DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2014-
044
NAME

CURRENT DD-214
Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTNST Ml 900.41), LB. 17, JKK, 
Misconduct,
RE4
RELEF REQUESTED
Change RE code
RELIEF GRANTED 
BY DRB
None
ADMN
CORRECTIONS
Partial relief to Under Honorable Conditions. Amend Separation Authority to 
COMDTINST MIOOO.4, Art l.B.17 .
TIS
2 yrs, 4 months, 1l days
Policy Implications 
None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs in the Spring of 2013. The 
applicant was a part of a small group of shipmates that used marijuana together in 2012. The two other 
individuals admitted to the illegal drug use and cited the applicant as being involved, but the applicant 
denied smoking with the others. The command began an investigation into the matter and determined that a 
preponderance of the evidence within the group actions met all the elements of a drug incident for all 
parties.
Pursuant to policy, the applicant was recommended for separation due to a drug incident. Post separation, the
Board does note that the applicant admits to the mistake in written testimony (via DD Form 293) to request 
this Board in June 2014. Thereafter in September 2014, the applicant filed a Congressional inquiry in which 
starts denying illegal drug use again.
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 DD-214 issued has the Character of Service as 'Under Other than Honorable' and 
the wrong Separation Authority referencing a different directive. These are administrative errors. Coast 
Guard Personnel Service Center (epm) authorized a General discharge with 'Under Honorable Conditions' as 
the
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 Assistant Commandant for Human Resources: No relief other than the partial upgrade 
to 'Under Honorable Conditions' and the correct Separation Authority (COMDTNST M 1000.4, Art
I.B. 17) due to the administrative errors.