DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
DRB DOCKET 2016-001

NAME
E4
CURRENT DD-214
Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTINST Ml000.4, ART l-B-17, JKK, 
Misconduct, RE4
RELIEF REQUESTED
Honorable
RELIEF GRANTED 
BYDRB
None
ADMIN
CORRECTIONS
None

TIS
4 yrs, 2 months, 22 days
Policy Implications
None

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The applicant was discharged on May 15, 2013, with an Under Honorable Conditions discharge due to 
Misconduct specifically due to Involvement with Drugs.

The applicant tested positive for illegal drug use in which the command determined it to be a drug incident. The 
applicant was then processed for discharge.

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 right to an attorney. 
The applicant waived making a statement on their behalf and did not object to the discharge.

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';; drug policy. The Coast Guard has zero 
tolerance for drug abuse. The General, 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.