MCO P1100.73B.pdf - Marine Corps

Statement of Understanding of Marine Corps Drug Policy
(Application for Officer Programs)
The purpose of this statement of Understanding (SOU) is to ensure
that before you enlist in the Marine Corps you understand completely
what the Corps’ policy is towards the use, sale, or transfer of illegal
drugs.
The Marine Corps does not tolerate involvement, of any nature, with
illegal drugs. The use of illegal drugs is fundamentally wrong and
destructive to our Corps’ effectiveness. Offenders will be prosecuted
to the fullest extent permitted by the UCMJ.
Marine Corps officers require a security clearance. In order to
obtain a security clearance, a national check of police and security
agencies and/or a comprehensive background investigation involving
personal interviews with previous employers, school officals,
acquaintances and other individuals having knowledge, of your past
activities and moral character is conducted. Should these investigations
reveal previous drug involvement which you withheld when
completing NAVMC 10418-3 (Examination of Applicant by recruiting
Officer (1130)) you may be immediately discharged from the service
under less than honorable conditions.
In the Corps, every Marine has a responsibility for the lives of
fellow Marines. It is your responsibility to use all your influence
over fellow Marines to help avoid involvement with illegal drugs. As a
Marine you are expected to be deditcated to the highest standards of
personal conduct and honor. When you take the oath of allegiance, you
are making a solemn commitment to the traditions and values of the
Marine Corps. In this regard, if you are totally committed to maintaining
the highest standard of personal conduct and honor possible,
complete and sign the following statement:
I, __________________________________, affirm that I fully under-
(Name and SSN printed by the applicant)
stand the Marine Corps drug policy, specifically that:
a. Any drug involvement by Marines is against the law.
b. Any involvement with drugs violates the high standards of
behavior and performance expected of a Marine and it will not be
tolerated.
c. Service in the United States Marine Corps places me in a
position of special trust and responsibility which includes a
responsibility over my fellow Marines to help them avoid involvement
with illegal drugs.
___________________________________
(Applicant’s Signature and Date)
___________________________________
(OSO’s Signature and Date)
Figure 2-32.--Statement of Understanding Marine Corps Drug Policy
(Application for Officer Programs).
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