DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2013-
046
NAME

CURRENT DD-214
Under Honorable Conditions, COMDNST I-B-17, JKK, Misconduct, RE4
RELIEF 
REQUESTED
Honorable
RELIEF GRANTED 
BY DRB
None
ADMIN
CORRECTIONS
None
TIS
3 yrs, 2 months, 2 days
Policy Implications 
None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with drugs. The applicant's complete
Personnel Data Record and Separation Package were available for the Board to review.
The applicant admitted to investigators in the Fall of October 2011 to using spice. The applicant's command 
determined this to be a drug incident. Pursuant to policy, the applicant was processed for Discharge. Per 
ALCOAST 605/10, the use of spice was specified as illegal for all Coast Guard members.
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case.
The applicant was notified of the intent to discharge, and the applicant was also advised of the rights to an 
attorney. The applicant declined to make a statement and did not object to discharge.
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 USCG has zero tolerance for 
drug abuse. The Under Honorable Conditions discharge is equitable.
Propriety:	Discharge was proper.
Equity:	Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: No relief.