DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
DRB DOCKET 2012-081
NAME

CURRENT DD-214
Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTNST MIOOO.4, 1B.17, JKK, Misconduct,
RE4
RELIEF 
REQUESTED
Honorable; Change Narrative Reason
RELIEF GRANTED 
BY DRB
None
ADMIN
CORRECTIONS
None
TIS
1 yrs, 10 months, 5 days
Policy Implications 
None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct for admitting to use of Marijuana, and willfully transporting and 
possessing Methamphetamine in the Spring of 2012. The applicant's car was stopped on a routine traffic stop 
by a County Sheriff. The applicant revealed to the deputy of smoking marijuana in the vehicle earlier that day. 
A search of the vehicle found a lemonade bottle containing Methamphetamine. Further investigation by 
officers showed text messaging consistent with the intent to sell narcotics. This led to the applicant's passenger 
admitting to the substance being their own by saying "It's mine, book me"
Pursuant to policy, the applicant was recommended for Discharge due to a drug incident. The applicant did 
object to the command's discharge notification, but provided nothing on their behalf to negate the verbal 
statement admitting to the usage of marijuana. Back in 2011, the applicant also received NJP for Unauthorized 
absence in which a reduction from E3 to E2 was executed.
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 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.