DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DRB DOCKET 2014-066 NAME CURRENT DD-214 Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTINST MIOOO.6A 12-B-12, JKK, Misconduct, RE4 RELIEF REQUESTED Honorable RELIEF GRANTED BY DRB None ADMN CORRECTIONS None TIS 2 yrs, 6 months, 9 days Policy Implications None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs in 2010. In the summer of 2010, the applicant self-referred to the command of becoming addicted to the illegal drug Oxycontin. The applicant's command determined this to be a drug incident. Pursuant to policy, the applicant was recommended for Discharge due to a drug incident. 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 rights to an attorney. The applicant made a statement and objected to the discharge. 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. However, consistent with 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. Assistant Commandant for Human Resources: Concur with Board recommendation. No relief.