Former drug users may be allowed into the military under a plan flagged by Defence Minister Brendan Nelson and backed by defence groups.
202988
I think it is a good idea. Kind of like a boot camp lol. It will teach them responsibility and give them a better chance at life.
659583
Because they are 2 separate branches with different enlistment criteria.
530623
No, You have to have done the drug for it to be in your system. If the police thought the house was a danger they would have condemed it after it was raided.
361485
During the Viet Nam War, many guys did just that! And more! They would eat Poppy Seeds to test positive for drugs, wear ladies panties to the physical examination so they would be tossed out for being gay, some would gain weight in excess of the approved amount for induction, and any multitude of other ways to try and beat the system. Some even went as far as to flee to Canada to escape the draft. Some worked others didn't.
620144
A 'committed' man was one who under the mental health act was 'committed' into an institution.
433565
There is nothing that can be done witha bar to reenlistment! You are done. They would sooner take a disabled person than one that has already proved they could not adapt! Sorry!
124074
Some say it's nation building like what occcured in Namibia and Cambodia, or peace building like what occured in Central America.  A state cannot have peace until it has security, all commerce and quality of life springs from personal security.  Now it could be argued that with the drug lords, arms dealers, and religious mullahs all vying for power, Canada is there as a sort of international police force to stop drugs and guns and keep moderates in power, then there is more going on.  I doubt that is a secret to anyone but the most naive.\n\n  Canada being Afganistan got it out of going to Iraq (lucky for the PM of Canada he would have likely been charged with war crimes by his own citizens and put in jail!)So there are a multitude of reasons for going there, some more noble than others. \n  As for war being a racket for money making, you won't get any arguement from me!
640048
Another division or so and we might actually become effective at stopping both the human traffic and drugs. I think people or underestimating the positive effect this could have against the drug insurgency. Mexico has always been a major player and the drugs have contributed to the immigration problem.
539543
i'm sure some are, but it's not a serious problem like in vietnam.  drugs are available everywhere and someone will be using them.
135725
Excellent answers all with the exception of...colaboy3rd...  People of you ilk were some of the problem.  The vast majority of returning vets went on to live productive lives and continue to contribute to society.  There were a few malcontents that had drug problems, but no more than the percentage that is in our population.  This number was mainly seen in drafted members from inter cities (one of Johnson's mistakes)  The war w as not popular, but we had to go because Civilians make that judgment call not military people.
305024
Join the army and see the navy.
509797
Don't know location but in sunny south us of a we use the DARE Program available through local police, they'll even do the lesson for you. If any military nearby , contact post information for name and number of drug information officer. Usually a 2nd Lt. who gets stuck with job but MUST perform to make 1stLt. Very good source. Contact a military recruiter even, they can wade thru the red tape for you.
252551
they could possibly go to jail.
387356
With the War in Iraq is going bad, the Army is going to have to accept anyone that wants to join. hahahahahaha
569574
If not demote maybe fired for positive drug screen.
542053
Yes, they will find out, you will be punished both militarily and civilian.  They probably don't know since you havn't been convicted.  As soon as you are found guilty, your chain of command will know.  It is best to go right now to your Sgt. and be truthful.  They will still let you re-enlist, you won't be able to get any sort of secret clearance, you will probably have to stand by the side of the road holding a big wooden sign, in your class A's, stating that you are a driver under the influence, you will get 45 & 45, but they won't kick you out, especially if you are upfront and truthful.  Also they can give you JAG to use as your lawyer.  Good luck, and I know it will be very hard, but just be truthful, it is better they find out from you, than from a search of your background, or from the city police.  Good luck!!
411984
The Micks do have quite a history -- nothing short of heroic from the Boer war through Iraq.  \nIt would be a great idea to have them serve in NI as opposed to standing around at Windsor.