DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2012-083
ADMIN
CORRECTIONS
TIS | yrs, 11 months, 8 days
Policy Implications None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct in early 2013 due to a drug incident resulting from a positive
urinalysis for steroids. The applicant states that not being directed to the urinalysis testing by way of a random
selection process. 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 screening based upon statements that the
applicant made to another Coast Guard member regarding the propensity of steroid use based on past usage
prior to enlistment in the service.
The applicant does not dispute illegal use of the steroids in the statements provided before Discharge, or on the
board application. The Board finds that the command properly processed the applicant’s discharge and
determination of a drug incident. 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.
Propriety: Discharge was proper.
Equity: Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: No relief. Stand as issued.
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