Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Dicharges for Article 112a

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Hello Sir,

I had a quick question. I have been accused of violating article 112a. I have taken a urinalysis. Not many people have the same situation im in so thats why i am asking you. I have not yet been charged with anything yet, but what type of discharge would someone recieve if they were found with steroids? It goes under the Article 112a but it is scheduled as a Schedule 3 under this article. Most discharges for this offense are of marijuana or cocaine. Which are a Schedule 1 offense. My question is for a schedule 3 offense of article 112a what type of discharge would most likely happen? Also would there be a chance of getting it lowered? Thank you


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Nick:

 Pretty much the same kind of discharge that you would get for any other illegal drug, if convicted.  If this is a first offense and they decide to discharge you, then an Other than Honorable discharge is the more likely.  If you are court martialed, then a Bad Conduct discharge is possible.

 Seek advice from a JAG lawyer ASAP who will explain your rights.

Jason

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Questions relating to US Marine Corps; rank, awards, uniforms, career choices. I can also help people spot and expose fakes (people pretending to be Marines or have awards they didn`t earn). Considering the Marines as a career? Or another branch, like the Air National Guard? Drop me a line. HOWever..know that I am NOT a recruiter. I can offer my expert opinion and advice, but can't (and won't) over rule what a recruiter says, they are the 'on duty' expert.

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Infantry Rifleman, MOS 0311: 3 years. Marine Barracks Security (Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland(not Embassy Duty): 3 years. Parachutist: MOS 9962: Got my wings in August of 1984. Intelligence Specialist: MOS 0231 10 years working as an Intelligence Analyst with a Fixed Wing Fighter Squadron, Force Service Support Group, and at Headquarters, Marine Corps. Field Radio Operator: MOS 2531. Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Communications Platoon assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24 (Special Operations Capable). Did a hitch in the Army reserves as an 11B (Infantryman), 3 years. Finished out my career in the Air National Guard as a BioEnvironmental Engineer MOS 4B3X1, did that for a few years. I"ve been collecting and selling Marine Corps and other military uniforms, medals, and field gear since I was 8 years old.

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Extensive library of research materials relating to uniforms, medals, and equipment of the military and the Marine Corps. 22 College credits, Community College of the Air Force. Certified Historical Interpreter.

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Kosovo Campaign Medal w/1 star Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 stars. Numerous other unit awards. I was on duty on 9/11 at HQMC, near the Pentagon, and responded to that location to try and lend a hand if needed...

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