Results of a command directed urinalysis test may be used as a basis for administrative action, including separation, but shall not be used as the basis for an action under the ucmj reference g or be considered in the issue of characterization of service in a separation proceeding. A fitness for duty urinalysis may be administered to any. Support substance abuse prevention campaigns and alcohol free activities in the unit and on the installation. This article will provide an overview of behavioral health assets and recommendations for working with these assets. The purpose of this counseling is to inform pfc somebody that he tested positive for substance abuse, the potential consequences of his conduct, and to develop a plan of action for rehabilitationresolve.
Conduct unannounced unit urinalysis, as directed by the commander, or the designated. Iunderstand that anyindividual refusingto submit a urinalysis sample or testing positiveonaurinalysis. In cgportal, navigate to the ttp request form by selecting references. Command authorization for search and seizure utitd st a les 0 f america vs. Aug 06, 2015 if an air force member gets a positive drug test from a. Such results may, however, serve as the basis for referral of a member to a dod treatment and rehabilitation program and as. In addition, not less than 15% of the company will be randomly. The primary upc must notify their immediate superior in command isic alcohol and drug control officer adco upon appointment. Urinalysis coordinators submit the direct access user access. Criminal law deskbook, winter 20112012, volume iv, special.
The purpose of your actions should be to preserve the legal situation until you can consult with your servicing judge advocate. You are directed to thoroughly familiarize yourself with and carry out the requirements outlined in references a and b. Dd form 2624 is a standard chain of custody form that. This publication is used as a deskbook for instruction at various commander courses at air university. Army substance abuse program concept and principles 17, page 1 army values and the warrior ethos 18, page 3 army substance abuse program eligibility criteria 19, page 3. If the co or acting co will not be available in excess of 24 hours, then the command duty officer or officer of the day should authorize an immediate command directed urinalysis. Aupcs will complete urinalysis program training on nko and will thoroughly familiarize themselves with reference a prior to executing duties as aupc. The authority to authorize a commanddirected urinalysis may be delegated to an xo andor command duty officer. Prepares dd form 2624 chain of custody form listing up to 12 samples on form. Investigative or apprehension what are the objectives of rehabilitation with asap. The observer plays a key role in the commands urinalysis program by preventing.
Send comments and suggested improvements using the af form 847. Commanddirected tests shall be ordered by a members commander, co, oic, or other officer who has succeeded to command per u. Leader includes facts and observations prior to the conduct of counseling. The urinalysis is a simple and noninvasive test that provides valuable information. Rspmentatives of the criminallnvgtigatiop divijiun ccid, mcb camp pen. I understand failure to report for a mandatory urinalysis test will be considered an unauthorized absence ua and will result in individual command directed screening. There are nine test basis codes used for urinalysis testing also known as the testing code,testingbasis, or the type oftest commander always orders the test and specifies the type of test the upl enters the test basis code on testing forms, and must do so accurately every time. Urinalysis tactics, techniques, and procedures ttp deputy.
If an air force member gets a positive drug test from a. I understand that any individual refusing to submit a urinalysis sample or testing positive on a urinalysis test will be processed for disenrollment or dismissal from air force. Positive military drug test military urinalysis defense. Jagman investigations handbook naval justice school 0112 publication ii2 investigated, a commander should discuss the matter with a judge advocate. Immerse the dipstick completely in the specimen of fresh urine.
Always wear gloves whilst messing about with another persons pee. Referral and screening record, which is available on form flow. Said another way, when the co of tpupcf directed the appellant to provide a urine sample, the commands representative, the. Chapter 5drug urinalysis testing for new accessions. The command urinalysis program coordinator upc is responsible for the. Direct the operations of the rrp and coordinate rrp policy with. Those dipsticks make a pretty good catapult for drops of eyeballseeking urine. Commanding officers should consult with legal counsel to determine whether probable cause for a search exists and if so, order urinalysis testing in accordance with command search authorization procedures. Iaw air force manual afman 33363, management of records, and disposed of iaw. Although urinalysis is not recommended as a routine screening tool except in women who may be pregnant, physicians. Uric acid calculi are associated with acidic urine. Ca afidavits having been made before me by agenl lisa bra\dt, cid, mcb camp pendleton, ca, on 01mayl4. Soldiers selected and tested as part of a 100% or a monthly 15% 20% random testing will have a test basis of iu or ir respectively.
