MEPS Drug and Alcohol Testing

Question 1

What type of drug test is typically administered at MEPS during the initial enlistment physical?

Accepted Answer

Urine drug screen

Answer

MEPS uses a urine drug screen as the primary method to test for illicit substances during the enlistment physical.

Question 2

What drugs are typically included in the standard military urine drug panel at MEPS?

Accepted Answer

Marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, and PCP

Answer

The standard MEPS drug panel tests for marijuana (THC), cocaine, amphetamines (including methamphetamine), opiates (including heroin and morphine), and phencyclidine (PCP).

Question 3

What is the 'chain of custody' in military drug testing?

Accepted Answer

A documented process ensuring the urine sample is tracked from collection to laboratory result without tampering

Answer

Chain of custody is the documented, unbroken record of how a urine specimen is collected, labeled, sealed, transported, and analyzed, ensuring its integrity and admissibility.

Question 4

If a prescription medication causes a positive drug test result at MEPS, what is the proper procedure?

Accepted Answer

The applicant must provide documentation of the prescription, and a Medical Review Officer (MRO) evaluates the result

Answer

A Medical Review Officer (MRO) reviews positive test results and considers legitimate prescription documentation before making a final determination.

Question 5

What happens if an applicant tests positive for marijuana at MEPS?

Accepted Answer

They may apply for a waiver, but policies vary by branch and depend on the amount detected

Answer

A positive marijuana test at MEPS typically results in disqualification, but applicants may seek a waiver; policies vary by branch and current regulations.

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MEPS Drug and Alcohol Testing