DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
DRB DOCKET 2015-004

NAME•
E5
CURRENT DD-214
Under Honorable Conditions , JKK, Misconduct, RE4
RELIEF REQUESTED
Honorable
RELIEF GRANTED 
BYDRB
None
ADMIN 
CORRECTIONS
Separation Authority will be amended to COMDTINST M 1000.4, Art l.B.17.

TIS
6 yrs, 6
mon th s,
6 days
Policy lmolications
None

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs in early 2015.

The applicant admitted to illegal drug use the Coast Guard Investigative Service while serving in the Armed 
Forces. 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 discharge.

Coast Guard policy prescribes no higher than a General Discharge, 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 Discharge, Under Honorable Conditions discharge is equitable.

Propriety:	Discharge was proper.
Equity:	Discharge was equitable.
Final Adjudication By Assistant Commandant for Human Resources: Concur with Board. No relief other 
than an administrative correction to the Separation Authority which will be amended to COMDTINST 
Ml000.4, Art l.B.17.