Inspectors General Checklist

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM 5300
This checklist applies to all levels of Air, Ground, Logistics, and Installations.
Functional Area Sponsor:
HQMC Marine and Family Programs Division / Name of Command
Subject Matter Expert: Mr. Eric Hollins
/ Date
(DSN) 278-9526 (COML) 703-784-9526 / Inspector
Revised: 1 January 2018 / Final Assessment
Discrepancies: Findings:
Overall Comments: Place Here
Subsection 1 – NO SUBCAT FOR THESE STATEMENTS
0101 / Has the Commanding Officer published a substance abuse policy upon assumption of command? Does this policy deter alcohol and drug abuse, to include consequences for misuse?
Reference: MCO 5300.17, encl (1), chap 2, par 3a; MCO 1700.22F
Result / Comments
0102 / Has the Commanding Officer appointed individuals to the following billets: Substance Abuse Control Officer(s) (SACO), Urinalysis Program Coordinator(s) (UPC), and Observer(s)? Have the Substance Abuse Control Officer(s) completed their required training within 90 days of appointment? Have UPCs received training prior to engaging in the collection process? Have Observers received instructions on their duties and responsibilities?
Reference: MCO 5300.17, chap 1, par 2g and chap 2, par 6a
Result / Comments
0103 / Does the unit maintain urinalysis testing record packets for all testing events that include the following: Monthly random testing documents: Documentation that only the Commanding Officer or Medical Officer directed the testing; DTP – generated testing roster; Testing register; DD Form 2624(s); Observer brief sheet(s); Roster of Marines failing to report for testing; Testing results from the Internet Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory (IFTDTL) portal; Notification to the Commanding Officer of testing results. Commanding Officer is defined as those who are board selected or designated in writing.
Reference: MCO 5300.17, chap 2, par 4a and par 6-9; SECNAV M-5210.1 JAGINST 5800.7F; MARCORMAN, par 1007.1
Result / Comments
0104 / Can the unit provide documentation showing that it tests 10 percent of its
total population monthly using premise code “IR?”
Reference: MCO 5300.17, chap 2, par 4a
Result / Comments
0105 / Can the unit provide documentation showing that all appointed SACO(s), UPC(s), and Observers are tested monthly? Documentation would include the following: DD Form 2624(s) and Internet Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory (IFTDTL) results? Brig staff and Recruiting Command SACOs are tested quarterly.
Reference: MCO 5300.17, chap 2, par 4c(3) and par 5c(8)
Result / Comments
0106 / Can the unit provide documentation of testing Marines within 72 hours of checking in on PCS orders or who are returning from leave (in excess of five days)?
Reference: MCO 5300.17, chap 2, par 4c(5)
Result / Comments
0107 / Can the unit prove that they are submitting unadulterated urine specimens to the Navy Drug Screening Laboratory?
Reference: DODI 1010.16, encl 4, par 3c; MCO 5300.17, chap 2, par 13
Result / Comments
0108 / Can the unit demonstrate a properly conducted random urinalysis testing
event?
Reference: MCO 5300.17, chap 2, par 6-9
Result / Comments
0109 / Can the unit provide evidence that each individual submitting a urine
sample is providing proof of identity?
Reference: DoDI 1010.16, encl 4, par 3c
Result / Comments
0110 / Is the unit using DoD-approved bottles, and are these bottles
properly labeled with DoD identification number and date of collection
during specimen collection?
Reference: DODI 1010.16, encl 4, par 2
Result / Comments
0111 / Is the unit collecting urine specimens under the direct observation
of a designated individual with the same gender marker in the Defense
Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System as the Service member
providing the specimen?
Reference: DoDI 1010.16, encl 4, par 3b
Result / Comments
0112 / Does the unit ensure all specimen bottle lids are securely
tightened and properly sealed, and the bottles are enclosed in a leak-proof secondary container?
Reference: DoDI 1010.16, encl 4, par 4a
Result / Comments
0113 / Does the unit ensure that all urine specimens collected follow
a stringent chain of custody procedure at the collection site?
Reference: DoDI 1010.16, par 4d
Result / Comments
0114 / Can the unit provide evidence that prior to the submission of a
specimen for steroid testing, a written, signed request is submitted to
Headquarters Marine Corps, Drug Demand Program Manager describing the basis for submission? Note: Random testing or unit
sweeps for steroid misuse is not authorized.
Reference: DoDI 1010.16, encl 8, par 2b
Result / Comments
0115 / Can the unit provide documentation showing that, in cases where an
individual tests positive, the medical officer determines whether there
was a medical prescription for that drug(s)?
Reference: DoDI 1010.16, encl 2, par 2f; MCO 5300.17, chap 2, par
14a
Result / Comments
0116 / Can the unit provide documentation that all Marines identified as being
involved in a drug or alcohol incident are seen by the Substance Abuse Counseling Center or other appropriate facility for screening? (ACDU
only). Does the unit maintain this documentation for each Marine in a
Unit SACO Record?
Reference: MCO 5300.17, chap 1, par 2g(2); chap 3, par 1a; MCO
5300.17, chap 1, par 2g(3); chap 3, par 13a
Result / Comments
0117 / Can the unit provide documentation showing that supervisory level
training for officers and Staff Non-Commissioned is conducted
annually? Training consists of the Marine Corps policy on alcohol and
drug abuse and dependence; the early warning signs and progressive
nature of alcohol and drug abuse; the supervisor’s role in setting a
positive example, preventing alcohol abuse, identification and referral
of abusers, and alcohol abuse or dependency recovery. The unit can
provide rosters or extract information from the Marine Corps Training
Information Management System (MCTIMS). (UMAPIT does not meet
the requirements of this checklist item.)
Reference: MCO 5300.17, chap 2, par 1c(2) and par 1d
Result / Comments
0118 / Does the unit promote substance misuse prevention and education by displaying substance misuse prevention materials from the SACC in common areas?
Reference: MCO 5300.17, chap 1, par 2g(5) and par 2g(6)
Result / Comments

This checklist outlines the general elements needed for the day-to-day administration and operations of this function area. Additionally, this checklist provides guidelines for internal evaluations and standardized criteria for the conduct of inspections. Commands must also fully comply with all applicable references.

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