The Coast Guard released its good order and discipline data for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015 in a Dec. 11 service-wide message.

The cases include courts-martial, administrative action, firings reliefs for cause and non-judicial punishments for officers, senior enlisted and junior enlisted. Punishments are represented in bold.

Officers

Courts-martial:

  1. An O-3 was convicted by a general court-martial of wrongfully using a Coast Guard work station to engage in sexually explicit conversations with a coworker, making false official statements, unlawfully pushing a coworker, adultery and disobeying a lawful command from a superior officer to cease and desist all inappropriate personal contact with a coworker. (Violations of Articles, 90, 92,107, 128, 134, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to 600 days confinement.
  2. An O-1 was convicted by a general court-martial of attempting to establish a prohibited relationship with an enlisted member, sexual harassment, engaging in a sexual relationship with another enlisted member, touching the buttocks of an enlisted member without consent, manufacturing MDMA, possession of approximately ninety-two pills of MDMA with intent to distribute, distribution of an unknown amount of MDMA, possession of LSD, use of MDMA, Psilocybin, LSD, and cocaine, failure to arrive at appointed place of duty, sleeping during the workday, and conduct prejudicial to good order and discipline. (Violations of Articles, 80, 86, 92, 112a, 128, and 134, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to confinement for 10 months and dismissal from the service.

Administrative Action:

  1. An O-4 resigned in lieu of involuntary board action as a result of exposing their genitals to colleagues and junior enlisted members, and inappropriately touching a subordinate.
  2. An O-4 resigned in lieu of an involuntary board action as a result of three separate documented alcohol incidents.
  3. An O-4 resigned in lieu of involuntary board action as a result of failing to comply with a third consecutive semi-annual weigh-in and third probationary period within 14 months for non-compliance.
  4. An O-3 retired in lieu of an involuntary board action as a result of a conviction at a civil court proceeding for theft in the fourth degree after unlawfully obtaining approximately $250 dollars in merchandise from a commercial retailer.
  5. An O-3 resigned in lieu of involuntary board action as a result of submitting falsified qualifications and forging a senior officer’s signature.
  6. An O-1 resigned in lieu of involuntary board action as a result of an alcohol incident in which the officer failed to exercise sound judgment by drinking to excess and trespassing on private property. Additionally, the officer was removed from primary duties after again consuming alcohol and failing to maintain professional boundaries with subordinates within the workplace.
  7. A CWO3 retired in lieu of involuntary board action as a result of engaging in an adulterous relationship with the spouse of an enlisted member, knowingly making a false official statement during an investigation, and communicating a threat to the enlisted member for bringing the adultery to the command's attention.

Relief for cause:

  1. An O-6 was relieved for cause as a result of loss of confidence for mismanagement of personal affairs to the discredit of the service.

Non-Judicial Punishment

NJP was imposed 11 times, accounting for 22 charges, covering a wide range of UCMJ offenses. The total punishments included 30 days arrested in quarters in one case, admonishment or reprimand in 11 cases, 30 days of restriction imposed in one case, and forfeitures totaling $1,513 in pay imposed in two cases.

Senior enlisted

Courts-martial

  1. An E-8 was convicted by a summary court-martial of conspiracy with others to obstruct justice by lying to investigators, making false official statements, violation of general orders by transmitting sexually explicit or sexually oriented language through the Coast Guard communicator system, the maltreatment of multiple members by making sexually suggestive statements to them, adultery and obstruction of justice. (Violations of Articles 81, 92, 93, 107, and 134, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-7, forfeiture of 2/3 pay for one month in the amount of $3,009 and 60 days restriction.
  2. An E-7 was convicted by a special court-martial of wrapping their arms around another member, kissing the member on the cheek, striking the buttocks of a different member, unlawfully touching multiple members, and drunk and disorderly conduct. (Violations of Articles 128 and 134). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-2 and confinement for five months.
  3. An E-7 was convicted by a summary court-martial of making a false official statement and failure to abstain from alcohol consumption for 12 hours prior to firearms handling or shooting activities. (Violations of Articles, 92 and 107, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-6 and forfeiture of $700.
  4. An E-7 was convicted by a summary court-martial of making false official statements, failure to obey lawful general order by engaging in sexually intimate behavior with a subordinate on board a cutter, failure to obey a lawful order to cease and desist all contact with said subordinate, and after being restricted to the unit the member wrongfully broke the restriction. (Violations of Articles 92, 107, and 134, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-6, and restriction for 30 days.
  5. An E-7 was convicted by a summary court-martial of willfully disobeying a direct order to remain on base and not operate their vehicle, and making a false official statement concerning the amount of alcohol consumed. (Violations ofArticles 91 and 107, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-6 and a reprimand.

