DRB DIGEST[EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2014-
061
NAME

CURRENT DD-214
Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTINST M 1000 4 CHAP I-B- 17, JKQ 
Misconduct, RE4
RELIEF 
REQUESTED
Honorable
RELIEF GRANTED 
BY DRB
None
CORRECTIONS
None
TIS
3 yrs, O months, 11 days
Policy Implications 
None
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Commission of a serious offense in the Spring of 
2014. The applicant's complete Personnel Data Record and Discharge Package were available for the 
Board to review.
In 2013, the applicant engaged in two inappropriate and intimate relationships with co-workers within a 7 
month window (while also married to another service member). In the year prior, the applicant had married 
another Coast Guard member while they were both assigned to the same vessel in the previous assignment. In 
the Fall of 2013, the current command quickly completed an investigation and awarded Non-Judicial 
punishment to the applicant. Pursuant to Coast Guard regulations, intimate relationships of this nature are 
prohibited when there less than 65 personnel assigned, or for members attached to the same vessel.
In the months shortly thereafter, the applicant posted negative comments on internet site Facebook about the 
Coast Guard and their assigned unit. The comments were easily accessible by members of the Coast Guard 
and other members of the general public. Consequently, this malicious conduct was prejudicial to good order 
and discipline, and of a nature to bring discredit upon the Coast Guard using Social Media.
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The Discharge notification memo clearly 
states that a General Discharge was recommended by the command to the Personnel Service Center for final 
approval. The applicant was notified of the intent to discharge, and the applicant was advised of the right to 
an attorney. No statement or objection was made to the discharge at that time.
Propriety:	Discharge was proper.
Equity:	Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication By Assistant Commandant for Human Resources: No relief.