– 178, and applicable NGB regulations. (2) USAR Soldiers, as provided in chapter 16, AR 135 – 178, and applicable USARC regulations. d. Officer separations will be processed in accordance with the provisions of AR 600 – 8 – 24 and AR 135 – 175. e. Commanders must initiate FLAGs on all Soldiers who engage in the types of misconduct described in paragraphs a and b, above. Commanders will initiate and remove FLAGs using the adverse action codes as follows (1) For drug-related misconduct including, but not limited to, positive drug tests (in accordance with this regulation, Total Army Personnel Database code U. (2) For alcohol-related misconduct including, but not limited to DUI, on-duty impairment due to alcohol consumption, or drunk and disorderly conduct, Total Army Personnel Database code V. (3) Commanders will remove the flag only when (a) The Soldier is reassigned to the transition point for separation. (b) The separation or retention authority (as appropriate) retains the Soldier. (c) Until all actions are completed. f. Illicit drug use is grounds for disciplinary action under the UCMJ and/or the initiation of administrative separation proceedings. In addition to the rules for administrative separation actions and boards (refer to AR 600 – 8 – 24 and AR 635 – 200), the following rules apply to administrative separation actions and boards for illicit drug use Drug test results from an Army FTDTL normally can be substantiated by a Laboratory Documentation Package alone. Counsel for the respondent will be allowed adequate opportunity to interview laboratory officials before the board date.