UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
Docket #: 2015-055 

Discharge Issued 
Character: Other Than Honorable Conditions 
Narrative Reason: Commission of a serious military or civilian offense 
SPD/RE Code: HKQ / RE4 

Authority of Discharge: COMDTINST M1000.4 Art 1.B.17 

Date of Separation: 5/2/2013 

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 Commission Of A Serious Military Or Civilian Offense. 
The applicant waived the right to an Administrative Separation Board and requested an Other Than 
Honorable discharge in lieu of further military justice proceedings (which could have ultimately resulted 
in a Dishonorable discharge). The applicant is serving a current prison term that was awarded by a US 
District Court. The applicant pled guilty to prolonged and extensive theft of property and funds. 
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The applicant requested the discharge to 
avoid the maximum UCMJ punishment. The applicant received the most favorable character of service 
possible. 

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.