4 – 3. Hallmarks of a good unit Drug testing ProgramA good unit DTP will a.Employ a truly random DTP, varying frequency (how many times per month/week) and periodicity (days) of the week, time of day, and week of the month) of random testing. b. Submit UA specimens to the FTDTL using the DoD DTP to prepare all required documents (DD Forms 2624, bottle labels, and UA unit ledgers. c. Apply smart testing techniques (see chap 4-10). d. Have at least two UPLs on appointment orders signed by the commander and certified in accordance with the ARD UPL CTP. e. Have passed a unit-level inspection, by a higher unit or the ASAP staff. f. Have a unit-level substance abuse program SOP signed by the commander. g. Collect random UA specimens in one or more events monthly to total 10 percent of the unit. h. Have command team presence during all UA collections. i. Use officers and senior NCOs as observers during UA collections when possible to reinforce command support for the program. j. Take every step to prevent Soldiers from learning that a UA test will be conducted until the selected Soldiers are notified to report to the testing site.
