UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
Docket #: 2017-033 

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

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

Date of Separation: 2/20/2017 

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 Commission of a Serious Offense – 
Article 120 (Rape and Sexual Assault). The Board reviewed the former member’s statement and all 
available documents from Direct Access and their EIPDR. The applicant did not provide new evidence to 
refute the type of discharge, specifically, the Character of Service issued. The discharge documentation 
was consistent with what is prescribed in the Military Separations Manual COMDTINST M1000.4. The 
Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. 

RECOMMENDATION: The Board members thoroughly reviewed the applicant’s record of service and all 
available documentation. It was acknowledged by the Board that the discharge was carried out properly 
by the command. The former member was afforded the opportunity for a Court Martial and declined. 
The applicant has not substantiated any error or inequity. The Board finds no evidence to justify a 
change to Honorable as requested by the applicant. 

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.