opnavinst 5350.4 d - Navy Medicine - U.S. Navy

OPNAVINST 5350.4D
4 Jun 09
expeditlo2us processing, commands are encouraged to submit the
electronic 3AAR, which may be obtained from
p : . + ., . spawar. na.q . mil/ index. htm.
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(c) DAAR is not used to request administrative
2ctior. 3r;ly DAARs are filed in member's permanent service
record. Alcohol DAARs are not filed in member's permanent
service record but are maintained in the ADMITS database. Both
lrug and alcohol related incident DAARs are recorded in ADMITS.
(d) If a commanding officer determines a positive
drug test reported by a DoD drug-screening laboratory was not
nirongfi~l use (e.g., prescribed medicine), commands must notify
OPNAV (N115) via official correspondence, explaining the
circumstances that warranted such determination. A sample
letter 1s contained in appendix D of enclosure (2). In such
zdses, no D,WR is required.
(GI, Take prompt action to process for separation,
alconoi abusers and alconol dependent members determined not to
oe amenable to treatment, and all drug abusers per the
provlslonF 13f reference (f), articles 1910-152 and 1910-146.
For a detal-ed review of policies, standards, and procedures for
4DSEP of service members from the Navy, refer to reference (c)
for enlisted members and reference (d) for officers.
iA2: Expeditiously obtain screenings and appropriate
zreatment, and restore to full duty those alcohol abusers and
2lcohol-dependent members who respond favorably to treatment and
are willing and able to abstain from further alcohol abuse.
(2 3) Brief all newly reporting personnel thoroughly on
command policy and punitive consequences for failure to obey the
policies outlined in this instruction, with emphasis on
3eglamorization, responsible use, treatment of DUI/DWI offenses,
prohibitions against drinking during normal working hours, and
~llicit use of inhalants.
. afficers, Chief Petty Officers (CPOs), and enlisted
supervisory personnel are responsible for exercising positive
leadership and demonstrating full support for NADAP programs.
They shal l :