UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
Docket #: 2016-077 

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: 5/22/2015 

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 Board discussed that the member was involved in a DUI and refused a breathalyzer 
test at the scene. The former member did submit to a blood sample test at a later time. Drugs were not 
found to be a factor in the driving impairment. IAW ALCOAST 146/14 if a member refuses a Blood 
Alcohol Test by a recognized authority then proceedings for Administrative Discharge will be initiated. 
The member has a stellar service record with multiple recommendations from their command to retain 
them. It was further stated that their dismissal was a huge loss to the Coast Guard. The vote from the 
Board was tallied at 4-1 to grant no relief on the RE Code which will remain an RE-4. 

RECOMMENDATION: The Board deemed that the applicant’s character of service is appropriate and 
should remain as issued on the Separation Authorization. The applicant has not substantiated an 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.