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Show "I j A6 .1 . MU THE SAMPLER Soldier by SP5 Steve Silvers with military service and consequently will not be tolerated in the Army. Soldiers who abuse drugs jeopardize their own safety, their careers and the safety and welfare of those who work with them. The effects of drug Stern measures to identify and deal with soldiers who abuse drugs will go into effect July 1. Under the new policy, all officers, warrant officers and sol) senior enlisted diers determined to be illegal drug users will be immediately processed for separation from the Army. All soldiers determined to be "second time drug abusers, as well as those diagnosed as will also undergo abuse can only be character- (E6-E9- drug-dependen- ized as dangerous to our national security and combat readiness. The official added that "officers, warrant officers, and ofsenior ficers who abuse drugs have violated the special trust and non-commission- ed t, confidence that has .been placed upon them. Their failure to comply with the standards exacted of them impact adversely upon their ability to lead their subordinates. Officials explain the Army will identify drug abusers through a variety of means, including urinalysis testing, law enforcement agencies and medical evaluations. A soldier who falls into one of the policy categories will .undergo separation processing by his or her unit commander. "The philosophy is that separation actions will be inflated at the lowest level in accordance with estab-- ; lished regulations, for both separation processing. In addition, say Army drug and alcohol policy officials, all soldiers in "sensitive military occupational special- ties will undergo urinalysis testing at least once a year. Soldiers holding specialties in aviation, military police and certain nuclear and chemical fields will automatically fall into the mandatory-tes- t category. "People holding those jobs have a daily influence on the preservation of national se, curity and the welfare of others, said a Pentagon drug and alcohol policy official. "They must have the staunch-- ' est requirements because of the special trust and respon- sibilities they have. Urinalysis testing is used regularly by commanders to identify marijuana and hard drug users, although until now it has not been mandatory for any specialty. Urinalysis, officials point out, has evolved into a precise way to measure drug levels in the body. Last April, urinalysis results were authorized, as evidence in courts martial. The new policy is the latest move in the Armys continuing battle against illegal drug use within its ranks. "Simply said the official; "drug abuse is incompatible . enlisted soldiers and of- ficers, the spokesman said. In the case of officers, the general court martial convening authority may disapprove the recommendation and direct other action, or may forward it to HQDA for handling like any other recommenda- Mews Use the special freezer hags, usually available in the frozen food section of the . ceedings. While the Army will cau-tio- transporting-perishable- out. Here are some reminders for preserving food items and protecting your family and yourself from illness: dur- s ing the summer months. Warm temperatures shorten expected shelf life of dairy products and rapidly increase growth of bacteria in products such as meat and poultry. Although you cannot see bacteria, they pose serious health threats through food borne infections and toxicants. Bacteria can be responsible for dollar, loss as a result of food spoilage. Make the commissary your last stop before going home. If you have a long distance to travel after shopping, carry a cooler, ice chest or other container in which perishables can be kept cool. Refrigerate con- tinue to give rehabilitation and treatment to those sol- diers who turn themselves in, say officials, those who fail to meet rehabilitation standards are still eligible for separation under the new policy. Soldiers diagnosed as will undergo de-- . toxification, be given medical treatment, processed for separation and referrred to the Veterans Administration for help in finding further treatdrug-depende- commissary, to protect chilled and frozen items and make sure that they are bagged together at the check- illness add to your family's n discomfort this summer, officials at the U.S. Army Ttoop Supply Agency. v Be especially careful when dures does not necessarily result in automatic separation, adding that the final decision is based on the person's "potential for future service and circumstances of abuse. Officials also point out that the mandatory separation actions do not rule out any disciplinary action instead of or in addition to separation pro- nt perishables tables. Store at 0 degrees on the product. F, depending ' 32-5- when you get home. Hot weather irritates many people. Don't, let food borne t . 1 ' i a I' rvu. .Dont let it spoil - get it home face drug-abuse- rs separation under new policy stated, u'lMk Dairy products. Store milk and milk, products in temperatures of 0 degrees F. Fresh milk is extremely sensitive to changes in temperature so a change of one degree can shorten or lengthen its expected shelf life. Cheese keeps best at 5 degrees F; ice cream or custard or cream pies at 10 degrees F. Do not refreeze custard or cream pies which have begun to thaw. Bake them immediately and refrigerate until served. 32-4- 32-3- a Meat. Refrigerate fresh 32-3- 5 degrees F. meat at Fresh fruit and vege immediately Frozen fruit and vegetables. Freeze at zero and lower. The best overall storage temperature for chilled perishable products is 34 degrees F. If you do not have a set your rejust frigerator thermostat above the point at which milk thermometer , begins to freeze (31 degrees F). Although the ideal freezer storage temperature of 10 below zero or lower shoud be attainable in a separate freezer, you may have to accept zero degrees F in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator. To maintain these temperatures, open the refrigerator or freezer doors as infrequently as piossible. Decide what you need and remove all of the items at one time. Avoid overfilling your refrigerator. Do not use aluminum foil on the shelves because it reduces air circulation essential for efficient cooling. ment. With the new policies, the official said, "it is getting ex- tremely risky for soldiers to abuse drugs. Individuals who choose to abuse drugs will be held responsible for their ac- tions as soldiers and members of society. He added that the delayed effective date offers soldiers enough time to understand the new policies and to stop abusing drugs if they are do- . ing so now. (Sp5 .Silvers is an associate editor with the Army News Service (ARNEWS) in : tion for elimination from service. In the case of enlisted soldiers, the separation authority will have final say in the decision, although soldiers with more than 18 years of service will have their cases decidea .y HQDA. The official noted that the start of separation proce- - t 7i It t r i In the backcountry of the Tooele Transcript you can strike it rich every day. Its Tooele Transcript Classified Country and, with thousands of items advertised every week, theres room for everyone to stake a claim. , ' r t i i i . Whether youre in need of a new car, a brass bed or a better job, Tooele Transcript Classifieds is where youll hit paydirt every time. Join the Tooele Transcript gold rush and prospect through our Classified pages every week. 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