---
kind: "section"
citation: "33 C.F.R. § 51.8"
title: "33"
number: "51.8"
heading: "Relevant considerations."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/33/51.8"
---

# §51.8. Relevant considerations.


In determining the equity and propriety of a former member's discharge, the DRB shall consider all relevant evidence presented by the applicant. The DRB review will include, but is not limited to, consideration of the following factors:

- (a) **The quality of the applicant's service.** In determining the quality of the applicant's service, the DRB may consider the applicant's dates and periods of service; rate or rank achieved; marks and evaluations received; awards, decorations and letters of commendation; acts of merit; combat service and wounds received; promotions and demotions; prior military service and type of discharge; records of unauthorized absence; records of non-judicial punishment; convictions by court-martial; records of conviction by civil authorities while a member of the Coast Guard; and any other relevant information respecting the applicant which is brought to the board's attention.
- (b) **The applicant's capability to serve.** In determining the applicant's capability to serve, the DRB considers such factors as the applicant's age and education; qualification for reenlistment; capability to adjust to military service; and family or personal problems.
- (c) Any evidence of arbitrary, capricious or discriminatory actions by individuals in authority over the applicant.
- (d) Any other information respecting the applicant considered by the DRB to be relevant and material to the review of the applicant's discharge.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 1553; 14 U.S.C. 501, 503; Department of Homeland Security Delegations No. 0160.1(II)(B)(1), 0170.1(II)(23).

### Source

Source: CGD 81-104, 50 FR 41495, Oct. 11, 1985, unless otherwise noted.