1. SACO Duties and Responsibilities

2. SACO Duties and Responsibilities
Appointed in writing
Minimum one year
Within 90 days of assignment
Ref: MCO

3. Duties and Responsibilities
Advise Commander on Substance Abuse matters
Identify and conduct administrative reviews of all records and documents
Refer alcohol and drug abusers to the SACC for screening
Maintain accurate records on Marines with alcohol or drug problems

4. Drug Testing Screen all personnel annually (regardless of rank)
Test at least 10 percent of population monthly under IR premise code
Ensure samples are properly prepared and shipped
Common discrepancies
- Missing chain of custody
- Incorrect test premise codes

5. Drug Testing
View results in the Internet Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratory (IFTDTL) after every test
Print testing outcome and notify Commander
Prepare drug testing determination memo (MRO)
Coordinate with Medical to accomplish Medical Officer’s (MO) review of all drug positives

6. Drug Testing Conduct annual unit Substance Abuse Prevention education
Display Substance Abuse Prevention materials
Monitor Marines in command Aftercare program Bi-Weekly

7. SACO Duties and Responsibilities