UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
Docket #: 2016-051 

Discharge Issued 
Character: Honorable 
Narrative Reason: Misconduct 
SPD/RE Code: JKQ / RE4 

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

Date of Separation: 4/28/2016 

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. The Applicant’s Character of Service is Honorable and the 
Narrative Reason for Separation is Misconduct. The Board reviewed the Applicant’s exceptional service 
record and discussed the events that took place. 

The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. The applicant was arrested for Driving 
Under the Influence and they also violated a punitive order by consuming alcohol under the age of 21. 

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 did object to the discharge. 

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.