The Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) administers a standard urinalysis drug test to all applicants for enlistment. This test is a mandatory part of the medical examination and is designed to screen for the use of unauthorized substances.
The test conducted is a Department of Defense (DoD)-approved 10-panel urinalysis. It screens for a range of substances, including but not limited to:
- Marijuana (THC)
- Cocaine
- Amphetamines (including methamphetamine)
- Opiates (such as codeine, morphine, and heroin)
- Phencyclidine (PCP)
- Benzodiazepines
- Barbiturates
The sample collection is observed by a trained staff member to ensure the integrity of the process and prevent tampering or sample substitution. The samples are then sent to a certified Department of Defense laboratory for analysis using rigorous testing protocols. It is important to understand that a positive result on this test will result in immediate disqualification from the enlistment process on that day.
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For official and current information on military drug testing policies and procedures, you can refer to the relevant Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1010.16 on Technical Procedures for the Military Personnel Drug Abuse Testing Program.