Urinalysis is a group of tests performed most frequently on random specimen. Immediate action is necessary to preclude further degradation of possible controlled substances in the system due to the passage of time. A commander should keep in mind that a positive drug test as a result of a command directed urinalysis could form the basis to involuntarily discharge a member, however, if the urinalysis result is the sole basis for discharge, the member would receive an honorable discharge. The army substance abuse program this mandated revision, dated 28 november 2016o implements army directive 201635,army policy on military service of transgender soldiers paras e4b2, e5h, and e5m. Reporting positive command directed urinalysis test results processing of usar personnel for positive urinalysis results procedures involving incidents of obtaining services telephone services under false pretenses intelligence related investigations. Email reports to the regional adco via chain of command.
Consider establishing probable cause in advance in. If you have been notified that you tested positive on a military drug test, you may feel like your military career is over. Forcecom enables mission success through leader development, training. Memorandum for all assigned unit personnel subject. The ability or inability to use the test results for ucmj or separation purposes depends on the type of test, not on whether or not it is labeled command directed. The military commander and the law is a publication of the judge advocate generals school. During urinalysis testing days, aupcs will print the ndsp forms. Identify those that cannot be rehabilitated what are the objectives of biochemical testing. Command forcecom forcecom will ensure we maintain the worlds best coast guard through a. Behavioral health assets the bct has an army psychologist and a social worker organic to the unit and an embedded behavioral health ebh clinic that is an extension of the hospitals behavioral health. Command directed tests be wary of the term command directed urinalysis. A commander should discuss his suspicions with the staff judge advocate before command directing the member to provide a urine sample. Drug detection and deterrence program 2017 guide 3 urinalysis.
When a drug test leads to otherthanhonorable discharge. Nov 29, 2015 as an exception, the separation authority will approve separations with service characterized as honorable when the sole evidence of misconduct is command directed urinalysis results, which cannot be used for characterization of service, or when an administrative discharge board has recommended separation with an honorable characterization of. Title page, table of contents and list of references for us. Statistical manual of mental disorders dsm 5th edition.
An exception to this policy is if the member is unconscious and unable to deliberately provide a urine sample. Random drug testing is a form of prevention and the evidence suggests that it is. The unit commander ensures the urinalysis program is conducted in accordance with. In addition, positive results obtained from a command directed fitnessforduty urinalysis may not be used as a basis for vacation of a suspension of punishment imposed under article 15, ucmj, or a result of courtmartial.
However, like most aspects of your command responsibilities, you can fail if you just wait for things to come to you. Program success and will conduct urinalysis only when directed by the command upc or co in the upcs absence. Attachment5 departmentoftheair force air university aetc. Use of soldiers confirmed positive drug test results 103, page 63. To eliminate drug use and abuse in this command, the commander will administer a 100% urinalysis not less than once every six months.
Foster a positive command climate that discourages alcohol and drug abuse and is supportive of those who need assistance from the asap for problems related to alcohol and other drug abuse. It is one of the most helpful indicators of health and disease, especially, it is useful as a screening test for the detection. The role of the upc the substance abuse control officer saco or upc manages the command s urinalysis program and is an advisor to the commander on all matters relating to urinalysis, including marine corps policy and related procedures, collection, and. The commander may direct soldiers selected at random to submit to a urinalysis or direct a test of the entire unit. Army commanddirected urinalysis results cannot be used for. Drug detection and deterrence program 2017 guide 3. Commander, navy personnel commandcommander, navy personnel. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. You are hereby designated as the urinalysis coordinator for the united states naval academy.
Urinalysis testing is an accurate identifier of offenders and serves as an effective deterrent against experimentation. This form becomes part of a marines comprehensive assessment. Urinalysis is often done as part of a general health evaluation, but ua can also. As former military members, jag defense lawyers understand what you are going through and exactly how to handle your positive military urinalysis defense.
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