DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2013-031
CURRENT DD-214 Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTINST M1000.4, ART 1.B.17, JKK,
Misconduct, RE4
BY DRB
CORRECTIONS
| TIS 3 yrs, 3 months, 16 days
Policy Implications None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs.
The applicant was directed to provide a urine sample while at “A” school. The applicant deliberately tampered
with the sample by masking it with water. Per procedure, the sample was sent to FT. Meade to test the validity
of the sample. The lab results showed the sample was not within the normal range of a urine sample. An invalid
sample was considered to be a masked or intentionally altered sample in order to avoid a positive drug result.
Additionally, the applicant admitted to these actions out of frustration.
In accordance with the CG Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program (COMDTINST M1000. 10), the testing policies
and procedures were handled correctly by the Urinalysis coordinator and observer. The urinalysis ledger,
testing procedure checklist and designation letters were verified for accuracy. The chain of custody with the
applicant’s specimen was executed flawlessly.
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case.
The applicant was notified of the intent to discharge. The applicant was advised of the rights to an attorney and
to make a statement, but declined both options.
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 Coast Guard has zero
tolerance for drug abuse. The General, Under Honorable Conditions discharge is equitable.
Propriety: Discharge was proper.
Equity: Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: No relief.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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