{"id":2049974,"date":"2023-09-29T17:04:03","date_gmt":"2023-09-29T21:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/navy-to-start-testing-special-operators-for-performance-enhancing-drugs\/"},"modified":"2023-09-29T17:04:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-29T21:04:44","slug":"navy-to-start-testing-special-operators-for-performance-enhancing-drugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/navy-to-start-testing-special-operators-for-performance-enhancing-drugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Navy to test special operators for performance-enhancing drugs."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnavy-to-start-testing-special-operators-for-performance-enhancing-drugs%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2049974&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Naval Special Warfare Command Implements Random Drug Testing for Performance-Enhancing Drugs<\/h2>\n<p>The Naval Special Warfare Command (NSW) has recently announced a significant policy shift that will introduce\u2064 random drug testing \u200dfor performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) starting on November 1. This move, according to Rear \u200dAdm. Keith Davids, commander of\u2063 NSW \u2062Command,\u200d aims to prioritize the health, safety, and operational readiness of every member of \u2062the NSW community.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe unauthorized and unsupervised use of PEDs is what\u2064 we are trying to identify and\u200d prevent,\u201d he \u2063emphasized. \u200b\u201cHowever, we understand that some of\u200d our teammates may require prescription supplementation for legitimate medical conditions. \u200cIn such cases, we strongly encourage\u200b them to consult their medical providers for proper diagnosis \u200band treatment.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The PED testing program \u2064will align\u200c with the Navy&#8217;s \u200dexisting urinalysis program, \u200cwhich screens sailors \u200cfor drugs \u200clike marijuana, \u200copiates,\u200b and \u200cmethamphetamines. Each month, 15% of\u200d a unit&#8217;s \u200bpopulation will undergo testing.<\/p>\n<p>This announcement follows the tragic \u200cdeath of Kyle Mullen, a\u2064 24-year-old who\u200d passed away on February 4, 2022, after \u2063completing\u200b the grueling &#8220;Hell Week&#8221; during Basic \u2062Underwater\u200c Demolition\/SEAL training. An autopsy revealed that bacterial\u2064 pneumonia was the cause of\u200b his death. &#8220;Hell Week&#8221; is a rigorous phase \u2063of Navy SEAL training that simulates combat environments, subjecting candidates to extreme conditions such \u200bas prolonged swimming in cold water and \u2064sleep \u2062deprivation.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\">Click here to read more \u200dfrom \u2063The Washington Examiner<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Subsequent\u200c investigations into Mullen&#8217;s\u200d death uncovered multiple \u200cfailures that contributed to the tragedy. While PEDs were found \u2063among his belongings, \u2063a report \u200cby \u2063the Naval Education and Training Command highlighted that he had not been screened for certain steroids due to \u2064the unavailability \u200dof\u200d required blood and\u200c urine \u200dsamples.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cFundamentally, this investigation underscores the\u200c need for continuous self-assessment and\u2063 self-correction within all departments of NSWC\u2019s \u2063BTC,\u201d stated Rear Adm. Peter Garvin, commander of NETC. \u201cIt identifies risks stemming \u2063from inadequate oversight, insufficient risk assessment, poor medical \u200ccommand and control, and undetected performance-enhancing drug use. Moreover, \u200dit offers \u2064actionable solutions to mitigate these risks moving forward.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential\u2064 risks associated with\u2064 the use of performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) in the military?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E \u2062are trying\u2063 to \u200dcombat\u200d with this\u200d new policy,\u201d Rear Adm. Davids stated. \u201cOur operators need to be \u2064in peak physical condition to\u200c effectively carry out\u200b their missions, and\u2063 the use \u2062of PEDs not only poses a health risk but also undermines the integrity of\u200c our organization.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>In recent years,\u2062 the use of PEDs has become\u2063 a growing concern in the military, with reports of Navy SEALs and other special operations forces using such \u2062substances to gain \u2063a competitive edge. The potential risks associated with PEDs, including cardiovascular problems, liver damage, and psychological issues, have prompted NSW Command\u2062 to take proactive measures \u2063to\u2064 address this \u200bissue.<\/p>\n<p>The new random drug testing policy is aimed at deterring the use of PEDs within the NSW \u200dcommunity.\u2062 Random\u200c tests will be conducted on a regular basis, with all personnel subject to testing at any time, regardless of rank or position.\u200b These tests will\u2063 be conducted\u2063 using advanced screening techniques\u2062 to detect a wide\u200d range\u2063 of performance-enhancing substances.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to addressing health concerns, the \u200cimplementation of random drug testing for PEDs will also \u2064help \u2064ensure the operational readiness of NSW Command. The use \u200cof PEDs can have negative\u2063 impacts on\u200c individual performance and overall unit cohesion. By eliminating PEDs \u200cfrom the equation, the NSW community\u2062 will be able to maintain the high standards expected of \u2064them.<\/p>\n<p>However, the implementation\u200b of \u200dthis new\u2062 policy does not mean that the NSW Command believes that the use of PEDs is widespread within their ranks. It serves as\u200b a preventive measure \u2064to eliminate any potential\u2063 misuse and uphold the core values and \u200dethos\u200b of the NSW community. The focus remains on protecting the health and welfare of\u200c every member \u2064of the command.<\/p>\n<p>All \u200dpersonnel will be required\u200b to comply with\u2064 the random drug testing policy, and failure to do so \u200bwill result in disciplinary action. This \u200dincludes \u200bpotential administrative \u2062actions, as \u200cwell as \u200bpotential adverse employment actions. \u2064The command\u2064 emphasizes that adherence to\u200b the policy \u200dis not only\u2062 a responsibility but also \u200ca matter\u2062 of personal and\u200d professional integrity.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the implementation of random drug testing for PEDs aligns \u2062with the\u200d Department of \u2063Defense\u2019s ongoing efforts to combat substance abuse within the \u200bmilitary.\u2064 By maintaining a strong stance against PEDs, the NSW Command is demonstrating its commitment to upholding the highest standards\u2064 of professionalism and\u200d ethics.<\/p>\n<p>It is important \u200dto note that the random drug testing policy does not replace\u2063 the \u2064current drug testing procedures for illicit drugs. The \u200duse of illicit drugs is\u2064 strictly prohibited \u200dwithin\u200c the\u2062 military, and any member found to be using them will face severe consequences. The addition of\u200b random drug testing for PEDs is\u200c simply an enhancement to the existing drug testing program.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the implementation of random \u200cdrug testing for\u200b performance-enhancing drugs within the Naval Special Warfare Command sends a clear message to all \u2062personnel\u200d about\u2063 the\u2064 importance of maintaining a drug-free\u200c and healthy work \u2064environment.\u2063 It underscores \u2063the commitment to fostering a culture\u200b of professionalism, integrity, and operational excellence within the NSW community.<\/p>\n<p>As the new policy comes into \u200ceffect on November 1, it is\u200b expected to have a \u2064positive impact on the overall health and readiness of the NSW Command. By deterring the use of PEDs, the command\u200c is investing in the well-being of\u200c its\u2063 personnel and ensuring that they are prepared to carry out their \u2063challenging missions with the\u200d utmost efficiency and effectiveness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Naval Special Warfare Command will implement random drug testing for performance-enhancing drugs from Nov. 1. Rear Adm. Keith Davids, NSW Command&#8217;s commander, stated the policy change aims to prioritize the health, safety, and operational readiness of all NSW members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2049975,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2049974","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2049974","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2049974"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2049974\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2049975"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2049974"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2049974"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2049974"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}