Separation for a controller guilty of drug use is processed in accordance with which instruction?

• A. OPNAVINST 5350.4/MCO p1700.24
• B. OPNAVINST 5520.5
• C. FAA Order 2150.3
• D. BUMEDINST 5300.8

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that drug-use cases leading to separation are handled under the Navy/Marine Corps drug abuse prevention and control framework. Specifically, processing a controller’s separation for drug use relies on the policy in OPNAVINST 5350.4, with the Marine Corps counterpart in MCO p1700.24. This combination provides the standardized steps for evaluation, rehabilitation opportunities, administrative separation procedures, and the appropriate documentation and timelines. The other options do not cover the Navy/Marine Corps administrative discharge process for drug-use misconduct.