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CG | DRB | 2014 - Discharge Review Board (DRB) | 2014 027
Original file (2014 027.pdf) Auto-classification: Denied 
DRB._DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2014-027

 

 

 

TIS 13 yrs, 0 months, 19 days
Policy Implications None

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs. The applicant’s complete
Personnel Data Record and Separation Package were available for the Board to review.

The applicant admitted to investigators to using Spice and possessing Marijuana. The applicant’s command

determined this to be a drug incident. Pursuant to policy, the applicant he was recommended for Discharge due
to a drug incident.

The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case.

The applicant was notified of the intent to discharge, and the applicant was advised of his rights to an attorney.

The applicant declined the right to an Administrative Separation Board, made no statement, and did not object
to the discharge. In the board application, there is no new evidence to refute the findings of the Discharge.

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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