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OBSERVER OBSERVER TRAININGTRAININGOBSERVER OBSERVER TRAININGTRAINING
WELCOME TOWELCOME TO
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WELCOMEWELCOME
High Need for qualified ObserversDuty with little attraction but
enormous responsibilityFact: Nobody likes to be observed or
to observe!Training will cover observer duties,
specifics and legal & CID aspects.Training covers sensitive subjects and
will use sexual terms – No offense!
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REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS
Rank of E5 or above (includes Officers)Same gender as personnel being
observedSufficient maturity and integrity to
preserve the dignity of the soldier (no jokes)
Cannot be currently enrolled within the ASAP Rehab program
Cannot be currently under investigation for any substance abuse related offense
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…WOULD BE NICE……WOULD BE NICE…
Superiors in donors’ chain of command (Co, 1SG, Platoon Sgt, …)
Certified UPLs
Trained and possesses previous
experience
Familiar with urinalysis program
Self-assured and grounded individual
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DUTYDUTY
“LOOKS” and “OBSERVES”Ensures integrity of the specimenGuides/instructs donor to complete
necessary collection stepsChecks for mannerism of donor and
reports out to UPLReports unusual occurrences to UPL
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PROFESSIONALISMPROFESSIONALISM
The secret of turning a sensitive, unwanted and humiliating task into a professional procedure that ensures
the integrity of the specimen and provides some sort of comfort for the
donor!
SET THE STANDARD SET THE STANDARD FROM THE BEGINNINGFROM THE BEGINNING
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“Risks & Hazards”“Risks & Hazards”
HumiliationHarassmentEthical dilemmas (bribing..)
Attempts to alter specimen (adulteration, tampering, …)
Possible legal consequences
Pervert!
UCMJUCMJ
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POSSIBLE UCMJPOSSIBLE UCMJ
Article
9292Knowingly failing to obey a lawful general order or regulation by not maintaining direct line of sight of the urine into the bottle.
Article
101077
Making a false official statement in signing the UPL’s urinalysis ledger acknowledging the urination process was directly observed and no tampering occurred.
Article
134134False swearing by authenticating that no substitution or tampering of the urine specimen occurred.
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OBSERVER BRIEFINGOBSERVER BRIEFING
Every time !!!
Discussion
Demonstration
Observer Statement (read, understand & sign)
UCMJ Actions
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MALE SPECIFICSMALE SPECIFICS
Observer stands next to or at 45 o angle
Observer should ensure that he can see the end of the donor’s penis.
Circumcision: Foreskin must be pulled back to allow direct view, prevent attempts of tampering, and assist in “aiming”
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FEMALE SPECIFICSFEMALE SPECIFICS Consider lifting Toilet Seat! Donor cannot sit down – must
squat Keep upper body straight –
cannot bend over to block view with body or hair
PTs/Shirt must be held up or could be tucked into bra
Collection Cup must be held from the front.
Collection Cup must not go below the toilet rim.
Observer must bend down or kneel to see.
Pouring from cup into bottle must be observed!
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CHALLENGESCHALLENGES
Donor’s shyness / mental blockStage Fright / Stalling (physical ex.)
Insufficient urine (UPL makes decision)
Unusual colors (blue, green, red, black..)
Foreign objects (pubic hair, blood, fuzzies, semen,
floaties, cotton…)
Attempts to alter, tamper, bribe (dipping
into water..)
Know what to do – Be prepared!
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“CLOSED DOOR” EXCEPTION
“CLOSED DOOR” EXCEPTION
Only AFTER filling the bottle!
Only when possibility exists where both (observer and donor) can see the bottle at all times
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SPECIAL CONDITIONSSPECIAL CONDITIONS Bowel movement in conjunction w/UA – observe the
urine specimen collection and then use the closed
door exception if possible to allow the soldier some
privacy.
Menstruation – collect as normal
Pregnancy– collect as normal
Bodysuits / Thongs– collect as normal , refrain from
making comments
Body Piercing- collect as normal , refrain from
making comments
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M. Weidinger, 100th ASG / 7ATC ASAP, Grafenwoehr, Germany
SPECIAL THANKS TO