DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
DRB DOCKET 2016-016

NAME
E1
CURRENT DD-214
General, COMDTINST M1000.6A, Art 12-B, JKK, Misconduct, RE4
RELIEF REQUESTED
Honorable
RELIEF GRANTED
BY DRB
None
ADMIN
CORRECTIONS
Under Honorable Conditions

TIS
1 yr, 9 months, 18 days
Policy Implications
None

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 
The Applicant was discharged on September 18, 2001 due to Involvement With Drugs. 
He did not present new evidence to refute the actions leading to the Discharge.  
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case.   
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.   
The Board notes the Applicant was issued a General Discharge in Block 24 of the DD-214.  The Board recommends an administrative change to Under Honorable Conditions as General is not a valid character of service. 

Propriety:  Discharge was proper. 
Equity:  Discharge was equitable. 
Board Conclusion:  The Board voted 5-0 to recommend no relief. The Board does recommend an administrative correction to Under Honorable Conditions per ALCOAST 562/08.