UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
Docket #: 2015-049 

Discharge Issued 
Character: General 
Narrative Reason: Misconduct 
SPD/RE Code: JKK / RE4 

Authority of Discharge: COMDTINST M1000.6A ART 12.B.18 

Date of Separation: 12/20/2010 

DRB Decision 
Character: No Change 
Narrative Reason: No Change 
SPD/RE Code: No Change / No Change 

New Authority: No Change 

Discharge Review Board Discussion and Decision: 

DISCUSSION: The applicant was discharged for Misconduct due to Involvement with Drugs. 
Prior to the discharge, the applicant had a motor vehicle accident where they had the left the scene and 
officers found synthetic marijuana inside the abandoned vehicle. The applicant’s command determined 
this to be a drug incident. Pursuant to policy, the applicant was processed for separation due to a drug 
incident. 
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. No new evidence was presented to refute 
the illegal drug use. 
The applicant was notified of the intent to discharge, and the applicant was advised of the right to an 
attorney. The applicant declined to make a statement and made no objection to the 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 
General Discharge, Under Honorable Conditions character of service is equitable. 

RECOMMENDATION: The Board members thoroughly reviewed the applicant’s record of service and all 
available documentation. The Board deemed that the applicant’s character of service, reason for 
separation and reenlistment code are appropriate and should not be changed. The applicant has not 
substantiated any error or inequity. 

2 In reviewing discharges, the Board presumes regularity in the conduct of governmental affairs unless there is 
substantial credible evidence (to include evidence submitted by the Applicant) to rebut the presumption.