DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2014-
027
NAME

CURRENT DD-214
Under Honorable Conditions, COMDNST MIOOO.4 CH. 1 .B. 17, I-IKK, 
Misconduct, RE4
RELIEF 
REQUESTED
Change Narrative Reason for Separation
RELIEF GRANTED 
BY DRB
None
ADMN
CORRECTIONS
None
TIS
13 yrs, 0 months, 19 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 to using Spice and possessing Marijuana. The applicant's command 
determined this to be a drug incident. Pursuant to policy, the applicant he was recommended for Discharge 
due to a drug incident.
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 advised of his rights to an 
attorney. The applicant declined the right to an Administrative Separation Board, made no statement, and did 
not object to the discharge. In the board application, there is no new evidence to refute the findings of the 
Discharge.
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.