DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
DRB DOCKET 2015-011

NAME•
E4
CURRENT DD-214
General, COMDTINST MI900.4D, JKK, Misconduct, RE4
RELIEF REQUESTED
Honorable
RELIEF GRANTED 
BYDRB
None
ADMIN
CORRECTIONS
Under Honorable Conditions. Amend Separation Authority to: COMDTINST 
Ml000.4, Art l-B-17

TIS
2 vrs,
4
months,11
days
Policy Implications
None

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs in the summer of 2005.

Just prior to the Discharge, the applicant tested positive for illegal drug  use in a random  unit drug test. The 
Board has thoroughly reviewed the applicant's record and the supporting documents provided, before the 
Discharge and within the petition. The applicant provided an unofficial  hair follicle test prior to the Discharge 
and was questioned by Coast Guard Investigative Service on the drug use. The Board concludes that the 
government is presumptively correct with no new evidence to refute the urinalysis results prompting the 
command's intent to Discharge for Involvement with Drugs.

The applicant made a statement on their behalf  prior  to the discharge . The Board  has  no issues  with  the 
propriety standard on this case. However, the Board does note a General Discharge  was issued . Per  previous 
policy issued in ALCOAST 562/08, a General discharge is no longer considered an official character of service. 
Therefore, the board recommends a partial upgrade to an Under Honorable Conditions character of service.

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. A partial upgrade to an Under Honorable Conditions for the 
applicant's character of service is equitable.

Propriety:	Discharge was proper.
Equity:	Discharge was equitable at the time issued . Post-policy below provides partial relief. 
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant for Human Resources: Concur with Board. Applicant's 
Character of Service will be amended to Under Honorable Conditions based on ALCOAST 562/08. All other 
items stand as issued.