DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2012-076
General, COMDTINST M1000.6, 12.B.18, JKK, Misconduct, RE4
Honorable
None
General to Under Honorable Conditions
TIS 10 months, 10 days
Policy Implications _| None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to involvement with drugs. The applicant tested positive for
cocaine on a urinalysis conducted in late 2005.
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 a request for an upgrade based upon the equity standard.
The character of service should read “Under Honorable Conditions” vice “General” per ALCOAST 562/08.
Therefore, the applicant should be issued a DD-215 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 noted
administrative change to Under Honorable Conditions.
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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 060
The applicant had a positive urinalysis result during a random testing in late 2012. The applicant’s had 10 years of service which afforded the right to an Administrative Separation Board (ASB) that occurred in the Spring of 2013. The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case.