DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
DRB DOCKET 2014-037
NAME

CURRENT DD-214
General, COMDNST MIOOO.6A 12-B-18, JKK 
JKK, Misconduct, RE4
RELIEF 
REQUESTED
Honorable
RELEF GRANTED 
BY DRB
None
ADMN
CORRECTIONS
Under Honorable Conditions
TIS
2 yrs, 1l months
Policy Implications 
None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs. Prior to the separation, the 
command became concerned with the member's listless and apathetic behavior. The applicant was escorted to 
a civilian physician who performed a standard examination by collecting lab results and a urinalysis on the 
applicant. The urinalysis returned with a positive reading for Cocaine use.
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 the right to an attorney. A statement was made while objecting to 
the discharge.
The Board notes that the applicant received a General Discharge. Per post policy noted in ALCOAST 562/08, 
a General discharge is no longer considered an official character of service. Therefore, the board recommends 
an administrative correction to the Under Honorable Conditions character of service.
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 Deputy Commandant for Mission Support: Concur with Board. No relief other than the 
administrative change based on ALCOAST 562/08. Amend character of service to: Under Honorable 
Conditions.