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other_usernames_gone t1_j69mm5z wrote

Reply to comment by gathermewool in TIFU by going above and beyond for a civilian drug screening and showing too much skin. by [deleted]

Probably so you couldn't stash a clean vial on you and swap it out while they weren't looking.

If you planned it out beforehand you might be able to get a real pee cup and print your information on it before you came.

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LeagueOfBestFriends t1_j6b8tsy wrote

When we did it, they’d make an announcement when we showed up for morning muster (Navy). You weren’t allowed to leave till you peed. We would literally have to stay in an area drinking water till it happened. Weren’t allowed to go work till we did, couldn’t have contact with our buddies who already did and we’re allowed to leave. Only knew about 2 people, not in my department, who failed in my three years on my boat. Know people smoked or did limes now and again, but don’t think it was a huge problem. Think it was just precautions so it didn’t become a problem as they probably learned their lesson about being lax early on.

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gathermewool t1_j6bjorw wrote

We were pretty lax. A chief or JO would get a sealed envelope the day before and would tell us the day of. This was the reserves. If we resked there were no consequences.

I have never heard of someone failing. Limited experience, of course, but it seems insane to risk a dishonorable discharge for something so stupid!

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