DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2012-089
RELIEF REQUESTED
BY DRB
CORRECTIONS
TIS 1 yrs, | months, 16 days
Policy Implications None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to involvement with drugs. The applicant was awarded NJP
for wrongful use of a controlled substance (Ecstacy) in late 2000.
The applicant has provided no evidence to challenge the discharge in early 2001. The applicant is merely
asking for an upgrade for better employment and economic status.
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 Board recommends no relief.
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 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 | 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 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 | 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 | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 012
The applicant’s command determined this to be a drug incident. Pursuant to policy, the applicant was processed for Discharge separation due to a drug incident. Coast Guard policy prescribes no higher than 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 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 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 | 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 | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 075
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.