DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2014-
001
NAME

CURRENT DD-214
General, COMDTNST MIOOO.6A 12-B-18, JKK, Misconduct, RE4
RELIEF 
REQUESTED
RE-3, SPD code to KCK
RELIEF GRANTED 
BY DRB
Under Honorable Conditions, SPD code to JKM
ADMIN
CORRECTIONS
None
TIS
0 yrs, 11 months, 11 days
Policy Implications 
None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to tampering with a urinalysis sample during a unit drug 
test. While aboard a USCG cutter, the applicant tampered with a urinalysis sample in the Spring of 2001. As 
noted in legacy PERSMAN 12.B.18.b.4.b, it states that members who are found to have a drug incident as a 
result of obstructing drug urinalysis testing (by tampering with urine samples) will be issued no higher than a 
general discharge. The administrative remarks entry in the applicant's record documents and acknowledges 
this act of Misconduct. 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 Coast Guard has zero 
tolerance for drug abuse. The General, Under Honorable Conditions discharge is equitable.
The Board does note that there is no positive urinalysis result, possession of illegal drugs, or any admission of 
illegal drug use by the applicant to trigger the SPD code of JKK. Therefore, the Board recommends the use of
SPD code JKM to accurately categorize this as an act of misconduct not otherwise listed by the JKK SPD 
code. This amendment would NOT change the nature of the Misconduct discharge, this would simply remove 
the Coast Guard's basis to substantiate drug use or possession of by the applicant.
Additionally, the Board notes that the DD-214 issued 'General' for the Character of Service. 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: Partial relief is granted based on the 
aforementioned post-policy as follows (all other items stand as issued): Character of Service: Under 
Honorable Conditions
SPD code: JKM