UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DISCHARGE REVIEW BOARD 
Docket #: 2019-003 

Discharge Issued 
Character: Uncharacterized 
Narrative Reason: Entry level Performance and Conduct 
SPD/RE Code: JGA / RE3 

Authority of Discharge: COMDTINST M10004.A.1.B.19 

Date of Separation: 10/23/2015 

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 discharged for Entry Level Separation after serving a total of 00 Years, 02 
Months and 06 Days on Active Duty. IAW COMDTINST M1000.4 1.B.19 Uncharacterized discharges are 
authorized for all members separated while in an entry-level status. An uncharacterized discharge is 
used for all recruit separations in accordance with Article 1.B.19.b. (1) below. Unit Commanding Officer, 
has the authority to award an uncharacterized discharge to recruits in an entry-level status who: (a) 
Demonstrate poor proficiency, conduct, aptitude, or unsuitability for further service. The SPD handbook 
lists JGA with a corresponding RE Code of RE-3L. The PDR contains Accession Documents, Administrative 
Separation paperwork and a Separation Authorization was also found in Direct Access. The applicant is 
requesting relief of Block 26, the Separation Code and Block 28 the Narrative Reason for Separation so 
they can join the Air National Guard. 

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.