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600-85, KSARNG, Substance Abuse Prevention & Control, 2007 Jun 1(2)
| Section III Policies and Procedures 16 – 8. Policy The objective of the USAR program is to sustain a well-disciplined, mission capable force ready for mobilization. Abuse of alcohol and other drugs is incompatible with service in the USAR.. Well organized and effective programs in UA testing and alcohol and other drug prevention and education are critical to achieving this objective. Substance abuse incidents are defined as any event in which alcohol or other drugs were involved, including positive UA for illicit drug use or non-legitimate use, DUI, domestic violence/assaults, fights, attempted suicide/gestures, unrestricted SHARP reports, arrests, and so forth. a. Company or troop commander will conduct inspection random selection at a minimum of 10 percent monthly or 25 percent quarterly. The maximum selection rate is 40 percent of the overall unit strength per collection. b. Commanders will not release information on positive drug results or initiate administrative actions until an MRO review is completed if one is required. c. The USAR Soldiers identified as having a substance abuse incident will be (1) Counseled by the unit commander, in person or by certified mail for possible enrollment in a USAR program. Command counseling sessions will be conducted within 30 calendar days, or by the close of the next battle assembly, after the receipt of MRO-verified positive drug test report. (2) Flagged immediately in accordance with AR 600 – 8 – 2 using DA Form 268 to suspend favorable personnel actions until separation procedures for misconduct are adjudicated, especially if a Soldier has two serious incidents for alcohol or two for drug related misconduct within in year. (3) Processed for administrative separation. Administrative separation will be initiated and processed to the separation authority for decision on any Soldier with a positive drug test that could not have resulted from legitimate medical use of a drug. (4) Evaluated for continued eligibility for access to classified information and reported to DoD CAF. d. Commanders will not release information on positive drug results or initiate administrative actions until an MRO review is completed, if one is required. e. Company or troop commanders will randomly select a minimum of 25 percent not to exceed 40 percent of their assigned strength to each month to meet the requirement of 100 percent. f. USAR Soldiers involved in alcohol related misconduct such as drinking/impaired on duty (see para 3–2a) or operating a motor vehicle while impaired (regardless of the geographic location of the incident) will be (1) Counseled by the unit commander, referral to EAP coordinator, military, VA or certified community-based substance abuse treatment program for initial screening and possible treatment. Command counseling will occur within 45 calendar days of the Soldier’s ID for possible alcohol related abuse, if operationally possible. AR 600–85 • 23 July 2020 90 (2) Flagged after first incident (using DA Form 268) immediately in accordance with AR 600 – 8 – 2 until separation procedures under appropriate regulations for misconduct are adjudicated. (3) If a Soldier has two serious incidents of alcohol related misconduct in a year. (4) Have their current duty assignment reviewed, and be relieved from duty if warranted. Commanders will ensure relief for cause is recorded. (5) Have their Service record reviewed by the Soldier’s commander to determine if one or more of the following actions are warranted (a) Administrative reduction in rank for inefficiency under the provisions of AR 600 – 8 – 19. (b) Bar to reenlistment. (c) Relief for Cause evaluation report. (d) Administrative discharge/or disciplinary action under UCMJ, if applicable. (e) General Officer Memorandum of Reprimand. (6) Evaluated for continued eligibility for access to classified information and reported to the DoD CAF who will determine if any formal evaluation of a security clearance is required. Note No formal suspension of security clearance occurs at this time. In the case of a suspended separation, the Soldier will remain flagged until separation is remitted. Download 3.47 Mb. Share with your friends:
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