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600-85, KSARNG, Substance Abuse Prevention & Control, 2007 Jun 1(2)
| 4 – 11. Pre-collection procedures The following actions will be conducted before a random selection or unit sweep UA: a. The commander orders the test and selects the testing date and time. After the commander has determined the date, time, and units) or subunit(s) to be tested in a unit sweep, commanders should implement positive measures to ensure that the selected Soldiers remain unaware of the UA until no more than 2 hours before Soldiers are to report to the testing site. b. The commander may randomly select the Soldiers to test or may delegate this to the UPL. When conducting a random test, the commander or UPL should use the DoD DTP to randomly select Soldiers to be tested and to print the test materials. Commanders may use alternative selection methods, but whatever method the commander uses must be written in the unit substance abuse program SOP. If a UPL performs the random selection for the commander, the commander must approve the selection before any Soldier provides a UA specimen. Soldiers selected but not available fora random test must be tested upon their return or during the next random UA after the Soldier’s return. For unit sweeps, the battalion commander must designate which units) or sub-unit(s) will be tested. c. The commander orders the Soldiers selected for the test to report to the UA collection site within 2 hours of notification, but no more than 6 hours. The commander may use the chain of command to accomplish the notification. Verbal notification is preferred and should be the primary method of notification. d. The UPL sets up the UPL station on a table, preferably in a non-carpeted area with the UPL’s back to a wall and as close to the latrines as possible. The testing area should be a controlled area where only testing and command personnel are present. The UPL station maybe in the same area as the holding area, though separate areas are preferred to minimize distractions at the UPL station. The UPL inspects the latrines) before the collection to remove any possible adulterants, and to ensure Soldiers will have soap and paper towels to wash their hands after providing a specimen. The UPL will place the latrines) OFF LIMITS to non-testing personnel. e. The UPL sets up the holding area near the UPL station. The commander will select an NCO or officer to maintain control of Soldiers in the holding area, but may delegate this to the UPL. Non-testing personnel are barred from the holding area. The UPL should provide the only water or other fluids in the holding area, and Soldiers, who are unable to provide a specimen, should drink eight ounces of fluids every half hour, not to exceed 40 ounces. Soldiers will remain in the holding area until they are ready to provide a specimen. In exceptional cases, an individual with an NCO/officer escort and the permission of the commander may leave fora brief period. f. The UPL should notify the DTC prior to conducting unit collections in order to coordinate sample turn in and unit inspections by the DTC. This notification is recommended to improve the efficiency of specimen processing when the UPL later arrives at the DTCP. The UPL should be prepared to temporarily store the unit’s specimens if the number of specimens being turned in by all units exceeds the DTC’s capability to receive and process them the day of the test. g. The commander will brief the Soldiers to be tested, but may delegate this to the UPL. The briefing will include the purpose for conducting the test, and will constitute a legal order for the Soldiers to provide a specimen of their urine. (See fig D for an example briefing) Intentional failure to provide a specimen absent a verified medical condition is a violation of a lawful order and may subject the Soldier to punishment under the UCMJ or other adverse action. h. The UPL will brief the observers) on the collection process and demonstrate how to directly observe both male and female Soldiers properly. The UPL will ensure each observer reads and signs an observer’s memorandum that clearly explains the observer’s duties and the penalties for not complying completely. (See fig D for an example memorandum) i. The UPL will brief the Soldiers to be tested on the procedures for the test and who the observers will be. (See fig D for an example briefing) j. If a Soldier to be tested arrives after the commander’s and UPL’s briefs have been conducted, the UPL or holding area NCO/officer will brief the Soldier. Download 3.47 Mb. Share with your friends:
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