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QUESTION: So, a family member has just returned to MCT in NC on monday. we were informed that he may have had a lapse of judgement and took a hit of pot sunday. he was drug tested tuesday. He took niacin pills and some flush drink and drank a ton of water. do you think he will be okay? what will happen from here if he is not. I know this was a very dumb decision, and so does he, but now i am freaking out for him.
ANSWER: Kim:
If it was only one 'hit', it sounds like he *might* be ok, but it's a toss up at this point. I'm not familiar with how to flush your system (or, if it even works) so at this point, it's a waiting game, and a lesson learned.
Jason
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QUESTION: Thank you Jason for you quick response.
Do you have any idea when he(we) would find out? Or what happens when a person fails the drug screen at MCT? He was on his ten day leave from Parris Island to NC. Its making me sick to think about it and I have no idea when we will know.
I do appriciate your answer, thank you for at least being a sound board!--kim
Kim:
Two weeks to a month or so. If he pops positive, there are 2 possible outcomes, the first is a reduction in rank and loss of pay, the second is a discharge. It'll be up to the command to determine which. Since he is under six months time in service for the military, it's possible he'll be discharged.
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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United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.
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I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.
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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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United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.
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