service.
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 | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 071
The applicant’s command determined this to be a drug incident. Pursuant to policy, he was recommended for Discharge due to the drug incident. The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case.