DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2013-047
TIS 1 yr, 7 months, 11 days
Policy Implications _| None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to a Frequent Involvement of a Discreditable Nature. An
established a pattern of infractions deemed the applicant untrustworthy, unreliable, and unable to maintain basic
housekeeping and hygiene. In late 2000, within the first 4 months of reporting aboard to a USCG Station
assignment, the applicant was found in possession of another shipmates’ foul weather gear. The applicant was
counseled and taken to NJP for larceny in the Spring of 2001. Following NJP, a handful of other negative
administrative remarks that addressed poor hygiene and tardiness were issued on a number of occasions. The
applicant was a nuisance to fellow shipmates in a number of ways within a short period of time. In summer of
2001--performance probation was imposed to improve his actions by late 2001. Due to the inability to meet the
lowest level of fundamentals and integrity, the command began processing for Discharge. The Discharge was
official in the Spring of 2002. The applicant was given an ample opportunity to demonstrate actions of a worthy
shipmate.
The Board finds no issues with propriety in this case. However, the character of service standard for
separations with the SPD code JKN normally results in an Under Honorable Conditions discharge. An Under
Other Than Honorable discharge is normally awarded for those who were subject to a Court Martial. The
Board notes that 7 out of the past 8 precedents (with the SPD code of JKN) before the USCG Discharge
Review have received an Under Honorable Conditions character of service. 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. The worksheet is incorrect. To the applicant’s credit, the copy of the
214 has the correct entry date in the summer of 2000 to properly reflect the applicant’s correct Net Active
Service time.
Propriety: Discharge was proper.
Equity: Discharge was NOT equitable.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: Relief is granted on the applicant’s
character of service to ‘Under Honorable Conditions’. All other items stand as issued.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 005
In the Fall of 2002, the applicant was found guilty at NJP for illegal use of the government credit card, and assaulting/threatening a fellow Petty Officer. However, the character of service standard for separations with the SPD code of JKN normally results in an Under Honorable Conditions discharge. The reason of Frequent Involvement of a Discreditable Nature is not an official Narrative Reason to be used on the DD-214.
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”.
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DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2013-050 NAME CURRENT DD-214 Honorable, COMDTINST M1000.6A, Article 12.B.16, JFX, Personality Disorder, RE4 RELIEF REQUESTED | Upgrade RE code RELIEF GRANTED SPD code: JND Narrative Reason: Separation for Miscellaneous/General Reasons BY DRB RE code: RE-3H Separation Authority: COMDTINST M1000.4, Article 1.B.12 (legacy Personnel Manual 12.B.12) ADMIN None CORRECTIONS TIS 7 yrs, 6 months, 12 days Policy Implications None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant...
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.
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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.
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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.
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SECCEN followed up in late 2006 to indicate that no improvement had been made to eliminate the sizable debt that the applicant had created over a significant amount of time. Additionally, the command formally counseled applicant on the need to change their rating for retention in the service. Discharge: No change | 25.
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DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2013-078 NAME CURRENT DD-214 Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTINST M1000.4 ART 1.B.17, JKA, Pattern of Misconduct, RE4 a BY DRB CORRECTIONS TIS 3 yrs, 3 months, 18 days Policy Implications _| None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Pattern Of Misconduct due to two Non-Judicial punishments within a 2 year period. Thereafter, the SPO issued an Under Honorable Conditions character of Service. Based on the final approval made by EPM, the...
CG | DRB | 2012 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2012 070
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The Board recommends no relief. Propriety: Discharge was proper.