DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2014-004
CURRENT DD-214 Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTINST M1000.6A, 12-B-18, JKK,
Misconduct, RE4
BY DRB
CORRECTIONS
TIS 2 yrs, 11 months, 21 days
Policy Implications _| None !
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. Additionally, other shipmates mentioned the applicant’s name in substantial illegal drug
use. Pursuant to policy, the applicant was recommended for Discharge due to a drug incident.
The applicant was notified of the intent to discharge, and the applicant was advised of the rights to an attorney.
The applicant objected to the discharge and made a statement. The applicant claimed to be bullied into a
confession of drug use by CGIS agents. However, the applicant does not specify or strongly oppose partaking
in illegal drug use in any way. The applicant states to have never been convicted of a drug crime or ever tested
positive on a urinalysis.
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 separation is consistent with
the substance abuse 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.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 016
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. 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.” Propriety: Discharge was proper.
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.
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 012
The Board notes the admission of the illegal use of Testosterone along with the inability to provide said prescription meets the equity and propriety standards for the HKK SPD code. The applicant was notified of the intent to discharge, and the applicant was advised of the rights to an attorney and to make a statement. 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...
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 | 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 | BCMR | Discharge and Reenlistment Codes | 2010-159
On February 16, 2005, the applicant's commanding officer (CO) informed the applicant that he had initiated action to discharge the applicant from the Coast Guard based on the results of a CGIS investigation that found that the applicant was involved in illegal activity related to drugs and drug trafficking between October 2004 and November 2004, which constituted a drug incident.1 The CO advised the applicant that the decision to provide him with a general or honorable discharge rested with...
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 | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 071
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.
CG | DRB | 2013 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2013 075
DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2013-075 General, COMDTINST 1000.6A 12-B-18, JKK, Misconduct, RE4 Honorable Admin correction based on post-policy from ALCOAST 562/08 Under Honorable Conditions TIS 2 yrs, 8 months, 25 days Policy Implications _| None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs. Coast Guard policy prescribes no higher than a General, Under Honorable Conditions character of service for individuals separated as a result...