DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2013-043
TIS 9 yrs, 6 months,17 s
Policy Implications None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs.
The applicant had a positive urinalysis result for methamphetamines in 2000. In the application, the applicant
makes no mention of innocence. The applicant states wanting out of the USCG by any means possible because
a reenlistment bonus didn’t work out as planned. This statement seemed very odd for a prior military service
member who had been serving in the USCG for over 4 years at the time. With over 9 years total service in
2000, the applicant was officially Discharged.
The Board does note that an Other Than Honorable Discharge was issued. Normally, those separated for
Involvement with Drugs will receive a General discharge with a Character of Service of Under Honorable
Conditions (by way of post policy noted in ALCOAST 562/08).
However, the DD-214 issued indicates lost time (unauthorized absence leading to possible desertion) which
also stopped his pay indefinitely for his last 11 months on the rolls. The Board finds no issues with propriety or
equity in this case.
Propriety: Discharge was proper.
Equity: Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: No relief.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 047
The applicant was counseled and taken to NJP for larceny in the Spring of 2001. Therefore, the board recommends relief based on the consistency of these separations, and noting that the JKN code was established to separate individuals for a pattern of misconduct stemming solely from minor disciplinary infractions. Also of note, from an administrative standpoint, the board notes the inconsistency of the applicant’s Entry Into Service Date on the DD-214 worksheet.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 088
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. Prior to NJP and Discharge, the applicant did admit to heavy drinking, but has no other derogatory information in the service record. The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 046
Per ALCOAST 605/10, the use of spice was specified as illegal for all Coast Guard members. The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. 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 | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 058
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2013-058 NAME CURRENT DD-214 Honorable, None Stated, JNC, Unacceptable Conduct, RE4 RELIEF REQUESTED | Upgrade RE code, SPD code, and Narrative Reason RELIEF GRANTED None BY DRB ADMIN None CORRECTIONS TIS | 1 yr, 11 months, 11 days Policy Implications _| None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Unacceptable Conduct in the summer of 2001, due to tardiness on several occasions, unsatisfactory grooming, substandard duty performance,...
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 | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 037
The applicant’s complete Personnel Data Record and Separation Package were available for the Board to review. The applicant was stopped by the State Patrol. Neither of these points refute the positive drug test result, which identified the applicant’s involvement with drugs that violates the Coast Guard’s drug policy.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 038
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. Yet, in accordance with ALCOAST 562/08, the Board does recommend that the character of service be amended to Under Honorable Conditions based on the post-separation policy.
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 066
Further, the applicant bases the request on the service prior to the Court Martial conviction and that the Coast Guard should presumptively upgrade the discharge based upon the conduct prior to being convicted at the Court Martial. The applicant’s prior service record (before USCG service) and character of service over a 4 year, 9 month period remains unchanged, however the subsequent service with the Coast Guard and assigned Bad Conduct Discharge accurately reflect the applicant’s...
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 019
The Officer of the Day ordered the applicant back to the base as soon as possible. After a thorough review, the applicant’s record supports a diagnosis of adjustment disorder. The Board therefore recommends that the applicant’s narrative reason for discharge be changed to “Adjustment Disorder” with SPD code “JFY”.
CG | BCMR | Alcohol and Drug Cases | 2000-119
This final decision, dated March 29, 2001, is signed by the three duly APPLICANT’S REQUEST AND ALLEGATIONS The applicant, a former xxxxxxxx, received a general discharge under honorable conditions from the Coast Guard on February 5, 1999, after his urine tested positive for cocaine use during a random urinalysis. On December 9, 1998, the applicant’s commanding officer (CO) initiated an investigation into a possible “drug incident,” pursuant to Article 20 of the Personnel Manual. Upon...