Posted on Mar 31, 2016
SSG James Doherty
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As uncomfortable as it is to watch someone of the same biological gender as me pee, I would feel even more uneasy if they were biologically my opposite. I can only guess what the feeling for a TG must be having to watch and be watched by their opposite. So what is the right answer until there are sufficient TG numbers to facilitate proper observation?
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SSG Patricia King
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I am an openly trans soldier. I worked with my CoC and until army policy catches up I have an NCO from the aid station observe me. I am more comfortable with a medical professional than some random E5 infantry soldier. For us this was a good solution for now.
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SSG James Doherty
SSG James Doherty
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Excellent solution, if you had the chance to discuss this with the policy makers what would your recommendation be?
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SFC Management Assistant
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Remove the observation requirement. Sterilize the restroom and allow one soldier at a time to fill the bottle with a guard on the door. Soldiers wear PT gear for the process
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SFC J Fullerton
SFC J Fullerton
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Agreed. The test can be secure, controlled, and observed without physically witnessing the urine stream being passed from organ to bottle. The "observation" part is simply ensuring that the controls to maintain the integrity of the test are enforced.
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Or we go to a blood or hair follicle test.
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SFC J Fullerton
SFC J Fullerton
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Not cost effective for the number and frequency of tests required. Actually, I believe the urine samples are first tested with the cheap commercial kits when they get to the lab. Only the presumed positives are ran through the scientific lab tests, which is way more expensive.
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SSG James Doherty
SSG James Doherty
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Folicle testing could actually reduce cost because it goes much further back and can thereby catch users with less testing requirements.
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CSM Michael Chavaree
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Easy! Super pubic tap with a 10G needle, problem solved, problem staying solved
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CSM Michael Chavaree
CSM Michael Chavaree
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This is a joke BTW...
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