DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
ORB DOCKET 2015-014

NAME
SR
CURRENT DD-214
Honorable, 12-B-16 Unsuitability, JPD, Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure, RE4
RELIEF REQUESTED
Change Narrative Reason
RELIEF GRANTED 
BYDRB
Separation Authority to: COMDTINST Ml000.4, ART l. B'.1 5; SPD code to JND. 
Narrative Reason to: Separation for Miscellaneous/General Reasons
ADMIN 
CORRECTIONS
None


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The applicant was discharged for Alcohol Rehabilitation Failure in the summer of 2007.

In the same year, the applicant was documented for two alcohol incidents that occurred within a 60 day 
window. Due to the close proximity of incidents, the substance abuse treatment commenced thereafter. The 
applicant successfully completed the treatment program, and was then recommended for discharge. The second 
chance waiver for retention in the service was denied. The applicant made no objection to the Discharge.

On the equity standard, the board referred to post-policy released in ALCOAST 125/10 to make a 
recommendation on the Narrative Reason (NR) for the applicant's separation. The Board notes most or all 
separations occurring after said ALCOAST to the present, only issue a JPD (SPD) code when the member is 
unable to complete outpatient treatment, or by objecting or refusing treatment altogether. Therefore, the Board 
recommends that the NR be amended to: Separation for Miscellaneous/General Reasons with a Separation 
Type of: (Unsuitability) Alcohol Abuse. The recommended SPD code is JND.

Propriety:	Discharge was proper.
Equity:	Discharge is NOT equitable due to post-policy.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant for Human Resources: Concur with Board. Partial relief 
based on post-policy issued in ALCOAST 125/10:

Separation Authority: COMDTINST Ml000.4, ART l.B.15
SPD code: JND
Narrative Reason for Separation:
Separation for Miscellaneous/General Reasons

The Re-entry code of RE4 will stand as issued.