UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
Docket #: 2017-019 

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

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

Date of Separation: 7/27/2016 

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 due to Involvement with Drugs. 
The applicant voluntarily admitted to Coast Guard Investigative Service of using marijuana. This violation 
is documented and acknowledged by the applicant in an administrative remarks entry. 
The applicant’s command determined this to be a drug incident. Pursuant to policy, the applicant was 
recommended for separation due to a drug incident. 
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. 
The applicant was notified of the intent to discharge and was advised of the rights to an attorney. A 
statement was submitted by the applicant. 
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. Consistent with 
policy, the Coast Guard has zero tolerance for drug abuse. The General, Under Honorable Conditions 
discharge is equitable. 

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.