8FWI44-197 — Military Drug Demand Reduction (ddr) Program (pa)

8FWI44-197 governs administration of the Military Drug Demand Reduction Program at the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base.

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• Publication number: 8FWI44-197
• Title: MILITARY DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION (DDR) PROGRAM (PA)
• Date: 2023-12-26

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It covers program goals, drug testing levels and frequency, testing personnel, facilities, and DDR responsibilities. It requires annual testing, recurring random and non-random testing, and procedures supporting drug testing operations.

Applies to: This instruction applies to any active duty military member, or Reserve/National Guard member on active duty orders (i.e., Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps).

Topics covered

• Drug demand reduction
• Drug testing frequency
• Random and non-random testing
• Drug testing facilities
• DDR program management
• Observer scheduling

Questions and answers

How often must random drug testing occur?

Random testing will occur at least 6 times per month. (paragraph 2)

How many random and non-random testing events are required each month?

A combination of at least eight random and non-random testing events will occur each month. (paragraph 2)

Can TDY Air Force personnel be tested?

Any TDY AF personnel can be tested, appropriate to the local drug threat. (paragraph 2)

How many observers are required for scheduled random testing?

A minimum of 3 males and one female observer is required every time random testing is scheduled (approximately a five-hour block of time). (paragraph 3)

When can the observer schedule be changed?

Deviations from this schedule are permitted only with concurrence of the wing DDRPM. (paragraph 3)

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