Urinalysis Testing Flashcards
Commanding Officers (COs) and Officers-in-Charge (OICs) must identify and eliminate substance abuse, strictly enforce policy contained in this Manual, and provide additional direction based on specific or operational requirements where necessary. COs/OICs will also:
a. Create a command environment that supports, encourages, and models the use of low-risk guidelines for alcohol consumption; is intolerant to alcohol misuse and underage drinking; and encourages help-seeking behavior;
b. Designate and delegate Command Drug and Alcohol Representative (CDAR) and Urinalysis Coordinator (UC) responsibilities to appropriate command staff members; and,
c. Administer a Random Urinalysis Program consistent with the requirements outlined in Chapter 6 of this Manual.
what is a CDAR?
CDARs serve as a vital link to represent the command and the Coast Guard to administer training to prevent substance abuse and assist with required administrative responsibilities associated with alcohol and drug incidents.
what is the definition of Driving under the influence?
DUI refers to drunken or impaired operation of or physical control of a motor vehicle, aircraft, or vessel with a BAC of .08% or higher
Driving Privileges Restriction. COs/OICs have the authority to restrict driving privileges when a person has been lawfully apprehended by civil or military authorities for DUI, refused a BAC test, or has been subject to disciplinary actions by civil or military authorities for DUI.
1 year for the first offense
2 years for the second
Document all info on CG 3307
Coast Guard Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Manual, COMDTINST M6320.5 (series), provides guidance on how to
encourage, teach, and support these low-risk guidelines
Members E-2 and Below with More Than Two Years of Coast Guard Service. Following one alcohol incident, enlisted members who have not advanced beyond pay grade E-2 and have more than two years of Coast Guard service must be
processed for separation by reason of unsuitability due to an alcohol incident
If a member refuses to provide a specimen, the UC must notify the appropriate command authority. The chain of command must direct the member to provide a specimen.
If the member continues to refuse, it is a violation of a direct order. Violation of a lawful order is subject to disciplinary action under the UCMJ. Possible actions include court martial proceedings and processing for separation.
Preparing Specimen Custody Document - Drug Testing, DD Form 2624. The original Specimen Custody Document - Drug Testing,
DD Form 2624, is the only document authorized to submit urine specimens to the servicing laboratory.
Record Keeping. If one specimen on the sheet tests positive, all paperwork (including the Specimen Custody Document-Drug Testing, DD Form 2624) relating to the POSITIVE specimen is kept for the current year plus three additional years.
If all are NEGATIVE, the paperwork is kept for the current year plus one additional year.
Coast Guard Urinalysis Ledger, Form CG-1000. Commands must maintain a urinalysis ledger documenting all urine specimens collected using the Form CG-1000. This ledger must not be sent to the laboratory servicing the Coast Guard;
it must be retained at the command for two years from the date of the last entry. Since the Form CG-1000 contains Privacy Act material, the command shall destroy them by burning, shredding, or pulverizing,
If the member requests the retest at another DoD or SAMSHA certified testing laboratory, the member is required to locate the laboratory and inform the original government contracted laboratory.
The member may use the SAMSHA website to choose a certified laboratory.
OICs must ensure random urine testing is conducted at 120% of the unit PAL
to achieve 100% annual compliance
All members shall be tested at a minimum
- annually.
- Units must test a minimum of 30% of their PAL quarterly.
