UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
Docket #: 2020-046 

Discharge Issued 
Character: Uncharacterized 
Narrative Reason: Entry Level performance and Conduct 
SPD/RE Code: JGA / RE4 

Authority of Discharge: COMDTINST M1000.4, Art 1.B.19 

Date of Separation: 2/6/2019 

DRB Decision 
Character: No Change 
Narrative Reason: No Change 
SPD/RE Code: No Change / RE3L 

New Authority: No Change 

Discharge Review Board Discussion and Decision: 

DISCUSSION: The applicant was discharged for Entry Level Performance And Conduct. 
Separation Authorization included a handwritten note that unsuitability was due to previous Board and 
CG Investigative Service (CGIS) investigation. The included character witnesses' cited accusations of 
bullying. After 169 days of training, the recruit was unable to meet the minimum training requirements 
set forth. The applicant acknowledged via signature the required notification of intent to separate and 
the discharge documents presented during the process of separation for unsuitability for military 
service, inaptitude. Separation documentation reflects that the applicant was counseled regarding 
reenlistment at the time of discharge. 
An uncharacterized character of service is not derogatory in nature. COMDTINST M1000.4 CH 3 Art. 
1.B.19, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 1169, prescribes this character for individuals who were separated 
while in an entry-level status (fewer than 180 days of active service) when there was no associated 
conduct to warrant a less desirable character of service. The applicant’s Separation Program Designator 
(SPD) is in alignment with COMDTINST M1000.4 CH-3 Art. 1.B.2.g and DoDI 1336.01, Encl. 2 which 
authorizes JDA (Fraudulent Entry) to be used with uncharacterized discharges. 
On the propriety standard, the Board referred to the Separation Program Designator Handbook with 
regard to the Reenlistment Code for his separation. This discharge was inconsistent with the procedural 
and substantive requirements of policy within the discretion of the separation authority. The former 
member was properly discharged for misconduct, however, the RE code issued is not in alignment with 
policy. The discharge authority assigned an SPD of JGA which only authorizes RE-3L. Therefore, the 
Board recommends the RE-4 be amended to RE-3L. 
An RE3L reentry code represents entry-level separation – must have waiver to reenlist. Depending on 
the circumstances of the discharge and disqualification, a request for a waiver may be submitted as part 
of the request for reenlistment through a recruiter of the gaining service. 

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 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.