Reliefs for cause:

  1. An E-9 engineering petty was relieved when a mishap investigation determined they did not operate IAW COMDT navigation standards prior to the cutter’s grounding.
  2. An E-7 was relieved as EPO of a cutter for unsatisfactory performance of duties and failing to maintain necessary certifications.
  3. An E-7 was relieved as EPO of a station for inability to pass the boat crew fitness test and certify on station platforms.

Military Administrative Action:

One senior enlisted member was administratively discharged for misconduct: Discreditable nature.

Non-Judicial Punishment:

NJP was imposed six times accounting for eight charges, covering a wide range of UCMJ offenses.  The total punishments included admonishment or reprimand imposed in four cases, and forfeitures totaling $8,531 in pay imposed in three cases.

Junior enlisted

Courts-martial:

  1. An E-6 was convicted by a special court-martial of making a visual recording of the private areas of another member without their consent. (Violations of Articles 80 and 120c, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-1, confinement for six months, and a bad-conduct discharge.
  2. An E-6 was convicted by a summary court-martial of dereliction of duty for failing to abstain from consuming alcohol after 11 p.m. prior to coming to work the following day. (Violation of Article 92, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reprimand.
  3. An E-6 was convicted by a summary court-martial of violating a lawful order by engaging in a prohibited instructor/student relationship and adultery.Violations of Articles 92 and 134, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-5 and restriction for thirty days.
  4. An E-6 was convicted by a summary court-martial of maltreating and sexually harassing four subordinates on divers occasions by making repeated offensive communications of a sexual nature to them. (Violation of Article 93, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-5, forfeiture of $500 dollars pay for two months and a reprimand.
  5. An E-6 was convicted by a summary court-martial of dereliction of duty for negligent failure to adhere to Coast Guard purchasing policies, and stealing over 500 dollars of softball equipment. (Violations of Articles 92 and 121, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-5 and a reprimand.
  6. An E-5 was convicted by a general court-martial of making false official statements, wrongfully providing alcohol to a member under the age of 21, committing a sexual act on a member who was incapable of consenting to the sexual act, and disobeying a lawful order by engaging in sexual acts with multiple members of the unit. (Violations of Articles 92, 107, and 120, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-1 and confinement for six months.
  7. An E-5 was convicted by a general court-martial of making false official statements. (Violation of Article 107, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-4.
  8. An E-5 was convicted by a special court-martial of failing to maintain operational security, and making false official statements. (Violation of Articles 92 and 107, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-1, confinement for 90 days and a bad-conduct discharge.
  9. An E-5 was convicted by a special court-martial of making a false official statement, the theft of $650 a month in Overseas Housing Allowance for 7 months, forgery of a lease and using anabolic steroids, a schedule III controlled substance. (Violations of Article, 107a, 112a, 121, and 123, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to aReduction in rank to E-2 and confinement for thirty days.
  10. An E-5 was convicted by a special court-martial of using and possessing marijuana on divers occasions. (Violation of Article 112a, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Forfeiture of $1,000 pay for three months and a bad-conduct discharge.
  11. An E-5 was convicted by a special court-martial of setting fire to an automobile with intent to defraud the insurance company. (Violation of Article 134, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to aReduction in rank to E-3, restriction for 15 days, and hard labor without confinement for 45 days.
  12. An E-5 was convicted by a special court-martial of unlawfully touching the chest of another member with their hand and wrongfully requesting explicit visual recordings from another member. (Violations of Articles, 128 and 134, UCMJ).The member was sentenced to a  Reduction in rank to E-3 and confinement for 30 days.
