What usually happens to a Soldier who fails urinalysis?

We had a few guys in my unit that failed drug tests and didn’t get booted out, just received article 15s. One Of them made Sgt so if you beg forgiveness there is hope.

Most times they try to get you help if not then most likely a general or worse discharge depending on what you test hot for!

No place for drugs in the military, of any kind. UCMJ and chapter.

Ultimately its up to TAG but your Bn and Bde commanders have the opportunity to attempt to influence the decision and they will base what if any acton they take on NCO input. What kind of soldier are you? Have you been viewed favorably by your leaders? You will be counseled by you commander, can you convince him/her that you are salvageable?

From my experience, the punishment's scales with rank. For E-5 and below, I believe it is at the company commanders discretion. E-5 and above you are shit out of luck (discharge). However, I have been out for a while and things likely have changed. Good luck!

It happens all the time. You just have to know people's back story and excuses that they use. It esp works if they are on certain kinds of meds.

I know of E6 in the Navy that test positive right before getting retiring. The Navy just sweep it under the rug. He was the person that administered the test. Also know of a E2 that tested positive for cocaine after a port visit. He told the command it was at a party and did not know that someone put something g in his drink. They have him counseling and treatment then 6 months later just busted for cocaine again and put out the Navy.

(Seeing as most responses are insinuating that I have used substances or failed urinalysis, I’m making this note to assure viewers and commentators that this post is simply for educational purposes.)

That’s usually an automatic Field Grade Article 15 and then Chapter/Separation from the Army in most units. I’ve yet to seen anyone get away with just an Article 15. That’s literally a career ender.

First and only failed UA: flagged, 2 weeks confinement, 1 month loss of pay, loss of bonus, then general discharge, my buddy got a OTH for the same thing, pot. Good luck!