DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2012-089 NAME CURRENT DD-214 Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTNST M 1000.4, 1B.17, JKK, Misconduct, RE4 RELIEF REQUESTED Honorable RELIEF GRANTED BY DRB None ADMN CORRECTIONS None TIS 1 yrs, 1 months, 16 days Policy Implications None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to involvement with drugs. The applicant was awarded NJP for wrongful use of a controlled substance (Ecstacy) in late 2000. The applicant has provided no evidence to challenge the discharge in early 2001. The applicant is merely asking for an upgrade for better employment and economic status. The Board finds no issues with propriety in this case. The Board finds no issues of 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 applicant has not provided any evidence to support a request for an upgrade based upon the equity standard. The Board recommends no relief. Propriety: Discharge was proper. Equity: Discharge was equitable. Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: No relief.