Pot versus cigaretts in the military?

SFC Collin McMillion — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 09:26:37 -0400

I remember when I was in and we had a chance to take a break, the PL would say, "if you got'em, smoke'em", by making pot legal, what will he say now, "ok, us do a number, get stoned, and impede our judgement"?

Response by CSM Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 9:48 AM

CSM Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 09:48:12 -0400

Puff, puff, pass?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 9:55 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 09:55:17 -0400

Pot is still illegal for military members. Regardless of what the state law is you smoke it your done. Same as those in Europe who go to Netherlands and partake of the leafy goodness.

Response by SGT Jim Z. made Mar 9 at 2015 10:10 AM

SGT Jim Z. — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:10:13 -0400

Pass the Cheetos

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 10:34 AM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:34:09 -0400

The only problem with weed is that it can't be tested on the spot like alcohol. It's easier to conceal that you're high as opposed to being drunk. You can't have soldiers on duty high because of obvious reasons.

But what about in their off time? Weed is cheaper than booze, is MUCH less toxic and dangerous. And I don't hear about people getting high and beating their wives/ girlfriends or getting arrested in public for obscene behavior. Most of the time its just chillaxing and enjoying yourself.

My opinion: If they could find away to test if someone is high on the spot, let soldiers smoke.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made Mar 9 at 2015 10:34 AM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:34:11 -0400

While I support legalizing pot, I still would be for a ban for military members.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 10:42 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:42:11 -0400

No...just...No....

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 10:48 AM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:48:49 -0400

I imagine, should pot become legal, it would fall under the alcohol rules more than the cigarette rules.

Response by SrA Matthew Knight made Mar 9 at 2015 10:52 AM

SrA Matthew Knight — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:52:12 -0400

Assuming the military starts to allow it (which I doubt will happen anytime soon) I would say that it would be treated like alcohol, only use off duty.

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Mar 9 at 2015 10:55 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 10:55:51 -0400

It will remain a controlled substance.

As a controlled substance, the DoD will have regulations in place regarding it.

Our "terms of employment" will include a "no-smoking" clause. It will be that simple.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 11:34 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 11:34:07 -0400

Pot is a little different than cigarettes and more like alcohol. I would say that kind of activity would be about as acceptable as you pulling out a flask full of JD and taking a swig while on duty.

Response by Maj Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 9 at 2015 1:49 PM

Maj Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 13:49:32 -0400

Pot is still a drug which impacts the senses and will never be allowed in the military or government service. THC stays in a persons system longer and has a negative impact on safety.

Response by SFC Michael Jackson, MBA made Mar 9 at 2015 2:26 PM

SFC Michael Jackson, MBA — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 14:26:40 -0400

I don't believe we should make pot legal in the military. We need our troops to think clearly, be combat ready, and make important decisions. There's enough bad choices made without adding pot to the mix

Response by PO2 Pualani Ralph made Mar 9 at 2015 2:40 PM

PO2 Pualani Ralph — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 14:40:01 -0400

Pot will never be a go ahead in the military.

I don't want someone who smoked a "blunt" that was laced with God knows what standing next to me at the range. That is a guaranteed disaster and will go against everything we have learned in our risk assessment training. I would rather have that chain smoking fool who can't take five steps without heavy breathing standing next to me.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Mar 9 at 2015 5:30 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:30:01 -0400

Well, until the Federal government makes marijuana legal like alcohol, it is still a moot point if a state has made it legal. Further, even if it every becomes legal, it will likely follow the same standard as alcohol intoxication while on duty. Come to work high, you get into trouble.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2015 4:35 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 04:35:05 -0400

I highly doubt that, even if marijuana is legalized federally, it would be allowed on duty. Alcohol is legal, and drunk on duty is still a no-no.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 10 at 2015 6:07 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 06:07:44 -0400

All the stipulations that people are throwing out on here are quite comical.

If the federal government made marijuana legal, there would be a test like a BAC for alcohol, it won't be made legal until then.

I believe we are roughly 5 years from this happening.