Random Drug Testing of Army Civilian Employees

Abstract

President Reagan's Executive Order for a Drug Free Federal Workplace required the head of each executive agency to establish a program to test for the use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions. Chapter 5, Ar 600- 85, prescribes Army procedures and identifies those positions which are considered sensitive. This study examines the impact of the Executive Order's drug testing requirement on the U.S. Army. It discusses the background leading up to the issuance of the Executive Order. It summarizes implementation directives in support of the Executive Order and looks at who is considered eligible for drug testing. It concludes with some proposals for enhancing the drug testing program. Keywords: Drug abuse; Military organizations; Security; Drug testing program; Random drug testing program; Civilian personnel.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 03, 1989
Accession Number
ADA209622

Entities

People

  • Michael F. Tarman

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

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  • Biomedical

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  • Air Force
  • Civilian Personnel
  • Department Of Defense
  • Directives
  • Drug Abuse
  • Employment
  • Governments
  • Law Enforcement
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Personnel
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Health
  • Security
  • United States
  • War Colleges

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