UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
Docket #: 2018-002 

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: 10/19/2015 

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 applicant was separated due to Misconduct. 
The applicant was discharged after receiving an alcohol incident when they were arrested for driving 
under the influence of alcohol. During this incident the applicant refused to take a breathalyzer exam. 
The Board notes the applicant was charged with reckless driving after separation from the Coast Guard, 
however, based on the preponderance of the evidence, the applicant did commit a serious offense. The 
applicant received another alcohol incident when their abuse of alcohol was determined to be a 
significant factor when they were involved in a fight outside a bar. 
The Board finds no issues with propriety or equity in this case. 
The applicant was notified of the intent to discharge, and the applicant was advised of their rights to an 
attorney, and made a statement on their behalf. The applicant did object to the discharge. 

RECOMMENDATION: The Board members thoroughly reviewed the applicant’s record of service and all 
available documentation. The Board deemed that the applicant’s 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.