DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2013- 059 NAME CURRENT DD-214 General, PERSMAN ART. 12.B.18, JKK, Misconduct, RE4 RELIEF REQUESTED Upgrade to Honorable RELIEF GRANTED BY DRB Partial upgrade to 'Under Honorable Conditions' based on ALCOAST 562/08 ADMN CORRECTIONS None TIS 2 yrs, 0 months, 0 days Policy Implications None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs. The applicant's Personnel Data Record and electronic records were available for the Board to review. The applicant was found guilty of using and possessing Cocaine in early months of 2004. The applicant's command determined this to be a drug incident, and the applicant received NJP. Pursuant to policy, the process for Discharge was completed due to a drug incident. The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. Coast Guard policy prescribes no higher than issuing the Under Honorable Conditions character of service for individuals separated as a result of violating the Coast Guard's drug policy. In accordance with ALCOAST 562/08, a General discharge is no longer a valid option for the character of service upon separation. Therefore, based on the post-separation policy, the Board recommends that the character of service be amended to Under Honorable Conditions. Propriety: Discharge was proper. Equity: Discharge was equitable. Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: No relief. In accordance with ALCOAST 562/08, the character of service be amended to Under Honorable Conditions based on the post- separation policy.