DRB DIGEST[EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2014-010 NAME CURRENT DD-214 Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTNST Ml OOO.6A ART 12B.18, JKK, Misconduct, RE4 RELIEF REQUESTED Honorable RELIEF GRANTED BY DRB None ADMN CORRECTIONS None TIS 2 yrs, 6 months, 3 days Policy Implications None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs in 2002. In 2001, the applicant violated Article 112a of the UCMJ by wrongfully using a controlled substance. The applicant acknowledges the wrongdoing on an administrative remarks entry in the Fall of 2001. The applicant's command determined this to be a drug incident. Pursuant to policy, the applicant was processed for Discharge due to a drug incident. 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. Propriety: Discharge was proper. Equity: Discharge was equitable. Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: No relief.