DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2014-
047
NAME

CURRENT DD-214
General, COMDTNST MIOOO.6 12-B-18, JKK, Misconduct, RE4
RELIEF REQUESTED
Change to Honorable
RELIEF GRANTED 
BY DRB
None other than the administrative correction
ADMIN
CORRECTIONS
Amend to Under Honorable Conditions
TIS
1 yrs, 10 months, 4 days
Policy Implications
None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs in 2006.
During a unit investigation, the applicant admitted to Coast Guard Investigative Service (CGIS) agents of 
repeated drug use during the current term in service. In addition to the statement made, there was drug 
paraphernalia found in the applicant's barracks room.
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The applicant was notified of the intent to 
discharge and did chose to make a statement. The Board endorses an administrative change to amend the 
Character of Service to Under Honorable Conditions based on the issuance of ALCOAST 562/08. The 
Character of Service may not be listed as 'General' on the DD-214 issued (Block 24 of the form).
Coast Guard policy prescribes no higher than a General Discharge, with an 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 separation is 
equitable.
Propriety:	Discharge was proper.
Equity:	Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant For Human Resources: No relief other than the administrative 
change to Under Honorable Conditions for the Character of Service based on ALCOAST 562/08.