UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
Docket #: 2016-050 

Discharge Issued 
Character: Under Honorable Conditions (General) 
Narrative Reason: Misconduct 
SPD/RE Code: HKK / RE4 

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

Date of Separation: 6/18/2012 

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. 

The applicant tested positive for THC metabolites on a urinalysis drug screening. The Applicant admitted 
to knowingly consuming a marijuana brownie. 

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 did not make a statement on their behalf and elected to waive their right to an 
Administrative Separation Board. 

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. 

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.