DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
DRB DOCKET 2013-001
NAME

CURRENT DD-214
Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTNST M 1000.6, 12B.18, JKK, Misconduct,
RE4
RELIEF 
REQUESTED
Honorable
RELIEF GRANTED 
BY DRB
None
ADMIN
CORRECTIONS
None
TIS
2 yrs, 8 months, 18 days
Policy Implications 
None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to willfully obtaining, possessing and ingesting marijuana in 
the summer of 2011. The applicant was found by Customs Border Protection in possession of a THC 
substance. Thereafter, the applicant admitted to smoking the substance earlier in the day. The CBP officers 
also found barbiturates and ephedrine in the applicant's vehicle. Pursuant to policy, the applicant was 
recommended for Discharge due to a drug incident.
The applicant did not object to the command's discharge notification. The previous year, the applicant also 
received NJP for disorderly conduct and providing alcohol to a minor which resulted in a reduction from E4 to
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.
Propriety:	Discharge was proper.
Equity:	Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: No relief.