2006-11-10 11:18:53 · 11 answers · asked by wskyprincess 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It all depends on how the commanding officer wants to handle it.
You can get an Article 15, which will probably order a court martial (as for a special if it is not handed over to a General and get a real live lawyer). The court martial can kick you out, give you big time brig time, both - being kicked out after the brig time, all but being hanged or turned loose if you are found guilty.
Your discharge will be Dishonorable, you will get no VA benefits and things like that. It can hurt employment, cost you money because of lost salary because of the Dishonorable, etc.
Four years in the Navy working for JAG as a Legal Clerk and Court Reporter.
2006-11-11 07:25:52 · answer #1 · answered by Polyhistor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I know if you fail the drug test you are given when you are at the MEPS center, wanting and waiting to get in the Army, you don't get in. Then, I believe you have to wait another 6 months to a year before you can try to get in again. I passed the drug test for the Marine Corps becuz I stopped smoking pot a long time before I tried to get in, but I failed a test because of one question through a CITIZEN clinical psychologist at the MEPS center. Since, at the Marine Recruiting Center, I admitted to how many times I had smoked pot and it was quite a lot, I was required to see this guy when I went to take all the other tests. He asked me a bunch of b.s. and then the question I failed on was: What would you do if you saw a Marine on base smoking a joint? I told the d_ickhead that I would tell the Marine not to smoke marijuana on base. That was my honest answer, not the one I wanted him to hear. And he said, "Wrong answer, you fail. You can reapply in six months." I asked him what the right answer was and he said, "You immediately report the Marine to your commanding officer." Now, how the f_uck was I supposed to know that if I'm not even a Marine yet? How are you supposed to know how to act like a Marine or be a Marine if you've never been one before and you aren't one yet?? For a long time, I wished that that d_ick was dead. And even though I didn't go back and instead went to college, I've learned from that experience and many others since that you ONLY tell people what they want to hear when it comes to getting what you want. I'm not saying to put that you have a PhD on your resume when you don't have one and stuff like that. But, if, for instance, you were fired from a job and you apply to a new one and they ask on the application if you've ever been fired from a job, you say, "No." They can't find out usually anyway, especiallly if you worked at a company with a Human Resources Department. It is unlawful for your managers at most companies to say that you were fired or even say anything negative about you. Some can't even give out information about your frickin' salary.
Alright, I think I've made my point here and went off on a majorly long tangent that has nothing to do with the question at hand. But, just keep what I said in mind. Here's the short version: If the system ever f_u_c_k_s you or you think it is going to f_u_c_k you, you can f_u_c_k the system back or f_u_c_k with the system.
2006-11-10 11:52:41 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no definite answear for this.
Both my brothers are in the Marine Corps. (yes different i know)
One brother failed one drug test and was kicked out in under 6 weeks.
The other brother has failed 4 drug tests and they are still debating what to do.
Much of the outcome of a failed drug test has to do with the commanding officer and how he feels about it. One is enough to dischargre you un-honorably. However numerous friends of mine have failed and continues their service.
All depends on the command and the outfit you are with.
2006-11-10 13:41:12 · answer #3 · answered by browning_1911 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew a guy that got tossed out of the navy basiclly in the middle of the ocean!! hehe, sad to say...he sat the entire 6 days it took for them to bug him off the ship. A good chance for a great career, lol, all for an ounce of pot.
2006-11-10 11:32:23 · answer #4 · answered by Diadem 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Courts-Martial
2006-11-10 11:22:21 · answer #5 · answered by sjsosullivan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Article 15, 45 days extra duty, discharge paperwork, and then say goodbye.
2006-11-10 11:23:45 · answer #6 · answered by armywifes3lb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Administrative separation less then honorable discharge, something along those lines
2006-11-10 11:22:11 · answer #7 · answered by mark_grvr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't get to be in the army anymore. Depending on your history you might get put on probation.
2006-11-10 11:21:37 · answer #8 · answered by IMHO 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you turn up positive do the following: Call your mom and then call your old boss. Tell them, "I'm coming home."
2006-11-10 11:27:49 · answer #9 · answered by Yak Rider 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you are automatically discharged, it depends upon you record if it is dishonorable, less than honorable or general.
2006-11-10 11:22:11 · answer #10 · answered by Barbara C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