DRB DIGEST/EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
DRB DOCKET 2016-056

NAME
E2
CURRENT DD-214
General, COMDTINST Ml000.4 Article 1-E-3-A, JBK, RE3, Completion of 
required active service
RELIEF REQUESTED
Honorable
RELIEF GRANTED 
BYDRB
Under Honorable Conditions
ADMIN
CORRECTIONS
COMDTINST Ml000.4, Art. 1-B-11

TIS
Polic

6 yrs, 3 months, 0 days


None

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Applicant was discharged in early 2015.

The basis of the Applicant's discharge was due to Misconduct. The Applicant was found not eligible and not 
recommended for retention. During the Admiral's Mast, they admitted to the wrongful use of cocaine, 
marijuana and MDMA. In addition, they were found to be in possession of a firearm without state permit.

The Board has no issues with the propriety standard on this case. However, the Board does note that the 
Applicant received a General Discharge. Per previous policy issued in ALCOAST 562/08, a General discharge 
is no longer considered an official Character of Service. Therefore, the board recommends a partial upgrade to 
an Under Honorable Conditions Character of Service.

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.

After further review from CG-LGL, it was determined the correct Separation Authority should be, 
COMDTINST Ml000.4, Art. 1-B-11 to properly align with the Military Separations Manual.


Propriety:	Discharge was proper.
Equity:	Discharge was equitable at the time issued.
Final Adjudication by Assistant Commandant for Human Resources: Concur with the Board to 
recommend partial relief to the Applicant's Character of Service to Under Honorable Conditions based on 
ALCOAST 562/08.