If I fail a drug test in the Army National Guard while still under contract, can I switch branches (asking for a friend)?

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 00:19:44 -0400

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jun 17 at 2018 12:38 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 00:38:53 -0400

If he/you have already sworn in- then No- besides the services share all data, so it will follow you regardless.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2018 12:51 AM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 00:51:46 -0400

Asking for a friend? Really? Short answer....NO. Long answer....NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. Pull your head out of your ass and stop doing that stupid shit. And if you feel you can't stop or don't want to stop, then remove yourself from the Service. Because at this point, you are a detriment to your squad, your platoon, your company and the Army.

Response by Sgt Roy Hale made Jun 17 at 2018 1:09 AM

Sgt Roy Hale — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 01:09:51 -0400

PFC If your “friend” failed a drug test, “his” Social Security Number is attached to that urine, that failure will follow “him” everywhere. And PFC, not to be on a high horse, but serving our Country is a matter of Integrity, Commitment, and Honor.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 17 at 2018 1:48 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 01:48:20 -0400

No. Do you really think another branch would take someone that has failed a drug test? If you are asking for a friend, why do you state "If I fail a drug test." Someone needs to get their act together.

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jun 17 at 2018 5:13 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 05:13:24 -0400

If this "friend failed, forget it, it will be in his or her 201 file for life.

Response by SSgt Jim Gilmore made Jun 17 at 2018 5:22 AM

SSgt Jim Gilmore — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 05:22:45 -0400

There are no do overs on drug tests unless you can PROVE negligence. Even then don't hold your breath..I mean your friend should not hold his breath.

Response by SPC Joseph Wojcik made Jun 17 at 2018 6:18 AM

SPC Joseph Wojcik — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 06:18:31 -0400

I'm sure your friend can try to find employment as a mercenary, mercenaries aren't really held to the same moral and legal standards as real soldiers (and they get paid really really well).

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jun 17 at 2018 7:14 AM

LTC Kevin B. — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 07:14:43 -0400

I would suspect the positive drug test would follow him/her wherever they might try to go. I doubt any other branch would waive that, especially the Marines.

Response by PO3 David Fries made Jun 17 at 2018 8:07 AM

PO3 David Fries — Sun, 17 Jun 2018 08:07:51 -0400

Not just no, hell no.

Response by SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 16 at 2018 2:13 PM

SSG(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 14:13:11 -0500

While under investigation the soldier will be flagged which will restrict any movement the soldier desires. If the positive UA is due to something the soldier has been prescribed then the SM must request their medical records to be submitted with their chapter packet. If medical records or local doctors fail to provide medical documentation then seek it through your local Freedom of Information Act Office. This may help speed up the processing of the chapter packet. If the SM if found not guilty then they will be relieved of their restrictions.

If the soldier was not prescribed the medication they are guilty until proven innocent. This is because the military already has proof of guilt in the form of the positive UA.

Be aware the SM may be required to notify their civilian employer of the ongoing investigation being conducted by CID.