2007-11-21 07:01:41 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Most likely???
ONLY one answer, the military has a zero tolerance policy for drugs.
ANYONE testing postive for illegal drug use or caught doing drugs is separated from the military with an other than honorable discharge.
You will also lose ALL Veterans benefits, lose the ability to get federally ensured college loans, will not be able to a get any college grant money or scholarships. On top of that you will be banned from any kind of government job from the city level all the way up to the federal level. You will also never be able to enlist into any branch of the military.
This is something that will follow you the rest of your life and keep you from most real jobs. Not really worth it just to get jacked up with drugs for a couple of hours but a real life lesson on what not to do.
2007-11-21 07:13:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
There is "0" tolerence for drug use in the military. The harshest penalty that also effects you until you die is "Court Martial" and receipt of a "Dishonorable Discharge". You can no longer vote, work for the government, and most companies will not hire you for any job they may have. The military may impose a time to serve in jail/prison and can release you to local civilian authorities as well for substance abuse.
If busted, you need to begin improving your life. Attend and complete college, volunteer for community work, etc.
2007-11-24 20:08:57 · answer #2 · answered by Bruce T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't speak for the Army, but I do know that in the Air Force, they bring in OSI ( a special investigations unit) in alot of cases, they look closely at those you are known to fraternize with (to see if there's more than one of you doing the drugs), and in 9 out of 10 cases the guilty parties are dishonorably discharged. If it's found that a person is trafficking drugs or providing them for others, there is the chance of serving prison time. I know of 4 people who all hung out together, one of them got caught, OSI found out that the 3 others had obtained drugs from the original guy and they all are now out of the Air Force. The first guy in currently serving prison time and I don't honestly know if the other 3 are serving time too or not. Never a good thing getting caught with drugs in the military. I wouldn't imagine the Army would be any different though.
2007-11-21 15:11:42 · answer #3 · answered by **Tx32** 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Most likely the outcome depends on each individual unit, the soldiers work ethic in the past has alot to do with it. I am a military police officer and the army does ahve a zero tol policy but since the war the policy has laxed alot, i have sicne this first hand. The most likley outcome is just a Field grade art 15. with max punish aloud under that. It has been awhile since i have seen a soldier kicked out. I am also from Ft hood, they have the sencond largest pop of soldiers. So the most likley is the one i said until the military is done with current operations.
2007-11-21 15:19:30 · answer #4 · answered by Joshuah T 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Dishonorable discharge after serving 30-60 days of extra duty.
There is always prison, but not likely. Just go home in shame, never being able to get a state or federal job.
2007-11-21 16:37:15 · answer #5 · answered by Rawbert 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The above answers are the prefered outcomes, but they are not the most likely.
After several years in the Army I have seen many people get busted for drug use. Typically they will get reduced in rank, fined for an amount of money, restricted to post for a period of time, and have a period of time of additional duties.
Of course the above punishments can be increased upon, or decreased depending on additional circumstances.
It is my opinion that anyone who is stupid enough to use illegal drugs in the military should be discharged dishonorably and be given jail time. But it is not up to me.
2007-11-21 15:13:01 · answer #6 · answered by James W 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Busted down in rank, restriction to base, extra duty, and possibly loss of pay.
2007-11-21 19:12:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
straight to Leavenworth,
you do not pass go,
and it will cost you a lot more than two hundred dollars
to get out. of jail ,
but the worst hit is when you get back to civy life
you will get a dishonourable discharge and for the rest of your life you will be committed to staying in the states without being able to travel to other states like Offshore states such as Hawaii ,
people with prison records don't travel,
so if i were you
there are a lot of ways to get goofy stay away from that crap.
2007-11-21 16:21:24 · answer #8 · answered by t-bone 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It depends on rank and the overall soldier. Had one in Iraq get busted. Article 15...Lost all his rank...was an E-4 and lost his clearance. Had to do extra duty. He was normal a good soldier so they left it at that.
2007-11-21 15:12:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
1st offense probably field grade article 15 meaning lose pay all your rank if E-4 and below and alot of pay plus extras duty and restrictions keeping you from being promoted or reuping your contract and possible discharge second offense you are definatley gone.
2007-11-21 19:48:17 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