UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
Docket #: 2017-046 

Discharge Issued 
Character: Honorable 
Narrative Reason: Convenience of the Government 
SPD/RE Code: KND / RE4 

Authority of Discharge: COMDTINST M1000.6A Art 12.B.12 

Date of Separation: 9/15/2008 

DRB Decision 
Character: No Change 
Narrative Reason: No Change 
SPD/RE Code: No Change / RE1 

New Authority: No Change 

Discharge Review Board Discussion and Decision: 

DISCUSSION: The Applicant was discharged for the Convenience of the Government. 
The applicant was disenrolled from training because of their inability to receive a security clearance. The 
applicant was denied a security clearance due to their dual citizenship status, offshore accounts and 
outstanding debts. 
During the recruiting process, the applicant did disclose their dual citizenship on the Standard Form (SF) 
86 and was still offered a guaranteed A-school assignment prior to enlisting in the Coast Guard from the 
Coast Guard Recruiting Command. While attending A-school, the applicant was notified by the United 
States Coast Guard Security Center that they were denied a security clearance because they did not 
intend to relinquish their dual citizenship status and their foreign/offshore accounts. 
The Board deliberated and found no issues with propriety in the case. 
The Board did find issues with equity in this case. On the equity standard, the Board referred to Part 

51.8(b) Title 33 of the CFR, the applicant’s capability to serve. The Board reviewed the applicant’s 
statement and their military service record and determined the material to be relevant. The Board 
discussed if there was sufficient evidence that established the quality of the applicant’s service and the 
RE Code received was justifiable. Despite the circumstance that led to their discharge, the Board does 
recommend an upgrade. 
RECOMMENDATION: The Board members thoroughly reviewed the applicant’s record of service and all 
available documentation. The Board deemed that the applicant’s reentry code should be changed. The 
character of service and reason for separation are appropriate and should not be changed. 
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.