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

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Posted >1 y ago

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.

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LTC Kevin B.

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There's no need to personally attack the poster, and/or to downvote someone for asking a legitimate question. Try to maintain a higher level of professionalism on the boards.

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MSG (Join to see)

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LTC Kevin B. - Sir, I did not realize I had to use kid gloves for someone in the service that is using drugs. Also, when you compare this to many other posts here on RP, this is probably one of the most tame "attacks," as I have read many many many posts put on this board by others that make my response look like it was written by Mother Theresa.

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LTC Kevin B.

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MSG (Join to see) - I don't debate that we've both seen worse attacks on here. However, when I see worse, I do address it with the poster. Do I catch them all? No. I do have a day job that limits my ability to be everywhere on the boards.

Additionally, I've posted questions on behalf of others on here (who didn't want to be connected to the question), so it's not unrealistic to think the OP may indeed have been posting for someone else. That's the difference between the two of us. My knee-jerk reaction isn't "You're lying." So, I addressed the question posted, rather than making baseless assumptions about the poster's legitimacy, and then attacking them with unnecessary angst. That's not "kid gloves". That's simply being professional.

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Sgt Roy Hale

Posted >1 y ago

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.

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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.

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SGM Bill Frazer

Posted >1 y ago

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

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LTC Kevin B.

Posted >1 y ago

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.

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SPC Joseph Wojcik

Posted >1 y ago

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).

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Posted 7 y ago

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.

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