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DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
DRB DOCKET 2016-010

NAME
E4
CURRENT DD-214
Under Honorable Conditions, COMDTINST MI000.4, Art 1-B-17, JKK, 
Misconduct, RE4
RELIEF REQUESTED
Honorable
RELIEF GRANTED 
BYDRB
None
ADMIN 
CORRECTIONS
None

TIS
3 yrs, 5 months, 9 days
Policy Implications
None

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The applicant was discharged on September 24, 2015, with an Under Honorable Conditions discharge due to 
Misconduct specifically due to Involvement with Drugs.

During a random unit urinalysis, the applicant had a positive result for oxycodone in the summer of 2015. The 
Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The chain of custody for the urinalysis testing was 
reviewed and found to have properly followed USCG drug testing procedures. The Board has reviewed the new 
evidence provided by the applicant, but the documentation does not absolve the applicant’s reason for 
discharge.

The applicant was notified of the intent to discharge, and the applicant was advised of the right to an attorney. 
The applicant made a statement on their behalf and objected 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's 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.