UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
Docket #: 2017-036 

Discharge Issued 
Character: Honorable 
Narrative Reason: Unacceptable Conduct 
SPD/RE Code: JNC / RE4 

Authority of Discharge: COMDTINST M1000.6A Art 1.B.16 

Date of Separation: 1/28/2005 

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 separated due to Unacceptable Conduct. 

The applicant telephonically appeared before the Board. After a brief introduction, the Board President 
stated the roles and responsibilities of the Coast Guard Discharge Review Board (DRB). The applicant 
was sworn in by the recorder. During the discussion, the applicant stated that they has prior military 
service in the United States Air Force. The applicant talked about their experience with the Coast Guard 
(CG) recruiter, specifically their discussions pertaining to the Coast Guard’s Prior Service Training 
Program (PSTP or Pit Stop). PSTP was a four-week program that provided basic orientation and 
facilitated a transition to the CG while taking advantage of the applicant’s prior military experiences. The 
applicant stated that upon arriving to training they realized that PSTP was not the type of training they 
expected. The applicant took the physical fitness and swim tests. The did not pass the swim test and 
was advised about the remedial swimming program. The applicant stated they were given the option to 
continue with regular training or voluntarily separate from the CG. 
The applicant’s complete Personnel Data Record and Separation Documents were not available for the 
Board to review. The Board utilized available information contained in electronic records and 
documents submitted by the applicant. The applicant did not submit evidence to refute the 
Unacceptable Conduct separation. 

The Board finds no issues with propriety and equity in this case. 

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.