DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2013-
041
NAME

CURRENT DD-214
General, COMDTNST MIOOO.6A, JKK, Misconduct, RE4
RELIEF REQUESTED
Upgrade RE code
RELIEF GRANTED 
BY DRB
Partial Relief to Under Honorable Conditions per post-policy ALCOAST 562/08
ADMIN
CORRECTIONS
None
TIS
0 yrs, 11 months, 7 days
Policy Implications 
None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs.
The applicant had a positive urinalysis result for methamphetamines in the late summer of 2005. In the 
application, the applicant denies any usage or wrongdoing with drugs. A mention was made by the applicant 
that he wanted to do a follow up urinalysis test to prove his innocence. In late 2005, the applicant was taken to 
NJP where he pled guilty and received punishment. The applicant was given an opportunity to state their case, 
but chose not to provide a statement. In the Spring of 2006, the Discharge was approved.
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. Coast Guard policy prescribes no higher than 
an Under Honorable Conditions character of service for individuals separated as a result of violating the Coast 
Guard's drug policy.
The Board notes a General Discharge was issued. Per post policy noted in ALCOAST 562/08, a General 
discharge is no longer considered an official character of service. Therefore, the board recommends a partial 
upgrade to an Under Honorable Conditions character of service. All other items remain the same.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: Partial Relief is granted to 
Under
Honorable Conditions per post-policy ALCOAST 562/08. All other items stand as issued.