DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2012-088
CURRENT DD-214 General, COMDTINST M1000.6, 12.B.12, JKK, Misconduct, RE4
RELIEF REQUESTED | Honorable; Amend to Uncharacterized
BY DRB
CORRECTIONS
TIS
Policy Implications
2 yrs, | months, 7 days
None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs.
The applicant was interviewed by CGIS as part of a unit investigation. 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. The applicant expressed innocence and indicated a desire to do a hair follicle
and lie detector test in their defense. After NJP proceedings were awarded in the summer of 2006 for drug use,
the applicant was notified of the command’s intent to Discharge. The applicant declined the opportunity with an
attorney, but made a statement saying the alternate testing methods were never afforded. Prior to NJP and
Discharge, the applicant did admit to heavy drinking, but has no other derogatory information in the service
record. The applicant did complete a level 2 substance abuse treatment program before leaving the USCG.
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The co-workers testimony and evidence that the
applicant was frequently using methamphetamines fully supports the member’s Discharge as issued. The
discharge was proper. No changes to be made other than the administrative change from a General Discharge
to: General, Under Honorable Conditions.
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
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 | 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 | BCMR | Alcohol and Drug Cases | 2003-041
Discharge from the Coast Guard Reserve On November 10, 199x, the applicant's commanding officer (CO) notified the applicant that he was recommending the applicant's discharge from the Coast Guard Reserve under other than honorable conditions for misconduct due to a drug incident. Therefore, the Chief Counsel recommended that the Board grant relief to the applicant by correcting his record to show that he was honorably discharged form the Coast Guard for the convenience of the government...
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 041
The applicant had a positive urinalysis result for methamphetamines in the late summer of 2005. The Board notes a General Discharge was issued. Therefore, the board recommends a partial upgrade to an Under Honorable Conditions 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 | 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 031
Per procedure, the sample was sent to FT. Meade to test the validity of the sample. The Coast Guard has zero tolerance for drug abuse. The General, Under Honorable Conditions discharge is equitable.
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 | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2008-086
He stated that despite their recommendations, the District Commander viewed the applicant’s misconduct as three separate drug incidents and recommended that he not receive a second chance. states that, if a commanding officer determines that a drug incident has occurred, he or she “will process the member for separation by reason of misconduct” under Article 12.B.18.” Article 12.B.18.b.4.a. 2007-095, 2007-051, 2004-183, 2004-169, 2003-114, 2002-044, wherein the Board denied applications...
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.