Can you get a dishonorable discharge for weed?

Article 112a of the Uniform Code of Military Justice has the following maximum punishments: Possession of more than 30 grams of marijuana — dishonorable discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances and confinement for five years.

How long does it take to get drug test results from MEPS?

There is never a definite answer for how long military drug test results take. Generally though, if the drug test results are negative, it will often take somewhere between 1 to 3 days to come back. If the results are positive, it may take a bit longer, often 3-5 days from the time the sample arrived at the lab.

Do you get drug tested at Navy boot camp?

All Recruits will be given a thorough drug screening urinalysis by a Navy Drug Lab upon arrival. The Navy has a Zero Tolerance policy regarding drug use, including any prescription drugs for which a Recruit does not have a valid prescription.

What happens if you get caught smoking in the army?

Because bases are on federal land, you will be charged under federal law for the possession of cannabis, or any other drug for that matter. For first offenses, perpetrators receive a misdemeanor charge. The punishment can range from receiving a ticket for a fine up to $1,000, or even some time behind bars.

Is weed allowed in the Army?

There continues to be, however, a zero-tolerance policy in the military regarding marijuana, and thousands of uniformed service members are discharged each year for failing randomly administered drug tests. The government’s stance on marijuana as a controlled substance may not change anytime soon.

Do they test you for nicotine at MEPS?

No, there is no prohibition against nicotine in any form (chewing tobacco, smoking, vaping, or my favorite—nicotine replacement gum, patches or lozenges in the effort to quit the aforementioned), so nicotine or cotinine are not among the substances tested.