DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
DRB DOCKET 2012-088
NAME

CURRENT DD-214
General, COMDTNST MIOOO.6, 12B.12, JKK, Misconduct, RE4
RELIEF 
REQUESTED
Honorable; Amend to Uncharacterized
RELIEF GRANTED 
BY DRB
None
ADMIN
CORRECTIONS
General to General Under Honorable Conditions
TIS
2yrs, 1 months, 7 days
Policy Implications 
None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs.
The applicant was interviewed by CGIS as part of a unit investigation. 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. The applicant expressed innocence and indicated a desire to do a hair follicle 
and lie detector test in their defense. After NJP proceedings were awarded in the summer of 2006 for drug use, 
the applicant was notified of the command's intent to Discharge. The applicant declined the opportunity with 
an attorney, but made a statement saying the alternate testing methods were never afforded. Prior to NJP and 
Discharge, the applicant did admit to heavy drinking, but has no other derogatory information in the service 
record. The applicant did complete a level 2 substance abuse treatment program before leaving the USCG.
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The co-workers testimony and evidence that the 
applicant was frequently using methamphetamines fully supports the member's Discharge as issued. The 
discharge was proper. No changes to be made other than the administrative change from a General Discharge 
to: General, Under Honorable Conditions.
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.
Propriety:	Discharge was proper.
Equity:	Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: No relief