DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY  DRB DOCKET 2014-
057
NAME

CURRENT DD-214
Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTNST M 1000.4 ART LB. 1 7, GKA, 
Pattern of misconduct, RE4
RELŒF REQUESTED
Honorable
RELŒF GRANTED 
BY DRB
None
ADMN
CORRECTIONS
None
TIS
12 yrs, 3 months, 1 days
Policy Implications 
None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Pattern Of Misconduct in the Spring of 2014. The applicant's complete 
Personnel Data Record and Separation Package were available for the Board to review.
In the Spring of 2012, while being administered a pre-requisite examination for advancement to the next 
paygrade, the applicant knowingly exited the testing center with the answers to said exam. Subsequently, the 
applicant forwarded the answer key via email government email to 15 peers in the same pay grade. This 
action was to undermine and compromise the advancement process. Non-Judicial punishment (NJP) was 
awarded at that time.
Thereafter in 2013, while at a different command, the applicant again received NJP punishment for bouts of 
insubordination, threats to superiors and being absent without leave. Due to the short timeframe in which 
these incidents occurred, the command issued their intent to Discharge the applicant for a Pattern of 
Misconduct. With over 8 years in service, the applicant was entitled to an Administrative Separation Board 
(ASB) to determine if retention in service was merited. The ASB did recommend an Honorable Discharge; 
However, this was overruled by Final Approving Authority at the Coast Guard Personnel Service Center to 
receive a General Discharge, Under Honorable Conditions character of service.
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. No new evidence has been provided by the 
applicant to refute or mitigate the actions leading to the Discharge.
Propriety:	Discharge was proper.
Equity:	Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication By Deputy Commandant for Mission Support: No relief.