  13. An E-5 was convicted by a special court-martial of drunk and disorderly conduct, and hitting a person in the face with their fist. (Violations of Articles,128 and 134, UCMJ). Due to legal complexities, the member received No sentence.
  14. An E-5 was convicted by a summary court-martial of dereliction of duty for negligent failure to adhere to Coast Guard purchasing policies, and stealing over $500 of softball equipment. (Violations of Articles 92 and 121, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to 30 days restriction and a reprimand.
  15. An E-5 was convicted by a summary court-martial of violating a lawful general order and engaging in sexually intimate behavior with another member aboard a Coast Guard vessel. (Violation of Article 92, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-4.
  16. An E-4 was convicted by a special court-martial of unlawfully pressing their body against another member by laying on top of them. (Violation of Article 128, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-1 and five months confinement.
  17. An E-4 was convicted by a summary court-martial of unlawfully touching a civilian with their hands and mouth, and for unlawfully touching the leg of another member. (Violation of Article 128, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-2, and confinement for 30 days.
  18. An E-4 was convicted by a summary court-martial of stealing money from six other members. (Violation of Article 121, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-1 and confinement for one month.
  19. An E-4 was convicted by a summary court-martial of unlawful touching of another member and failure to obey a lawful order by speaking about an ongoing criminal investigation with another member when ordered not to do so. (Violations of Articles 92 and 128, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-1, confinement for 15 days and forfeiture of $1,020 dollars.
  20. An E-3 was convicted by a general court-martial of making false official statements and providing alcohol to a member under the age of 21. (Violations of Articles 107 and 134, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-1, confinement for 30 days, and forfeiture of $500 dollars.
  21. An E-3 was convicted by a special court-martial of knowingly inhaling a synthetic cannabinoid compound (Spice), possession of cocaine, use of cocaine and marijuana, and introduction of cocaine onto a military installation. (Violations of Articles 92 and 112a). The member was sentenced to aReduction in rank to E-2 and confinement for three months.
  22. An E-3 was convicted by a special court-martial of wrongfully using heroin, cocaine, marijuana and oxycodone. (Violation of Article 112a, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to aReduction in rank to E-1 and confinement for 30 days.
  23. An E-3 was convicted by a summary court-martial of conspiracy with other members to purchase and possess MDMA, a schedule I controlled substance from a drug dealer, the wrongful use of cocaine, MDMA and Xanax, the introduction of MDMA into a military installation, and engaging in a prohibited relationship with an officer. (Violations of Articles 81, 92, 112a, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-1 and 30 days confinement.
  24. An E-2 was convicted by a general court-martial of using marijuana. (Violation of Article 112a, UCMJ). The member was sentenced to a Reduction in rank to E-1, confinement for 30 days, forfeiture of $1,020 for three months and a bad-conduct discharge.

Military Administrative Action:

Six junior enlisted members were discharged under other than honorable conditions in lieu of trial by court-martial. Eighty-four junior enlisted members received administrative discharges for misconduct: seven for bad conduct, 44 for conduct of a discreditable nature, five for fraudulent enlistment, and 28 for involvement with drugs.

Non-Judicial Punishment:

NJP was imposed 138 times accounting for 207 charges.  The total punishments included 21 arrested in quarters imposed in one case, admonishment or reprimand imposed in 10 cases, seven days of extra duty imposed in one case, 2,233 days of restriction imposed in 93 cases, forfeitures totaling $71,057 dollars in pay imposed in 43 cases, and reduction in rank imposed in 48 cases.

Meghann Myers is the Pentagon bureau chief at Military Times. She covers operations, policy, personnel, leadership and other issues affecting service members.

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